Portfolio
Arts Producer
This project started as a segment on my radio show FA Radio (FusionArte) with the same name. Lente Movil is the lens that maneuvers through life to excavate the hidden stories that form our community. This project fuses art with social activism, offering insight and open doors into new spaces throughout our city, to pave the way for impactful dialogue about themes that concern and affect us all.
Our events in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 have been grounded in the experiences of Latino people living in the Pacific Northwest. A multi-media art experience that demonstrate the critical role that the arts can play in advancing social justice and bringing the invisible to light.
To see examples of past work, please visit the summits:
Bilingual-Bicultural Educator & Facilitator
"GLEAN" METRO Portland
As a Jury for the GLEAN artist in residency project, I facilitated Latin workshops that have led to two Latin artists in residents in the last three years.
Bilingual Grant Writing Workshop for Artists
Workshops for Regional Arts and Cultural Council (RACC), Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) and Open Signal.
Panelist & Juror
Served as a panelist and juror with different institutions, and organizations like: “Migration Stories" art exhibition for Multnomah Arts Center (MAC), "Art & Power" Code-Switching conversation for Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC), and Five-year strategic plan of communications department panel for METRO Portland.
I had the pleasure to be the Announcer and introduce the Blazers team at the Moda Center, for the Latino Network Night.
Mixed-Media Artist
Pepe’s photo-collages are constellations of uncommon moments that uncover his inner world and imagination. These constellations disclose his personal stories, dramas, and dreams that tap into the collective imagination. His work welcomes the viewer to see themselves in every character and frame, cultivating personal contact with the intimate self.
Radio Host
After seven years of having participated in KBOO 90.7 FM as the host and producer of the program FA radio (FusionArte). The show brought people together to share their voices, projects, and ideas. As a cultural promoter, I treasure that we were able to recognize and bring the growth and hard work of our community to the airwaves.
Everyone Can Be a Leader
Exploring Nontraditional Community Leadership
Popular understandings of leadership tell us that leaders look a certain way: they are in charge. They possess outward strength. Is there an alternative type of leadership? When are we leaders in our communities? This is the focus of this conversation. To learn more or host a conversation project event, visit the Oregon Humanities site