Save the Date!
June 13-15, 2025
The Latino Arts Festival is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Latin American art, music, dance, food, and culture. Featuring more than 40 visual artists and performers from across the Americas, the Festival brings together an exciting mix of creativity and community.
New this year, El Mercadito offers an immersive market experience filled with handcrafted goods, traditional treats, and colorful cultural displays. Free and open to all, the Festival invites everyone to connect, explore, and celebrate together.
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LIVE MUSIC & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Canyons Village Stage
Friday, June 13
EXPERIENCE BRASIL!
4:00pm, Aquarela do Brasil
5:00pm Salt Lake Capoeira
6:00pm Grupo Kola Aí | Samba & Pagode
6:40pm Vanessa Pizeta | Axé e Sertanejo
7:15pm Utah Brazilian Dance | Interactive Dance Class
7:35pm Salt Lake Samba | Traditional Carnaval Performance
8:00pm Brazuca Band | Headliner
Saturday, June 14
LET'S CELEBRATE IN COMMUNITY!
10:00am Bafudach | Chile
10:45am Esencia de México | Latin America
11:45am Viva Perú | Perú
1:00pm Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoal | Mexico
2:20pm Carnaval de Barranquilla | Colombia
4:00pm Identidad Vallenato | Colombia
6:00pm Fake Frequency | Latin Rock
8:00pm Senxao | Venezuela
Sunday, June 15
FATHER'S DAY EN FAMILIA!
10:00am Zumba with Julieta Gesualdo | Argentina
11:15am Bomba Marilé | Puerto Rico
12:15pm Mi Viejo San Simón | Bolivia
1:00pm "Quien hace más Cascaritas" Win a Prize!
2:30pm Mariachi Guzman | Mexico
4:30pm Rumba Libre | Latin America
Pre-Fest Film Screening
Guada and Tati, 2024
Medium: Archival pigment print
Signed, dated and numbered
Size: 13h x 27w
Edition: 1/50
Also available in 19h x 40w
GAUCHO GAUCHO
June 11, 2025 | 7pm | Rated 12+ | 84 min run time | FREE
GAUCHO GAUCHO is a documentary film about an ensemble of iconic gauchos living beyond the boundaries of the modern world. It weaves together a mosaic of tales about gauchos confronting the fragility of their world in the face of unprecedented change. The stories follow the lives of men and women of different ages, backgrounds, and talents who are all connected in their fight to remain free.
In Spanish with English subtitles.
Presented in partnership with Park City Film. Admission is free.
2025 participating artists
Visual artists will be displaying original artwork and creative goods throughout all three days of the festival!
Leon Araujo
Leon Araujo, aka Noise Explosion, a self-taught Latino artist from Ogden, Utah, specializes in digital media, murals, and photography. Born in Toluca, Mexico, he infuses his heritage into his vibrant, contemporary artworks. His diverse portfolio includes music videos, interviews, abstract illustrations, and creative photography, showcasing his wide-ranging talents.
Pablo Ayala
Pablo Cruz-Ayala, a Mexican-born, Utah-raised artist and immigrant advocate, explores the intersections of migratory cultural heritage, undocumented immigrant status, and community relationships. Their work delves into the complexities of identity, focusing on how migration reshapes cultural belonging and redefines personal and collective narratives. Using material techniques sourced from the urban landscape and Chicano dreamscape—such as concrete pavement patterns, fiber, textiles, and visual reference to 1960s Chicano protest art —Pablo visualizes stories and folklore developed under the undocumented umbrella within Utah's skies. These materials serve as metaphors for resilience and adaptation, reflecting the lived experiences of undocumented communities and materializing the tension between displacement and cultural belonging of "ni de aqui ni de alla"(neither from here nor there). Through painting, relationships of cultural belonging and mythological narratives splinter and weave in the aftermath of their migration story. They’ve utilized their talents in biomedical community-based research to better understand the community health of undocumented immigrants in SLC.
Verónica Bautista
I am Verónica, founder of Huaje Art, a textile artist, weaver, and master dyer originally from Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca. I learned the art of the pedal loom and the use of natural dyes such as cochineal, indigo, and marigold from a young age, guided by the wise hands of my family. Today, together with my husband Alejandro Mendoza—also a textile artist and passionate promoter of Oaxacan art—we work as a team to preserve and share the richness of our traditions. We live between Teotitlán del Valle and Southern California, from where we create, dye, and carefully curate each piece we offer at Huaje Art. Our commitment is to honor our roots, collaborate directly with other master artisans, and bring the history and soul of Oaxaca to every possible corner.
