
Bay Area author and illustrator honors his grandmother’s legacy through a self-published art book and memoir, “Crescenciana”
In 2014, Kenneth Tan quit his job in Los Angeles to help care for his lola, Crescenciana Carbonel Tan. Little did he know that this decision would redefine his own path and create lasting memories between him and his grandmother.

Between Manila and Montana: April Werle’s artistic exploration of mixed-race identity, belonging, and family
A beautiful exploration of family, belonging, and what it means to be mixed-race in the Filipino diaspora, April Werle's work features rich earth tones, elements of nature, and the nuanced and powerful body language of hands.

Nurse finds healing, connection, and a passion for pottery amidst COVID-19 challenges
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Michael Vicente decided to immerse himself in the world of pottery. Little did he know that the craft would bring much-needed solace and lead him on a path of creative fulfillment.

Virtual reality storyteller navigates grief through an animation series exploring Philippine mythology
Step into the realm of "Reimagined," a virtual reality animation series that takes audiences on an immersive and gender-inclusive storytelling experience inspired by Philippine mythology, fables, and folklore.

Choreographer honors ancestral memory with retrospective ritual performance
"behind the house is the garden" is an experimental performance work conceived and directed by SAMMAY Peñaflor Dizon.

Nourish the soul with O.G. Lola’s sustainable vegan Filipino cuisine and kamayan feasts
At O.G. Lola’s, vegan Filipino cuisine takes center stage, celebrated through kamayan feasts and to-go orders at pop-up events nationwide.

From home kitchen to a local favorite: The story behind family-owned restaurant Mama's Lumpia
Mama’s Lumpia celebrated its third year in business, serving up delicious Filipino cuisine and plenty of lumpia across Contra Costa County.

Crafti Babii and the artistic beauty of Filipinx American heritage through sustainable art
Caralie Wegeng is on a journey to foreground the beauty of Filipinx American experiences through environmentally sustainable art

Celebrating the ‘auntie community’ through “The So-En Chronicles”
Gale.minna, a first-generation Filipina American based in Sacramento, explores mental health through poetry, short stories, and digital art.