Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
Cheech Marin has built a career that spans comedy, film, and world-class art collecting. His path is anything but conventional - a multi-generational talent known for humor, sharp perspective, and creative range. Widely recognized as one half of the iconic, irreverent duo Cheech and Chong, he remains a singular figure in entertainment.
Today, Cheech is also celebrated as a leading advocate for Chicano art. Beginning in the mid-1980s, he cultivated what is now considered one of the most significant private collections of its kind. As he has said, “Chicano art is American art,” with a mission to elevate its place within the broader art world.
In this live appearance, Cheech reflects on his journey from counterculture icon to founder of The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in Riverside, California, sharing insights on the importance of representation, preservation, and the evolving role of Chicano art in contemporary culture.
This conversation will be moderated by Todd Wingate. Todd is an independent curator and serves on the Board of Directors of the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts. He is President and Chief Administrator of the Wingate Foundation and previously served as Curator of Exhibitions and Collections at the Riverside Art Museum.
Before the Riverside Art Museum, Wingate spent nearly 20 years at the University of California, Riverside (UCR), where he served as Assistant Dean of Students. He originally joined UCR to direct its performing arts program, curating 15 seasons and presenting acclaimed artists across multiple disciplines.
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