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ISSIS MACIAS

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Explore a collection of articles, interviews, and features that shed light on my creative journey and influence in the art world, as recognized by critics, curators, and art enthusiasts alike.

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Intuitive painter Issis Macias sets the tone for LunART Festival 2024: REBIRTH

by Ava Wojnowski, March 10, 2024

Local artist, Issis Macias, is turning her outlet into an artistic career. She started painting as a hobby in 2012 when she lived in Los Angeles, California, but has now made it her full time job...

10th annual Latino Art Fair expands to two days to celebrate the Cinco de Mayo weekend

by David Dahmer, April 19, 2024

Latinos Organizing for Understanding and Development (LOUD), Overture Center for the Arts, and Madison Symphony Orchestra are partnering to host the 10th annual Latino Art Fair May 3-4...

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Intuición, inspiración, emoción

by Rafael Viscarra, La Comunidad News Online, March 31, 2023

Issis Macias, nació en Torrance, California, y antes de emprender el camino como artista, trabajó en Anaheim (Water Resources Management), y se lanzó como pintora en 2012...

Latino Art Fair in Photos

by Kayla Wolf, The Capital Times, March 4, 2023

The 9th Annual Latino Art Fair on Friday at Overture Center for the Arts celebrated the rich roots of Latino art and culture in south central Wisconsin.

Artists exhibited and sold their work, from paintings, photography, pottery and jewelry, to music and more. Among the featured artists were Rodrigo Carapia and Issis Macias...

From Mexico City and L.A. to Madison, Latino artists find new opportunities at the Overture Center

by Daniela Jaime, Wisconsin State Journal, March 3, 2023

For Madison artists Issis Macias and Rodrigo Carapia, being Latino means they can laugh over shared experiences.

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9th Annual Latino Art Fair celebrates culture, creativity and connection

by Celia Hiorns, Madison Magazine, March 2, 2023

With various forms of art available to view and purchase, this year's Latino Art Fair at the Overture Center highlights the rich creative work of Latino artists in South Central Wisconsin.

Latino art fair returns to the Overture on Saturday

by Gayle Worland, Wisconsin State Journal, May 7, 2022

Overture also invites you to learn more through an immersive cultural extravaganza on Friday, March 3 from 5:30-7:30pm. The is free and open to.

The Art of Issis Macias: Connecting to the Spirit of Creativity

by Jonathan Gramling, The Capital City Hues, Vol. 16 no. 22, November 1, 2021

Issis Macias was a first-generation Mexican-American who grew up in the L.A. area, the daughter of conservative catholic parents.

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Bajo el Mismo Cielo / Under the Same Sky: Rodrigo Carapia and Issis Macias

Isthmus events, February 15, 2023

For Madison artists Issis Macias and Rodrigo Carapia, being Latino means they can laugh over shared experiences.

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