DE LA VEGA ART GALLERY | TUCSON, ARIZONA
Art, Culture & Transformation
DE LA VEGA ART GALLERY | TUCSON, ARIZONA
Art, Culture & Transformation
Mariana De La Vega
Mariana De La Vega is a Mexican-born, Latin American multidisciplinary artist, expressive arts facilitator, and the Founder and Artistic Director of De La Vega Art Gallery in Tucson, Arizona. Working across painting, muralism, mixed media, and expressive arts, her practice explores feminine presence, grief, devotion, cultural memory, resilience, and renewal. Rooted in the diverse cultural landscapes of the Southwest and U.S.–Mexico borderlands, Mariana views art as a transformative space for self-expression, healing, cultural connection, and community.
Through De La Vega Art Gallery, Mariana creates opportunities for artists and audiences to engage through contemporary art, storytelling, and expressive experiences. She brings together emerging and established artists, multidisciplinary practices, and community-centered programming that encourages dialogue across cultures, generations, and lived experiences.
Mariana’s work has been recognized through grants from the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona. Her honors include the 2025–2026 Arts Hero designation, the OZEA Award for Service & Social Impact, the OZEA Image Award, and the Peace Hero Award.
At the heart of Mariana’s work is the belief that art is more than something to observe—it is something to experience together. She is committed to creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and honored while amplifying diverse voices and fostering creativity, belonging, and human connection.
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Explore the story behind De La Vega Art Gallery through the work and vision of its founder, Mariana De La Vega. Discover her artistic practice, cultural influences, and commitment to creating meaningful connections through contemporary art.
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De La Vega Art Gallery is a bilingual contemporary art space rooted in expressive arts, Latin American cultural dialogue, and community engagement. Located in Tucson, Arizona, the gallery creates immersive experiences through thoughtfully curated exhibitions, positioning contemporary art as a catalyst for healing, self-expression, connection, and cultural exchange.
"The Guides" is here!
The Guides exhibition is here, with an Opening Reception on Saturday, September 12th at 5 PM. Come experience Celestial Guides and Ceremonial Madonnas.