The Marti Mulford Youth Art Exhibit was named after Marti Mulford, a local ceramist, for her legacy of art and nurturing the creativity of youth.

“Creativity, the conjoining of self-expression, the use of intellect, and media of some sort, provides meaning and satisfaction to me in most of my pursuits....I have a firm philosophy and belief in the benefits of an education in the humanities, the study of cultures—ancient and modern—and the arts.”

— Marti Mulford

Congratulations to the 2026 Artists of the Year!

Ayva Ontiveros

Age 10 • Salinas Clubhouse

Burning House
Acrylic

Ayva, enjoys being creative and helping others reach their creative potential. Her choice when it comes to painting are using markers and acrylic markers. Spending time with her family and friends is what she holds closest to her. Ayva is excited to share this experience with her community and looks forward to continuing her journey with art.

Dana Perez

Age 11 • Seaside Clubhouse

Queen
Acrylic

Dana has been a member at the Boys & Girls Club since she was in 3rd grade, she is currently in 6th grade, and she says her favorite room to be in is the Art Center. Dana is passionate about art and is always crafting. Her favorite type of art is sketching. Dana often volunteers at the Art Center where she helps younger members with art. This is the third Marti Mulford Exhibit she has been a part of and the first time she has been selected as Artist of The Year. She says she’s very happy to be chosen.

Artwork Gallery — Youth Age 6-9

Cristal Dragon

Abigail Robles, Age 8, Mixed Media, Seaside Clubhouse

The Dot Masterpiece

Brighton Torres, Age 9, Mixed Media, Seaside Clubhouse

Black History Month

Chelsy Gonzalez, Age 9, Acrylic, Seaside Clubhouse

Untitled

Chelsy Gonzalez, Age 9, Mixed Media, Seaside Clubhouse

Flower Garden

Chelsy Gonzalez, Age 9, Mixed Media, Seaside Clubhouse

Self Portrait

Frankie Anderson, Age 9, Mixed Media, Seaside Clubhouse

Harry Styles

Gabriela Perez, Age 9, Mixed Media, Seaside Clubhouse

Winter House

Gabriela Perez, Age 10, Mixed Media, Seaside Clubhouse

Untitled

Juan Carlos Fuentes, Age 9, Photography, Seaside Clubhouse

The Big City

Owen Box, Age 9, Painting, Seaside Clubhouse

Self Portrait

Roobee MkNight, Age 8, Mixed Media, Seaside Clubhouse

Snowy Lane

Valentina Mijangos Miguel, Age 9, Mixed Media, Seaside Clubhouse

Black History Month Appreciation #1

Vivian Salazar, Age 9, Seaside Clubhouse

Black History Month Appreciation #2

Vivian Salazar, Age 9, Seaside Clubhouse

Squiggle Color

Vivian Salazar, age 9, Watercolor, Seaside Clubhouse

Untitled

Ximena Abarca Diaz, Age 9, Photography, Seaside Clubhouse

Golden Dragon

Zeus Perez-Venegas, Age 7, Mixed Media, Seaside Clubhouse

A Crockadile Inside A Pineapple

Christopher Leon, Age 8, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Dark Knight

Franco Aguilar, Age 8, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Gorillaz

Victoria Zavala, Age 9, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Beach

Jesse Diaz, Age 7, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

The Beach

Sofia Rodriguez, Age 9, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Artwork Gallery — Youth Age 10-12

