Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)

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Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) The Museum of Latin American Art is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art.

10/17/2026

Thank you for an unforgettable 30th anniversary Gala at MOLAA.

To our sponsors, donors, bidders, artists, collectors, and guests: your generosity filled the room with energy and carries our mission forward. Every lot, every paddle raised, and every conversation helps keep Latin American art close to the community that inspires it.

Thank you also to our board, staff, volunteers, and partners who worked behind the scenes to bring the night to life.

Thirty years in, we are building what comes next, and we are grateful to have you with us.

Visionary Sponsors

Robert Gumbiner Foundation
Tanya Capriles de Brillembourg
TGIS Catering

Champion Sponsors

AltaMed
Robert N. Braun, M.D. & Joan A. Friedman, Ph.D.
TELACU Industries, Inc.

Builder Sponsors

Banco Industrial Guatemala
BNB Builder
California Community Foundation
California State University Foundation
Celestial Soirees
F&M Bank
Long Beach Convention Center
Barbara & Zach Horowitz
The Port of Long Beach
Sunstone Management
Vice Mayor Roberto Uranga, City of Long Beach
Visit Long Beach

Behind RED RED RED, Geometry of a Scar is MIA Art Collection, founded by philanthropist and collector Alejandra Castro R...
10/17/2026

Behind RED RED RED, Geometry of a Scar is MIA Art Collection, founded by philanthropist and collector Alejandra Castro Rioseco.

For years, Alejandra has built a collection dedicated entirely to women artists, now encompassing more than 900 works from over 35 countries. Her goal: close the gap between how male and female artists are recognized and supported in the art world.

This exhibition marks @‌miaartcollection's first time presenting inside a museum, right here at MOLAA.

See the collection in person through February 21, 2027, at http://molaa.org

Come remember the ones who came before us. MOLAA's 2026 Day of the Dead Festival is coming Sunday, October 25.Dia de los...
10/15/2026

Come remember the ones who came before us. MOLAA's 2026 Day of the Dead Festival is coming Sunday, October 25.

Dia de los Mu***os is an ancient celebration observed across Mexico and parts of Central and South America, when families honor their ancestors and deceased loved ones. Its Indigenous roots reach back long before the Spanish arrived in the Americas.

Explore the history and traditions, enjoy a catrina contest, and celebrate and honor family and friends.

📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026
🕐 Time 11 AM - 5 PM
📍 MOLAA, 628 Alamitos Ave, Long Beach
Free for the whole family, reservations required. Details at http://molaa.org

Presented with support from the Port of Long Beach, LA County Department of Arts & Culture, Hyundai Motor America and Tequila Cimarron.

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Bid-or-Treat is here! 🍂Get ready to fall 🍁 in love with MOLAA’s limited-time online auction, celebrating 30 years of art...
10/14/2026

Bid-or-Treat is here! 🍂

Get ready to fall 🍁 in love with MOLAA’s limited-time online auction, celebrating 30 years of art, culture, and community. 🎉

Bid on your favorites—from incredible artwork to gift certificates, special experiences, and more.

But don’t wait too long! Bidding closes Friday, October 30, 2026. Treat yourself to something special while supporting MOLAA and keeping the 30th anniversary celebration going.

Happy bidding!

Link: https://molaa30yrs.ggo.bid/

Sigils: Unveiling the Sacred in the MOLAA Permanent Collection is now on view.To celebrate MOLAA's 30th anniversary, thi...
10/08/2026

Sigils: Unveiling the Sacred in the MOLAA Permanent Collection is now on view.

To celebrate MOLAA's 30th anniversary, this exhibition draws entirely from our Permanent Collection to explore the spiritual traditions that shape the cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean, from Christianity, Judaism, and Santeria to the esoteric mysticism of the occult.

Co-curated by IMLS fellows Kendall da Silva, Jorge Gallegos Hernandez, and Maria Gabriela Tapia, in collaboration with Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga.

