Angie Rizzo is a Santa Fe-based arts writer, consultant, and media professional.
Angie Rizzo is committed to supporting the arts and artists in the American Southwest through critical writing and professional development. She is currently the associate publisher and photography editor for the arts and culture magazine Southwest Contemporary. She is best known for her writings on contemporary photography and painting.
About Me
From my earliest beginnings, art has been central to my identity. I was born into a family of artists in San Francisco, and as could be expected, my creativity flourished throughout my youth. I earned my BFA at CalArts and have been involved with many creative endeavors, both personally and professionally ever since.
After moving to Santa Fe in 2014, my commitment to artists and community solidified through my role as the visual arts curator at the Center for Contemporary Arts. I love working with artists to realize their professional goals, and develop the language to successfully communicate their thoughts and ideas to new audiences.
Mostly, I try to spend as much time as possible thinking deeply about art as an exercise in making sense of the contemporary moment.
B.A., Photography
CalArts, 2005 – 2009
M.A., Art History
University of New Mexico, 2019 - present
Visual Arts Curator
Center for Contemporary Arts, Santa Fe
2015-2018
Associate Publisher & Photography Editor
Southwest Contemporary, Santa Fe
2020 – Present
I believe the arts are integral to a healthy society and are fodder for discussion, self-exploration, and a link to connect communities. The arts have the capacity to bring understanding to difficult situations big and small–from personal to global.
