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7 Sep '20

Zack King

September 7, 2020
Artist's Toolbox, Artists and Creatives
Interview with Zack King 09/03/2020 Zack King is a dancer, actor, and video artist based in San Diego. He strives to cultivate empathy and curiosity by making work that is personal and socially relevant. He believes each project is an opportunity to create something new and beautiful while learning more […]
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3 Sep '20

Samuel Valdez

September 3, 2020
Artist's Toolbox, Artists and Creatives
Interview with Samuel Valdez 8/18/2020 Samuel Valdez is a playwright, director, and performer who has built his career as an individual artist since the beginning. In December 1991, he graduated from San Diego State University with a B.A. in theater, emphasis in directing. Between 1992 to 2002 he directed several […]
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27 Aug '20

Daniela Kelly

August 27, 2020
Artist's Toolbox, Arts Administrators
Interview with Daniela Kelly 8/18/2020 Daniela currently serves as executive director of the Sherman Heights Community Center. At the Center, Daniela develops cultural programming, strategic partnerships and educational opportunities that promote community empowerment. Throughout her professional career, Daniela has focused on bringing resources to underserved communities while giving greater exposure […]
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24 Aug '20

Caleb Cleveland

August 24, 2020
Artist's Toolbox, Artists and Creatives
Interview with Caleb Cleveland07/12/2020 Caleb Cleveland is a freelance artist based in San Diego. His career began in theatre designing sets and costumes and has included illustration, furniture design, comics, and concept art for video games. His clients include Wizards of the Coast, Steve Jackson Games, Chaosium Inc., The Jim […]
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20 Aug '20

Anah Turner Vega

August 20, 2020
Artist's Toolbox, Business Owners
Interview with Anah Turner Vega07/28/2020 Hi, I’m Aerianah Turner-Vega, Owner of Agev Co. Nestled in San Diego’s Barrio Logan neighborhood, a beautiful store front location was born by the name of Agev Co, which is a black-owned woman-run storefront.  Agev Co. is an acronym that means Amiable, Grounded, Empowered, and […]
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10 Aug '20

Yvette Roman

August 10, 2020
Artist's Toolbox, Artists and Creatives
Interview with Yvette Roman 07/26/2020 Yvette Roman is a bi-national artist, curator, and arts educator. She holds a B.A. from UCSD in Visual Arts and Cultural Anthropology. Yvette is passionate about making art accessible through community-organized collaboration. Her artwork is an exploration of simplicity and chaos with disciplines including photography, […]
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3 Aug '20

Joy Yvonne Jones

August 3, 2020
Artist's Toolbox, Artists and Creatives
Interview with Joy Yvonne Jones 06/16/2020 Originally from Houston, Texas, Joy Yvonne Jones attended The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and went on to study at the University of Minnesota in the Guthrie Theatre BFA Actor Training Program. Joy is an actress, playwright, and teaching artist. Currently, […]
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27 Jul '20

Horrorgasm

July 27, 2020
Artist's Toolbox, Experiences
Interview with Horrorgasm, LLC. 06/29/2020 Horrorgasm LLC is San Diego’s first horror convention! In addition to the horror convention, they curate art exhibitions, produce an anthology comic, Tales of Horrorgasm, and have created a horror short film, Zoombies (available on YouTube).Horrorgasm is owned and produced by Attiba Royster, Jennifer Cooksey, […]
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23 Jul '20

Camille McPherson

July 23, 2020
Artist's Toolbox, Artists and Creatives
Interview with Camille McPherson 06/30/2020 A member of RALSD’s Steering Committee, Camille McPherson is a ballet dancer entering her 9th season as a soloist with the San Diego Ballet. She also teaches ballet extensively to a wide range of ages and levels throughout the county. When Camille is not dancing […]
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13 Jul '20

Erica Orr

July 13, 2020
Artist's Toolbox, Artists and Creatives
Interview with Erica Orr 07/03/2020 Erica was born and raised in San Diego, CA, and has a deep passion for art. Through acting, painting, drawing, and making weird things her mom is proud of, the creative process brings immense value to Erica’s life. Erica’s experience with professional and personal development […]
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