Art in Yuma

Daniel Orijel, also known as UrbanTriggerImage, and Carlos Alavez Jr, better known as Alavez Otra Vez are two Yuma-area creatives deeply rooted in lowrider culture, custom art, and old-school craftsmanship. Daniel shares how photography became more than images and turned into documenting history, while Carlos talks about learning pinstriping, custom paint, and tattooing the traditional way, opening Old Soul Tattoo, and carrying forward culture, discipline, and legacy with purpose. They invited us to their Grand Opening on January 17th.

Ballet Yuma alumna, teacher, and administrative assistant Alexandria Urias talks about her lifelong connection to Yuma, her training at The Ailey School, Ballet Yuma’s new chapter, and the first-ever sensory-friendly Nutcracker designed for neurodiverse families in our community.

Ceramicist, teacher, and community arts leader Morgan Laguna talks about her 15 years of teaching ceramics in Yuma, her creative journey, her role in the North End Artist Co-op, and the heart behind the 13th Annual North End Art Walk happening November 22nd.

Syrene Danae, a local artist, musician, author and art teacher at EOC Charter High School, created The Gathering as a space where young people can feel seen, valued and confident in who they are. We’re talking about her story, her students and the heart behind building real community through art and music.

The Mastery of the Arts (MAP) Gala showcased student talent and art from all over the district this Wednesday night at the Taylor Dean McBride auditorium in Yuma High School.

In this week’s episode, AI seeps into the classroom. And, The Children’s Festival of the Arts celebrates over thirty years of creativity.

KAWC's Dave Riek speaks to Jonny Hardie, fiddler and vocalist for the band Old Blind Dogs, about how the band weathered the COVID-19 pandemic and getting back on the road.