Luis Canelón
I am Luis Canelón, a multidisciplinary artist with a degree in Graphic Design, obsessed with Photography and dedicated to ink illustration from time to time.
Through my Photography, magic realism is my goal to achieve. I love experiencing the world and capturing it through my work. Stories are always around us, and I aim to record them.
Luis Canelón
Walter Cifuentes was born in Guatemala although he now lives here in Utah. Despite facing many setbacks in life, he always dreamt of being an artist and making a living from his own ideas and works. He finds that art is carefully meditated, like symphonies and harmonies that do not represent anything in the ordinary sense of the words, nor do they express any ideas, but makes you ponder the words of the music. He hopes that art makes people reflect.
Netinho de Carvalho was born in Brazil. He started to like art while still in school, specifically drawing, music and metal sculptures. By working with his father in mechanics, he had access to different tools and started working on welding metals. Today he lives in Salt Lake City and continues creating art with metals while working towards his goal of taking his art style to as many people as possible!
Born in Madrid, Spain, Dealba lived in the beautiful town of Alcala de Henares, wherein Cervantes famously wrote Don Quijote. He learned to love books as a child and went on to love them even more. Now, he lives in Provo, Utah with his wife & two- year old son. He paints in the style of his native country by applying methods from the Spanish poet Lorca and his Duende talk. He is a firm advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. In his free time he teaches others art and poetry, and builds workshops in order to help others understand that through art there is nothing but happiness and courage.
Evelyn Escobar's art is a sample of gouaches and oils, which offers a look at where childhood memories and experiences of herself are obviously colorful. Escobar started to paint at the tender age of 10 years old but it evolved into more of a discipline when she was 12 years old. She has participated in some collective and individual shows in Puebla, Veracruz, Mexico City and has been the feature artist of galleries around Salt Lake City. She lives in Herriman, Utah, where she lives a simple and comfortable life and continues painting.
My new art pieces reflect my values and beliefs, centered on devotion and love for my family, shaped by my learning and experiences as a mother and capturing children's experiences of imaginary worlds. They also capture the maternal gaze and help viewers understand the bond between the subjects of my work and their relationships. Furthermore, they allow people to see perspectives from a family-centered view and the sensitivity of a child's perspective. These new pieces, filled with color and hope, are a tribute to motherhood, family life, innocence, and the beauty of a child's outlook on the world.
The artist Fajardo, originally from San Jose, California is a Utah based artist. She is currently studying art in Minnesota and studied in London for the Spring of 2023. From acrylic paintings to custom sneakers, Fajardo uses a diverse range of mediums and styles in her art. This has led her into printmaking, not only because it’s a new medium but it’s also a way to make art more affordable for all. She believes art should be enjoyed by everyone for it’s a universal language that brings us together. Her art is heavily influenced by pop culture, Mexican culture, typography, and life.
Inez García
I grew up in Salt Lake City, UT and moved to upstate New York to attend Alfred University. I continued my path by fusing my art and Chicana Egyptian heritage. I partner with local non-profits and educational institutions to instruct sculpture classes, provide consultation, speak publicly, and create representation for women of color in the arts. These local organizations include Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, Curly Me!, The Springville Museum of Art, and Salt Lake Arts Academy.
Arturo Hernandez
Arturo is a visionary steel sculptor whose work is imbued with the dynamic energy of angular shapes. With a passion for geometric and abstract forms, Arturo meticulously crafts each piece using TIG welding techniques honed from his experience in aircraft manufacturing. His sculptures, ranging from small-scale models to monumental installations, captivate viewers with their precision and intricacy. Drawing inspiration from the juxtaposition of rock formations against stainless steel, Arturo's sculptures often incorporate elements of rugged natural beauty into his sleek, modern designs.
Arturo Hernandez
Beatriz Killpack
Beatriz is a modern portrait and figurative painter and artisan whose work spans a wide range of mediums, including watercolors, acrylics, oils, mixed media, fibers, natural, and recycled materials. Her paintings often feature figures emerging from abstract backgrounds, sometimes blending into them, creating a harmonious interplay between form and environment.
A native of El Salvador, Beatriz relocated to the United States, where she pursued studies in graphic design and art, further honing her diverse artistic skills. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards for her paintings and has been actively involved in her community.
Beatriz continues to share her artistic journey on Instagram. Follow her @art_and_artifacts.
