Brandy Bajalia

Brandy Bajalia is a dynamic Artist and Educator with 6 years of experience in art-based nonprofits and institutions.

She excels in designing programming and curriculum for elementary, high school, and middle school aged youth, focusing on creating access and opportunities for young people.

Brandy holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts, a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting and Art History from the University of Montevallo, and studied Visual Arts and Portuguese at Universidade Federal de Goiás.

Her professional journey includes roles such as Associate Director, Senior Teen Arts Program Manager, and Teen Arts Portfolio and Alumni Manager at Free Arts NYC.

She has also worked as a Teaching Artist at Abrons Arts Center, an Artist Studio Manager at Kimsooja Studio, and held positions such as Graduate Teaching Assistant at School of Visual Arts, Curatorial Intern at Art in General, and AmeriCorps VISTA at New York City Coalition Against Hunger.

Brandy Bajalia is a dedicated leader with a profound passion for accessibility in the arts, demonstrating patience and a commitment to empowering youth through art.