Barbara Calderón

Barbara Calderón is an experienced librarian and arts workshop coordinator with a strong background in Latinx art and culture. Currently serving as the West Side Librarian and Evening and Weekend Librarian at the School of Visual Arts since September 2017, Barbara is also a founding member of Colectiva Cósmica, where responsibilities include organizing art workshops for youth. Additionally, Barbara has contributed as an art writer for Remezcla, producing articles and a monthly column focused on Latinx culture in New York City. Previous roles encompass freelance graphic design, outreach consulting for the Brooklyn Museum, and positions at notable institutions such as New York University and Pratt Institute. The educational background includes dual Master's degrees in Library and Information Science and Art History from Pratt Institute, along with an undergraduate degree in Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin.