Crossroads Creative and Performing Arts Center Inc
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CubaCaribe |
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Cultural Coalition, Inc |
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Cutter Theatre |
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Dakota Camacho creates multidisciplinary expressions of Matao/CHamoru worldview. Weaving movement, chant, film, prayer, altar-making, music, and community organizing, guiya (they) generates moments of connection with self, others, spirit, and the natural world. Exploring the intersections of integrity, ancestral and Indigenous life ways, true love, and accountability, guiya (they) strives to walk the path of inafa’maolek, or balance and harmony with all of life. Yo’ña (their) work establishes spaces where multiple worlds and ways of knowing, being, and doing engage with one another to uncover embodied pathways toward collective liberation. |
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Damilola Afolabi is a passionate educator, licensed minister, and dynamic entertainer. With a deep love for fostering connections, he has a unique ability to bring people together through inspirational teaching, officiating heartfelt ceremonies, and curating joyful celebrations. A cultural enthusiast inspired by African rhythms and dance, Afolabi is currently developing a family-oriented African dance class in Redding, California. The program aims to strengthen bonds between parents and children while celebrating rich cultural traditions. Known for his creativity, warmth, and dedication to building meaningful relationships, Afolabi brings energy and purpose to every endeavor. He focuses on bridging cultural divides through vibrant performances, family-centered programs, and community events. Events he hosts include AfroLatino Night at The Park on the first Friday of each month, along with occasional cultural festivals. Instagram: @afolabi_damilola, @afrolatinonights |
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Dance Alliance of the Pikes Peak Region |
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Dance Initiative, INC |
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Dancers' Workshop |
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Darrell Mckinney is a Washington-based interdisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersections of design, art, and architecture. His practice examines how design can address the complexities of politics, race, and social infrastructure by highlighting the interconnectedness of history, people, and places. He earned a Master of Design from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His work has been featured in exhibitions at EXPO Chicago and internationally at Salone Del Mobile in Milan, Spazio Rossana Orlandi, and the Venice Architecture Biennale. Mckinney was the inaugural recipient of The Current, an Artist Award at the Tacoma Art Museum (2022). He has also received several honors, including the Greg Kucera & Larry Yocom Fellowship Award (2022), the A Tale of Today Emerging Artist Fellowship for the Richard H. Driehaus Museum (2019), and the Hilltop Lasting Legacy Fellowship (2020). |
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Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts |
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Denali Arts Council |
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Denver Jazz |
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Discipline: Crafts Devine Pua, a Spondylus shell collector, restorer, and carver, was born on Saipan to Chamorro and Carolinian parents. Though born in the Northern Mariana Islands, she spent most of her life in the mainland U.S., growing up primarily in Kent and Vancouver, Washington. Being away from her homeland for so long left her feeling lost and disconnected from her roots. |
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Discipline: Multidisciplinary Chef Devynne Fuga Ah-Mai is a community-rooted chef, entrepreneur, and founder of Samoa Food Security, an initiative dedicated to preserving Samoan food traditions while addressing the urgent need for accessible, healthy, and locally grown food. Through her work, she bridges culinary arts with community well-being, hosting food demonstrations, cultural events, and educational programs that uplift local farmers and promote sustainable food systems in American Samoa. Her culinary storytelling highlights the connection between heritage, health, and the environment, making food not just nourishment but also a vehicle for cultural preservation and resilience. As a recipient of the PJAF grant, Chef Fuga continues to champion the intersection of art, food, and culture to strengthen her community’s future. |
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Dual Language Education of New Mexico |
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Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle |
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El Dorado Institute, Inc. |
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Elyssa Lim was born in the Philippines and raised in American Samoa. She gives credit to her high school art teacher for giving her the encouragement to pursue art. She is a multidisciplinary artist, ranging from traditional to contemporary art. Lim posts her projects online to share with other creatives. She is currently working on a project that highlights obscure creatures from Filipino legends. As a Teacher, Lim hosted a mini art show to highlight young artists and hopes to make it an annual event for the community. She believes art and storytelling are the foundations of human culture. |
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Encore Entertainment Inc dba Southwest Symphony |
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eTown |
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Fairbanks Concert Association |
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Festival at Sandpoint, Inc. |
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Festival Dance & Performing Arts Assn. Inc. |