Chelo Montoya is an artist and educator specializing in community engagement. She has been a part of the core organizing team of the SELA Arts Festival since its inception. She oversees public programs at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, serves on the Board of Directors of the Vincent Price art Museum Foundation and was appointed to the California Arts Council by the Speaker of the Assembly, Anthony Rendon, in March of 2020.
David Landaverde, is a 9 year old in 4th grade from South Gate, Los Angeles, California. Interests include: family, painting, wild animals, dinosaurs, godzilla, fast cars, dragons, swords, outdoor activities, traveling, acting, and music.
Javier C. Macias Cortez is 7 years old and just finished 1st grade. His interests include drawing, clay sculptures, playing Stick War and Jurassic World the game. He also enjoys food, comedy, and that's all.
Luna Montoya is a Libra going on 2 years old. She enjoys making art, face painting and banging the drums.
Matthew Carranza is an artist in South Gate, California that is currently in the 7th grade. Art to him is a medium to express feelings, creations, and explore the imagination. He is currently working on drawings that show love for animals and the planet.
Matthew Suarez is a 9 year-old student of KIPP Academy, who was born and raised in South Gate CA. He enjoys playing with his friends, and going to the park to play. He drew himself playing in the park, enjoying himself after the quarantine is over.
Maya E. Landaverde is 13 in 8th grade. She loves music, math, Sonic the HedgeHog, and loves her brother David and sister Morenci. She is currently learning how to play electric guitar in LAUSD’s summer music program.
Mia Suarez is 15 years old. She likes listening to and playing music. She enjoys drawing, singing, and playing guitar. She painted herself with music symbols around her because music has always been a really big part of her life.
Mountain Montoya is a creative individual in all directions. He enjoys drawing, gaming and making videos on TikTok - you can follow him @XXXX. He is 10 years old and really looking forward to this pandemic being over.
Sahara Cruz is 6 years old and in first grade. She is a complete joy and says “when I paint I feel happy.“
Sophie Cruz is an inspiring 10-year-old entering 5th grade. She enjoys art, sports, and public speaking. Her largest address was to over 470,000 people in Washington D.C. at the 2017 Women's March, a worldwide protest on January 21, 2017, the day after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.