MexMama

MexMama Ofelia is a queer grassroots community advocate, cultural promotora, and writer/poet from Oak Cliff.

Ofelia's a sushi and pozole loving Xicana who sounds proper on paper but always enjoys a good mitote. Ofelia has worked for over 19 years in the community with children and families and has been writing her entire life. Her poetry, short stories and essays focus on the subtleties of life and celebrate the rituals that keep us grounded and connected.

surprised me today with this blend. She's curating a line of tea blends based on mujeres she knows and this one is cal...
04/24/2026

surprised me today with this blend. She's curating a line of tea blends based on mujeres she knows and this one is called Ofelia. šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­

So tonight I'm ending a long but wonderful week with a warm cup of tea.

What I first see upon rising. Books, incense, sweet and fun things, gifted items like plantitas, a disco ball, and a pa...
04/23/2026

What I first see upon rising. Books, incense, sweet and fun things, gifted items like plantitas, a disco ball, and a pashmina that belonged to my mom. The newest addition, a beautiful pink Virgencita.

I'm so excited to add her to my bedroom altar and for a new addition to my zine collection! Both are from . They're in town so message them if you are interested in getting some art.

04/22/2026

Last year, I created a piece for a traveling show, Circle of Life, for the organization Constellation of Living Memorials. It's on exhibit at EarthX 2026 ā€“ North Texas Day Earth Day right now.

The piece is a collage on wood that includes items that belonged to my mom or remind me of her, along with a few photos of me. Visual art is intimidating to me because esa vocecita que te dice que you're not enough is always present. Life requires we step outside of our comfort zone, though, so here's to doing more of this.

My love for the arts was planted as a child by my mom. She loved learning and encouraged us to try new things all the t...
04/22/2026

My love for the arts was planted as a child by my mom. She loved learning and encouraged us to try new things all the time. Maybe part of it was so she could just catch a break. That's valid.

I never imagined myself immersed in the art world as an adult. We'll, maybe, I daydreamed about it but didn't see that actually happening. Sometimes life gives you exactly what you want. ā¤ļø

03/31/2026

The performing arts were NEVER something I thought I'd venture into but here we are. I'm so excited (and nervous) to be a part of Herrera Dance Project's newest production. Look for more updates as we get closer to the summer.

03/25/2026

Iā€™ll be presenting at Generation Hopeā€™s HOPE 2026 conference in Dallas today.

My workshop is called: ā€œCreating Balance: Art, Ritual, and Wellness for Student Parents.ā€

Weā€™re keeping it realā€”simple ways to use art + small rituals to feel a little more grounded in the middle of everything.

If youā€™re going, come hang out with me for a bit. I'll share the material later this week for those interested.

Back at it today! Join me at the for day two of playing with clay. Admission to the museum is free, and the weather i...
03/20/2026

Back at it today!

Join me at the for day two of playing with clay. Admission to the museum is free, and the weather is beautiful. Ending the week with art is always wonderful! I'll be there from 1 pm to 3 pm.

Iā€™m honored to introduce Maribel Rubio ā€”author, visual artist, y social justice guerrera from El Paso.Join us tomorrow a...
03/20/2026

Iā€™m honored to introduce Maribel Rubio ā€”author, visual artist, y social justice guerrera from El Paso.

Join us tomorrow at Gallery 86 for the opening reception of her first solo exhibition, AquĆ­ No Existe El Olvido.

This exhibition also marks Arttitude 's inaugural quarterly show, centering the voices and work of women and trans artistsā€”and my first time curating a show.

Opening Reception and live reading:
March 21 from 5:00ā€“7:00 PM at Gallery 86 (2084 N. Jim Miller Rd. Suite 102A, 75217

If you canā€™t join us tomorrow, the exhibition will remain on view through March 28.

Come witness, remember, and celebrate with us.

Here's more about the artwork from la chingona herself: https://youtu.be/HhW1rSFudP4https://youtu.be/HhW1rSFudP4https://youtu.be/HhW1rSFudP4

Coffee and loteria with the seniors. Huge thanks to Candelaria's Bakery for hosting every month and inviting us to be a...
02/23/2026

Coffee and loteria with the seniors.

Huge thanks to Candelaria's Bakery for hosting every month and inviting us to be a part of this.

Gracias ARCO Inspectors for the coffee! It always brings the seniors a smile.

A cup of cafecito made with love and shared with joy is just as comforting for those who serve it as it is for those drinking it.

Be kind to one another and have a lovely week. Remember, comunidad siempre.

How did February go? We're meeting virtually on the last Sunday of each month from 10 am to 12 pm for a check-in. It's...
02/17/2026

How did February go?

We're meeting virtually on the last Sunday of each month from 10 am to 12 pm for a check-in. It's informal, drop-in, and free.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on joining the meeting.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zShhAstdR2aqzJAx5HJ3lA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

My schedule for the spring and summer is filling up. If you would like to book something, reach out. I have some fun a...
02/11/2026

My schedule for the spring and summer is filling up. If you would like to book something, reach out. I have some fun activities planned for this series.

For the mujeres standing up for their neighbors, friends, and family. The women sowing seeds of love in the face of hat...
02/07/2026

For the mujeres standing up for their neighbors, friends, and family. The women sowing seeds of love in the face of hate. The mujeres channeling ancestors and calling on abuela wisdom to create new worlds. I see and celebrate you!

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