OUR MISSION
We celebrate Chicanx culture, uplift artists, and create a safe space.
Galeria Mitotera is a Latinx/Queer owned gallery located in the City of South Tucson, Arizona. Co-Owners, Mel Dominguez & Melissa Brown-Dominguez opened Galeria Mitotera in July 2018 as a space to celebrate their culture, uplift artists of color in the community and create a safe space for community members and artist to inspire one another through art and togetherness.
WHO WE ARE
Meet the Mel's.
Mel "Melo" Dominguez
Mel “Melo” Dominguez is an artist, muralist from Los Angeles who has lived in Tucson since 2007. Mel’s community outreach began at Self Help Graphics & Art in East Los Angeles where he was a Getty intern. Mel was the Summer Youth Coordinator that headed the community mural project with the youth from the neighborhood. Mel’s artwork is a direct expression of his Chicano/a culture, political issues, social issues and environmental issues. Mel enjoys using creativity and activism to create a difference throughout the Tucson community.
Melissa Brown-Dominguez
Melissa Brown-Dominguez is the arts administrator at Galería Mitotera who coordinates, manages and supports all of the events and classes with a creative and welcoming spirit. Together, Mel & Melissa enjoy bringing community together through art!
