Welcome to Queen Sofía Spanish Institute

Queen Sofía Spanish Institute was founded in 1954 to promote the understanding of Spanish culture, past and present, and its influence in the Americas through a variety of programs. As the Center for American-Spanish Affairs, the Institute organizes lectures, symposia, luncheons and dinner meetings to discuss economic, political and social issues of concern to Spain, the European Union, Latin America and the United States. The Institute also offers language instruction and hosts numerous exhibitions and cultural events related to Spain and Latin America.

Queen Sofía Spanish Institute is located at 684 Park Avenue, a landmark neo-Federal townhouse designed by McKim, Mead & White completed in 1927. The building has been home to Queen Sofía Spanish Institute since 1965, when it was donated by Margaret Rockefeller Strong de Larraín, Marquesa de Cuevas.

Events at the Institute

Upcoming Events

• FROM PAINTING TO INSTALLATION - October 9 - November 24, 2008
  An exhibition of the work of Josune Amunarriz. Organized by Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, the Galería Salvador Díaz in Madrid and the Government of the Basque Region in collaboration with SEACEX. Curator: Dr Barbara Rose

For more information please visit the calendar of events

Summer Courses

• SUMMER WORKSHOPS

Going away for the Summer and can’t take our regular 9 weeks courses…? Don’t miss the opportunity to practice your Spanish with our new Summer Workshops!.
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• NEW SUMMER WORKSHOPS - SPANISH FOR CHILDREN

Having Spanish as a second language will give your child a competitive edge when entering higher education and the workforce, providing him/her with the skills to succeed in the future.
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Gold Medal Gala 2007

honoring

President William Jefferson Clinton

Penélope Cruz

 

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