Where Preservation Meets Inspiration
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Vision: A Cultural Center for All People
NMPRAC is about the past, present and future. It provides a one-of-a-kind showcase for the vast array of traditional and contemporary Puerto Rican arts. It tells the story of the contributions of people from Puerto Rico in the making of this city and of this nation. By virtue of its location, in the heart of Chicago’s Puerto Rican community, IPRAC offers a
unique insight into the Puerto Rican experience that is not offered by any other institution; a facility that can merge major art, historic and anthropological exhibitions with authentic community lectures and workshops.
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The best artisan hand made all natural chocolates are absolutely the best! The variety and flavor profiles are one of a kind; truly pieces of art on a platter. If you’re in Puerto Rico stop by this delicious shop for a drink (from the bar or coffee bar), some artisan chocolates and a cozy vibe. The wonderful owners make you feel right at home. You will not regret it… Shop local and support small businesses in Puerto Rico!
Antonio Martorell is a famous Puerto Rican painter, graphic artist, and writer who exhibits throughout Puerto Rico and the United States. Stop by the museum to see this beautiful exhibit!!
http://antoniomartorell.com/plenainmortal/
We hope you could join us on Three Kings Day, January 6, 2023, anytime between 10 AM and 4:00 PM for the opening exhibition, Semillas: Artwork by Raul Ortiz Bonilla.
Come and meet the artist, learn about Raul's inspiration for his beautiful works of art, and enjoy hot chocolate or coffee and sweats for this very special occasion. This is a free event open to the public.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 (10AM - 4PM) for the public opening!
To learn more about the exhibition or to RSVP for this free event, please click "Book Now."
Exhibition Opening - Semillas: Artwork by Raul Ortiz Bonilla
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How To Make Coquito (Puerto Rican Rum Cocktail) | Dining Traveler Cooking Series
Welcome to Episode 3 of Part 3 of The Dining Traveler Cooking Series! As many of you know, I've dedicated this edition to Puerto Rico, shot on location at La...
Sharing some great recipes today from some of our friends. Here is the beautiful Cooking Con Omi!
NMPRAC will be closed Wednesday, November 24th - Monday, November 25th for the Thanksgiving Holiday and for a deep cleaning of the museum. If you have any questions please email us at [email protected].
Learn more about our membership by clicking the link below. The Coqui level starts at $25, and you receive a T-shirt and 10% off at our on-site gift shop. Help keep our museum free and accessible to all. This would make a great gift!
Thank you for your consideration 😊
Check out this presentation designed by Veronica Ocasio.
Bring your kids to Navi Arts today to have fun doing arts and crafts for free! We hope to see you soon ❤️ 10am - 5pm.
Meet our Cacique level members, the Cuebas Family LepJan Drafting Services. Thank you for supporting our Museum! Interested in becoming a member… click the link https://nmprac.org/membership/ to check out all the great benefits or stop by NaviArts today from 10am - 5pm to sign-up.
It’s a beautiful day to shop local and support our vendors!
Tomorrow stop by the museum and support all the amazing artists, artisans and food vendors
Two floors of amazing gift ideas
Make sure to take that elevator 🛗 to the second floor!
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
A través de sus casi 65 años, el Museo de Arte de Ponce ha sido un importante embajador de Puerto Rico. Obras de nuestra colección han viajado a Europa, América Latina, Asia y a los Estados Unidos. Hoy puedes disfrutar de algunos de nuestros tesoros puertorriqueños y europeos en las ciudades de Chicago y Nueva York. Si apoyas nuestra misión en futuromap.org , nos ayudarás a continuar compartiendo lo mejor de Puerto Rico con el mundo.
Our beautiful BORICUA tree designed by Yesica Ortiz with the support of Alyssa Corrigan at O’Hare Airport United Terminal 2 across gate E1. If you see it take a picture with our tree and tag us so we could share!
Our Winter Newsletter is out! Click on the link to learn more.
https://mailchi.mp/nmprac/join-us
We are excited to officially announce our NEW Membership Program! Everyone receives a museum t-shirt and 10% off at our on-site gift shop. Check out the great benefits at each level.
Link: https://nmprac.org/membership/
Your membership will ensure that our museum remains free for all.
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Come explore, engage, and enjoy the benefits of membership. We take pride in truly being a community museum. Consistent with this spirit, we do not charge admission. We rely on the support of generous donors, contributions, and our membership program to help us keep our doors open and accessible to....
Beautiful day to host another wonderful field trip of 6-8th graders and their teachers from Our Lady of Grace. Thank you for coming! We still have a few dates left in 2022… and we are accepting reservations for 2023. Fill out the group tour inquiry form: https://nmprac.org/visit-us/ We hope to see you!
Our CEO Billy Ocasio with María Luisa Ferré Rangel (Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees, Museo de Arte de Ponce) and Catalina Meduña Ferré. We are grateful for our collaboration with that made Nostalgia for My Island Exhibition possible. If you have not seen the exhibit don’t miss it… We hope to see you soon!
