Duvian Montoya, Easton

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Duvian is an artist, muralist, studio manager, curator, and community organizer. He is an indispensable contributor to the Norwalk art scene, promoting under-represented artists, contributing to placemaking via public murals and curating shows for emerging and established artists. Born in Connecticut to Colombian immigrant parents, Duvian is a true champion of equity and inclusivity and works to ensure that others have the same experience and joy with art. He is the Executive Director of The Norwalk Art Space where he fosters relationships between multi-generational artists who direct the exhibitions and inform the educational programming. As an artist, his work is actively collected by both public and private institutions, including the city of Norwalk, the city of New Haven, the Mattatuck Museum, Disney, and Gulfstream Worldwide.

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