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Short Pump Town Center is excited to announce the arrival of the Los Trompos art installation on June 12th. This interactive exhibit was created by Mexican designers, Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena, and features eight different colorful spinning tops that invite visitors to play and engage with the art. Los Trompos, which means "spinning tops" in Spanish, is a traveling exhibit that has been displayed around the world, including Mexico, France, and New York. The exhibit is suitable for all ages and is sure to be a hit with families and art lovers alike.
Los Trompos will be at Short Pump Town Center until July 12th and is free to attend (no ticket required). We encourage visitors to take the tops for a spin, sit back and relax or pose for the perfect photo op.
Any way you spin it… you won’t want to miss this! For more information visit: https://www.shortpumptowncenter.com/en/events/37378
WHEN: June 12th – July 12th
MEDIA: For interview requests, exclusive photos, and other press inquiries, please contact Christina Dick at christina@tfbagency.com
Creators: Esrawe + CadenaOwners: DTE Energy Beacon Park Foundation and The Downtown Detroit Partnership
Tour producer: Creos
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LOS TROMPOS LAUNCH EVENT SATURDAY JUNE 13th, 2026
Launch Event: Sat., June 13th, 2026 from 11am-1pm. Join us for music, treats, giveaways and more!
WHERE: Short Pump Town Center, 11800 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233
Join us for the launch of Los Trompos, a larger-than-life interactive art installation the whole family can enjoy! Spin, play, and relax on these colorful woven sculptures while enjoying complimentary crafts, entertainment, food, and family fun. Best of all, it’s completely free and no tickets are required — come experience art you can actually touch!
Empanadas, chips & salsa from Casa del Barco, Mexican Chocolate popsicles from King of Pops, and stop by with your children for an opportunity to create unique works of colorful spin art with Play at Whim that will be framed to take home. 
Los Trompos F.A.Q.s
What is Los Trompos?
“Los Trompos” is a free, public, interactive art installation. Intended as both art installation + play experience.
Eight large-scale, interactive “spinning top” sculptures. Visitors can physically sit on or inside the structures.
Fabric surfaces are woven in traditional Mexican style and stretched over frames.
Sculptures function as: Seating structures, Rotating interactive platforms, Social gathering points.
Where and when can people experience it?
Location: Short Pump Town Center, 11800 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233
Dates: June 12 – July 12, 2026
How does Los Trompos Work? How can people interact with it? What can you do at the exhibit?
It's all about playing together.
Encouraged uses: Spin the tops collaborativelyl, Sit and relax, Photo opps/social media sharing
Functioning as both artwork and rotating platform, each sculpture acts as a gathering place for relaxation, social interaction and entertainment. By working together to create momentum, visitors can spin the tops on their bases. Through interaction and collaboration, Los Trompos comes to life and gives new meaning to the art of play.
Family-friendly; designed for all ages.
Visitors can physically sit on or inside the structures.
Movement is generated by visitors pushing/working together
Designed to encourage group participation, multiple people can sit at once.
Mexican Origins and Partnership with Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce:
Los trompos is designed by Mexican artists Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena
The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (VAHCC) is a proud marketing partner for this exciting cultural experience, the VAHCC is helping share the story behind Los Trompos and invite the broader Richmond community to experience an installation that celebrates art, culture, creativity, and connection.
Michel Zajur, CEO of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve as a marketing partner for Los Trompos and help bring awareness to this beautiful cultural installation. Events like this are important because they create opportunities for families and community members to experience Hispanic culture in an interactive and meaningful way. Art has the power to bring people together, and we are excited to help welcome this experience to the Richmond region.”
Marvin Snyder, senior general manager of Short Pump Town Center: Los Trompos draws people in and encourages interaction. We're grateful to work with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to highlight the artists and cultural inspiration behind the installation as we welcome it to Richmond.”
Why did Short Pump Decide to Bring Los Trompos?
Marvin Snyder, senior general manager of Short Pump Town Center: “We value experiences that give people a reason to slow down, spend time together and enjoy Short Pump Town Center in a new way,” said Marvin Snyder, senior general manager of GGP.
