City of San José

Stephen Longoria

Stephen Longoria is a Hispanic artist from the Rio Grande Valley with a background in screen printing, woodworking, mural work, photography, and general fabrication. He has a strong foundation in the technical skills and experience necessary to create and print. His work has included large scale murals and screen printing projects. In addition to his technical skills, he is deeply committed to engaging with and involving local communities in the creation of public art. Believing that public art should be meaningful and relevant to the community, actively seeking out opportunities to be involved in local communities in his work. This has included participation in events such as the Day of the Dead Altar at the Mexican Heritage Plaza and the CULTURA CURA Poster Mission Cultural Center of San Francisco. The experience of creating public art and engaging with the community has allowed him to develop a strong foundation in the skills and techniques necessary to create work that is both technically proficient and emotionally resonant.