The Museum of Ventura County Welcomes Featured National Geographic Photographer Diego Huerta for Residency in August

Ventura County, CA – The Museum of Ventura County (MVC) and Chief Curator Carlos Ortega are thrilled to announce the arrival of internationally known photographer Diego Huerta, whose work has been featured in National Geographic Magazine. Mr. Huerta will be an artist-in-residence at MVC from August 1 to August 31 photographing and creating videos that share the stories, traditions and art of members of Indigenous groups from Mexico, including Mixtec, Zapotec, Maya, Purépecha, Triqui, Chontal, and more, who now reside in Ventura County.

Mr. Huerta’s photographs and videos will be featured in a highly anticipated exhibition, In Focus: The Mexican Indigenous Diaspora of Ventura County, opening to the public in February 2025 at the Agriculture Museum.

This project marks Mr. Huerta’s inaugural endeavor into photographing these Mexican Indigenous groups outside their homeland. MVC is grateful for the opportunity to share this important cultural narrative with the community, honoring the heritage and contributions of these groups.

For more information about Diego Huerta, visit his website HERE.