Artist Spotlight: Gabriela Molina’s unique take on cultural heritage
Gabriela Molina, a fourth-year majoring in studio art and education, represents the ties she holds to both her family and culture within her art. Molina developed an interest in art at a young age,...
Artist Spotlight: Ron Del Cid inspires the next generation of Inland Empire artists
UCR alumni Ron Del Cid serves as the lead outreach worker for Project B.R.I.D.G.E. The acronym stands for Building Resources for the Intervention Deterrence of Gang Engagement. Del Cid and his team operate outside...
Artist Spotlight: Francisco “Franky” Castle becomes energy in motion!
Keeping the dream alive with Franky Castle’s eccentric life.
Southern California local, Francisco “Franky” Castle, is passionate about the arts. I met Castle at Riverside’s monthly art walk. He was willing to sit down with...
In Conversation with Naethan Apollo
In the heart of small town Iowa, where the cornfields stretch to the horizon, emerges an artist whose melodies resonate far beyond the boundaries of the Midwest. Naethan Apollo takes the stage, weaving together...
Artist spotlight: Redefining artistry with Litzy Cruz
In October 2022, student and artist, Litzy Cruz filled the walls of the Phyllis Gill Gallary with expressive multimedia pieces. For 13 days Cruz found a home for her artwork at the UCR Arts...
Artist Spotlight: Elidé channels cultural connection into her creative endeavors
Elidé Sanchez is a proud Chicana artist who operates within the Inland Empire. All of her art pieces are constructed from her cultural roots. Elidé tries to implement fragments of inspiration from music or...
Artist Spotlight: Enrique Escobedo’s blue rose blooms in Riverside
Enrique Escobedo is the proud owner of an art gallery in downtown Riverside. I had the privilege of interviewing Escobedo at his gallery. He calls the gallery, A Blve Rose. The odd spelling of...
The Charities grace the Penrose Record Room stage
As the leaders of creating a more eclectic, happening music scene in Downtown Riverside, the Penrose Record Room, hosted a live, in-store performance with the funk & soul band, The Charities on Saturday, Feb....