CD9 Constituency Center

Eric " KING CREATE" Walker has been doing art 40 years strong and has continued to do art on the scene making a difference, helping others through art as therapy. In the early 80's In L.A. Cre8 made a name for myself in the art form called "Style Writing" but commonly known as "Street Art" or  "Graffiti Art", He has exhibited his masterpieces in the Pasadena USC Pacific Asia Museum, California African American Museum, ESMOA, LACMA, MOCA & the GETTY Museum Research Institute permanent collection to name a few. As a commercial Artist, He worked for clients including McDonalds, Nike, General Motors, Mars candy, Dodge & many more. His canvases have appeared in music videos for Mya, Ginuwine and films such as Friday after next and Anchorman. His creative diversity embraces many styles for almost anyone and is truly a force to be reckoned with.

Erica Montelongo “Meuz” is an artist based in South Central, Los Angeles. Erica works with acrylics, aerosol paint, colored pencils, and silk screening. She has been a part of local projects assisting lead artists as well as working on her own projects. While she is primarily self-taught, Erica has also trained in silk screening, painting and drawing at Los Angeles Trade Tech. Her art focuses on self discovery, self reflection, Mother Earth, her community and their struggles, while highlighting culture, knowledge and liberation.