Xavier Lopez (M.F.A., ‘98) is participating in the Second International Latinx Performance Art Festival “On the Edge” at Seattle’s first Thursday Artwalk. The festival will showcase a wide range of experimental performances grounded in the themes of inclusion, identity, and intersectionality. Lopez is the director of the festival as well as one of nine performers showcased in “On the Edge.”

Among the artists participating alongside Lopez are Katherine Adamenko, Dhyana Garcia, Tatiana Garmandia, Loren Herrera, Vicente Montañez, Santiago, Sonia Aguilar and others.

“On the Edge” will be held on October 5-7, during Seattle’s first Thursday Artwalk in Pioneer Square at the Seattle Office of Art & Culture’s Arts at King Street Station. 

The approximate schedule is: Thursday, October 5 (First Thursday): 4-7:30 p.m., Friday, October 6: Artist talks/panel discussion day, 1-4 p.m., and Saturday, October 7: Festival performance day, 11-4 p.m.