About me

Alice Tapia is a dynamic multidisciplinary artist, cultural strategist, and social impact leader based in New York City. With a keen focus on feminism, social justice, and celebrating her Afro-Latino heritage, Alice's work transcends boundaries and sparks meaningful conversations. She channels her creative energy into directing art interventions for incarcerated youth across the city and Long Island, where art, justice, and cultural equity intersect. Alice's artistic expressions span visual art, public installations, cultural initiatives, exhibitions, and community empowerment efforts. Notably, her work has been featured in films, including Spike Lee's "She's Gotta Have It" Netflix series and the TV series "Equalizer" featuring Queen Latifah. With over 30 years of dedicated activism, mural projects, workshops, and more, Alice's journey is a testament to her personal experiences as a woman of color, mother, and influential community figure.

Some notable mentions:

EXHIBITIONS

OCTOBER 2023 - BWAC "Raices" Exhibition
OCTOBER 2022 - LATINX Exhibition
MARCH 2017 - “DO IT FOR THE CULTURE” SOLO SHOW - SAS ON BROADWAY, WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN NY

COMMISSIONS/ FEATURES:

SPIKE LEE'S "SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT" NETFLIX SERIES, 2017
Red Hook Start Review
CBS “Equalizer” Series, 2023

OTHER MENTIONS:

Red Hook Community Justice Center: 2016 National Night Out Against Crime Community Peace Mural on Canvas
Red Hook Library Art workshops
76th Precinct: Peace Mural in the Youth Holding Room