Patronage

Open Scene is a non-profit organization led by Latina women that serves as a cultural management agency whose mission is to promote multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusion. We present high-quality content that encourages pluralism and reduces the historical gap in access to the arts, whether due to cultural, language, or economic barriers.

History:

VAEA was founded on June 13th 1990 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth in Acarigua, Venezuela of Jose Antonio Paez. Since its beginnings, VAEA has sponsored several cultural events in Venezuela and the United States. 

VAEA is a New York Based Public Charity under section 501 (c) 3.

Mission:

The Mission of The Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts (VAEA) is to promote through the visual and performing arts a deeper and richer understanding by Venezuelan citizens of U.S. culture, and by U.S. citizens of Venezuelan culture.