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Dallas College to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with special guest Cristina Kahlo
By Dallas College
Sep 13, 2025
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(L-R) Cristina, Matilde, Adriana and Frida Kahlo (1916)
Dallas, Texas -- Dallas College welcomes Cristina Kahlo — acclaimed photographer, curator and grandniece of legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo — for a series of cultural and artistic events at its Mountain View Campus in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Cristina Kahlo is considered one of Mexico’s most prominent contemporary photographers. Her 30-year career follows in the footsteps of her great-grandfather, Guillermo Kahlo, and father, Antonio Kahlo — both well-regarded photographers in their own right. She also serves as co-curator of Kahlo: An Expanded Body, an exhibition that investigates Frida Kahlo’s medical history through her art.

“We are more than excited to host Ms. Kahlo at Dallas College Mountain View Campus,” said President Macario Hernandez. “At Dallas College, we are committed to offering programs that reflect and celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve. We take great pride in welcoming Ms. Kahlo to our campus and sharing her work with students and the broader community.” 

Carlos Rovelo, professor of humanities at Dallas College, echoed the excitement.

“The significance of Cristina Kahlo’s visit to Dallas College cannot be overstated,” Rovelo said. “She is the living legacy of one of contemporary Mexico’s most celebrated families — from her great-grandfather and great-aunt to her father. Cristina is fiercely creative and engaging. She is the critically acclaimed resident scholar of the Kahlo family legacy.” 

Cristina Kahlo Event Schedule – Mountain View Campus 

  • Cristina Kahlo: Artist Talk and Student Reception 

    • Monday, Sept. 22 | Noon–2 p.m. | Cliff Gallery

    • Reception hosted by President Hernandez and School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design (CAED).  

  • VIP Welcome Reception (Invitation Only)

    • Tuesday, Sept. 23

    • Reception hosted by President Hernandez and School of CAED.   

  • Cristina Kahlo: The Kahlo Family Legacy

    • Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 12:30–1:50 p.m. | Performance Hall

    • Kahlo’s visit is part of the monthlong series of events across Dallas College campuses celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15. All events are free and open to the public.  

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Additional Hispanic Heritage Month Events 

  • Cultural Celebration

    • Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Eastfield Campus, C Building – The Hive

    • Enjoy interactive activities, cultural cuisine and a live performance by award-winning poet and speaker Joaquin Zihuatanejo. 

  • Lucha Libre: Lucha Legacy – Empowerment in the Ring

    • Tuesday, Oct. 9 | 5–8 p.m. | Mountain View Campus, S Building Courtyard

    • Celebrate cultural traditions through live Lucha Libre wrestling, while promoting student engagement, cultural pride and community empowerment. Free food provided. 

  • Intercultural Career Day – Speaker Session

    • Monday, Oct. 15 | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Eastfield Campus, C Building – C2955

    • Learn from industry professionals about working across global teams and settings. 

  • Intercultural Career Day – Workshop

    • Tuesday, Oct. 16 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | El Centro Campus, B Building – Room B269

  • Participate in hands-on workshops to build skills in communication, problem-solving and teamwork. 

    About Dallas College  

Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025, Dallas College consists of seven campuses — Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland — plus a dozen centers located throughout Dallas County. As one of the largest community colleges in the U.S., Dallas College offers online and in-person learning, serving more than 127,000 credit, workforce and continuing education students annually. Students benefit from partnerships with local school districts, four-year universities, industry and community leaders. Dallas College offers associate degrees and career/technical certificate programs in more than 100 areas of study, as well as bachelor’s degrees in education, nursing and software development. As the largest provider of dual credit in Texas, Dallas College serves 30,000 high school students through 63 dual credit programs.