contact:
fernanda.dricaud@gmail.com
Hola, I’m Fernanda. I am an independent arts manager and curator.
Over the past decade, I’ve worked with arts nonprofits in the US and Mexico, supporting hundreds of artists and cultural workers from all over the world through exhibitions, residencies, and public programming. In this field, I’ve had to wear many hats—shifting between programming, education, translation, fundraising, and much more.
To me, art is a means of connection and mutual understanding. This became especially important during my time at the Mexican Cultural Institute in New York, where I helped shape the cultural agenda of the Consulate General. There, I curated exhibitions and organized public programs in collaboration with institutions like The Met, New Museum, and Lincoln Center, which not only highlighted Mexican art but also created spaces where the Mexican diaspora could feel seen, included, and represented.
Although I’m originally from Mexico City, I’ve been based in Oaxaca for the past six years. I first moved here to direct a gallery called La Señora. When the pandemic forced us to close, I joined Pocoapoco, a local arts organization that supports creative work across disciplines, as Program Director. In that role, I helped transform a small independent project into a sustainable non-profit, strengthening its programs, building a vibrant community around it, and securing the support needed for its growth.
As an independent art worker, I am available to collaborate on curatorial and research projects, consulting, translation, and program design for organizations.
I also come from a background in food and journalism, which makes me a reliable source for restaurant recs.