KATIA PEREZ FUENTES Creative Facilitator & Astrologer
ABOUT
RESUME • CV
CURRENT PRACTICE
CURRENT PRACTICE
Arts & Cultural Worker since 2017
Museum Professional, Educator, Facilitator, Equity & Inclusion Consultant
Public Arts, Community Engagement, Holistic Healing Arts
Professional Consulting Astrologer since 2020
Traditional Western Cosmology using Tropical Zodiac
Neoclassical, Medieval Islamicate & Renaissance, Travel & Locational Astrology
Minor studies in Evolutionary, Medical, Uranian Astrology
Integrative Psychospiritual Practices 2021
Certified Hypnosis | Curanderismo Rites | Sexual Trauma Informed Healing
Museum Professional, Educator, Facilitator, Equity & Inclusion Consultant
Public Arts, Community Engagement, Holistic Healing Arts
Professional Consulting Astrologer since 2020
Traditional Western Cosmology using Tropical Zodiac
Neoclassical, Medieval Islamicate & Renaissance, Travel & Locational Astrology
Minor studies in Evolutionary, Medical, Uranian Astrology
Integrative Psychospiritual Practices 2021
Certified Hypnosis | Curanderismo Rites | Sexual Trauma Informed Healing
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ARTS PROGRAMMING, WORKSHOPS, & TEACHING
2026 June | Astrologer for Smithsonian's Summer Solstice Celebration “Our Shared Future: America’s 250th Birthday” | National Museum of the American Latino, Washington DC
2026 April | Daydreaming Community Clinic | 18th Street Casa de Cultura, Chicago IL
2026 Jan - March | Guided Facilitations & Videography, Various, Tulum Mexico
2025 April - Oct | Event Production Assist & Videographer | Chicago IL, Santa Fe, NM
2025 April | Guided Restorative Ritual | Contigo Immigrant Justice, Albuquerque NM
2023 July - Oct | Daydreaming Pop-up | Artist Self-Run Residency, Chicago IL
2023 May - June | “Temple Of” Daydreaming Pop Up | Roots & Culture CAC, Chicago IL
2023 Feb - April | Curanderx Community Clinic | B Ruppe’s Micro Museum, Albuquerque NM
2022 June - Aug | Daydreaming Temple | Artist Self-Run Residency, Chicago IL
2022 May - Aug | Teaching Artist, Painting & Drawing | Garfield Park Conservatory | Chicago IL
2020 Sept - Dec | Teaching Artist, Painting & Drawing | Garfield Park Conservatory | Chicago IL
2020 June | Social Distancing Mural Project | The Erie Neighborhood House in Little Village | Chicago IL
2019 April | ¡Descubra! Family Programs | Smithsonian Latino Center | Houston TX
2017 March | Teaching Artists, Re: Imagined Program | The Art Institute of Chicago | IL
2017 Jan – May | Proposer of Experience, Oiticica Ambassador Exhibit | The Art Institute of Chicago | IL
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2026 April | Daydreaming Community Clinic | 18th Street Casa de Cultura, Chicago IL
2026 Jan - March | Guided Facilitations & Videography, Various, Tulum Mexico
2025 April - Oct | Event Production Assist & Videographer | Chicago IL, Santa Fe, NM
2025 April | Guided Restorative Ritual | Contigo Immigrant Justice, Albuquerque NM
2023 July - Oct | Daydreaming Pop-up | Artist Self-Run Residency, Chicago IL
2023 May - June | “Temple Of” Daydreaming Pop Up | Roots & Culture CAC, Chicago IL
2023 Feb - April | Curanderx Community Clinic | B Ruppe’s Micro Museum, Albuquerque NM
2022 June - Aug | Daydreaming Temple | Artist Self-Run Residency, Chicago IL
2022 May - Aug | Teaching Artist, Painting & Drawing | Garfield Park Conservatory | Chicago IL
2020 Sept - Dec | Teaching Artist, Painting & Drawing | Garfield Park Conservatory | Chicago IL
2020 June | Social Distancing Mural Project | The Erie Neighborhood House in Little Village | Chicago IL
2019 April | ¡Descubra! Family Programs | Smithsonian Latino Center | Houston TX
2017 March | Teaching Artists, Re: Imagined Program | The Art Institute of Chicago | IL
2017 Jan – May | Proposer of Experience, Oiticica Ambassador Exhibit | The Art Institute of Chicago | IL
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SELECT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jan 2024 - Sept 2025 | Community Caretaker + Facilitator
