Tijuana / Casa de la Cultura

Casa de la Cultura, after the school was Álvaro Obregón, is the first to offer introductory workshops for the arts in the city, with over 30 years of community service. Facilities include a theater for 410 spectators at the start of this administration was redesigned sound system, seats, etc.. which presents plays, concerts, recitals, etc.. Gallery also features Benjamin Serrano, who has served space launch young talents and to house works of established artists. Another area is the Literary Café where presentations of books, conferences, exhibitions by local artists, performances, etc.. Since 1987, the House of Culture houses the library "Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez" serving the student population from nearby schools and the community in general. Currently offers over 60 free art workshops, dance, music, theater, fitness, visual arts, among others. Inside the House of Culture provides formal music studies through the School of Music Northwest. History of the building: The building of the Casa de la Cultura de Tijuana is one of the most beautiful buildings owned by the city, its architecture and the value it has in the historical and cultural heritage of Tijuana. Since 1977, the state government by decree, set aside the building of the former primary school Álvaro Obregón, to Casa de la Cultura de Tijuana, and since 1998 depends to the Institute for Art and Culture. By: Samanta Torres