Visual Arts

Gisselle Medina’s identity consists of multitudes—a Latine, queer, non-binary from Los Angeles. They are a poet, visual artist and journalist in their final year as an undergraduate at the University of California, Berkeley. In Medina’s scholarship, they investigate the history of literature and intertwine various methods and theories into literary and cultural analysis. In their poetry, Medina writes fiercely about their restless past and our collective world, in hopes to inspire and transcend anyone willing to listen. Medina inspires to be an investigative reporter for...

Christian L. Frock is a writer, curator, educator, and scholar with more than twenty years professional experience in the cultural sector. Her work and research focus on the intersection of the arts and humanities, politics, and public life. Her projects center the arts and humanities in social progress and systemic change. Frock’s work bridges museums, private enterprise, civic institutions, nonprofits, grassroots organizations, public space, placemaking/keeping, education, philanthropy, and legacy.

Her books include Rex Ray (2020), Eureka at Thirty Years (2017), Public Works:...