Drawing on over fifteen years of curatorial experience and a vast network of artists and galleries, Patricia Cariño Valdez guides clients through every step of the process. From discovery to acquisition to collection management, she ensures each piece is meaningful, well-cared for, and aligned with their goals. She currently manages the Olivia Collection, based in Los Angeles and Mexico City, and has organized all of the exhibitions at the Olivia Foundation in Mexico City. She has also worked with galleries such as Various Small Fires and Shulamit Nazarian, bringing insight and strategy to support both collectors and artists.

Patricia’s work at the Oakland Museum of California and the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art reflects her strong commitment to building community through exhibitions and public programs that explore the role of art in shaping culture and conversation. She has curated shows including Suspended Matter (Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive), Super Sarap (Asia Society Houston), and Sonic Futures (SJICA). Patricia frequently speaks at institutions such as Stanford, UC Berkeley, the Asian Art Museum, and the San Francisco and Oakland Arts Commissions.

Holding a BA in History of Art from UC Berkeley and an MA in Curatorial Practice from California College of the Arts, Patricia’s journey from Manila to California imbues her advocacy for art with a global and inclusive perspective, seeking to uplift diverse voices and dynamic narratives in art and culture.