Maria Elena Gómez was born in Navil, Chiapas, Mexico. She started learning about the art of weaving when she was 5 years old when her mother taught her how to weave on a backstrap loom. First by teaching her to make little balls of yarn, to measure and embroider, and finally to weave. She went on to become a trilingual nurse (Tzeltal, Tzotzil and Spanish) and worked in this profession for 16 years. Her indigenous traditions, heritage, culture and knowledge have always guided her life. Although life took her away from home at a very young age, almost five decades later, when she put the loom around her waist again, her hands automatically knew what to do.
Alejandro Mendoza and his wife Veronica are originally from a small Zapotec village in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. They travel from Santa Ana, CA to Oaxaca about four to five times a year, to gather their materials and dye the wool in the studio in Teotitlan Del Valle, Oaxaca. Each piece is woven on a treadle loom using an ancient weaving technique which is handed down from generation to generation. Cochineal bug, indigo plant, wild marigold flower, pecan shells, pomegranate, zapote fruit, Huizache bean, moss from trees, are some of the main organic dyes used to create their pieces.
Fabiola Noschang
Fabiola Noschang is a Brazilian artist and architect, born and raised in Brazil, whose work explores the beauty and divine perfection of nature. Drawing inspiration from natural elements such as crystals and earthy textures, her contemporary and abstract pieces aim to evoke a deep connection with the world’s inherent harmony. Through a careful interplay of organic materials, Fabiola creates immersive art that reflects both the fragility and strength found in the natural world, inviting viewers to experience the profound unity between art, architecture, and nature.
Ivan Ortega was born in Mexico, he developed a passion for art at an early age and dreamed of becoming a famous artist like Diego Rivera. His family immigrated to Salt Lake City, where he currently resides and continues to pursue his dream. His art is inspired by his heritage and culture as well as his immigrant life experience.
Noemi Robles is an oil painter and educator from the beautiful state of Michoacan, Mexico. She enjoyed being a classroom teacher for 15 years, but is currently focusing on her growing family and art career. Noemi is primarily a landscape painter, inspired by the natural beauty of the state of Utah, national parks, and rural scenes from her beloved Mexico. She also enjoys painting florals from her little urban flower farm. Noemi’s love of color is evident in all her work, but her most recent series of Mexican folk dancers really showcases the richness and vibrancy of her latin culture.
Vicente J.C Martínez Romo is a fine artist and multidisciplinary designer who was born in beautiful Mexico City. Vicente studied a master’s degree in digital creative design, which allowed him to teach at various Universities in Mexico City since 2006. A true admirer of architecture and Renaissance painting, fascinated by nature, how he represents himself to the world through his gaze and how it has been observed; this is how his attraction of human anatomy came about. The images that Vicente captures within his work are only a small part of a great intrinsic story that opens a window for a broad dialogue with the viewer allowing for a connection to exist.
Elissa Sabbö is a 27-year-old Chilean artist based in Utah who studied art at the Pontifical University of Valparaíso. She has been working as an oil painter for different institutions in Park City and Salt Lake and the first place where she showed her art was Ritual Chocolate. Today she is a professor at the Kimball Art Center and her art is currently at Create PC in Park City. Her art is inspired by nature and other personal adventures around the desert and mountains.
Verónica Sandoval
El Mercadito Makers
Clara Amezcua
Clara Amezcua was born in Mexico City and grew up in Toluca. Clara's foray into the art of piñatas happened when she moved to Salt Lake City with her husband and two children. She wanted to show her children that they could keep their traditions alive. She developed a passion for how colors and different fun shapes could be used in creating piñatas.
Luis Calderón
Born in Riobamba, Ecuador in 1960, Luis Calderon learned the art of woodworking as a child since his father was a renowned craftsman. His specialty is miniatures all around and he enjoys making handmade jewelry as well as engraving in tawa nut & metals. He lives in Salt Lake and actively participates in festivals such as Oktoberfest and Living Traditions, Pride fest, etc.
luis calderón
Elvia Gregory
Vine a este país hace 24 años, vendo joyeria de mi país, también oro y plata y café guatemalteco. También soy madre divorciada de dos hijos. Soy voluntaria de la nonprofit voces de la comunidad. Me encanta servir a mi comunidad, soy relationship coach y sanadora de Reiki, tambien organizo pequeños eventos y promuevo a toros sanadores.
Nana Puras has been a family business for over 35 years that originated in Peru. Karina Osorio was born in Lima, while her mother is from Arequipa and her grandmother from Cusco, the city of the Incas. Her mother started the business with a small stand in Lima and together with Peruvian artisans they work hand in hand to this day making beautiful alpaca and sheep wool pieces. Today, they wish to expand their culture so that other people can also know and appreciate our handiwork. Likewise, Osorio teaches her daughters to admire and love their origins so that in the future they can continue with the family business.
