Noni Olabisi is one of LA's most well regarded visual artists. Artist and muralist with over 25 years experience, receiving many awards...

"I sometimes feel like I’m a bull in the china shop in the JA community. But I just have to talk about this. These stories comes from...

"John O’Neal, co-founder of FST and founding Artistic Director of Junebug Productions has centered his work on stories because, as he...

John Outterbridge For details about the life of John Outterbridge who died late last year, visit these links: https://www.latimes.com/obi...

We have had a love/love relationship with Bruce Lemon for years. One of our programming partners in his native Watts and a beloved emcee...

Liliflor Ramirez Liliflor Ramirez, Cihuatlzin Mujer Guerrera, Acrylic on canvas, 12” x 120”, 2017 What is your approach to artmaking? My...

Grace Lynne Haynes CONGRATULATIONS GRACE! A lead artist on several LA Commons’ projects, Grace’s art recently graced (haha!) a second...

Tamica Washington Miller Tamica is a member of the legendary Washington family of artists in Los Angeles which includes the illustrious...

Najite Agindotan, Founder, Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks A master drummer, who has worked with luminaries from across the...

Wezi (Zambia) We are thrilled to feature as part of Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks this year, Zambian performing artist Wezi. ...

Adunni & Nefretiti Bio: Adunni & Nefretiti is a multiple award winning all female singing group established in 2006 by Ms. Orobiyi...

Nyambo and Kay Anuluoha Kutula by Africana Bio: 40+ years ago Francesca Anuluoha emigrated from Zambia to Los Angeles where she met her...

Linaforia The act of repurposing defines the creative vision of Los Angeles beatsmith Linafornia. She grew up around Leimert Park, the...

Diamanta von Lieshdek of KiT (Kuenta i Tambu) Born on the sunny island Aruba, Diamanta is a multi talented artist who most enjoys using...

Don Mattera (South Africa) "Azanian Love Song" by Don Mattera Like a tall oak I lift my arms to catch the wind with bruised fingers and...

Mazisi Kunene (South Africa) As many of his former UCLA students, Ben Caldwell remembers his time under the tutelage of Professor Mazisi...

Viviam Caroline (Salvador, Bahia, Brazil) Trained by Oludum Founder and Samba Reggae creator, Neguinho do Samba, Viviam has been a leader...

Rene Fisher Mims Rene Fisher-Mims is one of the lead artist organizers and co-founders of the Festival of Masks. She is a dancer,...

Meet Ronieka Pinkey Festival of Masks Lead Artist Ronieka Pinkney is a multidisciplinary artist from the Willowbrook Neighborhood in Los...

Meet Adunni & Nefertiti 2013 Festival of Masks International Artists in Residence Adunni & Nefertiti is a multiple award winning all...