About Stay Arts

Who we are

Stay Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to broadening arts access and representation in Southeast and Greater Los Angeles through high-quality, community-led programs, educational partnerships, and public art projects.


Our mission

To engage, inspire, and empower local artists, youth, and families through the transformative power of the arts, design, creative exploration, and cultural expression.


Our space

At the heart of our organization is Stay Gallery, a community art center in Downey, CA. Since 2012, we have offered free and low-cost public art programs, including exhibitions, classes, workshops, performances, field trips, and youth mentorships.

Since 2012, we have:

Represented

800+

Local and emerging artists

Produced

500+

free and low-cost exhibitions,
classes, and events

Served

15,000+

youth through our
arts education programs

Over a decade of impact

Stay Arts emerged from a need for accessible arts programming, resources, and spaces. For over a decade, we have supported hundreds of local artists, delivered high-quality arts education to thousands of students and families, and created public art projects and community events in collaboration with local partners. We collaborate with businesses, organizations, and local governments to produce impactful art projects that enhance public spaces and bring people together. Our professional services – including mural production, artwork installations and custom art programs – sustain our educational initiatives and public arts programming. By providing meaningful opportunities and fair compensation to local artists, we help ensure that creativity thrives wherever we work.

Our Team

  • Gabriel Enamorado, Executive Director & Co-Founder

    Gabriel Enamorado

    Executive Director & Co-Founder
    See bio

  • Juliana Canty, Programs Director

    Juliana Canty

    Programs Director
    See bio

  • Amy Doyo, Teaching Artist

    Amy Doyo

    Teaching Artist

  • Carrie Molinaro, Teaching Artist

    Carrie Molinaro

    Teaching Artist

  • cindy macias, Teaching Artist

    cindy macias

    Teaching Artist

  • Daisy Velasco, Teaching Artist

    Daisy Velasco

    Teaching Artist

  • Isis Gomez, Teaching Artist

    Isis Gomez

    Teaching Artist

  • Julia Vartan, Teaching Artist

    Julia Vartan

    Teaching Artist

  • Mike Alcala, Teaching Artist

    Mike Alcala

    Teaching Artist

  • Sofia Carrillo, Teaching Artist

    Sofia Carrillo

    Teaching Artist

  • Yaileen Zamora, Teaching Artist

    Yaileen Zamora

    Teaching Artist

Board of Directors

George Manzanilla
Chairman

Luz Lluncor
Treasurer

Emely Martinez
Secretary

Barney Santos
Board Member

Valentin Flores
Board Member

Community Partners

ArtsForLA

Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco

Avenue Press

BLVD MRKT

California Arts Council

California Senator Bob Archuleta

CalOSBA

CalNonprofits

City of Downey

Congressman Robert Garcia

Downey Arts Coalition (DAC)

Downey Chamber of Commerce

The Downey Conservancy

Downey Coordinating Council

Downey Council PTA

Downey Federal Credit Union (DFCU)

Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities

Downey GOOD

Downey Historical Society

Downey Kiwanis

Downey Patriot

Downey Rose Float Association

Downey Rotary

Downey Theatre

Downey Unified School District (DUSD)

Downtown Downey Improvement Association

Eastside Arts Initiative

Ecuamex Café

Ellen & Clarence Peterson Foundation

Exchange Club Family Support Center

Here LA

Home Field Advantage (HFA)

Kaiser Permanente

La Plaza de Cultura y Artes

L.A. County Department of Arts & Culture

L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn

Mary Stauffer Foundation

New World Mortgage

Odyssey STEM Academy

Open Walls

PIH Health

Poached Kitchen

Porto’s Bakery

Rancho Los Amigos

River In Action (RIA)

SELA Art Center

SELA Artists Guild

SELA Arts Festival

SELACO Workforce Development Board

South Gate Museum & Art Gallery

TLC Family Resource Center

Woodruff Academy

10-20 Club