Sixty Inches From Center | Chicago IL
Feb 2021 - May 2023 | Online Programming Coordinator, Astrology Communities
TheStrology | Los Angeles, CA
July 2020 - June 2021 | Fine Arts & Fabrication Studio Manager
Studio 408 | Chicago IL
Dec 2019 – (COVID 2020) | Inaugural Co-Chair, Values & Community Working Group
The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL
June 2018 - (COVID 2020) | Co-facilitator, Museums As Sites for Social Action movement |
The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL
June 2018 – (COVID) July 2020 | Program Coordinator, Academic Engagement & Research Department | The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL
Nov 2017 – June 2018 | Studio Manager and Project Coordinator
“The People’s Museum” Projects, Chicago IL
Oct 2015 – May 2018 | Creative Director ‘Annual Decolonization Dinner’ Events
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL
Oct 2016 – May 2018 | Group Coordinator, Office of Multicultural Affairs
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL
Sept - Oct 2016 | Host & Moderator, “Lecturas II; Latinx Heritage Showcase”
Chicago Public Libraries, Chicago IL
2016 - 2020 | Host, Co-Organizer, & Consultant, Art & Community Events |
Various galleries/DIY spaces | Chicago IL
2013 | Intern, Young Ambassadors Program
National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque NM
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Sixty Inches From Center | Chicago IL
Feb 2021 - May 2023 | Online Programming Coordinator, Astrology Communities
TheStrology | Los Angeles, CA
July 2020 - June 2021 | Fine Arts & Fabrication Studio Manager
Studio 408 | Chicago IL
Dec 2019 – (COVID 2020) | Inaugural Co-Chair, Values & Community Working Group
The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL
June 2018 - (COVID 2020) | Co-facilitator, Museums As Sites for Social Action movement |
The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL
June 2018 – (COVID) July 2020 | Program Coordinator, Academic Engagement & Research Department | The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL
Nov 2017 – June 2018 | Studio Manager and Project Coordinator
“The People’s Museum” Projects, Chicago IL
Oct 2015 – May 2018 | Creative Director ‘Annual Decolonization Dinner’ Events
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL
Oct 2016 – May 2018 | Group Coordinator, Office of Multicultural Affairs
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL
Sept - Oct 2016 | Host & Moderator, “Lecturas II; Latinx Heritage Showcase”
Chicago Public Libraries, Chicago IL
2016 - 2020 | Host, Co-Organizer, & Consultant, Art & Community Events |
Various galleries/DIY spaces | Chicago IL
2013 | Intern, Young Ambassadors Program
National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque NM
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LECTURES & PUBLICATIONS
2026 “Advanced Astrology for Frequent Travelers” | United Astrology Conference, Chicago IL
2026 “The Power of Community Art” | National Museum of the American Latino, Washington DC
2021 “Artstrology” Emerging Astrology Summit | Fresh Voices, Los Angeles CA
2021 “Cosmic Patterns for Creative Practitioners” | Emerge, Chicago IL
2020 Chuquimarca Tanda Project | Artists Run Chicago 2.0 Exhibit, Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago IL
2020 Anti-Racism Workbook | Enrich Chicago, Chicago IL
2019 Annual Impact Report, Smithsonian Latino Center, Washington DC
2018 Building Brave Spaces: Mobilizing Teen Arts Education, Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, MA
2018 Art in Chicago Neighborhoods: Year of Public Art Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events
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2026 “The Power of Community Art” | National Museum of the American Latino, Washington DC
2021 “Artstrology” Emerging Astrology Summit | Fresh Voices, Los Angeles CA
2021 “Cosmic Patterns for Creative Practitioners” | Emerge, Chicago IL
