the jada b. gonzales artist series fund

The Jada B. Gonzales Artist Series Fund establishes a visiting artist and speaker program to allow recognized artists to come to Albuquerque Academy’s campus to inspire, inform, and enhance our students’ creativity and knowledge of the arts. The program was established in 2023 in remembrance of Jada Gonzales with support from donors. Jada was an artist – both as a writer and photographer; she sought connection and savored the personal discovery inherent in the artistic process. She generously invited others in to share her art, and she was courageous and determined in her pursuit of her unique creative vision.

The selected artist will schedule a two-day visit to Albuquerque Academy’s campus between January and March 2026 to deliver a 30-minute artist talk to the students in grades 10-12 and to lead a two-day workshop with upper-level art students. Applicants will be chosen by both the visual arts faculty at Albuquerque Academy and students from this year’s Senior Studio class, an advanced-level, interdisciplinary studio art course.