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Community Work:

Romero has been actively involved in community arts for many years, contributing to Los Angeles based organizations like Avenue 50 Studio, Self Help Graphics, and Plaza de la Raza, where she taught, curated, and led workshops. More recently, she has served as a guest lecturer at universities including UCLA, the University of San Francisco, the Hood Museum at Dartmouth College, and Loyola Marymount University.

ABOUT

Sonia Romero (b. 1980) is a Los Angeles-based artist whose work bridges fine art and public art, engaging deeply with the cultural and social fabric of her community. Known for her distinctive paper-cut and printmaking techniques, Romero’s creations span paintings, prints, sculptures, and large-scale public commissions, each reflecting her commitment to place, identity, and collective experience.

Romero’s work is held in prominent collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), and the Cheech Marin Museum of Chicano Art and Culture. As a public artist, she has designed 13+ permanent large-scale works across the West Coast, including murals at the Mariachi Plaza and Westlake MacArthur Metro Stations. These projects often address issues of community, belonging, and cultural pride, with an emphasis on creating accessible art that speaks to diverse audiences.

Romero’s influences are wide-ranging, from the vibrant graphic aesthetics of Los Angeles to the traditions of Chicano art. She received her formal education at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and the Rhode Island School of Design. Romero held an artist residency at Avenue 50 Studio in Highland Park from 2007 to 2014 and continues to work from her studio in Echo Park, where she remains deeply involved in both the artistic and cultural life of Los Angeles.

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