Catalina Museum for Art & History Presents Work by Sonia Romero
The Catalina Museum for Art & History is now showcasing From Los Angeles to Catalina: The Art of Sonia Romero, an intimate and visually rich exhibition by celebrated Los Angeles-based artist Sonia Romero. On view through October 12, 2025, the exhibition features Romero’s iconic silkscreen prints, paintings, and a new site-specific piece capturing the nostalgic charm and layered cultural history of Catalina Island.
Romero, known for her intricate paper cutting, printmaking, and mixed-media paintings, spent summer 2024 in Avalon connecting with the local community. During her stay, she led museum workshops and explored the museum’s extensive archive of vintage Catalina ephemera, gathering visual references and historical insight for her latest work.
Deeply rooted in Chicano culture and shaped by the landscapes of California, Romero’s art explores themes of identity, community, and connection to place. The exhibition marks the beginning of her ongoing exploration of Catalina Island, a journey sparked by her first visit to the island at age 14. With plans for future works already underway, Romero intends to return to Avalon to continue expanding the series.
Visitors to the museum will be the first to experience this evolving body of work, a visual dialogue between artist and island that blends memory and imagination.
Exhibition details
From Los Angeles to Catalina: The Art of Sonia Romero
On view through October 12, 2025
Catalina Museum for Art & History
217 Metropole Ave., Avalon, CA 90704
Museum hours
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays from September (after Labor Day) through May
Closed New Year’s Day, July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Admission
Adults $18
Seniors 60 and older, active military and veterans, healthcare workers and students $15
Catalina Island residents with proof of residency $12
Golden State Advantage cardholders with up to two adults and their children under 18 Free
Children 15 and under with paid adult Free
For more information about the Catalina Museum for Art & History, visit CatalinaMuseum.org.
