Julio Morales – Artist, Curator and Executive Director of MOCA Tucson ARTISTORIES In this episode we feature Julio Morales, artist, curator, and the Executive Director of MOCA Tucson. Julio takes us on an exploration of his personal life, recounting his upbringing in Tijuana, where he was deeply immersed in the border culture and surrounded by … Read more
Anna Flores: Border dwelling poet, Educator & Arts Foundation Team Member ARTISTORIES Join us as we dive into the world of art and community with the talented Anna Flores! In this episode, Anna takes us on a captivating journey through her life, art, and exciting projects, like Open Studio Tours. Anna shares her story about … Read more
Prudence Katze: Filmmaker, Sound Producer, and Borderlands Advocate ARTISTORIES In the latest episode of Artistories we dive deep into the artistic journey of filmmaker, sound producer, and borderlands advocate, Prudence Katze. Prudence begins by describing her her path as a filmmaker, her inspiration and struggles behind her documentary The Iron Triangle, her adventures in the borderlands … Read more
Nazafarin Lotfi – Artist ARTISTORIES In the latest episode of Artistories, we hear from Iranian-born artist Nazafarin Lotfi. We go back in time and learn of Nazafarin’s introduction to the arts through moments in her childhood in Iran experiencing architecture, anthropological sites, and the literary arts. She shares what inspired her to study the arts and … Read more
Alejandra Trujillo – Artist, Muralist and Teaching Artist ARTISTORIES We are thrilled to announce the next episode of Artistories featuring the talented Alejandra Trujillo, an artist, muralist, and teaching artist based in Tucson, Arizona. In this upcoming episode, Alejandra shares her journey as an artist, revealing how the Sonoran Desert fills her with inspiration and the … Read more
Coley Curry – Dancer, Multidisciplinary Artist and Social Advocate ARTISTORIES In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Coley Curry, a Filipinx dancer and creative currently based in Tucson, Arizona. Coley shares with us her journey from Chicago to Tucson, and how a transformative residency in the Philippines, her mother’s birthplace, reinvigorated her … Read more
Benjamin Lucero, AKA Halsero – music producer, community organizer, and DJ ARTISTORIES In this episode, we sit down with Benjamin Lucero, AKA Halsero – a multi-talented music producer, community organizer, and DJ. He takes us on a journey through his experiences growing up in Mesa, AZ, and finding his creative community in Tucson, AZ. As a dedicated member of … Read more
ARTISTORIES Pricilla “Nefftys” Rodriguez In this episode, we feature Pricilla “Nefftys” Rodriguez, Hip Hop Artist/Rapper, Writer, Community Organizer, and Arts Visionary. The episode starts with Nefftys explaining the inspiration behind her stage name, which is derived from the goddess Nephthys, a symbol of creativity, darkness and transformation in Egyptian mythology. She talks about growing up in … Read more
ARTISTORIES Spring Winders In this episode, we hear from Spring Winders, Designer, Metalsmith, and Owner of Heliotrope, which is known for creating wearable sculptures, and cast designs primarily depicting animals and plants of the Sonoran Desert. We learn of Spring’s journey as a creative and how growing up in an artist home in rural northern Arizona … Read more
ARTISTORIES Adia Jamille In this episode, we hear from Adia Jamille, Fiber Artist, and Doula. As long as she can remember Adia Jamille has been creating. In this episode, she shares what is was like growing up as a creative spirit and at a young age setting a goal to one day exhibit her work in museums. … Read more