Victoria (Tori) Martinez
Disabled Artist, Poet, Public Speaker
Art as Medicine
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As a disabled artist, poet, author, and public speaker, I transform life's hardest moments into art, poetry, and stories that remind people they are not alone. My work explores healing, resilience, cultural traditions, rural life, and the quiet hope that carries us forward even through life's most difficult seasons. Through engaging talks, poetry, and creative storytelling, I inspire audiences to embrace creative expression as a path toward healing, connection, and meaningful conversations that strengthen communities. Whether I'm speaking from the stage or writing to my my newsletter community, my goals is to help people feel seen, spark reflection, and remind us that every story has the power to create change.
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I'm Tori
Life with chronic illness and chronic pain is hard. This journal is a compassionate companion for your journey with chronic illness. Created by someone who understands, to honor your body, notice your needs, and give yourself permission to move at your own pace. It's more than a journal, inside you'll find trackers, goal setting, calming coloring pages and more. If you know someone with chronic illness it makes a heartfelt gift.
When exhaustion takes it's toll and you can't explain to one more person how you're feeling today - this clothing collection brings comfort and self-expression. Sometimes we need humor, sometimes we feel sassy and some days it's hard to find the words to express how you feel. This clothing line is a way to outwardly honor what kind of day you're having and acknowledge your limits without apology. Explore the clothing collection.
So many of my readers have told me that poetry wasn't for them, or that they just never got into poetry. But they connect with my poems because when the world keeps moving while you're navigating pain, grief, struggles and the invisible battles no one else fully understands, it can make you feel unseen. My poetry books exist for those moments. They are words of recognition, resilience, and healing. A gentle reminder that your experience matters, your voice is valid, your identity and culture play a part in your healing process.
This free weekly blog is a space where creativity, healing, culture, and lived experience come together. Through honest storytelling and reflection, I write about navigating pain, returning to ourselves, and finding beauty, resilience, and meaning along the healing journey. Sign up for my newsletter to get notified every time a new blog is posted.
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2026 Events
October 10th : Writers Conference
A poetry workshop and panel discussion, during the Adelante Writers Conference. Rawlings Library, 100 E Abriendo Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004
July 25th : Poetry Performance
Poetry performance during the Santa Ana Fiesta, on the courtyard stage. Sangre de Cristo Heritage Center, 401 S Church Pl, San Luis, CO 81152
July 11th : Poetry Performance
Poetry reading as part of the Poetry on the Porch summer program at the Center for Colorado Women's History, 1-3 pm, outdoor on the lawn. 1310 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204 More Info
June 20th: Art Exhibit Opening
Opening of the Art Exhibit "Future Town 2045," Alamosa Co. 81101, four of my art pieces will be included in the exhibit along with four poems (More details to come)
June 6th: Poetry Reading and Panel Discussion
Poetry reading and panel discussion at The Church Project (part of Warm Cookies of the Revolution), 4:00pm, main sanctuary area. 256 S Broadway St, Monte Vista, CO 81144 More Info
May 2nd : Poetry Reading
Poetry reading at Cinco de May Festival, main stage, Monte Vista, CO 81144
April 19th : Poetry Workshop
Poetry workshop at The Church Project, 1:00pm 256 S Broadway St, Monte Vista, CO 81144
April 10th : Poetry Workshop
Poetry workshop at Alamosa Public Library 5:30 pm, in the reading room.