FEATURING:

Works/San José \ Tattoo Artist, Low Le \ Artist & Teacher, John Contreras \ Artist, Valentina Carrillo aka “Betty Proper” \ Chicano Muralist, Augie WK \ Multimedia Canvas Artist, Jasmine Reid \ Artist, Sarah Bianco \ Painter, Hadi Aghaee \ Multimedia Artist, Tachiya Bryant | Open San Jose, CreaTV San José, LEAD Filipino, Northern California Public Media, Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, Chopsticks Alley Art, San José Spotlight, Mosaic America, Works/San José \ DJ and Producer, Arturo GarcesAs we enter Content’s 14th year, I feel both proud and nostalgic—grateful for the opportunity to uplift the South Bay art scene and honored by the many artists I’ve met along the way. Telling their stories is a privilege, especially in an age where connection, visibility, and diversity are more vital than ever. Culture thrives on relationships; peace is born from “love for your neighbor.” And, Content is about introducing you to
your neighbor.

In that nostalgic spirit, I’ve returned our cover design to its early roots—not just because I’ve always liked it, but because it reminds me of the innocence, passion, and bold vision that shaped our beginnings. I hope it reminds our readers that rising above comes through vision, hope, and purpose—not control, exclusion, or ego. Content has always been about blessing others, and that remains our mission. As you read about the creatives in this issue, I hope you will connect with them as your neighbors and discover a new friend.

Enjoy,
Daniel Garcia
THE CULTIVATOR