We were honored to welcome back celebrated visual artist and NRHS alum Luis M. Diaz! From Jefferson Elementary to Yale University, Luis’s journey is proof that big dreams start right here in New Rochelle. 
Luis spent two days with our PAVE Visual Arts students, sharing:
Expert Advice: Tips on scholarships, college apps, and his path as a first-gen grad.
The Creative Process: How he captures powerful imagery for The New Yorker and The Atlantic.
Technical Skill: A deep dive into using large-format cameras.
Don’t miss his solo exhibit! See his moving photography series on migration, originally created for his Yale MFA thesis. 
Where: The Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) 
When: Now through February 13th
"Diaz has helped me to see that anything is possible as long as you put your heart in it." — Danica Batista, PAVE 3 Student.
Welcome home, Luis! Thank you for inspiring the next generation of NewRo artists.