A range of pre-launch events leading up to the 2008 festival are planned for 2007:

> February 2007 - a preview of 3 Cuban masters, Flora Fong, Aguedo Alonso and Ernesto Mateo Rancano at Square One Gallery, 592 King’s Road, Chelsea, London www.square1gallery.co.uk

> 17 July 2007 - pre-launch dinner and auction at Floridita Restaurant, 100 Wardour Street, London. For tickets please contact Sandie Lowry at Square One Gallery.

> 1 September 2007 - Cuban artists “paint-off” in London, King’s Road, Chelsea, London

> 29 September 2007 - Cuban artists painting the exterior of Chelsea Arts Club

> September to December 2007 - exclusive to Square One Gallery, 592 King’s Road, London, a rolling exhibition of Cuban artists

Details of additional events will be added as they are confirmed.