IDEAL PDX
Latino Artist Exchange
Our mission is to uplift and connect artists from across Latin America living in Oregon, creating opportunities for professional growth that strengthen their presence, voice, and impact in our local economy.
Through collaboration, training, and cultural exchange, we help artists thrive while enriching the creative landscape of our state.
ARTS IN RESIDENCE | SANTIAGO SAVI
ARTS IN RESIDENCE | SANTIAGO SAVI
Santiago Savi in Portland
Presents: Ofrendas de Lluvia
Santiago Savi is a Mixtec Indigenous painter born in Abasolo del Valle, Veracruz, with ancestral roots in San Juan Mixtepec, Oaxaca. His art honors the Mixtec worldview—celebrating Mother Earth, the milpa, animals, nahuales, and traditional textiles. He has directed films and painted murals in cities like New York, Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Veracruz, with exhibitions across Mexico and the U.S. His work appears in the 2023 SEP textbooks.
He signs as Savi, meaning “rain” in his native language—symbolizing the creative force that brings life and bloom through art.
OFRENDAS DE LLUVIA
Savi’s Journey in Portland
MULLOWNEY PRINTING
Oct 13th - Oct 25th
Santiago Savi and IDEAL PDX artists
Ofrendas de Lluvia exhibition
Oct 30th - Nov 25th
Opening -
Nov 6th (first Thursday) 5 pm -8 pm
CARGO
Oct 27 - Oct 31st
LIVE PAINTING AT CARGO
Nov 2nd Dia de Los Muertos Cebration with
Atzin Xomalli (Jess Lagunas)
EL CENTRO MILAGRO
Saturday, Oct 18th 3 pm - 5pm
Ofrendas de Lluvia Workshop
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HOW OUR WORK IMPACTS ARTISTS
“IDEAL has been a game-changer for my artistic career. It has provided me with a sense of community, support, and validation, which has boosted my confidence and motivation to create. IDEAL has offered me opportunities to showcase my work, connect with other talented artists, and learn from their experiences.”
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