Marisol Calambas Soscue

Arts Education Research and Partnerships Coordinator

Artist, researcher, and arts administrator from the Pueblo Nasa in Colombia whose work is rooted in the belief that the arts can strengthen communities, preserve cultural knowledge, and create opportunities for learning, creativity, and connection. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from the University of Antioquia, specialized studies in Art in Learning Processes, and a Master's degree in Arts Administration from the University of New Orleans.

As a Fulbright Scholar for Indigenous Communities (2024 cohort), Marisol completed a graduate assistantship at KID smART while pursuing her master's degree and now continues her work with the organization, strengthening her practice in arts administration, arts education research, and community-centered programming. Before coming to New Orleans, she led arts and cultural initiatives with Indigenous communities in Colombia, using art as a means of cultural preservation, education, and peacebuilding.

Her work is deeply informed by her Indigenous heritage and a commitment to strengthening cultural identity, expanding access to the arts, and building meaningful connections between communities and education.