Artist and teacher Ramon Abad brings stories to life through puppetry
Ramon Abad remains committed to ensuring that puppetry continues to thrive as a dynamic and inclusive art form, guided by the philosophy that imagination enriches everyday life.
Parangal Dance Company pays tribute to Indigenous culture bearers through music, dance, and collaboration
For over 16 years, Parangal Dance Company has paid tribute to Indigenous culture bearers who have dedicated their lives to protecting their ancestral lands and traditions.
Franceska Gamez on leading with love and bringing art to the masses
Driven by a passion for community organizing and collaboration, artist and muralist Franceska Gamez has become a prominent figure in Sacramento’s art scene.
Between Manila and Montana: April Werle’s artistic exploration of mixed-race identity, belonging, and family
A beautiful exploration of family, belonging, and what it means to be mixed-race in the Filipino diaspora, April Werle's work features rich earth tones, elements of nature, and the nuanced and powerful body language of hands.
Nurse finds healing, connection, and a passion for pottery amidst COVID-19 challenges
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Michael Vicente decided to immerse himself in the world of pottery. Little did he know that the craft would bring much-needed solace and lead him on a path of creative fulfillment.
Reconnecting with the Earth and ancestral roots: Lyss Gruezo on the healing power of traditional palayok, art, and cooking
Lyss Gruezo, a Batangeña and Bicolana artist known as Mayari and founder of Mayari Sol Creations, holds palayok workshops to continue the Philippine pottery tradition and build community through art, meditation, and breathwork.
Virtual reality storyteller navigates grief through an animation series exploring Philippine mythology
Step into the realm of "Reimagined," a virtual reality animation series that takes audiences on an immersive and gender-inclusive storytelling experience inspired by Philippine mythology, fables, and folklore.
Queerness, Blackness, and Ilocano expressions through the eyes of a visual artist and archivist
Kahalla Bandy-Pasibe is many things: a creator, an educator, a lover. Born in Vallejo and based in Oakland, they utilize visual and literary art forms to explore vulnerability through the lens and intersections of queerness, Blackness, and Ilocano expressions.
Masculinity reimagined: An artist's journey to challenge societal norms and stereotypes
Sacramento-based artist and creative DeVonni Larenz shares his journey of changing career paths and what led him to art.
Sunny Side Theatre’s Johánna Crystal creates a more diverse and inclusive theatre platform
Johánna Crystal is developing a more diverse and inclusive platform that provides equal opportunities for actors to shine.
Mya Lusion takes Sacramento by storm: A tale of creativity through fluidity and resilience
Michael Carson never expected to become an up-and-coming Drag Artist in Sacramento.
Get a slice of Broadway with "Curtains UP!"
Composed of live singing, choreography, and costumes, "Curtains UP!" creates opportunities for LGBTQIA+ artists and performers of color.
Ambitious, sexy, otherworldly: A painter’s journey in finding her style
Radiating confidence for the world to see is exactly what artist Kiki Wondeh achieves with her unapologetically sexy art style.
How art became an act of healing and a pathway to freedom for Talitha De Mesa
For Talitha De Mesa, honesty, family, and freedom compel an artist to illustrate their purpose.
A revolutionary artist’s ambition to demand change and empower women through art
Through art, Shawntay Gorman centers on the struggles of people of color and shares messages of social injustice and women’s empowerment.