Of the 1,509 entries submitted to the 67th annual photography competition, only 110 were selected by a jury of respected creative professionals.

First Movie Theater experience with Poppy Sunday, June 12, 2026 / Marina Del Rey, CA / Moana (2026)

Representing a broad array of artistic disciplines, the eleven artists of the 2026 COLA IMAP cadre collectively demonstrate the vitality of the Los Angeles creative community, exploring complex themes of identity, social justice, mental health, and cultural heritage through innovative and interdisciplinary practices.

This project was a super fun collaborative experience. Every single artist welcomed me in, allowing me to organize and compose their essential work tools, personal items, and raw materials.

Representing a broad array of artistic disciplines, the eleven artists of the 2026 COLA IMAP cadre collectively demonstrate the vitality of the Los Angeles creative community, exploring complex themes of identity, social justice, mental health, and cultural heritage through innovative and interdisciplinary practices.

Born in 1981, in Toronto, Canada. Lives in Los Angeles. 2026 City of Los Angeles Independent Master Artists Projects

Brian Sonia-Wallace is saying, Hello. What if we took a moment? I know you’re busy. Could I, just for a moment, remind you—we’re alive. Born 1989, in St. Louis, MO. Lives and works in Los Angeles. 2026 City of Los Angeles Independent Master Artists Projects

Juliette Jones has an unquenchable thirst to explore cultural truths and uplift foundational voices. Born 1984, in Buffalo, NY. Lives in Los Angeles, works internationally. 2026 City of Los Angeles Independent Master Artists Projects

DaEun Jung uses repetition to undo the calcification of Korean dance through modernity. Born 1982, in Seoul, South Korea. Lives and works in Los Angeles. 2026 City of Los Angeles Independent Master Artists Projects

Rogê (Roger José Cury) delivers a heady brew of samba, reggae, and soul, driven by swinging grooves and bursting with energy. Born 1975, in Rio de Janeiro. Lives and works in Los Angeles, tours internationally. 2026 City of Los Angeles Independent Master Artists Projects

2026 City of Los Angeles Independent Master Artists Projects Heather Rasmussen opens her lens wider onto other disciplining forms, particularly those that leave their mark, psychically and physically, on the body. Michelle Bitting is not afraid to plunge into the dirt that lies under beds of flowers, to become acquainted with the worms instead of the butterflies. Born 1964, in Los Angeles. Lives and works in Culver City. Audrey Chan holds a deep conviction that our stories matter, and she looks to the power of memory and narrative as essential building blocks in forming connection. Born 1982, in Chicago. Lives and works in Culver City. Gelare Khoshgozaran mobilizes a critical dimension of the performative to generate new realities through utterance and enactment. Sandra Low acknowledges the fallacy of the American Dream while giving presence to what truly matters: legacy, love, sweat, knowledge, culture, and our people. Born 1974, in San Diego, CA. Lives and works in Rosemead and Whittier, CA. Sarah Rosalena thinks deeply about the intertwining forces of the cosmological and geological. Born 1982, in Los Angeles. Lives and works in Los Angeles.

Featuring Rogê, Juliette Jones, Maylee Todd, Brian Sonia-Wallace, and DaEun Jung

Ritū A caffeine-free morning ritual crafted from roasted chicory, shade-grown cacao, and ancient grains and plants. Calm, sustained nourishment and energy — no jitters, no crash, no compromise.

Bang-up Job A little tape goes a long way Los Angeles, CA / June 2026

Bang-up Job A little tape goes a long way Los Angeles, CA / June 2026

SPROUTS Los Angles, CA / April 2026

All music & lyrics by Joey Patino & John Craig Photo by Jason Travis