Tucson Festival of Books

Kathy Cano-Murillo


Kathy Cano-Murillo is an author, artist and founder of the award-winning brand Crafty Chica. She spreads the gospel of glitter through her DIY projects and her speeches, workshops, books and essays. 

A former syndicated columnist for The Arizona Republic, she is now a full-time entrepreneur, which has led to multiple Crafty Chica mass retail product lines and mash-ups with many national brands. She has authored seven craft books and two novels. 

Recently, she released "Forever Frida: A Celebration of the Life, Art, Loves, Words, and Style of Frida Kahlo." She has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Buzzfeed and more.

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Scheduled events:
Viva Frida! Celebrating Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo’s life and art continue to inspire. Authors Arianna Davis and Kathy Cano-Murillo celebrate the genius of this amazing Mexican artist and her influence on their own creative works.

Nuestras Raíces Stage (Seats 1000)
Sat, Mar 6, 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Nuestras Raices
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Panelists: Kathy Cano-Murillo, Arianna Davis
Moderator: Melo Dominguez