BIO
Sixto Wagan was born in Missouri in 1971 as the youngest of three siblings. He grew up with his family’s Filipino culture as well as influences from Catholic school. In high school, his skills in self-expressing blossomed as he explored debate, theatre, and writing. In college, he committed to his love for the humanities, including queer studies and art. He has devoted his career to building community and uplifting underrepresented artists in the Houston scene. He has worked for DiverseWorks and is now the founding director of the Center for Arts and Social Engagement at the University of Houston. In this interview, he also speaks on how queer history is passed down generationally, how tokenism differs from diversity, and how artists can be supported during crises.