Chicana/Latina Arts Histories in the Bay Area
Dr. Martina Ayala, executive director of the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, is also an accomplished filmmaker and arts curator. In this presentation, “Chicana/Latina Arts Histories in the Bay Area,” Dr. Ayala weaves together her journey of curating art and filmmaking with the work of the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts in San Francisco. Her work focuses on Chicana film, community building, the arts, and spirituality while highlighting the rich tapestry of Latine culture.
