Empowering Diverse Communities Through Art-Based Programs and Exhibitions
ABOUT XICO
How We Make a Difference
- Developing artistic skills and knowledge
- Serving as a working studio for printmaking and other visual media
- Developing artists' professional skills
- Increasing promotion and visibility of Latino and Indigenous culture through exhibitions, sales and community engagement
- Increasing and deepening partnerships with community members and organizations
- On-site gallery, Mercado, and community space
- Programs for impacted youth
- Mobile art outreach
- Printmaking Workshops
- Professional Development Workshops
- Curatorial Partnerships with local businesses
- Artist-Lead classes
- Artist-in-Residence
OUR MISSION:
Xico advances the quality, visibility, and
appreciation of Latino and Indigenous culture
by advancing appreciation for and visibility of
Latino and Indigenous art.
OUR VISION:
Increased recognition of the cultural contributions of Latino and Indigenous People by advancing appreciation for and visibility of Latino and Indigenous Art.
OUR VALUES:
Embrace Transformation
Preserve Culture
Foster Growth
Cherish Heritage
Promote Accessibility
HONORING DIVERSITY
Xico is Committed to Inclusivity and Empowerment
Xico’s Board of Directors, staff, and teaching artists are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment that is welcoming and accepting of all people. We believe each artist at every level in their artistic journey has value, merit and potential.
Xico serves a broad, ethnically diverse population, including emerging and established artists, youth, impacted populations and art advocates through art-based programming.
Located in downtown Phoenix, Xico's primary focus is the Latino & Indigenous communities whose voices we aspire to amplify through programming and opportunity for growth.