Arleene Correa Valencia

Arleene Correa Valencia's artistic journey has been marked by recognition and awards that celebrate her unique contributions to the art world. She was among the inaugural recipients of the Bay Area Fellowship at the prestigious Headlands Center for the Arts, a testament to her exceptional talent and creative vision.

Biography of Arleene Correa Valencia

Arleene Correa Valencia, a talented artist, was born in 1993 in Michoacán, Mexico, and now calls Napa, California, her home. 

She earned her BFA and MFA from California College of the Arts. Originally from Arteaga, Michoacán, Mexico, she is one of four children and a beneficiary of DACA (Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals), currently on a path toward naturalized citizenship in the United States.

In 2023, Arleene Correa Valencia was named an Eureka Fellow by the Fleishhacker Foundation, an honor that underscores her commitment to her craft and her potential to make a lasting impact in the world of art.

Arleene Correa Valencia's Exhibitions

Her work was featured in the triennial event, Bay Area Now 9 (BAN9), at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco in October 2023. This high-profile exhibition provides an excellent platform for her to share her artistic perspective with a broader audience and contribute to the local art scene.

In 2021-2022, Arleene Correa Valencia's art took center stage in a solo exhibition titled "Llévame Contigo, Yo Quiero Estar Contigo" at the Trout Museum of Art in Appleton, Wisconsin. 

In 2022, her art gained international recognition with her first solo exhibition titled "(in)visibles En La Oscuridad (De Regreso A Casa)" at the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla in Mexico, curated by Guadalupe García and generously sponsored by The ANT Project. This marked a significant milestone in her artistic journey and showcased the global reach of her work.