Manuela Guillen

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Profile Information

Primary Discipline: Visual Art

Secondary Disciplines: Storytelling • Fine Art • Craft

Populations Served: General Public • People with Disabilities • Immigrants / Refugees • LGBTQ+ Communities • BIPOC Communities • Artists / Arts Workers • Adults • Seniors • Youth

Programs Offered: Summer Programs • Community Arts Programs • Out-of-School Classes • In-School Residencies

Personal Values

Manuela Guillén is a passionate Philadelphia-based artist, merging her Cuban and Salvadorian heritage into her work as a painter, muralist, and digital illustrator. Her art, inspired by plants, tropical colors, and her upbringing, focuses on promoting art education, mental health, and addressing sociopolitical and environmental issues. Collaborating with organizations globally, her murals adorn spaces in the U.S. and Mexico. As an Art teacher, she aims to inspire creativity and bring communities together through the power of art.

Training & Experience

TIPTA Certifications: Trauma Informed Practice for Teaching Artists (Live)

Year Certified: 2026

Experience Level: 6-10 years

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Bio

As an art educator, I will work with students of all ages to create an environment that fosters individual achievement, embraces cultural differences, encourages critical thinking, project and time management.

As an artist, I hope to inspire my students to be creative to use art to bridge communities closer. I want my students to create meaningful and skillful artwork that will empower them as they continue their artistic journey.

Arts. Community. Transformation.

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