monique arguelles

WATERER & Collector

What I love about my aunties is that they always make me laugh and keep me in a goofy mood. My aunties joke around a lot. When we get together for our birthdays, we end up having cake fights. Sometimes we all get dressed up, too.

My aunties give me advice—if I’m having trouble with something, they help me figure out what to do in that situation. I’m scared to drive with anyone except for one aunt, my Aunt Rina. She’s funny, smart, and kind. Sometimes she can be a little mean, but she’s always kind at heart.

I show my love by helping take care of her kids when she has to go to work or when she wants to do other things. Thank God. Thank you for listening.

Monique Arguelles is a dedicated emerging artist and community leader from Crookston, Minnesota. A 2021 high school graduate, she is actively preparing for the professional workplace while developing her creative and leadership skills.

She is skilled in both photography and video production, with hands-on experience handling and teaching camera techniques to young artists in her community. For the past two years, she has served as a curator for the EXCHANGE Tour Program, selecting and showcasing artwork from local creators to broader audiences. She is also training to assume greater responsibility as a supervisor at her community art studio in Crookston, demonstrating her commitment to fostering artistic growth and collaboration in her hometown.