Barbados Artes Escénicas

Co-founder · Artistic Director · President
2014–2021

Overview
Barbados Artes Escénicas was a non-profit performing arts organization I co-founded with Diego Ernesto Rodríguez in Buenos Aires. Established in 2014 and incorporated as a non-profit association in 2017, it was a platform for producing performances, developing new artistic work and creating long-term programs that supported emerging artists.

Working across artistic direction, production and organizational development, I helped shape the organization’s vision while coordinating projects that connected opera, theatre, dance and cultural management. Through artistic productions, creation residencies and educational programs, Barbados fostered collaborative environments where artists could develop, publish and present new work.

The organization combined artistic production with cultural infrastructure, promoting access to the performing arts through independent creation, public programs and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Impact at a Glance

During my time co-leading Barbados Artes Escénicas, the organization developed artistic productions, residencies and public programs that strengthened Argentina’s independent performing arts ecosystem.

original plays created through programmes and residencies	33
Plays presented through public performance programmes	73
Public performances	223
Artists involved	439

My Role

As co-founder, with Diego E. Rodriguez, I worked across both artistic and organizational responsibilities, including:

Artistic direction and programming
Executive and production coordination
Development of artistic residencies and public programs
Strategic partnerships with public institutions and cultural organizations
Grant writing and fundraising
Team coordination and volunteer management
Communication and institutional development

My practice focused on building the conditions that allowed artistic projects and creative communities to grow.

Artistic Productions

Alongside organizational programs, Barbados produced original theatre, opera and dance works, including:

These productions were developed through collaborative creation processes and presented within Argentina’s independent performing arts circuit.

Main Programs

Other Programs

Making a Play
A mentoring and professional development platform supporting emerging artists in cultural production, project design and organizational thinking.
The program combined artistic research with practical management tools, encouraging participants to develop sustainable creative projects.
8 plays. 45 performances. 50 artists. 2018

Finding Mime
A program dedicated to promoting mime and physical theatre through workshops, performances and encounters with leading artists, creating opportunities for exchange between practitioners and wider audiences.

Manage to Resist
A training program for emerging cultural managers and producers focused on developing sustainable artistic projects, strengthening independent cultural production through practical tools and collaborative learning.

Mapping of Contemporary Music Organizations in Argentina
A national research initiative documenting organizations working in contemporary music and opera across Argentina, aimed at strengthening networks, increasing visibility and generating knowledge about the country’s independent cultural ecosystem.