📅 On view now
🕐 During regular museum hours
📍 MOLAA
Included with general admission.

Plan your visit at http://molaa.org

Happy 30th Anniversary to the Museum of Latin American Art! 🎉 For three decades, Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) ha...
10/08/2026

Happy 30th Anniversary to the Museum of Latin American Art! 🎉

For three decades, Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) has been a cultural anchor in Long Beach, bringing art and culture to our community through innovative exhibitions, free programs, and educational opportunities.

MOLAA is also the first and only accredited museum in the U.S. dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American, Chicano/a/x, and Latino/a/x art, working with artists and communities across 33 Caribbean and Latin American countries.

Congratulations MOLAA, for 30 years of inspiring our community, expanding access to the arts, and creating a space where everyone can learn, connect, and celebrate culture.

Last night, RED RED RED, Geography of a Scar officially opened at MOLAA. We were honored to welcome the First Lady of th...
10/08/2026

Last night, RED RED RED, Geography of a Scar officially opened at MOLAA. We were honored to welcome the First Lady of the City of Long Beach, Dr. Nina Richardson, and her daughters, who joined Dr. Lourdes I. Ramos and MIA Art Collection founder Alejandra Castro Rioseco for the ribbon cutting.

Nearly 40 women artists from 20 countries, one bold color, endless stories. On view through February 21, 2027. Plan your visit at http://molaa.org .

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Concrete Forms: A Look at the Brillembourg-Capriles Collection is now on view at MOLAA.For the first time in our galleri...
10/07/2026

Concrete Forms: A Look at the Brillembourg-Capriles Collection is now on view at MOLAA.

For the first time in our galleries, we present a selection from the prestigious Tanya Brillembourg Capriles Collection, built over decades and centered on international geometric art and Constructivism.

The exhibition brings together works connected to the geometric movements of 1950s Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Cuba, alongside Venezuelan and Argentine Kinetic art, Brazilian Conceptualism, and contemporary reinterpretations of geometry and the grid.

📅 On view now
🕐 During regular museum hours
📍 MOLAA
Included with general admission.

Plan your visit at http://molaa.org

RED RED RED, Geography of a Scar is now on view at MOLAA.Organized in collaboration with MIA Art Collection and curated ...
10/06/2026

RED RED RED, Geography of a Scar is now on view at MOLAA.

Organized in collaboration with MIA Art Collection and curated by Sebastian Strenger, this international exhibition brings together nearly 40 women artists from 20 countries, using the color red as a thread connecting passion, power, resistance, and freedom.

It is MIA Art Collection's first exhibition presented inside a museum, and it builds on the collection's growing partnership with MOLAA.

📅 On view through February 21, 2027
🕐 During regular museum hours
📍 A. Angarita Family Gallery, MOLAA
Included with general admission.

Plan your visit at http://molaa.org

October is here, and there is plenty to see at MOLAA.Our new galleries are open during regular visiting hours, with RED,...
10/03/2026

October is here, and there is plenty to see at MOLAA.

Our new galleries are open during regular visiting hours, with RED, RED, RED: Geography of a Scar, Concrete Forms: A Look at the Brillembourg-Capriles Collection, and Sigils: Unveiling the Sacred in the MOLAA Permanent Collection waiting for you.

Join a docent-led tour every Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 3 PM and see the galleries through the eyes of people who know them best.

Save the date: our annual Dia de los Mu***os Festival returns Sunday, October 25. Free for the whole family, reservations required.

Please note: the museum will be closed to the public on Saturday, October 3, as we prepare for 30 Years of Gratitude: MOLAA Annual Gala & Auction, honoring Edward James Olmos and Tanya Capriles de Brillembourg with the Legado Awards.

There is always something happening at MOLAA. Plan your visit at http://molaa.org

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628 Alamitos Avenue
Long Beach, CA
90802

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+15624371689

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