Hello! I am a muralist and public arts administrator based in Lawrence, KS. As a muralist, my work explores the ideas of multiculturalism, the Latinx identity, and foodways. I am interested in public artwork that allows for collaboration and relationship building. As a public arts administrator I focus on creating projects that help culture shift our future into a space of belonging.
Projects
As a National Folklife Network – Southern Plains, Community Voice, I work to uplift and amplify the diverse cultural traditions, stories, and artistic expressions of communities across the Southern Plains. Through advocacy, collaboration, and storytelling, I help strengthen folklife infrastructure, ensuring that Indigenous, rural, and historically underserved voices are heard, valued, and supported. As a member of the Culturas Cohort, I engage with fellow Latine/x/o/a cultural leaders to advance cultural equity, sustainability, and community-driven initiatives that honor and preserve living traditions.
Buen Ambiente depicts scenes of a fun Mexican fiesta. It features call backs to the food, music, and traditions of Mexican culture that La Estrella - Tienda Mexicana has to offer. La Estrella Tienda Mexicana has several works of folk and traditional art on display at their store imported from Querétaro, Mexico. Mural co-led by Javy Ortiz and Connie Fiorella-Fitzpatrick
Homemade: A community cookbook and free-meals. Funded by Artplace America & East 9th Projects to assist our community during the pandemic through culinary arts. 2020
Photo by: Leah Evans Photography
Youth mural: “Compartiendo Culturas” “Sharing Cultures 2019
CREDIT ELLE MOXLEY / KCUR 89.3
Mural: “Justcia Para las Mujeres Inmigrantes”
”Justice for Immigrant Women”
Horizontes Project
Wichita, KS 2019
Lawrence Parks and Green Spaces Map by Connie Fiorella 2016
in collaboration with: United Way of Douglas County, The Lawrence Public Library, and AmeriCorps of Douglas County
WAK’Ó MUJERES PHỤ NỮ WOMXN MURAL 2018 ( WoC Mural)