Speaking
Ana Gabriela is a muralist and public artist who speaks about the power of art in public spaces, the realities of building a creative career, and the persistence required to pursue a life in the arts.
Drawing from her experience creating large-scale murals across the Pacific Northwest, Ana shares honest insights into the artistic process, the business behind public art, and the lessons learned along the way.
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Her talks are designed to inspire artists, students, and communities to see how creativity, dedication, and resilience can shape both careers and the places we live.
Topics I speak on
The POWER of art
Turning Art Into a Career
The Business of Being an Artist
Rejection Is Part of the Process
How murals transform everyday spaces into landmarks that reflect and inspire a community.
How I built a full-time mural business in my early 20s.
Pricing, clients, contracts, and sustaining a creative career.
Why rejection is unavoidable in an artist’s career and how persistence turns setbacks into opportunities.
and more...
