Celebrate the closing event of our Black History Month 2026 program with an artist and maker pop up featuring local and emerging vendors in the Elrod Garden.

Enjoy a live DJ set from Million, small bites for purchase from Mica's Soul Kitchen, and photo booth by Party Life Photo Booth!

VENDOR LINE UP

Malakai Strong

Malakai Strong is a public speaker, author, and disability advocate who inspires social change by blending lived experience and intersectional insight. By using powerful storytelling, Malakai strives to advance equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

Mimi's Baked Creations

Janel is a talented baker that creates baked goods from scratch ranging from Southern favorites to timeless classics.

Isley Permanent Jewelry

Isley Permanent Jewelry is an artist creating timeless, welded pieces that symbolize connection, intention, and individuality.

Ely Jewelry

Ely Jewelry is an artist transforming eclectic creativity into jewelry crafted to be worn and loved.

Art by ReeMiix

This multidisciplinary artist creates psychedelic work across multiple mediums guided by a from-the-heart approach.

Mojave Witch

Monica Morones is a Mexican American multidisciplinary artist based in the high desert, channeling raw feminine energy into bold visual art and distinctive pottery through her creative studio, The Maniac Girls.

Palm Springs in Colour

Palm Springs in Colour centers the Black experience in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, making visible the culture, relationships, and everyday life that have long been present yet often overlooked.

Aaron L. Madson

Aaron L. Madson is a self-taught Southern California–based artist, designer, and muralist whose multidisciplinary work celebrates creative freedom and inspires others to create without limits.

Pop-up curated by Alice Flores Combs

Alice is an afro-indigenous vibe curator deeply in touch with her dark feminine side; bringing a deep well of love and knowledge for the arts to share with her community.