# Michelle Angela Ortiz

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Immigrants: Home of the Brave

Michelle Angela Ortiz describes her mural project, a collaboration between artists from Philadelphia and Mexico, using the artwork of teenagers to illustrate "Here and There: Aqui y alla." (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks) …

Michelle Angela Ortiz & Roberto Lugo

When it comes to visual arts in Philadelphia, Michelle Angela Ortiz is a local legend. Her work has been presented in all forms — on canvas, lightboxes, building walls and now TV screens with her first documentary, “Las Madres de Berks.” The New York Times recently shouted out the Moore College of …

Interview with Michelle Angela Ortiz

Michelle Angela Ortiz is a visual artist, skilled muralist, community arts educator, and filmmaker who uses her art as a vehicle to represent people and communities whose histories are often lost or co-opted. Through community arts practices, painting, documentaries, and public art installations, s…

Rocky’s Stoop

In a city that has seen dramatic change since Rocky’s time, why do so many still identify with this movie character? We tour the neighborhoods where Rocky lived to understand their modern-day challenges, like development, violence and addiction. Along the way, we meet courageous advocates and publi…

Michelle Angela Ortiz"How can this project help resolve an issue or help advocate?"

On this week’s episode of Storytellers: Behind the Scenes, Jodi is joined by Michelle Ortiz, a Philadelphia based artist who has made it her mission to create films and art that demonstrate themes of community and togetherness. They discuss the messages behind Michelle’s work, how her work is multi…

147. Monica Diaz - Intent to Impact

“To create generous leaders is to be clear about who you are. That's why I started the book with identity. Who you are and why you do what you do the way you do it.” Monica Diaz is a transformational coach and diversity, equity and inclusion consultant who empowers her clients to lead their career…

148. Michelle Angela Ortiz - Storytelling and Activism through Public Art

“Taking that gratitude and just use it as fuel then to be on a mission for how you're going to be the spirit for those who come beyond us.  I just think that's such a beautiful way to talk about the culture, honoring your ancestors, being aware and reverent toward the spirit of those ancestors.” M…

Our Not-so-Italian Market

We meet artist Michelle Angela Ortiz. Michelle’s mural in honor of LGBTQ+ and worker’s rights icon Gloria Casarez in Philadelphia’s Gayborhood was destroyed by developers. We hear the story of Michelle’s efforts to create a new memorial to Casarez and we tour South Philly’s 9th Street Market in Sep…

It's our market

Michelle Angela Ortiz doubles down on Our Market — a public art project honoring the diverse stories of the S. 9th Street Market. The sense of community Ortiz's art inspires is helping residents and businesses stand against the twin threats of gentrification and anti-immigrant sentiment.

The Italian Market’s multicultural roots | North Philly History Festival

South Philly’s 9th Street Market may be known as the Italian Market, but the vendors there aren’t just Italian. Immigrants have come from many countries for 100 years and found opportunity and community in the neighborhood. Racquel Williams visited the market and talked with Michelle Angela Ortiz, …