Steven A. Muñoz

Stevie was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico on Christmas Day 1974 and closed his eyes on February 13, 2023, at 9:45 am. He was 48. Steven is survived by his husband, Richard Hogg of Washington, DC, his mother Betty Muñoz, his father Ramon Muñoz and his brother Agustin Muñoz, and his god-daughter Samantha Hyslop, all of New Mexico. Further with Aunts, Uncles and close Cousins across the USA; and Extended family across the UK with family & friends globally.

Steven was proud dog parent of his beloved Mojo, who passed February 2022. A renowned coffee drinker, he appreciated good gin; and had a passion for sneakers. Originally from New Mexico, Steven came to Washington, DC to attend American University where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in printmaking. His work is in the permanent collections of the Western Railroad and Mining Museum in Helper, Utah, and Arlington County Government in Virginia. His work is also included in the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Art Bank Collection of Washington, DC; the Maryhill Museum of Art, Education Collection in Goldendale, Washington; the Montgomery County Public Art Trust, Public Art Collection in Silver Spring, Maryland; and the Carroll Community College Library Archives in Westminster, Maryland.

In addition to being a professional artist, Steven had 20 years of experience in the nonprofit, philanthropy, and government sectors. He worked for Arlington County, VA in the Arlington Cultural Affairs Division for nearly 16 years, first as the Grants Officer managing the grant program for the arts, which supports arts organizations and individual artists, and then as the Director of the Lee Arts Center for 12 years.

Steven’s print studio Midway Bee, comes from a quote from Hesiod's Works and Days, "The earth bore much substance, on the mountains the oak at its top yielded acorns and midway bees." Bees, gardening and oak trees have long been an interest and presence in Steven's life. Please take a moment to review his work at Midway Bee or via Instagram: @midwaybee

Donations in Steven’s name can be made to City Blossoms, a nonprofit organization where he actively volunteered and served on the board of directors for more than 10 years.

Celebration of life gatherings are being planned for Washington, DC, and New Mexico.

Please sign the family's e-guest book: Here.