Nitza Tufiño

• Name — Nitza Tufiño • Born — 1949 • Birthplace — Mexico City • Field — Public art • Training — Academia San Carlos, Universidad Autonoma de Mexico

She grew up in Puerto Rico. In her youth, she learned graphic arts whiled working with her father, the painter Rafael Tufiño. During her time at Academia de San Carlos, Tufiño met and was inspired by David Alfaro Siqueiros. After earning a B.F.A. from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, she moved to New York City. [[File:86th St Subway Relief Lisa's Farm.jpg |Westside Views, Nitza Tufiño, 1989. In collaboration with Elizabeth Montalvo (produce stand) and Leeama Blugh (shaved-ice cart) 86th St. station (at Broadway), New York City|300px|thumb]]

In 1969, together with a group of artists, educators and activists, Tufiño founded El Museo del Barrio. The museum's façade was the site of her first public mural. Tufiño's ceramic murals have been commissioned for a number of public locations including the 103rd Street and Lexington Avenue subway station, the Third Street Music School, and LaGuardia Community College. Tufino's ceramic mural for P.S. 12 depicts scenes from Brooklyn's West Indian Day Parade, held annually on Labor Day.

Nitza Tufiño is recorded as ceramicist.