Mata Ortiz is a rural village in Northern Mexico known for its world—renowned ceramics traditions. Inspired by the Mogollon pottery of the Casas Grandes (Paquimé) archaeological site in Chihuahua, Mata Ortiz pottery is a modern recreation, largely thanks to the efforts of Juan Quezada Celado.

To foster connections between creative communities, an artist exchange program has been launched in collaboration with Mothership Alumni and Movimiento Art. The initial phase of this initiative focuses on sending artists from Albuquerque to Mata Ortiz to create a collaborative mural. This project aims to promote beauty, understanding, and healing, serving as a community-led effort to inspire positive change and strengthen bonds between cultures..