In this episode, you'll feel Sonia’s deep desire to make a difference. Representation matters, and she’s committed to highlighting and celebrating people of diverse backgrounds through her art and through activism.

We talk about the freedom that comes with working in her home studio, how art and activism are connected for her, what Sonia learned about herself and her community from the experience of the Portrait of Manitowoc Project, and how the organization she leads ~ Lakeshore’s United Visionaries ~ shines a light on diversity and works to bring the community together through education, understanding and love.

We concluded with Sonia sharing about what the power of women means to her and what she’s looking forward to in 2021.

*Sonia is the artist in residency for the Portrait of Manitowoc Project at The Rahr-West Art Museum, a community art project that celebrates the diversity of Manitowoc. The final installation of the project will be on exhibit at the Rahr-West Art Museum from February 28, 2021 through June 1, 2021.

Enjoy!

Website – https://soniavasquezart.com

Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/soniavasquezart

Twitter - https://twitter.com/soniavasquezart

Facebook ~ https://www.facebook.com/soniavasquezart

Rahr-West Art Museum ~ https://www.manitowoc.org/2320/Portrait-of-Manitowoc-Project

Lakeshore’s United Visionaries ~ https://lakeshoresunitedvisionaries.org