Taco Dragon

April Rodriguez, Age 10, Mixed Media, Seaside Clubhouse

Stardust

Ashley Nava-Garcia, Age 10, Mixed Media, Seaside Clubhouse

I See You

Coraline Lobato, Age 10, Charcoal & Graphite, Seaside Clubhouse

ICU

Coraline Lobato, Age 10, Charcoal & Graphite, Seaside Clubhouse

Self Portrait

Coraline Lobato, Age 10, Charcoal, Seaside Clubhouse

Ruby Bridges

Coraline Lobato, Age 11, Acrylic, Seaside Clubhouse

Self Portrait

Dana Perez, Age 10, Charcoal & Graphite, Seaside Clubhouse

Queen

Dana Perez, Age 11, Acrylic, Seaside Clubhouse

Self Portrait

Emily Hernandez Bonilla, Age 11, Charcoal, Seaside Clubhouse

Self Portrait

Fox Wheat, Age 10, Charcoal, Seaside Clubhouse

Jahffiti

JaharI Randolph, Age 10, Mixed Media, Seaside Clubhouse

Rainbow Portrait

Jenny Flores Ramirez, Age 10, Watercolor, Seaside Clubhouse

Self Portrait

Jenny Flores Ramirez, Age 10, Charcoal, Seaside Clubhouse

Untitled

Jesus Salmeron, Age 10, Photography, Seaside Clubhouse

Robert

Jonathan Olvera-Rojo, Age 10, Pen & Watercolor, Seaside Clubhouse

Jorge Carmona, Age 12, Charcoal, Seaside Clubhouse

Self Portrait

Junior Aquino, Age 10, Watercolor, Seaside Clubhouse

Untitled

Liam Vergara De La Cruz, Age 10, Photography, Seaside Clubhouse

Rainbow

Mariluna Shrestha, Age 10, Watercolor, Seaside Clubhouse

Untitled

Mariluna Shrestha, Age 10, Watercolor, Seaside Clubhouse

Untitled

Mateo Morales, Age 10, Photography, Seaside Clubhouse

Self Portrait

Noel Escamilla, Age 10, Acrylic & Watercolor, Seaside Clubhouse

Untitled

Paul Arroyo, Age 10, Photography, Seaside Clubhouse

Self Portrait

Sofia Perez, Age 10, Charcoal & Graphite, Seaside Clubhouse

Snow

Sofia Perez, Age 11, Acrylic, Seaside Clubhouse

Phoenix The Genie

Steven Martinez Mendoza, Age 11, Polymer Clay, Seaside Clubhouse

Self Portrait

Steven Martinez Mendoza, Age 11, Charcoal, Seaside Clubhouse

Shooting Stars

Aiden Travino, Age 12, Digital, Salinas Clubhouse

Pac-Man

Alvaro Aguilar, Age 10, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Beach Scene

Amy Hernandez, Age 10, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Sunset

Aralia Torrance, Age 10, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Flower Blooming

Ariana Avila, Age 11, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Athena

Athena Edwards, Age 10, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Starry Universe

Aviyanna Jacobi, Age 10, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Burning House

Ayva Ontiveros, Age 10, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Dark Sunset

Azul Lopez Reyes, Age 11, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Point Lobos Sunset

Elli Dionicio, Age 10, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Sunset Ocean

Emily Fuerte, Age 11, Watercolor, Salinas Clubhouse

Monkey Face

Gael Galvan, Age 11, Pencil, Salinas Clubhouse

Mumushi Around The World

Hazel Chavez, Age 10, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Moonlight

Kasima Frias, Age 11, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Beauty Of The Rainforest

Mavis Cajero, Age 12, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Dreams

Mia Garcia, Age 10, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Fiery Sky

Orlando Sanchez, Age 10, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

Huggy Wuggy

Oscar Botello, Age 11, Watercolor, Salinas Clubhouse

Paw Print

Pamela Rios, Age 10, Acrylic, Salinas Clubhouse

UFO Ship

Penelope Saulcedo, Age 10, Acrylics, Salinas Clubhouse

Light and Darkness

Wendy Holzwant, Age 12, Watercolor, Salinas Clubhouse

Artwork Gallery — Youth Age 13-15

Ducks

Jacqueline Marquez, Age 13, Seaside Clubhouse

It's A Nice Day To Get Hurt

Jacqueline Marquez, Age 13, Mixed Media, Seaside Clubhouse

Emberlord of Ruin

Yakov Munoz Baltazar, Age 14, Seaside Clubhouse

Steel Born from Hatred

Yakov Munoz Baltazar, Age 14, Seaside Clubhouse

Stormbringer

Angie Margarito, Age 13, Pencil, Salinas Clubhouse

Self Portrait

Az Guichet, Age 15, Charcoal, Seaside Clubhouse

Artwork Gallery — Youth Age 16-18

Crystal Earth Bowl

Stephanie Tran, Age 16, Seaside Clubhouse

Keepin it Peachy

Zuley Sigala-Gamboa, Age 17, Seaside Clubhouse

Viking Pride

Alderrick Anderson, Age 17, Photography, Salinas Clubhouse

Jello Failure

Karla Martinez, Age 16, Digital, Salinas Clubhouse

Oh Deer

Pluuto Perez, Age 17, Watercolor, Salinas Clubhouse

Koi Pond

Desiree Owens, Age 16, Ceramic, Seaside Clubhouse

Contribute to the Marti Mulford Youth Arts Exhibit

Your support ensures that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County are able to provide youth who are dedicated to the visual and performing arts a way to showcase their work at the annual Marti Mulford youth Arts Exhibit. Every contribution has an impact on the lives of our artists!