A Committed Family of Passionate Artist & Community Builders
Composed of Graphic designers, animators, directors, writers, performers and sound designers, Artists Ink is collaborative that encourages artists of all disciplines to come together and push the boundaries of traditional art and create work that builds community and inspires change.
The Artists Ink Team
Emily Morales-Ortiz
Founding Director - A performing artist, writer, producer and director raised in East Salinas, Emily has been active in the arts for the past 18 years.
Carlos L. Cortez
Programing Dirctor - A working artist in Salinas and all over California for 20 years. Carlos has worked in theaters throughout the Bay Area working with local and international artists.
Barbara Carballo
Administration Manager - Graduate of University of California, Davis. Barbara is the administrative manager, but also works as a stage manager and technical assistant in Artists Ink's various projects & productions
Yameli Manriquez
Outreach/Adminastrative Assistant
Dante Carballo
Editor, Sound & Light Technician - With over 15 years of experience, Dante is a theater technician, composer, performer, and sound engineer for various companies throughout the bay area.
Alejandro M Casanova
Marketing & Website Administrator
Juanita Vasquez
Graphic Designer & Creative Leader Mentor
Andres Ortiz
Creative Mentor - A graduate from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX with a BFA in acting. Current Arts Education Manager for the Santa Cruz Arts Council and resident director with Artists Ink.
Board of Advisors
Raul Lara
Pediatrician
Rosalinda Godinez
Professor at Hartnell College
Ana Barrera
Educator at EAHS
Veronica Pulido
Educator at Alisal High School
Joey Martinez
Philantropist
