“ It’s not enough to go with your gut – you have to be responding to what’s around you. That practice of listening is not just true in art but across all industries.” Catherine Yu strongly believes in listening as a discipline. Her interest in non-profit work was inspired by her grandmother’s passion for promoting…
“For me, artists are also ambassadors of their country of origin.” Chris Yong-Garcia believes in the power of food and art to bring people together. In 2011, he started LatinLover Food & Travel Magazine. Chris was born in Peru and has promoted a diverse group of artists, from Quechua sopranos to award-winning filmmakers. He states…
“All my projects are long term. I do not believe in quick fixes.” Monika Wührer has built an extraordinary community in Brooklyn around Open Source Gallery, from her signature Soup Kitchen taking place every evening in December to poetry readings, international exhibitions, children’s workshops outdoors and in schools, and the Soap Box Derby. Known for her resourcefulness,…
“I’m grateful to have this opportunity to connect with so many immigrant artists and to share practical resources and inspiring stories.” Alicia Ehni previously worked as Gallery Director of Frederico Seve/Latincollector in New York. Her work is represented by Galeria Lucia de la Puente in Lima, and she is currently participating in Modernity: Latin America…
“Yo soy de la idea de circular el arte al principio para que pueda iniciar un historial de ventas, cuanto más venta más altos pueden ir sus precios.” -Carolina Peñafiel Doctor’s Hours en Español están de vuelta! En las oficinas de NYFA tendremos un Doctor’s Hours para Artistas Visuales el miércoles 7 de diciembre de…
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