Testimonials
“An artist, cultural strategist, and scholar, Álvaro embodies civic life in the 21st century, our complex histories that shape us, and the possibility of a more just future. Their work is unabashedly human centered, using tools, processes, and strategies, to push the boundaries of traditional modalities into powerful prompts for discourse and social change.”
— Danielle Brazell, Executive Director, California Arts Council“Álvaro brings a multifaceted perspective as both an artist and arts administrator, which deepens their empathy, insight, organization, and impact in both roles. As a celebrated multi-disciplinary artist, Álvaro is inquisitive, experimental, and collaborative. Their talents for building useful structures with multiple entry points and outcomes with the work of arts administration lend themselves to the type of perspectives that our field needs more of.”
— Evonne Gallardo, Senior Program Director, Community Partners“I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with Álvaro through work connected with the Social Practice Artist Residency program, where their approach consistently centered artists as civic actors and strengthened meaningful community partnerships. Their practice brings a clear ability to translate complex social practice frameworks into actionable strategies that support both organizations and individual artists.”
— Michael Ano, Deputy Director of Artistic Programs, 18th Street Art Center