2020 Chuquimarca Tanda Project | Artists Run Chicago 2.0 Exhibit, Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago IL
2020 Anti-Racism Workbook | Enrich Chicago, Chicago IL
2019 Annual Impact Report, Smithsonian Latino Center, Washington DC
2018 Building Brave Spaces: Mobilizing Teen Arts Education, Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, MA
2018 Art in Chicago Neighborhoods: Year of Public Art Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events
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GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023 Día de los Muertos | National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago IL
2021 Dream Issue Digital Exhibition | Emerge Journal (online)
2019 Pilsen Open Studios | Neighborhood-wide exhibition, Chicago IL
2018 A Spiritual Legacy, Veliz Project | National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago IL
2018 Crystal Lattice | Adds Donna, Chicago IL
2017 Especially Now | dfbrl8r gallery, Chicago IL
2017 15th Annual Pilsen Open studios | Neighborhood wide exhibition, Chicago IL
2016 In Holding, Private Film Screening with Juvenile Justice Program | Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago IL
2015 Cartoons with a Conscience | Carlos and Dominguez Fine Art Gallery, Chicago IL
2015 Sketchmas | Pilsen Outpost Gallery, Chicago IL
2014 Grabadolandia | Artist Portfolio organized by El Taller Gráfico de Chicago, Chicago IL
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2021 Dream Issue Digital Exhibition | Emerge Journal (online)
2019 Pilsen Open Studios | Neighborhood-wide exhibition, Chicago IL
2018 A Spiritual Legacy, Veliz Project | National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago IL
2018 Crystal Lattice | Adds Donna, Chicago IL
2017 Especially Now | dfbrl8r gallery, Chicago IL
2017 15th Annual Pilsen Open studios | Neighborhood wide exhibition, Chicago IL
2016 In Holding, Private Film Screening with Juvenile Justice Program | Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago IL
2015 Cartoons with a Conscience | Carlos and Dominguez Fine Art Gallery, Chicago IL
2015 Sketchmas | Pilsen Outpost Gallery, Chicago IL
2014 Grabadolandia | Artist Portfolio organized by El Taller Gráfico de Chicago, Chicago IL
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PUBLIC ARTS, SUPPORT, & *PROJECT MANAGEMENT
2026 | Route 66 Centennial Project with Friends of Orphan Signs | Albuquerque NM
2024 Dec | Private Mural, Author’s Book Release Celebration | Chicago IL
2024 Aug | Chicago Archives + Artist Festival Mural | Chicago IL
2022 April | “To Name An Other” Jeffrey Gibson | Site Santa Fe, NM
2022 March | “SPECTRUM” Nani Chacon | Artist Studio for Site Santa Fe, Albuquerque, NM
2021 May - June | “Game Night” Josue Pellot | * social practice events | Depaul Art Museum, Chicago, IL
2021 March - April | Nani Chacon | Herman Sanchez Community Center Mural, ABQ, NM
2018 Jan - June | “Game Night” Josue Pellot | * social practice events | Chicago IL
2017 July | “Virtue of the Vicious” Eric J Garcia | Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago IL
2016 Feb | “Operation Moms Couch” Eric J Garcia | National Veterans Art Museum, Chicago, IL
2015 Oct – Nov | “Dia de los Muertos” Binary Artists Production | National Museum of Mexican Art | IL
2015 June - July | “Resilience” Nani Chacon | * 3,000 sq. ft. Mural | 1101 Park Ave SW, ABQ, NM
2014 May - July | “La Corriente del Valle” Joe Stephenson | * 1500 sq. ft. Mural | Rio Bravo Park, ABQ, NM
2013 July | “Inland Empire: A Suspended Animation” Jamison “Chas” Banks | Wells Park Rail Corridor, ABQ, NM
2013 July | “Patternation” Frank Buffalo Hyde | Wells Park Rail Corridor, ABQ, NM
2013 May - June | “El Ritmo del Agua” Eric J Garcia | Gateway Park Mural, ABQ, NM
2012 | “Healthcare is a Right, Not A Privilege” Joe Stephenson | 1316 Broadway SE ABQ, NM
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2020 June | 20 sq ft Mural | 4313 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL - “Brown Pride for Black Power” Protest Allyship