The arrival of Los Trompos reflects a continued effort to create welcoming spaces wherefamilies, artists, businesses, and community members can come together. Through this partnership, the VAHCC and Short Pump Town Center aim to celebrate culture in a way that is accessible, engaging, and memorable for the entire community.
“Los Trompos” (“Spinning Tops” in Spanish) draws its inspiration from a toy that has been popular with children around the world since the dawn of time. This large-scale, interactive artistic installation engages visitors in a way that is both meaningful and playful.
Los Trompos features a set of larger-than-life, three-dimensional spinning tops in a variety of colors and shapes. The colorful surfaces of each top are created in part by fabric woven in a traditional Mexican style. The fabric is stretched over the modules to seat several people at once.
Functioning as both artwork and rotating platform, each sculpture acts as a gathering place for relaxation, social interaction and entertainment. By working together to create momentum, visitors can spin the tops on their bases. Through interaction and collaboration, Los Trompos comes to life and gives new meaning to the art of play.
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE VIRGINIA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Michel Zajur
Zajur@vahcc.com
804-378-4099
www.vahcc.com
Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Celebrates the Arrival of Los Trompos at Short Pump Town Center
Interactive art installation will bring color, culture, and family-friendly fun to Richmond for a limited-time experience
RICHMOND, VA. - The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (VAHCC), in partnership with Short Pump Town Center, is proud to celebrate the arrival of Los Trompos, a vibrant, larger- than-life interactive art installation coming to Short Pump Town Center for a limited-time, month-long experience. As a proud marketing partner for this exciting cultural experience, the VAHCC is helping share the story behind Los Trompos and invite the broader Richmond community to experience an installation that celebrates art, culture, creativity, and connection. The community is invited to attend the official Launch Event for Los Trompos on Saturday, June 13, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Short Pump Town Center. The free, family-friendly celebration will include complimentary crafts, entertainment, food, and activities designed for guests of all ages.
Los Trompos, which translates to “The Spinning Tops,” is inspired by the traditional children’s toy and brings art to life through colorful woven sculptures that invite guests to spin, play, relax, and connect. The installation celebrates creativity, movement, and community while highlighting the cultural inspiration behind the artwork.
“The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve as a marketing partner for Los Trompos and help bring awareness to this beautiful cultural installation,” said Michel Zajur,
CEO of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “Events like this are important because they create opportunities for families and community members to experience Hispanic culture in an interactive and meaningful way. Art has the power to bring people together, and we are excited to help welcome this experience to the Richmond region.”
“We value experiences that give people a reason to slow down, spend time together and enjoy Short Pump Town Center in a new way,” said Marvin Snyder, senior general manager of GGP. “Los Trompos draws people in and encourages interaction. We're grateful to work with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to highlight the artists and cultural inspiration behind the installation as we welcome it to Richmond.” The arrival of Los Trompos reflects a continued effort to create welcoming spaces where
families, artists, businesses, and community members can come together. Through this partnership, the VAHCC and Short Pump Town Center aim to celebrate culture in a way that is accessible, engaging, and memorable for the entire community.The installation will be available at Short Pump Town Center for approximately one month, giving visitors the opportunity to experience the artwork throughout the summer season.
Community members are encouraged to attend the grand opening celebration and return throughout the month to enjoy the installation.
The launch event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
Event Details
What: Launch Event - Los Trompos
When: Saturday, June 13, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Where: Short Pump Town Center
Address: 11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233
Admission: Free and open to the public; no tickets required
For more information, visit Short Pump Town Center’s event page.
About the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to building economic bridges throughout the community in order to create, promote, and enhance business opportunities for its members and partners. Through business development, cultural programming, community events, workforce initiatives, and strategic partnerships, the VAHCC works to support Hispanic and Latino businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, and communities across Virginia.
About GGP
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, GGP is committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, GGP is shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to its partners and the communities it serves.
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Lululemon is currently open on Level 2, next to J. Crew until the new store opens.
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Alo Yoga – Fall 2026
Great Big Game Show - September2026
Lululemon - Fall 2026 (Expanding to more than double footprint)
Tecovas - October 2026
Vuori – Fall 2026
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