Artist Residency Workshop with Fernando Serrano

Patagonia Lake State Park

Saturday, November 22, 2025   4 p.m.

Join a workshop by artist in residence, Fernando Serrano. Learn about Fernando's creative process and see examples of their work, which encompasses fine metals, fiber, ceramics, and printmaking, often combining traditional Mexican methods with a modern aesthetic. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Born in Arizona and raised in Naco, Sonora, and currently based in Bisbee, Arizona, Fernando has always lived between languages, cultures, and landscapes. That liminality deeply informs Serrano’s practice. Through their brand, Queen of the Rodeo, and the community arts project, Border Loomers, Serrano tells stories of survival and transformation rooted in the borderlands. Serrano is an active member of Bisbee’s Central School Project, where they help coordinate the Community Printmaking Studio and facilitate inclusive, bilingual workshops.

The State Parks Artist Residency program is a collaborative initiative between Arizona State Parks and Trails (ASPT) and the Arizona Commission on the Arts (Arts Commission), with funding provided by the Arizona Community Foundation. The program provides artists with dedicated time, space, and resources to create work inspired by local landscapes in State Parks, promoting aesthetic appreciation, environmental education, and community engagement.