2017 - 2019 | 5500 sq ft Mural | 944 W 21st St, Chicago, IL - “El Abrazo” Phases 1 & 2
2018 Aug | 128 sq ft Mural | 513 6th St NW, Albuquerque NM - “Lxs Niñxs Son Semillas, Nosotrxs Las Raíces”
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2024 Dec | Private Mural, Author’s Book Release Celebration | Chicago IL
2024 Aug | Chicago Archives + Artist Festival Mural | Chicago IL
2022 April | “To Name An Other” Jeffrey Gibson | Site Santa Fe, NM
2022 March | “SPECTRUM” Nani Chacon | Artist Studio for Site Santa Fe, Albuquerque, NM
2021 May - June | “Game Night” Josue Pellot | * social practice events | Depaul Art Museum, Chicago, IL
2021 March - April | Nani Chacon | Herman Sanchez Community Center Mural, ABQ, NM
2018 Jan - June | “Game Night” Josue Pellot | * social practice events | Chicago IL
2017 July | “Virtue of the Vicious” Eric J Garcia | Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago IL
2016 Feb | “Operation Moms Couch” Eric J Garcia | National Veterans Art Museum, Chicago, IL
2015 Oct – Nov | “Dia de los Muertos” Binary Artists Production | National Museum of Mexican Art | IL
2015 June - July | “Resilience” Nani Chacon | * 3,000 sq. ft. Mural | 1101 Park Ave SW, ABQ, NM
2014 May - July | “La Corriente del Valle” Joe Stephenson | * 1500 sq. ft. Mural | Rio Bravo Park, ABQ, NM
2013 July | “Inland Empire: A Suspended Animation” Jamison “Chas” Banks | Wells Park Rail Corridor, ABQ, NM
2013 July | “Patternation” Frank Buffalo Hyde | Wells Park Rail Corridor, ABQ, NM
2013 May - June | “El Ritmo del Agua” Eric J Garcia | Gateway Park Mural, ABQ, NM
2012 | “Healthcare is a Right, Not A Privilege” Joe Stephenson | 1316 Broadway SE ABQ, NM
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MURALS
2020 June | 36,800 sq ft Mural | 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL - “Black Lives Matter Road Mural”2020 June | 20 sq ft Mural | 4313 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL - “Brown Pride for Black Power” Protest Allyship
2017 - 2019 | 5500 sq ft Mural | 944 W 21st St, Chicago, IL - “El Abrazo” Phases 1 & 2
2018 Aug | 128 sq ft Mural | 513 6th St NW, Albuquerque NM - “Lxs Niñxs Son Semillas, Nosotrxs Las Raíces”
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ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION
2016 - 2022 | Closed Caption editor and Audio Transcriber
2015 - 2023 | Bilingual Teaching Artist
2019 | artEquity Anti-Racism Training
2018 - 2020 | Museum as Site for Social Action local leadership
2016 | Mental Health First Aid Training
2013 - 2020 | Guide for people with low-vision / blindness
2012 - ongoing | English, Spanish, Multilingual Translator
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2015 - 2023 | Bilingual Teaching Artist
2019 | artEquity Anti-Racism Training
2018 - 2020 | Museum as Site for Social Action local leadership
2016 | Mental Health First Aid Training
2013 - 2020 | Guide for people with low-vision / blindness
2012 - ongoing | English, Spanish, Multilingual Translator
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EDUCATION
2014 - 2018 | BFA | The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
2013 - 2014 | Central New Mexico Community College
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2013 - 2014 | Central New Mexico Community College
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ALUMNI
2025 - 2026 | Restoration & Resilience Training, Sexual Trauma Healing Collective by Neha Bhat
2021 - 2025 | Curanderismo Mentorship Program by Erika Buenaflor
2021 - 2022 | Divine School of Feminine Hypnosis
2020 - 2022 | Oraculos School of Astrology
2013 | Young Ambassadors Program Alumni, Smithsonian Latino Center
2011 | Working Classroom
2021 - 2025 | Curanderismo Mentorship Program by Erika Buenaflor
2021 - 2022 | Divine School of Feminine Hypnosis
2020 - 2022 | Oraculos School of Astrology
2013 | Young Ambassadors Program Alumni, Smithsonian Latino Center
2011 | Working Classroom
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