The American School Foundation, A. C., (ASF) in Mexico City planned the building of Centro de Bellas Artes Ángeles Espinosa Yglesias more than 10 years ago. Since March 27th 2012, this dream became real thanks to the support given by Fomento Educacional, A. C.

In an interview with Sloane Starke, former coordinator of The American School Foundation, A.C., Mexico City, she tells us about the details of the project and the involvement of FEAC.

What is the project of Centro de Bellas Artes at ASF?

The Centro de Bellas Artes Ángeles Espinosa Yglesias consists of a theater with 650 seats that can be adjusted into different set-ups. It has a main lobby with a staircase leading to an art gallery on the second floor. The center also has rooms for music and visual arts classes. It offers spaces for producing theater, musical plays, ballroom dances, conferences and receptions.

The building is made of silk-screen printed glass and pre-cast concrete.  The lobby has glass walls on three sides.

What other organizations, foundations and companies have supported this project?

The Fundación Amparo, PepsiCo, Fundación Kaluz, Fundación Hojel Schumacher, and the ASF Parent Association have supported us.

How long have you been working with Fomento Educacional, A.C. and how have they supported you for the Centro de Bellas Artes?

The American School Foundation has a long history of working with Fomento Educacional, A.C. since the nineties. FEAC has supported us financially in order to name the lobby of the theater. They also supported us with the Community Enrichment Academies, the English-teaching academies for SEP teachers.

What has been your experience working with Fomento Educacional, A.C.?

Very professional and positive! Fomento and the Colegio Americano have many values in common.

What do you hope to achieve with this new Centro de Bellas Artes?

Offer the student body and the community in the Bondojito area opportunities to thrive in the arts.