Fabiola Martinez Visual Artist

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Visual artist passionate about community, culture, and storytelling through art.

I connect heritage with community, weaving vibrant connections through colour, tradition, and public spaces.

10/10/2026

A moment to celebrate...

Today, I had the incredible experience presenting at the 2026 Atlantic Planners Institute (API) Conference in Charlottetown, PEI!

I was invited to share my presentation, “Cultural Heritage to Public Space: Year-Round Cultural Placemaking as a Planning Strategy,” exploring how art, creativity, cultural heritage, and inclusion can bring our communities to life.

I shared how our Dia de los Mu***os, Atlantic Canada. creates opportunities for communities to connect, celebrate culture, express creativity, and feel a sense of belonging.

As an artist, a mom, and a community builder, I believe in the power of art to bring people together and inspire future generations.

Returning to school to study community planning has been a journey of learning and growth, and today reminded me why connecting arts and culture with community development matters so much to me.

Thank you to API for the invitation and for the opportunity to share my perspective. It went even better than I expected, and I left feeling inspired and excited for what comes next! ❤️

Through this work, I aim to bring arts, culture, and creativity into community planning to create more inclusive, meaningful, and connected public spaces.

09/30/2026

I’m so happy to share this very special project.
The team at NB Social Pediatrics has published an article about “Garden of Emotions,” featuring our Creative Expressions Program—an 8-week journey where children came together to explore emotions, imagination, and storytelling through art.
This project means so much to me.
Everyone who knows me knows how much I care about the youth in our community, including my own... Being part of this project as a mom and as an artist was truly special.
Throughout the program, the students had opportunities to create together, talk, listen, and explore emotions through colour and imagery. One of the ideas we explored was balance, how light can embrace darkness, rather than darkness simply being something to fear.
For me, this became a beautiful metaphor for emotions. In art, we need both light and shadow, colour and contrast, movement and stillness. Sometimes the beauty comes from learning how these elements can exist together.
I believe in the power of art to open conversations, create connection, and give emotions a visual language.
GRACIAS to the wonderful NBSP team for trusting me to be part of this journey.
Muy agradecida de ser parte de este proyecto. 🇲🇽🇨🇦

09/22/2026

You are invited to join us this Saturday!

08/03/2026

Happy New Brunswick Day! ❤️🍁
Today I'm celebrating this beautiful province with a heart full of gratitude.
When I moved to New Brunswick from Mexico, I brought with me a dream, my passion for art, and a deep desire to share my heritage while learning from others. Over the years, this province has embraced my work and given me the opportunity to grow as an artist, educator, and community builder. Receiving my Professional Artist Accreditation through ArtsLink NB and the Government of New Brunswick is a meaningful milestone that reflects that journey.
This recognition represents years of creating, learning, teaching, and building community through the arts.
Professional Artist Accreditation helps recognize artists, promotes fair industry standards, and supports the value of creative work.
MUCHAS GRACIAS to the incredible team at ArtsLink NB for your years of advocacy and dedication in helping bring the Status of the Artist Act to life in New Brunswick.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of my journey. I look forward to continuing to create, share, and celebrate the arts in this amazing province.
Happy New Brunswick Day! 🎨❤️

07/23/2026

The Spirit of Gathering

The first time I visited Sussex, I was inspired by its incredible collection of murals. As I walked through the town, I remember thinking how amazing it would be to one day contribute to this beautiful outdoor gallery.

Today, I'm honoured to say that The Spirit of Gathering is now part of Sussex's mural collection.

Inspired by my Mexican heritage, this mural celebrates colour, culture, and community. The central figure is Jade Cuéllar, a conchero dancer from my hometown of Querétaro, Mexico. I captured this image during her visit to New Brunswick, where she shared her traditions at the Menahqesk Powwow and the Día de los Mu***os Atlantic Canada Festival 2025, with Grupo Aztlán. That moment became the inspiration for this art work celebrating identity, and the power of gathering.
Ten days, one heat wave, one surprise rainstorm that soaked us from head to toe, and many brushstrokes later... here it is!
This mural came to life thanks to an incredible community, and creating it alongside my son, Elijah, made the journey one I'll never forget. 🩷
GRACIAS to AX: The Arts & Culture Centre of Sussex, the Town of Sussex Sussex, NB, our volunteers, and everyone who helped bring this vision to life.

🎥 I will also be sharing a short video of the painting process.
Photos by Jorgenrique Pulido Pacheco

07/12/2026

Hola Saint John!! You are bright 🎨

05/01/2026

I had a very special experience over the past two days. I’m so grateful to Simonds High School for inviting me to be part of your Multicultural Week.
Together, we co-created “Rebirth” with 40 young artists an artwork inspired by Day of the Dead, featuring glowing sugar skulls, neon colours that come alive under black light, and flowers as symbols of growth, memory, and renewal.
What made this experience special was the beauty of connecting through art, culture, and community, coming together to create something meaningful and shared.

Thank you so much to Sue Pitman for organizing such a beautiful and fun event, and to Connie Culligan for all the support throughout the process. You both made me feel at home!

03/27/2026

Grateful to have been part of this meaningful gathering.
Last week, I was invited to share about our Dia de los Mu***os, Atlantic Canada festival and how art connects communities, people, and even countries. For me, this work is about creating spaces where everyone feels included, where culture is lived, not just observed.
Thank you to the Saint John Newcomers Centre for holding space for both celebration and honest conversations. It was an honour to be part of it. Congratulations to all the young artists participating!

Address

17 Canterbury Street
Saint John, NB
E2L 2C3

Website

http://www.fabiolamartinezart.com/

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