Miguel Romero is from Chihuahua, Mexico but has lived in Salt Lake City for almost 20 years. As a child he would watch his grandfather make boots and other interesting things out of leather. It was then that his curiosity for the art of leather started. Although for a long time Romero only made small leather things for family and friends, he never stopped practicing. It wasn't until 2018 when he decided to work with leather more “professionally”, and since then has perfected his technique to provide the best handmade leather products.
Melissa Angeles
My business is part of me. My main focus is to bring sweet and joy to everyone who wants to try cookies filled with different flavors and over all they are home made with dedication, lots of love and fresh ingredients.
Leidy Camacho is a wife and mother of three beautiful daughters. Originally from Columbia, she migrated to the United States seven years ago. She learned the art of jewelry back in her home country utilizing an artisanal technique without using any tools. Each piece of jewelry she makes tells a story and she enjoys bringing back good memories to her friends and clients through her personalized jewelry.
Pamela Echegaray
My name is Pamela and I started this business in December 2020. My dad is from Cordoba, Argentina and my mom grew up there. Although I was born and raised in the United States, my parents instilled in me the importance of maintaining Argentine culture, language, and traditions. I grew up speaking Castellano (a dialect of Spanish) and English. During my childhood, I was always involved in dances, trips, customs and traditional foods that led me to have a great love and appreciation for Latin culture.
LACUNA was founded by its Latin meaning of a space or range without padding; a hole. I hope that through the accessories which represent ourselves, our native countries and/or where a part of our heart is, each individual can fill this “hole” with all the love and appreciation for them. Never forget our roots.
Roxana Landa
Roxana is a Peruvian artisan specializing in handmade soaps and shampoo bars. Crafted with love and natural ingredients like plants, honey, and fruit extracts, her products are designed to provide pure, beneficial care. Roxana's mission: to share the power of nature on your skin and hair.
Godelio and his wife were born and raised in San Pedro de Cajas, Peru. As a way of sustaining their families and continuing with Andean tradition, they grew up learning how to herd the livestock, spin yarn and create fabrics by using a four-pedal loom. Slowly throughout the years their small business began to grow as they started making blankets, bags, ponchos & sweaters. They moved to the USA in 2012. Ever since, they have been exhibiting work at different festivals and crafts shows across the Midwest. They currently offer sweaters, bags & ponchos made from sheep, alpaca, llama wool among other fibers.
Verónica Sandoval
Veronica, a business administration major, met Gabriel, an oceanography major, neither imagined her hobby of metal embossing would become their own unique style of repoussé, the European technique of embossing metal sculptures. The two fell in love with—well, with each other, but also with copper and aluminum, whose soft nature allowed them to capture intimate details collectors discover—and rediscover—with each viewing. Be it crosses, contemporary designs, or the rich, riotous colors of the Sonoran Desert in bloom, their work resonates with everyone—religious, spiritual, or simply lovers of art. “These pieces; we don’t make them only to sell,” says Veronica. “I put myself into it. My hands are guided by my faith.”
Gabriel Sandoval
Stephanie Blanco
My name is Stephanie and I am a lover of the art of crocheting. I am 28 years old and I come from a beautiful family from Veracruz, Mexico. My passion was born when I started knitting things for my babies while pregnant and now I knit everything including bags and amigurumi. I am a single mom of two amazing little boys and my art allows me to express my voice and create a good life for my children.
Graciela Caro
Graciela Caro, a local artist with roots in Mexico City, is passionate about bringing the vibrancy of Mexican folk art to the West Jordan community. Known for her authentic sugar skulls, Graciela's art has become a beloved feature at festivals throughout the valley. After moving from Mexico City, she began creating her own sugar skulls 12 years ago, missing the genuine artistry she grew up with. She was the first artist in Utah to share these authentic sugar skulls, becoming a t
María Gervacio
Maria Gervacio is an artisan connecting the artistry of Guerrero and Mexico City with a wider audience. Her family creates exquisite floral arrangements using natural materials like corn husks, palm leaves, and traditional embroidery from Guerrero. Maria serves as a vital bridge, showcasing her family's cultural heritage and the beauty of Mexican craftsmanship while adding her own artistic finishing touches to create personalized arrangements.
