Gerardo Contino Comunity Events

Art . Community . Connections .

Camino al Arte is a cultural organization that produces events, exhibitions, live performances, providing support to local artists and communities. We bring together artists to create, share, and produce art that, at it’s core, connects and strengthens community bonds.

Since its establishment in 2015, Camino al Arte has curated and produced music concerts, art exhibitions, and performances throughout New York City. Through our dynamic programming, we have fostered collaborations among musicians, visual artists, dancers, choreographers, and DJs who share our passion for serving communities across the city.

Over the years, we expanded our services to include educational trips to Cuba, offering students an opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of this country while gaining knowledge of the language, arts and music that is unique to this country.

New in 2024 is our Artist Residency program, a retreat among natural settings, providing an environment conducive to creativity, inspiration and focused work.

Upcoming Events

A Night of Afro-Cuban Jazz

Join us for an unforgettable evening of vibrant Afro-Cuban jazz as we honor Black History Month with incredible music, art, and community. Don’t miss this celebration of culture and creativity!

El Barrio’s Artspace, 215 E 99th Street, New York, NY

📅 Date: February 5, 2025

⏰ Time: 6 PM - 10 PM 

💵 Cover: $25 at the Door 

🎨 Experience: Art, Live Music, and Drinks

Tickets for Purchase at the Door

New in 2025!

El Barrio Artspace Partnership

Camino al Arte is proud to announce its partnership with El Barrio Artspace in New York City.

As a mixed-use facility designed to support artists and the local community. Housed in a renovated public school building, it features live/work units for artists as well as 10,000 square feet of space for arts and cultural organizations, such as Camino al Arte.

The facility also includes a resident gallery and spaces for performances and workshops, fostering a creative hub in the neighborhood.

New in 2025, we will be rolling out a program in collaboration with El Barrio Artspace as a hub for Camino al Arte events and programming.

Stay tuned!

Bringing Music to Schools

Camino al Arte provides free music workshops to high school students, teaching Afro-Latinx culture, while also instructing them in playing the diverse music and vibrant sounds of the Caribbean and Americas.

Interested in having us provide services to your school or community? Contact us!

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Live Performances & Exhibitions

Since its inception in 2015, Camino al Arte has produced and organized 100+ live concerts, 10 art exhibitions, and 40 dance performances in the United States. We have produced events in locales spanning from the most prominent live music venues in New York City, to community arts organizations, museums and art institutions. We focus on creating opportunities for independent artists, while also helping small businesses thrive.

Documenting, Storytelling, and Teaching Music History

Art and storytelling are intricately linked. Camino al Arte produces and supports documentaries, lectures, performances, and pedagogy that educates and explores art through storytelling.

We offer workshops for higher education as well as cultural institutions, and are currently developing a live musical production, La Timba Saga.

Educational Travel to Cuba

Our Educational Travel Program is a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of Cuba while gaining valuable knowledge and skills in the Spanish language, music, art, dance, and theater. The program offers a comprehensive educational experience that combines classroom learning with hands-on activities and cultural excursions.

Contact us to learn more!


Contact Us

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