Natalia Martinez is a Latina arts professional and activist from the enchanted lands of Santa Fe, New Mexico! At the Doña Ana Arts Council, Natalia oversees daily operations of the gallery, including exhibition coordination, artist relations, and sales. Prior to joining the Doña Ana Arts Council (DAAC), Natalia held positions at some of New Mexico’s leading museums where she gained expertise in curatorial practices, community engagement, and arts administration. Her background in the arts is rooted in conveying cultural aesthetics, identity, and a connection with native environments. Over time, these themes have accelerated her scope of practice to address more critical conversations concerning community injustices and environmental issues. She believes the forefront of these conversations are Latinx, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA2S+ artists who bravely address such matters within their work. The call for action brought on by these minority artists has ushered her dedication to standardize an artist-centric practice! She works alongside artists by utilizing their artistic visions as the backbone of exhibition design and community engagement. As Gallery Manager at DAAC, Natalia is committed to fostering a welcoming platform where artists can emerge as influential change-makers and innovative creators. She is excited and is dedicated to providing exceptional services to artists and the Las Cruces community and celebrating artistic expression!