NaviArts Festival is fast approaching on Sat. 11/19 and Sun. 11/20. Free parking, free entrance and each day
the first 25 guests will receive a free gift. Please share and help us spread the word!
Words can’t express our gratitude and love for Chef of .stegner who gathered Chicago’s top Chefs to Cook for Puerto Rico and raised over $55,000 for World Central Kitchen Puerto Rico in less than 7 days! He gifted us with this beautiful book of pictures of that incredible evening so we never forget that Chicago Chefs Care! Thank you Chef Tony and all those who donated time, money and talent to make this event successful. Please support our Chicago Chefs! ❤️ Book Photos by: Elias Carmona Rivera
José Campeche y Jordán was the most sought-after portraitist in San Juan society in the last two decades of the eighteenth century and the beginning of the nineteenth. His portraits, set in luxurious rococo interiors portray personalities belonging to a wealthy minority within the Puerto Rican population. You will be able to view his portrait of María Catalina de Urrutia in the exhibition “Nostalgia for My Island: Puerto Rican Painting from the Museo de Arte de Ponce (1786-1962)” on view in the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture in Chicago until June 9, 2023.
José Campeche y Jordán (1751-1809), “Portrait of María Catalina de Urrutia”, 1788-1792, oil on panel, Museo de Arte de Ponce. Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
We love hosting field trips! We are booking school field trips, docent-led tours + art projects for 2023. Visit our website for more information. We hope to see you soon.
https://nmprac.org/visit-us/
We are grateful for our collaboration with Museo de Arte de Ponce! They have a great leader in Cheryl Hartup and an incredible staff.
La exposición “Nostalgia por mi Isla: Pintura puertorriqueña del Museo de Arte de Ponce (1786-1962)”, que actualmente se exhibe en el The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, en la ciudad de Chicago, está organizada alrededor de tres temas populares en la plástica puertorriqueña durante la primera mitad del siglo XX: “Mi hogar”, “Mi gente” y Mi Isla”. Entre las obras que ilustran el segundo se presenta la “La promesa” (1928) por el artista ponceño Miguel Pou y Becerra (1880-1968).
En su deseo de preservar los tipos populares del pasado que con nostalgia recordaba, Pou los pintaba, como él mismo explicó: "El ideal que ha guiado mi trabajo en gran parte ha sido el de reflejar el alma de mi pueblo... he pintado y todavía pinto sus tipologías y costumbres". Este compromiso con su pueblo le llevó a pintar alrededor de setenta y cinco obras en las que capturó lo que llamaba "tipos regionales" que sentía estaban desapareciendo. Entre éstos, “La promesa”, que describió como “…la vieja devota a su manera; tipo donde la superstición y la religión se funden de manera inseparable”. La pintura que porta la representada en su brazo izquierdo muestra una imagen de la Virgen del Carmen, advocación a la cual la anciana hizo la promesa, como también evidencia el hábito que viste.
Esta exposición ha sido organizada por el Museo de Arte de Ponce en colaboración con el National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, donde se presenta hasta el 9 de junio de 2023.
Miguel Pou y Becerra, “La promesa”, 1928, óleo sobre lienzo, Museo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
Open House Chicago 2022
Un corazón boricua late en Chicago
El National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture ha fortalecido el sentido de orgullo y pertenencia de la diáspora isleña en esta ciudad estadounidense
Great visit with today to tour their new Galleria de la Sede. A must see if you visit Puerto Rico; the exhibition “Muestra Legado” is a wonderful collection of some of our national treasures beautifully on display. Grateful for our partnership with the Director Carlos R. Ruiz Cortes and his amazing staff !
Photos from Museo de Arte de Ponce's post
Need to unwind? Gather with some friends, have a flight of Sangria, and learn to paint on Canvas with the incredible artist Lorimar Mator. Join Sangria Festival Chicago and the National Puerto Rican Museum on November 3rd from 6 - 8 PM. Tickets are going fast!
An Intimate Night At The Museum | Paint & Sip! Painting and art made easy for everybody! Learn how to paint on a canvas with featured Artist Lorimar Matos. This art session includes a Sangria Flight of 4 Flavors Guava, Pomegranate, Pear & Berry. Welcome / Check In 6pm-6:30pm Taste our New Fall! Bloo...
What a great time with our 2022 National Ceiba Award recipient Ana Belaval this morning for WGN-TV’s “Around Town”. Do you think she liked our Walter Mercado pop-up exhibit? Come visit let us know what you think.
Where Preservation Meets Inspiration
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SAVE THE DATES: Sat. 11/19 and Sun. 11/20 from 10am to 5pm.
Support local artists, artisans, merchants, and food vendors. We will have live music, coquito tasting, and free family workshops. Purchase your one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local small businesses.
Looking for a great show to see… here you go!
