Cuba: Art, Culture & History: In Support of the Cuban People

March 22 – 28, 2026

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Explore the mysterious island of Cuba through the eyes of local experts.

While Cuba remains a mystery to most Americans, our in-depth program explores the island through the lens of a local. Gain a behind-the-scenes look at local art with a multilevel contemporary showcase at the Fábrica de Arte Cubano, and enjoy an after-hours tour of the Ceramics Museum. Meet with a local historian for a lecture on the architectural revolution which shaped Havana, followed by a guided tour of the UNESCO-recognized historic center. Dine with Cuban cultural leaders and attend a private reception hosted by the President of a nonprofit supporting emerging Cuban artists. Take in beautiful views of the Viñales Valley and meet with farmers for an exclusive look at tobacco production.

Highlights

Lecturer

Jennifer Dasal

Lecturer

Jennifer Dasal, Lecturer, is an art historian, curator, lecturer, and author. After stumbling into an art history class as an undergraduate student at UC Davis, Jennifer was hooked. She went on to complete an M.A. in Art History from University of Notre Dame, and completed PhD coursework in art history at the Pennsylvania State University. She is the former curator of modern and contemporary art at the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA), where she worked for thirteen years. She is the author of “The Club: Where American Women Artists Found Refuge in Belle Epoque Paris,” which was released in July of 2025. She’s also the creator and host of the ArtCurious Podcast, which was chosen as one of PC Magazine’s Best Podcasts of the Year for three years in a row (2018-2020).

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La Reserva Vedado, Havana

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