Mission
NE Latino Artist Coalition
Foster a vibrant community by supporting local Latino artists through education, opportunities and networking, supporting future art leaders and Latino artists, promoting access, racial equity and diversity, support creativity, build community capacity and provide underserved communities access to arts programs.
Rebeca Ruelas
Latino Artist
Ruelas said she has since found inspiration in the roots of her Mexican culture.
Born in the United States, Ruelas’ parents are immigrants from a rural and indigenous part of Mexico.
“I had to learn a lot about what being Mexican means,” Ruelas said of finding balance in her American identity and Mexican heritage.
Through portraits and symbolism, Ruelas explores the vibrant pastels common in Latin American art, and the struggles of immigrants and indigenous communities to find representation in a globalized world.
