Our Work
Our work centers on curating, creating, and facilitating art experiences that explore identity and memory. We lead exhibitions, restoration projects, and conservation initiatives while designing workshops and programs that use art as a tool for holistic therapeutic practices.
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Where We Walk, We Remember
Developed and curated a dynamic hallway exhibition at the historic Dunbar Pavilion, activating the space as an accessible, evolving platform for cultural storytelling.
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Santa Cruz Watershed Collaborative
In collaboration with the Santa Cruz Watershed Collaborative, Living2Portraits Art Studio facilitates a community art class exploring the past, present, and future of the Santa Cruz River. Participants engage in storytelling and visual expression to reflect on the river’s ecological and cultural significance. The project includes the creation of a mobile mural—designed to travel and spark dialogue—and individual artworks that capture personal connections to the watershed. Rooted in conservation, restoration, and healing practices, this initiative uses art to deepen environmental awareness, preserve cultural memory, and inspire collective responsibility for the river’s future.
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LivingWorks safeTalk Taining: Suicide Alertness for Everyone
Through SafeTALK training, we learn to recognize the signs, respond with care, and connect others to support. This session integrates art and writing as tools for reflection—helping us process emotions, understand mental health challenges, and create space for honest conversation, healing, and hope.
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Diverse Voices in Prevention: Cultural Humility Event 2026
Centered on the theme “The Impact of Youth Housing Instability,” this session explores how parental role modeling serves as a critical strategy in preventing youth substance misuse across diverse populations. Through storytelling and culturally grounded dialogue, participants gain prevention expertise, practical skills, and responsive strategies that honor lived experiences. This work emphasizes cultural humility, community voice, and the power of intergenerational influence in shaping healthier outcomes for youth and families.
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A Better Community (ABC):
Cultural Arts Scholar and Curator
ABC is a grassroots movement dedicated to fostering connections and collaboration among residents and organizations in the Tucson area. The primary objective is to unite individuals and groups, working together towards the common goal of building a vibrant and supportive community.
Preservation of Buffalo
Soldiers Bust
This project involves the preservation and stabilization of a historically and culturally significant fiberglass bust representing a Buffalo Soldier figure.
