Beyond the ordinary

At La Casa de la Cultura, We believe that our stories are not only told but lived every day. We invite you to join us in a place where arts, folklore, and traditions intertwine, bringing to life a vibrant space for learning, connection, and celebration.

About La Casa

La Casa de la Cultura opens its doors to all identities, embracing education as a bridge that connects our roots with cultures from around the world, fostering understanding and respect within our global community.

 

Founded in 2022 in Charlotte, NC, La Casa de la Cultura is a vibrant beacon of diversity that honors traditions, roots, and personal identity. Guided by education as a core pillar, it welcomes all cultures to create artistic spaces and activities that celebrate diversity, promote empathy, and strengthen intercultural connections. Through this mission, it enriches the local community while building stronger ties across the globe.

 

Learn. Share. Connect. At La Casa de la Cultura, your story is valued, your heritage is celebrated, and education unites us. Together, we shape a future rooted in understanding, respect, and unity.

MISION

At La Casa de la Cultura, we celebrate roots, traditions, and diverse cultural and folkloric expressions through art. Our mission is to provide an inclusive space where communities connect, learn, and take pride in their cultural heritage. By promoting creativity, preserving and sharing folklore, and fostering intercultural understanding and shared identity, we strengthen belonging and build a community grounded in respect, empathy, and equity.

VISION

To become a dynamic and recognized cultural center  and organization in Charlotte—with reach across other cities and states—where cultures, traditions, and folkloric expressions come together to enrich community life. We aspire to lead in preserving and promoting cultural heritage and folklore, fostering intercultural understanding, and inspiring a more inclusive, respectful, and harmonious society locally and globally.

This project stands on a firm foundation, forged by an unstoppable team: diverse, solid, and deeply passionate. Professionals, educators, and artists who not only master their craft but live it with soul, with purpose. They are the architects of invisible bridges, the sowers of ideas that bloom in every corner, the guardians of an art that is much more than a form of expression: it is a tool for transformation, belonging, and healing. Their talent is no accident; it is born of a burning vocation, a clear vision, and an unshakable commitment to change and community.

At La Casa de la Cultura, every activity is a song of resistance, unity, and love; every artistic expression is an embrace that welcomes diversity; and every community finds a refuge where its history, its voice, and its creativity are not only heard but bloom without boundaries or limits.

Because culture begins en La Casa

Our team

Milagros Ugueto de Sanchez

CEO & Co-Founder

Outstanding Cultural Manager, Cultural Catalyst, Educator, and Multidisciplinary Artist.

About Milagros

Venezuelan-born, Afro-Indigenous cultural manager, educator, and multidisciplinary artivist based in Charlotte, NC. She is the cofounder of La Casa de la Cultura and, since 2000, has promoted intercultural understanding through language teaching, community art, and the recovery of ancestral knowledge. Holding a Master’s in Language Teaching, her vision centers on intercultural unity, equity, and social transformation through art and education. She is part of the musical group Son de Pueblos and co-leads the visual collective Kandake&Cacao with her husband, blending Afro-Indigenous heritage with contemporary languages. Her work calls, remembers, and sows respect, beauty, and belonging—serving as a bridge between memory and the future.

Keudis Sanchez

COO & C0-Founder

Multidisciplinary Artist, Cultural Catalyst and Curator, Weaver of Afro-Indigenous Heritage

About Keudis

Afro-Indigenous born in  Venezuelan-born multidisciplinary artist and A cultural curator based in Charlotte, NC, uses art as a bridge between past and present, tradition and innovation. Cofounder of La Casa de la Cultura and co-creator of Kandake & Cacao, his work spans dance, music, visual arts, and technology exploring Afro-Indigenous identity while fostering intercultural connection. Featured in exhibitions such as Men of Change and State of the Arts, he continues to evolve as an artist, musician, and dancer. A member of Son de Pueblos, Keudis also has a piece in the permanent collection of the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture and in private collections. He sees art as a universal language that heals, celebrates, and strengthens community through collective memory.

Natalia Silva

Co-founder & Treasurer

Visionary Leader and Builder of the Hispanic Community

About Natalia

Is a Colombian entrepreneur and community leader in Charlotte, NC, recognized among the city’s 50 most influential women. Founder of the Colombian Festival of the Carolinas, co-founder of La Casa de la Cultura, and Vice President of the Colombian American Chamber of Commerce of the Carolinas, she bridges culture, entrepreneurship, and community. Her work celebrates heritage, fosters economic growth, and strengthens Hispanic identity, leaving a lasting impact that inspires and empowers across generations.

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