Allison Martínez-Arocho
Allison Martínez-Arocho, a Puerto Rican-American visual aritst and Youth Program Coordinator for the Latino Arts Festival, has led free art workshops for Summit County students ages K-12 to create Puerto Rican vejigante masks The vejigante, pronounced ve-hee-GAN-teh, is a folkloric character that shows up during Puerto Rican festivals, such as Carnaval. The vejigante mask, also known as a careta, represents a villain or monster, but is used in playful ways and is always depicted in bright colors. Over the years, it has become a cultural symbol of Puerto Rico.
Cynthia Ponce is a 35 year old woman, mother of a 16 year old daughter and wife. While she works in marketing, her true passion is fashion design. She honors her Peruvian roots by mixing her love for business, sustainable fashion and culture in creating Yawar sustainable design, a proposal that seeks to share two of the most important natural fibers in Peru such as cotton and alpaca, recognized worldwide for their quality and softness, thus combining the art of hand embroidery and designs that tell a story made by women artisans who live in vulnerable areas. She aims to empower women and support them to achieve their goals.
Gabriela Zavala
Gabriela Zavala, originally from Ecuador is the Design Director of Lola Eclectic Market, a unique boutique located in the hearts of Park City that fuses Ecuadorian ancestral textile traditions with contemporary and sophisticated designs. Beyond its in-house line, Lola Eclectic Market also curates sustainably made items from various countries and artists. The company is dedicated to preserving techniques and textile art passed down through generations, creating unique pieces that reflect the country's cultural richness. Each garment is an expression of Ecuadorian artisans' history and talent.
Carolina Burdiles
Carolina Burdiles is a Chilean artist with over six years of experience specializing in needle felting. She has honed the technique through extensive training with both national and international artists. Her favorite creations are nativity scenes. She oversees the entire process, starting with natural sheep's wool, dyeing, and the sculpting of figures entirely from this material. Each piece is unique, as every figure is 100% handmade.
José Chacón
Cultivated Collective is a local arts collective based in SLC, founded by brothers Jose Chacon and Erasmo Martinez. We create music, merchandise, and organize events that represent the urban culture of the Mountain West. We strive to create community and showcase artists that tell a unique story and culture of our region that is often overlooked. We grew up along SLC's west side, with our roots heavily influenced by our Mexican/Chicano upbringing.
Pamela Grau
Paraguayan native Pamela Grau has been living in Utah for 15 years. Missing the tastes of home, she started making Alfajores using her family's recipe. Three years ago, she launched her business, bringing a taste of Latin American childhood memories to the local Latin community while also introducing the unique flavors of Latin American baking to the broader Utah community.
Jazmine Martinez is a local Chicana artist based in Salt Lake City, She works with paint and mixed media to create paintings, drawings, and prints. She studied painting and drawing at the University of Utah and works in healthcare to make a living while practicing as a freelance artist in her spare time. She enjoys incorporating her mesoamerican heritage into her art practice as it is a part of her ancestry that she wishes to highlight in her work.She is also inspired by nature and activities in her daily life.
Ramón Ramós is a designer and speaking artist. He studied at the Automata University of Durango Ensenada campus with a degree in digital graphic design 2013-2016, Ramos is a multifaceted artist with a passion for creating unique and meaningful experiences. Through his work, he explored the intersection of culture, identity and creativity. As an art creator, painter, sculptor, dancer and musician, my goal is to inspire and connect with my audience through my art projects. His art is making calenda monkeys, giant paper mâchè puppets, representing the iconic Putleco carnival that is commonly celebrated in the Sierra Sur of Oaxaca.
FOOD VENDORS
Youth Exhibit
nonprofit Partners
Event Sponsors
Program Supporters
Latino Arts Fest advisory committee
thank you to the support of our advisory committee
Anna Frachou
Luis Novoa
Vanessa Di Palma Wright
Jorge Rodriguez
Diego Campos
Emma Zevallos
Miriam Garcia
Maria Isabel Gomez
Flor Santa Maria de la Parra
Julieta Gesualdo
Emerson Oliveira
Paola Bello
Valentina Udabe
Diego Zegarra
Maria Villar
Allison Martínez-Arocho
Jose Chacon
Parking & transportation
There is FREE event parking throughout the Canyons Village as indicated in the red sections on the map. More information about the Canyons Village venue can be found at CVMA.com.
If park in Lot 1 you can take the Cabriolet chair lift up to the Festival area, however parking is limited in this lot. If you park in the upper lots 2-4, there are various access points to the Festival within walking distance.
Take public transit! There is a free bus system that brings you right to the Canyons Village and provides easy access to the Cabriolet FREE chair lift that will take you to the festival forum. To view the bus routes, click here.
Latino Arts Festival is an ADA accessible event. For any accommodations contact emma@pcscarts.org