The AO Series Pt. 3 – Edy Cahueque & Mabel Valdiviezo

@ Galería de la Raza is proud to present the final part of The AO Series, a three-part exhibition series celebrating the culmination of the ReGen Artist Fund Cohorts 1 and 2. The AO Series represents a significant investment in San Francisco’s creative arts sector, directly funding 15 artists and regranting $250K over the past two years. This series highlights the work of six grantees, offering the public an opportunity to experience the depth, regenerative spirit, and at times collaborative nature of each artist’s completed body of work. These projects were made possible through the ReGen Artist Fund, a small grants program that pairs financial support with professional development. In addition to funding, participating artists receive training in grant writing and program planning, equipping them to develop competitive proposals for future opportunities. The fund is as much a commitment to artistic growth as it is to community investment. Encouraged to think critically about how art can reshape societal narratives, these artists examine their roles as cultural bearers while addressing stories and perspectives often overlooked in today’s politically charged climate. In this final part, artists Edy Cahueque and Mabel Valdiviezo present their projects Un Dia A La Vez and A Sense of Belonging, respectively, where they push their practice by employing mixed media techniques to explore immigrant narratives and belonging bringing visibility to often overlooked communities in San Francisco. Join us in celebrating The Artist Oeuvres Pt. 3 Opening Saturday, October 3, 2026 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM