Silvia Alfaro

Silvia Alfaro
Literary Art Admin

Silvia studied architecture in Colombia and design and technology in Canada. She worked in Colombia in design, construction and was a professor of history of art and architecture at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Silvia was also an advisor in the preservation of constructions declared historical heritage in the historic center of Ciénaga Magdalena.

After working for 10 years as an architect in both Colombia and Canada, Silvia decided to promote art, literature and other artistic expressions through publications, art exhibitions, concerts, literary events, workshops, etc., in addition to promoting and supporting activities of artists and cultural organizations. Silvia directed Mapalé publishing house from 2004 to 2020 and currently she continues with the promotion of literature through literary events and organizing the Ibero-American Book Fair in Canada.