Emma Ferrer

Concurrently, Ferrer pursued a classical art education, enrolling in the Advanced Painting program at the Florence Academy of Art, where she studied techniques of old masters from life, human anatomy, and classical materials in drawing, painting, and sculpture. She further developed her academic foundation, earning a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Empire. From 2015 to 2019, Ferrer lived and worked in New York City, serving as an art liaison and curator for galleries such as Sapar Contemporary. In 2019, Ferrer expanded her creative endeavors, taking a supporting role in the feature film The Man in the Attic.

She is preparing for her highly anticipated first solo exhibition, ‘The Scapegoat,’ which will be presented at Sapar Contemporary in New York in 2025. Beyond her burgeoning art career, Ferrer is a dedicated humanitarian, actively involved in philanthropic efforts. Ferrer serves as a spokesperson for UNICEF and holds the esteemed position of UNHCR Ambassador to the United States. Her commitment to advocacy is evident in her speaking engagements, including a keynote address at a UNICEF ball in December 2018, and her ongoing counseling work with female detainees at Rikers Island, where she focuses on themes of human connection and empathy.