We’re thrilled to announce that Destiny Caceres has joined our team at Arts Services Inc. (ASI) as the Special Projects Coordinator. Destiny’s journey with ASI began as a summer intern in May 2024, and her exceptional performance led us to invite (okay, maybe beg) her to stay on as a part-time team member. A recent graduate from Villa Maria, Destiny holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Integrated Arts, Creative Writing, and Literature. Her unique perspective as an emerging artist enriches our team. Most recently, her artistic contributions were featured in the Manazine Group Exhibition of Comic Artists at Revolution Gallery.
As the Special Projects Coordinator, Destiny will tackle short to mid-term projects that extend beyond ASI’s current capacity. Her responsibilities will include assisting with public calls for art, planning programs and events, coordinating DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) initiatives, contributing to cultural plan projects, and seizing other strategic opportunities as assigned.
Destiny, a native Buffalonian, is passionate about family, drawing, creative writing, and playing video games. What sets her apart are her natural collaboration skills—she approaches every task with a smile. Eager to learn more about Buffalo’s art scene and discover opportunities for creatives, Destiny brings enthusiasm and fresh ideas to our team.
Learn more about Destiny by reading her brief profile below, or stop by the office to say hello in person!
Destiny’s Senior Thesis Exhibition at Villa Maria.
Tell us about yourself… Growing up with an older sister who loves art and a mother who loves writing, art has always come naturally to me. I’ve been drawing since I could hold a pencil and I’ve been writing stories since the third grade. Art is such a huge part of my identity and I hope to spread a little joy with the art I create.
If Hollywood made a biopic of your life, who would be cast as you? I think Issa Rae would be cast as me because I can relate to her a lot and my brother always says I kind of remind him of her.
Favorite TV show from your childhood? The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy.
Road trip must? A great playlist.
What’s your guilty pleasure? Watching cheesy rom-coms.
When are you happiest? When I’m with my loved ones, drawing, writing or playing video games.
What music do you currently have on heavy rotation? Two songs that I currently have on rotation are Player Two by Jordan Ward and Tangerine by grouptherapy.
What is your favorite thing about Buffalo? Visiting Saika Sushi.
One more thing… I love exploring the food scene in Buffalo and am always looking for new recommendations!
