ISSIS MACIAS

CALLING LATINA ARTISTS ACROSS WISCONSIN “Que los queme el fuego, que los queme el fuego y vengan nuevas flores.”   “Let the fire burn them, let the fire burn them, and may new flowers emerge.”   —Natalia Lafourcade, “María la Curandera” During a time of political injustice, violence against our communities, and collective resistance, Las Curanderas: From Ashes, We Rise  calls Latina artists across Wisconsin to come together as healers, truth-tellers, and agents of transformat

I’m excited to share that my piece “Seeking Something Missing” is part of the 2025 Artdose Edition! Thank you to Frank Juárez, Founder and Publisher of Artdose Magazine , for the opportunity. It’s rare that I offer prints of my work, which makes this collaboration even more special. An exclusive, limited-edition screen print of “Seeking Something Missing” was created by Julia Scheckel of AP3 (Anchor Press, Print, & Paper) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Each print was hand-pulled

(Published October 7, 2025) Meet Issis Macias—a self-taught abstract painter and one of the artists whose work helps create a healing...

Thank you to everyone who attended the opening on Friday, March 7th, at Latino Arts, Inc. in Milwaukee. It was a beautiful evening filled...

I'm honored to be one of 25 artists selected from a statewide open call to participate in the group exhibition Wherever Home Is, on...

Join us for the opening reception of Raíces en Color (Roots in Color) , a vibrant collaborative exhibition by Rodrigo Carapia and Issis...

I'm excited to have two paintings in the "Chaos & Creativity" group exhibition presented by 100State in collaboration with MMoCA ...

“...floating in ethereal spaces where freedom and expression reign.”

“…flotando en espacios etéreos donde reinan la libertad y la expresión.” Acompáñanos a la recepción de apertura de Espacios Etéreos (...

During the three days of the LunART Festival (May 29, June 1-2), we celebrated women inspiring others through music and art! I'm deeply...

If you were following my stories on Instagram @issis.unstrung then you already know I was painting in the Common Wealth Gallery, a...

Gallery Night, organized by the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) is happening this Friday, May 3rd, from 5:00-9:00pm at...

Hello Art Lovers! You are invited to the opening reception of "Magical Realism: Dream Realities" or, in Spanish, "Realismo Mágico:...

Last Thursday, not only did I have the honor of sharing space with 44 artists in the group applicant exhibition, titled "Women's Work" at...

On October 26th, the 2023 Forward Art Prize Winners and Finalists were announced. What a joyful evening at Arts + Literature Laboratory...

Jessica M. Gutiérrez and Issis Macias will be the Bridge Work: Madison artists for the 2023-2025 program cycle. Bridge Work provides...

A day of art, food, music and fun in the woods! This year's Dane Arts Buy Local (DABL) Annual Art Market on Saturday, September 9th from...

Hello art lovers! I’m excited to share with you that this is my first time vending at the East Side Makers Market & Bar Hop in Milwaukee!...

Artists Rodrigo Carapia and Issis Macias present powerful collaborative paintings that are a tribute to their shared experiences and...