Briana Calderón Navarro
I'm an artist and community organizer living in New York City for 14 years. My family is originally from Mexico, and I grew up in Florida where I attended my first protest advocating for immigrant rights at the age of 15.
In 2012, I received a full-ride college scholarship to study at the City University of New York. Since then I've received numerous awards for my artwork and activism, including recognition from the Mexican Consulate in 2024, a New York State Assembly Citation for Exemplary Service to Community in 2023, and first place in the 2020 Labor Arts Contest.
CONTACT MECredentials
Brooklyn Arts Council "Creative Equations Fund"
The Laundromat Project "Create Change Artist-in-Residence"
Mayoral Service Recognition Program "Spirit of the City Impact Award Finalist"
30th Annual Jugueton Azteca Toy Drive "Video Debut & Award Recipient"
Mexican Consulate of New York "Community Partner Award"
"Video Feature" in Decolonizing Narratives Conference at Rutgers's Intercultural Resource Center
"Guest Panelist" at Shape of Cities to Come Institute in the New School
New York State Assembly "Citation for Exemplary Service to Community"
500 Men Making A Difference Annual Ladies Brunch "One to Watch Award"
'Making Work Visible' Labor Arts Contest "First Place"
In Action
Donating free prom dresses with Council Member Chi Ossé to support the youth in our neighborhood.
Offering translation at the Annual Indigenous Heritage Week Expo and co-hosting a Textile Fashion Show.
Interviewing a villager in an Indigenous community in Mexico as part of my work with migrant artisans.
Rescuing surplus food from the supply chain and redistributing to people facing food insecurity.
Letters of Support
Council Member Chi Ossé
I've had the pleasure of working directly with my City Council Member for the past 3 years in District 36.
"I write to express my strong support for Briana Calderón...
Eileen Reyes Arias
Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
While Eileen served as the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, we worked together to secure vendor permits for artisans and oversee administrative tasks for several cultural events.
"Briana has proven to be resourceful and a fearless advocate and facilitator...
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