Marcela Velandia-Pirazan

Marcela Velandia Pirazan is an accomplished museologist and curator with eight years of international experience across museums in Colombia, Australia, and the United States. Passionate about amplifying diverse voices, her work focuses on representation, storytelling, and community engagement through art and culture. She has curated impactful exhibitions such as Latin Voices of Resilience, highlighting Latina women overcoming domestic violence, and has led public programs for youth and family audiences, creating meaningful connections between communities and museum spaces. Currently, Marcela serves as Gallery Manager at Craig Anthony Miller Studio in Brooklyn, New York, where she manages the studio’s collection, curates exhibitions, plans events, and supports art marketing and sales. Her previous experience includes roles at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Highline Heritage Museum, where she developed exhibitions, managed public programming, and leveraged social media to engage audiences. She has reflecting her commitment to scholarship and knowledge sharing in the field. Marcela holds a Master’s degree in Museology from the University of Washington and has received multiple scholarships for her academic excellence, including support from the Colombian government and a Seattle foundation. Looking ahead, she aims to continue creating exhibitions that highlight underrepresented communities, such as immigrant construction workers in New York, with a long-term goal of becoming a museum director and innovating within the cultural sector. Her work exemplifies the intersection of curatorial expertise, cultural advocacy, and community-centered programming.