Meet The Jurors

Stephanie Sherwood

Artist and Curator

Stephanie Sherwood is an artist and curator living in Los Angeles. Her artwork has been shown internationally and in the United States, including the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, LA Artcore, The Brand Library and Art Center and DAC Gallery. Sherwood’s work and curatorial projects have been included in several publications including Artillery, Art and Cake, ArtHabens Contemporary Art Review, LA Weekly, MurzeMagazine and Voyage LA.

Steven r. CALZADA

Artist and Educator

Steven R. Calzada, an accomplished artist and educator in the Antelope Valley Union High School District since 2000, is known for his innovative curriculum and commitment to student creativity, earning multiple accolades, including Teacher of the Year. A UCLA Fine Arts graduate, he studied under renowned artists Chris Burden, Charles Ray, and Jorge Pardo. He actively exhibits locally and leads professional development initiatives, fostering collaboration among educators.

Samantha Herrera

Curator of Exhibits, Ontario Museum of History & Art

Samantha Herrera, Curator of Exhibits at the Ontario Museum of History & Art (OMHA) earned her B.A. from the University of California, Riverside. Starting nearly a decade ago as an art preparator, she has been key in developing and installing numerous exhibitions, utilizing her extensive institutional knowledge and curatorial insight. Sam is committed to promoting the Inland Empire’s arts community and fostering connections with artists from outside the region.