Dallas College to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Special Guest Cristina Kahlo

Media Contact: C.C. Gonzalez-Kurz; cgonzalezkurz@dallascollege.edu

For immediate release — Sept. 11, 2025

DALLAS – 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

• VIP Welcome Reception (Invitation Only)
  Tuesday, Sept. 23

Reception hosted by President Hernandez and School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design.  

• 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. 

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.

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