About me
Sixto Wagan (he/him) is a Houston-based cultural leader whose creative and professional practice is deeply rooted in collective action, contemporary performance, and community care. For three decades, he has championed equity and storytelling through roles as an artist, curator, educator, and nonprofit director. He currently serves as Executive Director of the organization formerly known as the BIPOC Arts Network and Fund (BANF), and now named Houston in Color. reflecting an expansion of the organization's mission. It is a community-led initiative that has invested over $10 million into Greater Houston’s BIPOC arts ecosystem to support self-determination and resilience. Sixto previously founded the Center for Art and Social Engagement (CASE) at University of Houston and led DiverseWorks for over 11 years, advancing artist-driven projects and research initiatives that interrogate social, political, and cultural narratives. Nationally recognized for his advocacy, participatory methodologies, and collaborations across sectors, he also serves on the board of Grantmakers in the Arts.
