I am a multidisciplinary visual artist and independent illustrator based in Bogotá, with a background in visual arts, education, and project management. I lead MAI ilustración, where I develop illustrated products and editorial pieces and oversee resource and project management to bring creative ideas to life. My practice blends art and pedagogy, and I enjoy collaborating with museums and cultural institutions to design engaging experiences for diverse audiences. I design educational materials and workshops, coordinate cultural projects with Colectivo La Procrastinadora, NC-Lab, MAMBO Viajero, and MAC, and create educational illustrations for editorial and institutional programs. My work emphasizes accessibility, storytelling, and the careful orchestration of teams, timelines, and resources to deliver meaningful artistic and educational outcomes.

Maira Montenegro

I am a multidisciplinary visual artist and independent illustrator based in Bogotá, with a background in visual arts, education, and project management. I lead MAI ilustración, where I develop illustrated products and editorial pieces and oversee resource and project management to bring creative ideas to life. My practice blends art and pedagogy, and I enjoy collaborating with museums and cultural institutions to design engaging experiences for diverse audiences. I design educational materials and workshops, coordinate cultural projects with Colectivo La Procrastinadora, NC-Lab, MAMBO Viajero, and MAC, and create educational illustrations for editorial and institutional programs. My work emphasizes accessibility, storytelling, and the careful orchestration of teams, timelines, and resources to deliver meaningful artistic and educational outcomes.

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I am a multidisciplinary visual artist and independent illustrator based in Bogotá, with a background in visual arts, education, and project management. I lead MAI ilustración, where I develop illustrated products and editorial pieces and oversee resource and project management to bring creative ideas to life. My practice blends art and pedagogy, and I enjoy collaborating with museums and cultural institutions to design engaging experiences for diverse audiences.

I design educational materials and workshops, coordinate cultural projects with Colectivo La Procrastinadora, NC-Lab, MAMBO Viajero, and MAC, and create educational illustrations for editorial and institutional programs. My work emphasizes accessibility, storytelling, and the careful orchestration of teams, timelines, and resources to deliver meaningful artistic and educational outcomes.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Museum Educator at Banco de la República Museums and Biblioteca Luis Angel Arango
March 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Design and development of artistic activities for diverse audiences.
Speaker at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Guest speaker at the 1st Family Medicine Congress.
Museum Educator at Banco de la República Museums and Collections
April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2025
Design and development of educational materials and pedagogical projects for diverse audiences.
Museum Educator at Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá (MAMBO) - Proyecto MAMBO Viajero
February 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Workshop design and implementation for school audiences.
Museum Educator at Articularte (Feria ARTBO) NC-Arte
August 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019
Design and development of educational materials and pedagogical projects.
General Coordinator at Fundación Arteria Solidarte
December 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
Planning, curatorial and installation assistance, artwork cataloging and registration, customer service, and sales/wining of artworks.
Artist on Organizing Committee at Evento cultural Cuerpos Diversos
December 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
Event design and development.
Cultural Manager and Coordinator at Colectivo La Procrastinadora
September 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Illustration projects and cultural coordination.
Museum Educator at NC-Lab Laboratorio de Espacio y Pensamiento Creativo de la Fundación NC- Arte
October 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Design and development of artistic activities for diverse audiences.
Museum Educator at Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Bogotá MAC
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Design and development of artistic activities for diverse audiences.

Education

Specialization in Project Management at Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2026
Diploma in Fashion and Art Direction at LCI Bogotá
January 1, 2018 - July 1, 2026
B.A. in Visual and Fine Arts at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017
Primary and Secondary Education at Colegio de la Presentación Luna Park
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2011
Virtual Seminar on Copyright Law and Cultural Economy Recovery at Dirección Nacional de Derecho de Autor
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2026
Entrepreneurship Program: Art, Culture and Action at Idartes
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2026
Interpreter Volunteer Program (MAC) at Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Bogotá (MAC)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

Agenda 2025 Project - Taller de encuadernación Tinguazul
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Parchando con mujeres en la L
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2026
Educational illustrations La Naturaleza de las Verdades
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2026
LATIR T-Shirt Illustrations
January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2026
Storytelling - Cuenta Cuentos - cards illustrations
January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2026
Sticker illustrations for Bitácoras - Pasa la paz
January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2026
Animales Extintos Vol. 1 y Vol. 2
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
¿Por qué dibujar? Open Call Volcán Ediciones
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2026
Grietas en la memoria - Comisión de la verdad
August 1, 2022 - July 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services