Magdalena Gomez

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Performances, workshops, keynotes and professional development. Ms. Gómez performs internationally. Presentations are tailored to the theme of your events with a focus on Preventing Violence with Creative Action; Women and Girls: Claiming Identity and Finding Voice. The NY Times says of her work: "There are metaphors of beauty and originality...breathtaking." Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has this to say: "I appreciate all the work you do in Springfield and around the state for our young people, especially those who are victims of bullying. You are an inspiration - keep it up!" UConn Today has dubbed her "A Latina Icon". Magdalena also offers motivational presentations, creativity workshops for personal growth and a 12 hour writing and performance intensive for girls and women: WRITING FROM THE BELLY, her successful series developed in collaboration with the Women of Color Leadership Network at the University of Mass, Amherst. Magdalena has worked for over 30 years with a broad spectrum of participants and venues including: prisons and other correctional facilities, theaters, libraries, concert halls, universities, elementary through high schools, radio, television, non-profits, corporations, CBO's, monasteries and public spaces.

Primary Discipline

Multi-Disciplinary

Additional Disciplines

Humanities - Cultural Heritage
Literary Arts - Fiction
Literary Arts - Poetry
Literary Arts - Spoken Word
Media - Animation
Theater - General
Theater - Playwriting
Theater - Solo / One-Person Show
Theater - Storytelling

Activities

Writing Services
Residency - Other
Arts Instruction / Lessons
Residency - In School
Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
Consulting - Organizational Capacity
Performance / Concert / Reading
Residency - Community

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Awards

  • National Association of Latino Arts and Culture, Play development grant, 2005Center for Cultural Exchange, Portland ME, NPN Reseidency grant, 2004Repertorio Espanol, NYC, playwriting award, 2004MCC playwriting grant, 2001
  • NEA Master Artist selected by Pregones Theater, NYC, 2010

Additional Information

  • Year founded: 1971
  • Is a Teaching Artist
  • Is a Touring Artist
  • Approx. 50 events per year
  • Geographic Reach: City/Town-wide, County-wide, Surrounding Counties/Region, State-wide, Surrounding States/Region, Nationally, Internationally
  • Seasons active: Year round