Kate Farall creates art out of a studio in ARTHOUSE on R Street in Sacramento. She is also a business coach for artists and creatives. (Photo by Dee Burlew)
Jon Reyes learned dance at Natomas Charter School’s Performing and Fine Arts Academy and Sac Dance Lab. This season, he is a cheerleader for the San Francisco 49ers. (Photo courtesy of Jon Reyes)
Documentary filmmaker Jaime Tafoya’s new film, “Stroke – The Circle of Healing,” chronicles her experience as a stroke survivor. (Photo courtesy Jaime Tafoya)
Brooke Noble is a published poet and the at-promise youth coordinator for 916 Ink’s Find Your Voice creative writing workshop series for youth. (Photo courtesy of Brooke Noble)
Melissa Muganzo describes herself as an entertainer, humanitarian and entrepreneur. She was also recently an Artist in Residence for the City of Sacramento. (Photo courtesy of Melissa Muganzo)
Artist Jeremy Kaetzel, at his desk in his Sacramento home office, describes himself as a 3D generalist. His work includes 3D modeling, graphic design and even video game production. (Photo by Jacob Peterson)
Ren Allathkani is a Palestinian American artist who uses her art to connect with her roots and educate others on Palestinian culture and history. (Photo courtesy of Ren Allathkani.)
Gerry Simpson, also known by his artist moniker GOS, makes abstract paintings in an effort to express himself creatively. (Photo courtesy of Gerry Simpson)
Chaitra Bangalore is a Sacramento-based artist whose artwork explores and represents her Indian American heritage. (Photo courtesy of Chaitra Bangalore)
Morgan Thomas is the founder of the Mildred Flora Foundation, a nonprofit that uses fashion and the arts to raise awareness for issues like homelessness, food scarcity, human trafficking and addiction. (Photo courtesy of Morgan Thomas)
Tyler Wichmann is a streetwear designer and co-owner of Timeless Thrills Gallery. The gallery’s latest exhibition, “Over Under & Through,” accompanied the release of a zine by the same name. (Photo by Ruth Finch)
Jamie Pesquiza Cardenas refers to themselves as a cultural worker, rooted in their identity as Ilocano and a Filipinx person. (Photo by Kimberly Acebo Arteche, courtesy of Jamie Cardenas)
Sacramento native Les Robinson authored the book “Discovering Daniel Blue: My Search for Significance, Purpose, and Legacy,” which was published this year. (Photo courtesy of Les Robinson)
Steph Rue, a Korean American artist and educator based in Sacramento, makes handmade paper, books and paper-based works, often from fiber she harvests herself. (Photo by Jamie Cardenas, courtesy of Steph Rue)
Art educator Lois Buchter in her Folsom home on Oct. 29, 2025. Buchter wove the Snow White tapestry she sits in front of by hand. (Photo by Ruth Finch)
Courtney Banzon is first-time filmmaker whose short film, “Dandelion Daydreams,” explores a mother-daughter relationship strained by dementia. (Photo by Chris Woodard)
