# Event Details - **Event Name**: Resistance Through Art in Latin America - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A Panel Presentation Exploring Art as a Vehicle for Ideology, Revolution, Protest & PrideAbout this EventJoin us for an engaging slideshow and video presentation in the gallery exploring the powerful role art has played throughout Latin America and the broader Hispanic world. From religious imagery and colonial rule to revolution, social justice, and cultural pride, artists have long used their work as a means of expressing ideas, challenging authority, preserving identity, and inspiring change.Following the presentation, we will host a panel discussion examining how art has served as both a reflection of society and an instrument of resistance.Topics and themes will include, but are not limited to:Art as a Tool for Evangelization & Inquisition – The role of religious art in conversion, education, cultural transformation, and colonial control.Revolutionary Imagery – How artists transformed political figures, symbols, and events into powerful visual expressions of revolution.Post-Independence Nation Building – The use of art to construct national identity and define the emerging nations of Latin America.Social Protest – Art as a response to inequality, oppression, human rights abuses, and political repression.Anti-Colonialism – Artistic efforts to reclaim indigenous and African heritage and challenge the legacy of colonialism.Identity, Culture & Pride – The ways contemporary artists use their work to celebrate cultural heritage and assert marginalized identities.This event is free and open to everyone. Westbury Arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the governor and the New York State Legislature. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/westbury/resistance-through-art-in-latin-america/100002000872301917 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Business, Contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Westbury Arts - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Westbury - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Westbury Arts - **lat**: 40.7565864 - **long**: -73.5885124 - **full address**: Westbury Arts, 255 Schenck Ave, Westbury, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Resistance Through Art in Latin America - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0a9616aa34f2f84584f7826a86666c3d89e7efd5776fe2fb098a9099af82509d-rimg-w1200-h630-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789317964 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Resistance Through Art in Latin America being held? - **A:** Resistance Through Art in Latin America takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Westbury Arts, 255 Schenck Ave, Westbury, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Resistance Through Art in Latin America? - **A:** Resistance Through Art in Latin America is organized by Westbury Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Resistance Through Art in Latin America is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Westbury, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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