Artistic Beginnings

Mia Arvizu is a contemporary painter known for their vibrant and surreal works that explore themes of intergenerational healing, transformation, and internal alignment. Their practice is deeply rooted in community and ritual, extending beyond the canvas to include collaborative live painting, workshop facilitation, and community workshops.

Arvizu's exhibition history reflects their commitment to cultural narrative and personal discovery. They have showcased their work in solo exhibitions such as Nakawé at Black Pearl Wellness Gallery and Healing Frequencies at North West Gallery, and in numerous group shows including Nuestras Derechos at Mission Cultural Center, San Francisco, and Descent and Transformation at Residency Art Gallery, Inglewood. Their dedication has been supported by grants from the Regional Arts and Culture Council.

Arvizu also actively enriches their community. They have coordinated and instructed workshops for especially BIPOC and queer communities, co-organized the Slow Down Soiree art retreat, and served as an art instructor for youth programming. Through a multidisciplinary approach that often integrates poetry and music with painting, Mia Arvizu’s work seeks to illuminate pathways for healing and reclaiming joy.