IN THE NEWS

We are proud to share " She Still Loves You Nonetheless" , a solo exhibition by Cloudy Rosas, curated as part of our continued commitment to supporting emerging artists beyond the classroom. Creating space for solo exhibitions is a critical step in helping artists transition out of our programs and into the broader art world. These opportunities allow artists to take ownership of their work, develop their voice, and build the confidence needed to pursue exhibitions, proposals

Our 2026 Winter Showcase was a powerful reminder of what happens when community, creativity, and purpose come together in one space. We are still feeling the energy from this incredible night. We are deeply grateful to every community member ( Western Avenue & Taffeta Music Hall ), supporter, artist, student, and volunteer who showed up, participated, and helped make this event possible. This showcase was truly powered by our student volunteers, whose dedication, leadership

Recently, our Refuge middle school class had the opportunity to visit the studio of Sergio Bautista , a long-standing visual artist based at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts , not only our home but one of the largest artist communities in the United States. The visit gave students a rare behind-the-scenes look at how a professional artist works, thinks, and lives with their art. Walking into Sergio’s space, students experienced firsthand how an artist uses materials, space, an