MEET THE TEAM
Marcela “Xela” Garcia, she/her/ella
Marcela “Xela” Garcia is a Xicana artist, innovator and cultural warrior, born in Guadalajara and raised in Milwaukee.
Calea Sowell, she/her
Community Arts Coordinator
Calea Sowell, a community artist, photographer, printmaker, and educator, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2025 with a BA in Studio Arts, a minor in Digital Photography and Imaging, and a certificate in Cultures and Communities
SUMMER 2024
CaBeatrice Hart she/her/hers
Guest Artist, Summer Art Camp: Environmental Art
CaBeatrice is a multidisciplinary artist and Earth steward with a passion for gardening and herbalism. Her work spans paper crafting, mixed media, jewelry making, and face & body art. As the founder of Mystic Phoenix Art, a family-owned studio, CaBeatrice integrates her love for family, heritage, and community into her art. She uses her talents to educate, empower, and connect with others.
Cole Kirkendall, he/him/his
Cole graduated with faculty honors from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Film and Animation program in 2020. He has been teaching video production and animation classes and working as a full-time audio and video production editor for the past 2 years. Cole currently lives in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood, with his cat Hitch.
Adwoa Asentu, she/her/hers
Mask Making
I am a Mother, Interdisciplinary and Multimedia Artist, Poet, 200 HR Certified Yoga Instructor, Community-Centered Educator, Communication Strategist, Revolutionary Peacemaker, and Holistic Health Advocate.
Taylor Hart, she/her/hers
Mixed Media
Tayla Hart, known artistically as gloomyfawn, is a Black queer creative who channels a deep sense of sadness and her gentle nature into inspiring others.
Daniel F., he/him/his
As an inspired artist I would say that I make art as a way to show my thoughts In a creative manner, but more importantly to me, I create art as a way to make a lasting impression of myself on those who see my art.
Ignacio C., he/him
I am 17 years old. I do a mix of mediums, but I am really into storytelling. I’ve been going to the Center’s art classes since I was 8 years old, now I want to give back to a place that has given me so many opportunities.
Nelson P., he/him/his
I’m a rising senior at Rufus king high school. My medium of choice is producing music/making beats. I work at Walkers Point Center for the Arts because I love to help others create art works the love and can show off to others.
Yoltzin C., she/her/ella
I’m 15yrs old artist that works mostly at clay art, and want to focus more on photography. I choose WPCA for its great art program, I’ve been going since I was little and it brings many great memories.
SUMMER 2023
Daniel, he/him/his
As an inspired artist I would say that I make art as a way to show my thoughts In a creative manner, but more importantly to me, I create art as a way to make a lasting impression of myself on those who see my art.
Ethan, he/him
I’ve been making art my whole life, it’s something I pride myself on and display to others all the time.
Nelson, he/him/his
The reason I make music/ art is because I have always admired other peoples art work such in painting as well as in lyric or the melody of a song.
River, he/they
My art is just me put into whatever medium it is. It’s how I express my feelings, emotions, and identity. I make art because it’s kinda like a therapy for me, it helps me let out all of the tension I seem to have for some reason. Art to me is my home, my sanctuary, it’s me.
Ceci Tejeda, she/her/ella
Abigail Engstrand, she/her
Guest Artist, Summer Art Camp: Textiles
Antonio Vargas-Nieto, he/him/his
Guest Artist, Summer Art Camp: Poetry
Cole Kirkendall, he/him/his
I always feel better after working on creative projects. In my classes, I will talk about fundamental concepts of stop motion animation, photography, and scale model fabrication.
Emmanuel Guerra, he/they
Board Members
Adam White, Co-Chair
CK Ledesma, Co-Chair
Jeanette Arrellano, Secretary
Brianna Hernández, Treasurer
Harvey Held
Melissa Soberalski