Evolution of a Sonero, the first full-length solo show written and performed by the poet, actor, singer, and Latino favorite Flaco Navaja, is a fresh salsa epic about growing up, getting inspired, and staying on track. With unabashed love for the Bronx, a gift for crafting memorable characters, and genuine good humor, Navaja and five musicians —aka The Razor Blades—bring on the charm, the rhythm, and the soul essential to a Bronx Sonero. Paying homage to musical icons – from Janis Joplin to Menudo, from The Doors to Héctor Lavoe, from Jimi Hendrix to Rubén Blades – the play is as much about Navaja’s creative evolution as it is the wild mix that gives life to a rhyme, a people and a culture.
Save the Date!! Navi Arts Festival 2022!! Save the date! Get your Christmas presents and support Puerto Rican artists, artisans and local makers.
Thank you to all the Chicago Chefs Cook for Puerto Rico who said presente! We are grateful for all our sponsors and donors who made last night’s event for World Central Kitchen in Puerto Rico a success. 🙏❤️🇵🇷
Chicgao Chefs Cook for Puerto Rico. 9-28-2022
Explore this photo album by NMPRAC on Flickr!
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FOX 32's Sylvia Perez takes a trip to Humboldt Park to soak in the culture, comfort and delicacies of Chicago's vibrant Puerto Rican community.
The Chicago chef community is once again coming together to raise money for those affected. Proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen, who is on the frontlines in Puerto Rico providing warm meals to those devastated by the hurricane.
Under the leadership of Chef Tony Priolo, Chef Sarah Stegner, Darren Gest, and Eda Davidman—in conjunction with Jodi Fyfe of The Paramount Group, Billy Ocasio of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, and Yvonne Cadiz-Kim—the Chicago Chefs Cook organization invites you to attend a chef-curated tasting event to be held on September 28th from 6 to 9 PM at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture.
Your support would make a substantial impact on the lives of those affected by this disaster. Please consider becoming a sponsor for the event. Individual tickets can be bought for $150. https://nmprac.org/events/chicago-chefs-cook-for-puerto-rico/
We are devastated to hear of the humanitarian crisis occurring in Puerto Rico as a result of Hurricane Fiona—people left with no power, limited access to water, and crumbling infrastructure prohibiting access to vital services such as food and medicine.
Jens Jensen was born near Dybbøl, Denmark, on September 13, 1860. For the first nineteen years of his life he lived on his family's farm, which cultivated his love for the natural environment. His work can be seen at Garfield Park, Douglass Park, Pulaski Park, Columbus Park, The North Park Village Nature Center water fall and pond and Humbopdt Park!
Stop by the museum and learn more about Jens Jensens!!
3015 W Division Street
Chicago, IL
60622
Free Museum with great year-round exhibitions and educational opportunities.
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Enjoy the Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico’s encore presentation!
Last night we had a full house and enjoyed an incredible repertoire of music inspired by Puerto Rico, which includes Preciosa. Thank you to the Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico for making history with us. Hasta la próxima! 🇵🇷 sign up for our e-newsletter on our website to stay informed about our upcoming events and our new membership coming out in September!
Did you know we had a Puerto Rican Symphony Orchestra? Check out the message from our dear friend Cooking Con Omi! They will be in Chicago for one night only! August 6th at 7pm. For tickets to this once-in-a-lifetime event, visit: https://cso.org/performances/22-23/rentals/puerto-rican-symphony-orchestra/
Our special guest judges for our Fritura Cook-off… Rebeca Huffman, Ivelissa Riendo y Comiendo and Cooking Con Omi on Saturday, 7/9 - Come say Hi!
Billy Ocasio, President & Chief Executive Officer, National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, talks about the importance of the Puerto Rican culture in the USA
We love supporting our local artists if you need great musicians for your get together contact: [email protected]
Jose Ramos of Hamilton conducting his Master Class. #BarrioArtsFest2018 today until 5pm. We hope to see you and give you free Brookfield Zoo tickets.
What an amazing opening of our first lecture series with renowned Puerto Rican Tenor, Javier Abreu. He performed this beautiful rendition of Preciosa and shared his very inspiring story. You could see him perform at the Chicago Opera Theatre on 4/20 and 4/22. For more information, please visit our website. Enjoy this video and please share! #chicagooperatheatre #javierabreu
Hispanic Heritage Month is here!!
Thank you Lin-Manuel Miranda for the amazing contribution you've made and continue to make for our people. #raicesgala2016 #hamilton #puertorico
Check out this video from Lin-Manuel Miranda and visit our website www.nmprac.org to purchase your tickets for our Raices Gala on 9/22/2016... only a limited amount left, don't miss out on this chance in a lifetime!
Have you seen these vejigante masks? And these are not all of them! You can come and see Las Caras Lindas: Intervenciones Actuales. Group Exhibition on Vejigante Masks from Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 1pm. #lascaraslindas #vejigante #nmprac #humboldtpark
It's Museum Week!
AfriCaribe live! #nmprac
Un saludo especial de John Benitez para la comunidad Latina de Chicago.
A warm welcome from John Benitez to all of our IPRAC fans, enjoy.
April 29, 2012
IPRAC celebrates Antonio Martorell Birthday with a cake and good friends....
March 29, 2012 Explicacion del Arbol Caido y La Loteria. Antonio Martorell
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