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Frank Ayala’s passion centers on his three loves: music, art, and family. He has played bothguitar and bass guitar in a band for over 40 years. Ayala has been. a life-long artist witha Master’s in ART degree from California State University, Fresno. For the past 22 years,Frank has been an art educator at Le Grand High, although he resides in Merced, CA.Above all, his number one focus is family, and his enjoyment of being both a father and agrandfather.

Ruben A. Sanchez was born and raised in the Central Valley, working as a Campesino in his early life and later becoming a produce vendor, textile screen printer, and commercial artist. Being an active artist for his entire working life, Sanchez is devoted to his creative vision, which depicts agriculture, hard work, and deeply symbolic, personal stories.

Abel was born in Durango. He studied at Merced College and Fresno State, MA. He worked with a variety of art mediums. He is currently only working with watercolor. His work could be found in private collections throughout the state.