Leonardo Bravo is an artist, educator, curator, and cultural strategist whose work explores the intersections of artistic practice, institutional leadership, public engagement, and community impact. He develops collaborative platforms, cross-sector partnerships, and innovative models of cultural engagement that position the arts as a catalyst for dialogue, collective practice, and social change.

Bravo is Director of Public Engagement in The Museum of Modern Art’s (MoMA) Learning and Engagement Department, where he leads public programming and community and civic engagement initiatives. His work focuses on expanding access to contemporary art, strengthening relationships between the Museum and its publics, and creating opportunities for meaningful exchange among artists, cultural institutions, educators, civic organizations, and communities. He advances participatory approaches to cultural programming that connect artistic practice with the experiences, perspectives, and aspirations of diverse audiences.

Prior to joining MoMA, Bravo served as Director of Curatorial and Strategic Programs at Clockshop, a Los Angeles-based arts organization exploring public green space through artistic practice and civic engagement. At Palm Springs Art Museum, he was Director of Education and Public Programs, developing partnerships with school districts throughout the Coachella Valley and advancing curatorial and socially engaged projects with contemporary artists. Earlier, as Director of School Programs at The Music Center in Los Angeles, he led arts education partnerships with school districts across Los Angeles County.

Throughout his career, Bravo has worked at the intersection of contemporary art, education, and civic life, fostering collaborations that bring artists and communities into conversation and create new possibilities for public participation. His practice is grounded in the belief that cultural institutions can serve as vital spaces for learning, connection, and collective imagination, while cultivating more inclusive and responsive relationships with the communities they serve.