Sydney Galindo is a first-generation Filipina American of Visayan and Indigenous descent. She is dedicated to decolonizing the art world through exhibitions and advocacy. Grounded in the principles of indigenization and curatorial activism, her work challenges institutional norms and amplifies the voices of historically excluded artists.
Galindo holds a BA in Art History from the University of Nevada, and is currently pursuing an MA in Museum Studies from the University of Oklahoma. Her curatorial methodology is centered on reshaping dominant narratives by actively uplifting artists who have been historically marginalized in the art world, including women, artists of color, non-Euro-Americans, and queer artists. She seeks to dismantle exclusionary practices and foster representation within cultural institutions through her work.
Beyond her curatorial endeavors, Galindo is the founder of the Artist Resistance Through Solidarity (ARTS) Foundation, a WOC-led initiative that addresses systemic barriers in the arts. Through microgrants and advocacy, ARTS provides BIPOC-driven artistic and educational projects with the resources to thrive, furthering Galindo’s mission to cultivate a more inclusive and equitable cultural landscape.
As an artist liaison, she plays a crucial role in securing solo exhibitions for underrepresented artists throughout Turtle Island, ensuring their work is not only seen but valued within institutional and community spaces. Her recent curatorial projects, including Son de Mi Ser and Jones Ranch Egypt (Part One), explore themes of cultural reclamation, spiritual resilience, and resistance against colonial legacies.
Galindo’s curatorial writing and exhibitions aim to bridge the gap between historical narratives and contemporary thought, fostering spaces where tradition and radical inclusivity converge. Whether through her advocacy, curatorial projects, or organizational leadership, her work continues to challenge, disrupt, and reimagine the art world’s structures, making space for voices that have long been silenced.
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Formal Education
Masters of Arts | University of Oklahoma, OK
Museum Studies, 2025
Bachelor of Arts | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Art History, 2022
Curatorial Projects
Curatorial co-organizer with Laura Solsona Plazaola
2025, Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, Las Vegas, NV
“Women’s Rights Are Human RIghts” originally curated by Elizabeth Resnick, this exhibition features global posters advocating for gender equality, women’s rights, and the protection of women and girls. Drawing inspiration from Hillary Rodham Clinton’s 1995 speech, it addresses issues such as gender inequality, violence, and sexual rights. The posters also explore intersectional topics like climate change, labor solidarity, and Indigenous sovereignty, while highlighting specific violations such as femicides in Ciudad Juárez and the post-Roe abortion struggle.
Son de Mi Ser
Group Exhibition with Amanda Zuniga, Clara Tang, Hue, Lille Allen, Margaux Herron, Montaysia Sims, Quindo Miller
2024, Grant Hall Gallery, Las Vegas, NV
"Son de Mi Ser" explores the reclamation of collective histories through diverse mediums, inspired by Yesenia Moya-Garay's powerful poem "I Am." This exhibition features trans-generational works reflecting identity, cultural preservation, and resilience, offering a profound dialogue on the ongoing process of re-indigenization and the personal journeys of artists navigating and resisting the legacies of colonization.
Solo Exhibition with Brent Holmes
2024, Available Space Art Projects, Las Vegas, NV
"Jones Ranch Egypt" investigates the relationship between Western art and African spiritual traditions. Brent Holmes addresses cultural erasure in cowboy imagery and the exploitation of African artifacts, creating a narrative that reclaims these dual histories.
Professional Experience
Graduate Intern
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art | Las Vegas, Nevada
August 2024 - December 2024
Senior Visual Arts Technician
City of Las Vegas; Office of Cultural Affairs | Las Vegas, Nevada
June 2023 - June 2024
Studio Assistant
Sana Sana, Justin Favela | Available Space Art Projects, Las Vegas, Nevada
August 2023
Art Handler
Spettacolo, Fay Ku | Available Space Art Projects, Las Vegas, Nevada
April 2023
Gallery Intern
Available Space Art Projects, Las Vegas, Nevada
February 2023 - Present
Skills
Gallery Practices: Exhibition Design and Planning, Art Handling and Installation, Art Transport and Logistics, Artist Contracts, Collections Management, Publication Design, Curatorial Writing, Marketing and Public Relations, Fundraising, Audience Engagement and Education.
Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Communications & Social Media: Zoom, Google Meet, Team Up, Microsoft Teams, MailChimp, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram.
Project Management Tools: Trello, Asana.
Database Management: TMS, PastPerfect, Artwork Archive.
Publications
A space where tradition and contemporary thought collide, Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art (2024)
I remember the first moment I fell, The Mundane Zine, Issue 3 (2024)
Press
son de mi ser, brent holmes (2024)
asap: las vegas’ hidden art gem, chic compass (2024)
at home on the range, double scoop (2024)