vAviona Creatrix Rodriguez Brown is a multifaceted artist, educator, and social justice leader who creates inclusive and accessible art across multiple disciplines. Her work explores the complexities of being multiracial, navigating queerness, working through mental health challenges, and overcoming societal issues such as addiction and homelessness. With a dedication to healing and self-awareness, Aviona uses art to educate and empower communities to confront everyday stresses through creative expression.
Raised in a family where storytelling was an essential part of life, Aviona’s artistic journey began early, modeling in the '90s and performing in local theater. She went on to study musical theater at the American Musical Dramatic Academy in New York, where her stage presence and passion for the performing arts deepened. Her return to Seattle marked the beginning of an extensive career working both on and off-stage in major venues such as ACT Theatre, The Moore Theatre, and Benaroya Hall.
A core part of Aviona’s work centers on racial and social equity in the arts. She is currently a member of the staff at The 5th Avenue Theatre, where she continues her advocacy for inclusive and fair representation within the industry. As part of her ongoing mission to elevate marginalized voices, she serves on several boards, including organizations dedicated to community arts education and racial equity.
Aviona's solo performance piece, REVEAL, which delves into her experience as a mixed-race queer woman, has toured both coasts and remains a powerful example of her commitment to storytelling that bridges personal narrative and larger societal conversations. She continues to engage communities through her arts consulting work at ARB Consulting Arts, where she leads workshops and projects designed to foster creativity, healing, and intergenerational connection through the arts.
Beyond the stage, Aviona's leadership is evident in her role in her board memberships, which include Evergreen Land Trust and Movimento Afrolatino Seattle, among others. In these roles, she continues to champion the need for equitable arts spaces and strives to ensure that young, marginalized creatives have opportunities to share their stories and talents with the world.
Through her work, Aviona embodies the ethos that art is a powerful tool for social change and personal transformation. Her dedication to fostering diverse and inclusive spaces remains at the heart of all her projects, whether on stage, behind the scenes, or in the communities she serves.
Raised in a family where storytelling was an essential part of life, Aviona’s artistic journey began early, modeling in the '90s and performing in local theater. She went on to study musical theater at the American Musical Dramatic Academy in New York, where her stage presence and passion for the performing arts deepened. Her return to Seattle marked the beginning of an extensive career working both on and off-stage in major venues such as ACT Theatre, The Moore Theatre, and Benaroya Hall.
A core part of Aviona’s work centers on racial and social equity in the arts. She is currently a member of the staff at The 5th Avenue Theatre, where she continues her advocacy for inclusive and fair representation within the industry. As part of her ongoing mission to elevate marginalized voices, she serves on several boards, including organizations dedicated to community arts education and racial equity.
Aviona's solo performance piece, REVEAL, which delves into her experience as a mixed-race queer woman, has toured both coasts and remains a powerful example of her commitment to storytelling that bridges personal narrative and larger societal conversations. She continues to engage communities through her arts consulting work at ARB Consulting Arts, where she leads workshops and projects designed to foster creativity, healing, and intergenerational connection through the arts.
Beyond the stage, Aviona's leadership is evident in her role in her board memberships, which include Evergreen Land Trust and Movimento Afrolatino Seattle, among others. In these roles, she continues to champion the need for equitable arts spaces and strives to ensure that young, marginalized creatives have opportunities to share their stories and talents with the world.
Through her work, Aviona embodies the ethos that art is a powerful tool for social change and personal transformation. Her dedication to fostering diverse and inclusive spaces remains at the heart of all her projects, whether on stage, behind the scenes, or in the communities she serves.
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I would rather be the reason we hire workers of color to work on a show about us, by us, for us."
~ Aviona Rodriguez Brown, Z-Slides SCCTV 2019
