Something to Write Home About September 5, 2024 – Posted in: Books, Edwin Fontanez, Events, News, One Last Song

“Long-gone times will never repeat. The love we lived will be forever.” —Victoria, from the play One Last Song for My Father In March of 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic and it marked worldwide seismic changes that resonated even more noticeably here in our American backyard. This momentous time in history marked a quantum leap that transformed our fundamental way of living, working, and creating. It was during the lockdown, in search of…

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One Last Song Play Invited to Local Theatre Festival July 19, 2024 – Posted in: Edwin Fontanez, Events, News, One Last Song

The play in development of One Last Song for My Father, following its participation in the Kennedy Center Local Theatre Residency program, has been invited back to presented at the Kennedy Center Local Theatre Festival on Saturday, August 24, 2024. This day of play readings, theatre workshops, and professional development highlights the Washington, DC area theatre scene and supports the development of new works. Attendance is free but requires pre-registration on the Kennedy Center website.

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The Illuminated Forest comes to life January 27, 2024 – Posted in: Activity, Arte, Edwin Fontanez, El bosque iluminado, Events, Illuminated Forest, News

“Somewhere, within the sweeping expanse and solitude of an imaginary tundra, its wild inhabitants come out to catch the oblique reflection of a distant sun hiding below the horizon. Winter, with its blistery winds rolling over snowy slopes, entices all the forest’s creatures to roam freely. Like magical apparitions out of a fairy tale, reindeer, fawns, snowshoe hares, arctic foxes, and snowy owls come out of their dens and from among the trees like luminous…

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River Island/Isla de Ríos March 19, 2023 – Posted in: Activity, Arte, Books, Cultura, Edwin Fontanez, Espanol, Events, Nature, News, Tainos

Award-winning author, artist, and designer Edwin Fontánez will be among the roster of acclaimed international artists participating in the Kennedy Center’s upcoming festival RiverRun: art nature impact. The festival is inspired by the saying “Rivers are the arteries of life” and will explore and celebrate the culture and art that has been fed by the rivers of the world through exhibitions, performances, lectures, and activities. The festival begins on World Water Day (March 22) and…

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The reviews are in… (“A Day of Writing with Authors,” Part II) November 21, 2016 – Posted in: Activity, Books, Edwin Fontanez, Events, News

As a long-time artist, author, and presenter of children’s workshops, I can tell you with utmost certainty that for as much detail as I invest in planning an activity, there can be a scary, unexpected element that may flip a fun presentation into something disastrous. It is precisely that unknown that—despite my long experience—keeps me up at night when I have to address a group of children. Thankfully, my anticipated terror usually melts away into…

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“A Day of Writing with Authors” October 25, 2016 – Posted in: Activity, Books, Edwin Fontanez, Events, News

On October 21, Edwin Fontánez spent the day at Montgomery College in Rockville, MD for “A Day of Writing with Authors.” The event was organized and curated by the incredibly talented, indefatigable author and artist, Sallie Lowenstein, whose true passion for writing is not limited to her work but includes inspiring and encouraging writing and reading in young aspiring talent. Sally assembled a wonderfully varied program that brought middle school and high school students together…

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KC Family Day: Con las Puertas Abiertas – Posted in: Activity, Books, Edwin Fontanez, Espanol, Events, News, Poetry, Video

On October 1, Exit Studio joined “KC Family Day: Con las Puertas Abiertas,” a joyous event at the Kennedy Center dedicated to entertaining both parents and children with Latino music, performances, crafts, and art-making. Edwin Fontánez hosted a poetry writing workshop that was a verifiable hit with aspiring poets and adults alike. It was so great to interact with young creative minds! Here are some video highlights: And a few photos:

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Exit Studio Fall Tour September 19, 2015 – Posted in: Activity, Books, Edwin Fontanez, Events, News

Come out to these great events and meet us this fall! Edwin will be signing books, offering fun activities, and more! And best of all—they’re FREE! ZooFiesta Sat., Sep. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. National Zoo Washington, D.C. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with demonstrations of animals native to Latin America, fun family activities, musical entertainment, educational activities, and authentic cuisine. Virginia Children’s Book Festival Fri., Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Longwood University Farmville, VA Edwin will…

Edwin Fontánez Reading/Signing at Festival de la Palabra NYC October 5, 2014 – Posted in: Activity, Books, Camila, Espanol, Events, I Promise You, Illuminated Forest, News, Poetry

Come meet author and illustrator Edwin Fontánez (On This Beautiful Island/En esta hermosa isla) at the Festival de la Palabra Children’s Book Festival from 12-5 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 26, 2014. He will read from his books and books will be available for purchase. El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Ave., New York, NY Free but tickets required. Register here.