New team memebers - August 2023

We're thrilled to introduce two dynamic additions to our team: Lucy Eagleson, our new Director of Advancement, and Anna Mia Ruiz, joining us as the Community ARTS Program Coordinator.

With Lucy's extensive experience in creative youth development and Anna Mia's passion for community engagement, we're poised to reach new heights in our mission to promote the arts. Their expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization.

Hi, I’m Anna Mia.

Being a local artist native to San Diego, I had always heard a lot about ARTS and how impactful their programming was to other artists and local youth. However, it wasn’t until last year that I fell in love with the organization after visiting for the first time and seeing how supportive they truly were of local artists and educators through their gallery space and workshops.

I truly admire ART’s mission and the integration of Creative Youth Development (CYD) and Healing Centered Engagement (HCE) frameworks into the work carried out here. As someone who is incredibly passionate about building and bridging community while maintaining accessibility to all, I cannot wait to continue to grow in my position as the Community ARTS Program Coordinator.

Hi, I’m Lucy!  ✨

I have had the honor of working alongside ARTS within the San Diego arts and culture community throughout the past decade! It has been inspiring to see ARTS continue to bloom + grow over these years into an authentic and transformative space for youth to co-create meaning through art. As an artist and filmmaker, I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the ARTS community to bring connection, creativity, and storytelling to the forefront of my work as Director of Advancement.  📣

On my first day on the job, I stumbled upon a quote in the visual arts room at ARTS that said: “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you elsewhere.” - Albert Einstein 💡 I am in awe of the infinite imagination that is inspired through the dedication of the artists who make it happen here at ARTS.I can’t wait to learn with the team here, and find ways to share our impact with the world. 🌎