Walk With Me Exhibition by Studio 526
At the Skid Row History Museum & Archive, 250 S. Broadway, Los Angeles CA 90012
April 11 at 5:00 PM —an evening of artistry, connection, and community. To launch the exhibition, the museum will host In that spirit, the museum’s upcoming exhibition, Studio 526 artists are no strangers to the larger art world. Recently, nine of its members were featured in Walk With Me is yet another invitation to step inside their world—not as an outsider looking in, but as a witness to the lived experiences, dreams, and creative force of Skid Row artists.

Walk With Me tells a story—of joy, struggle, transformation, and survival. Every artist shares on their own terms, offering deeply personal glimpses into their world. Accompanying each work are narratives written by the artists themselves, ensuring that their voices lead the way.

Meet the Artists

Rosa Miller carries light wherever she goes. A minister, an artist, and a woman of deep faith, she believes her calling is to share love with the world. Her painting, Safe Place, is inspired by the sanctuaries she has found at The People Concern’s Wellness Center, Studio 526, and the Los Angeles Poverty Department. “These are not just programs,” she says. “They are places of healing, creativity, and soul-deep connection.”

Edwin Rivera’s Adaptation depicts individuals from diverse backgrounds standing before the Los Angeles skyline. Though they arrived in Skid Row under different circumstances, they share a common sense of hope. “Spaces like Studio 526 provide opportunities for people to heal. I am healing because of art,” Rene shares.

Jaiye Kamson sees life—and art—as a journey of constant change. Her painting, Cycle of Life is a mesmerizing portrait layered with symbols of memory, transformation, and personal experience. Each viewing reveals new details—a serpent in the hair, fish in the eyes—inviting audiences to reflect on the ways our past shapes our present.

Walk With Me, each piece a testament to the talent, vision, and spirit of this community. These artists are not only creatives; they are historians, healers, and architects of their own stories.

Art as a Necessity, Not a Luxury At the heart of