Who We Are

We are a Guatemala registered non-profit organization that supports Maya women in their process of self-discovery and artistic development. Multicolores’ programs are transformative- creating long-term, sustainable impacts that strengthen entire communities. We use art as a tool for exploration and expression, igniting the artists’ many talents and abilities, and empowering them to become powerful agents of change.

Multicolores works with groups of Maya K’iché, Kaqchiquel and Tzutujil women from the Guatemalan highlands. Our artists represent 9 communities from the regions of Sololá, Totonicapán, Quiché, Quetzaltenango and Sacatepéquez. Together we are a strong support network that encourages well-being and fulfillment among all members. We believe in mutual aid, promote environmental consciousness and thrive on building relationships with diverse local and international communities.

“What we find in Multicolores is the opportunity to express ourselves. We work hard and feel joy in our work. Multicolores means having new experiences, learning new skills, meeting new people, and visiting places we have never been before. In Multicolores, all of us are artists.” – Micaela Yaj Sunú, embroidery artist

  • Mission

    Multicolores offers Guatemalan women innovative opportunities to develop their artistic vision and achieve economic empowerment and personal well-being.

  • Vision

    Our vision is a world in which Guatemalan women achieve artistic success, from which they create an emotionally, economically, socially, and environmentally healthy future for themselves and their families.

  • Values

    • Respect
    • Cooperation
    • Solidarity
    • Learning
    • Elevation
    • Perseverance
    • Social Responsibility
    • Excellence
    • Humanity