About The Watershed Artist Collective
Our Mission
Our Programs
Our Mission
The Watershed Artist Collective stands as a bridge between art, environment, and community. Our mission is to foster environmental awareness through collaborative public art that invites people to reflect on their connection to the land, water, and one another. We believe that creativity is a vital force for change — a language that trans
The Watershed Artist Collective stands as a bridge between art, environment, and community. Our mission is to foster environmental awareness through collaborative public art that invites people to reflect on their connection to the land, water, and one another. We believe that creativity is a vital force for change — a language that transcends barriers and helps communities engage with the urgent realities of ecological stewardship.
Our History
Our Programs
Our Mission
Founded in 2024, The Watershed Artist Collective. We are committed to supporting emerging and established artists from diverse backgrounds. Our projects highlight the interconnectedness of all life — reminding us that every drop of water, every species, and every human action contributes to the health of the whole. By creating together, w
Founded in 2024, The Watershed Artist Collective. We are committed to supporting emerging and established artists from diverse backgrounds. Our projects highlight the interconnectedness of all life — reminding us that every drop of water, every species, and every human action contributes to the health of the whole. By creating together, we cultivate belonging, responsibility, and hope — inspiring a deeper sense of participation in the restoration and celebration of our shared environment.
Our Programs
Our Programs
Our Programs
By working closely with local youth, we mentor the next generation of artists and leaders, empowering them to see their artistic talents as tools for transformation. Through hands-on participation in mural making, design, and storytelling, young people learn to use art as both expression and advocacy — to protect what sustains us: our loc
By working closely with local youth, we mentor the next generation of artists and leaders, empowering them to see their artistic talents as tools for transformation. Through hands-on participation in mural making, design, and storytelling, young people learn to use art as both expression and advocacy — to protect what sustains us: our local watersheds, ecosystems, and the communities that depend on them.
From workshops and community projects, to exhibitions and events, we offer a range of programs designed to help artists develop their skills, connect with peers, and showcase their work to the public.
Meet the Team
Founding Artists
Youth Apprentices
Youth Apprentices
Founding Members Dimitri Kadiev, Scripture, & Mariel Rose Garcia Fall 2024
Youth Apprentices
Youth Apprentices
Youth Apprentices
Johnny Lux apprenticing on the Sacred Water project. Taos, NM Oct. 2025
“I appreciated the experience,
and I am proud to be a part of it”
-Johnny Lux
Our Community
Youth Apprentices
Our Community
“Patience young grasshopper. Painting takes patience and this critter visited as a courageous creature crawling on the wall. Then with pencil and my paper I took the time to observe the little guy live, and drew him directly! —Straight off the wall to commemorate them on the wall. Our little insect friend reminded me that you can keep re
“Patience young grasshopper. Painting takes patience and this critter visited as a courageous creature crawling on the wall. Then with pencil and my paper I took the time to observe the little guy live, and drew him directly! —Straight off the wall to commemorate them on the wall. Our little insect friend reminded me that you can keep reaching for new heights no matter how many times you fall.“
-JeffRI