Joshua Ramirez

Joshua Ramirez is a brown-indigenous social practice artist, curator, and cultural practitioner that works and resides in LA County. Using his own mental Illness and disability as a platform for systemic change, he has successfully started his own non-profit (501c3) that merges advocacy and art. Saint Remy Arts & Culture provides transformative and cultural spaces for individuals with mental illness, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts through the creative process of art and creation. By leading through the lens of authenticity and empathy, he continues to use his unique experience to mentor at-risk youth, advocate for artists with disabilities, and create social impact programming for traditionally underrepresented communities. He currently sits on the board of NAMI Pomona Valley and advises national and local organizations such as Americans for the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, The Museum of Modern Art, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, California Arts Council, and Tri-City Mental Health. He has a BA in art from USC and an MA in art education. He is currently an associate professor at USC Dornsife and receiving his second MA in Curation in the Public Sphere.