Thu1Oct
Mexico · Music
AFC@50: Corridos of the Semiquincentennial - Voices of Hope and Courage
1:00 PM · Mexican Cultural Institute
About
Join us at the Mexican Cultural Institute for a special evening celebrating three extraordinary Mexican artists who have been named 2026 National Heritage Fellows by the National Endowment for the Arts: Belén Escobedo, Juan Díes, and Víctor G. Pichardo.
The National Heritage Fellowships are the nation’s highest honor in folk and traditional arts. Since the program was established in 1982, the Arts Endowment has recognized artists for their artistic excellence, lifetime achievement, and contributions to the preservation and continuation of the nation’s traditional arts heritage. With the 2026 class, 502 National Heritage Fellowships have been awarded to artists working across more than 200 distinct art forms.
This year, three Mexican artists are among the distinguished recipients: Belén Escobedo, recognized for her work as a violinist and musician. The event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required.
Location & getting there
Mexican Cultural Institute
2829 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
4-min walk from Farragut West · Blue/Orange/Silver (approx.)
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- Is 2026 National Heritage Fellows by the National Endowment for the Arts: Belen Escobedo, Juan Díes, and Victor G. Pichardo | Special Presentation free?
- Yes. Admission is free and open to the public.
- When is 2026 National Heritage Fellows by the National Endowment for the Arts: Belen Escobedo, Juan Díes, and Victor G. Pichardo | Special Presentation?
- It takes place on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Washington, D.C. time).
- Where is 2026 National Heritage Fellows by the National Endowment for the Arts: Belen Escobedo, Juan Díes, and Victor G. Pichardo | Special Presentation?
- Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009. Nearest Metro: 4-min walk from Farragut West.
- Do I need tickets or an RSVP for 2026 National Heritage Fellows by the National Endowment for the Arts: Belen Escobedo, Juan Díes, and Victor G. Pichardo | Special Presentation?
- RSVP is required.