Monica Fernandez

Member of the Board

Monica.Fernandez@theartsarea.org

Monica (she, her, Ella) is a visual artist turned arts administrator, on purpose! She has dedicated the last 15 years to helping artists and arts organizations build a solid infrastructure to continue to boldly assert their contributions to society. Her work has shaped exhibitions, arts education programs, access and inclusion initiatives, community-building efforts, and professional development programs. Monica earned an undergraduate degree in Studio Art from California State University and a Masters in Arts Management from Claremont Graduate University.

Motivated by the idea of building a more supportive arts field, Monica formed Arts Plotter – a management service firm for organizations and creatives seeking specialized support so they can focus on the work only they can do. Her clients include artists, non-profit organizations, municipalities, and creative entrepreneurs whose work centers around equity, racial and economic justice. Monica believes the arts play a pivotal role in

When she’s not working, Monica spends her time listening to one too many podcasts, drawing to think, and looking for things to take apart, only to rebuild them as something new. Monica is originally from Lima, Perú, and currently lives in Claremont.