Basimah Gomez

Illustrator. Community Arts Coordinator. Dreamer.

Turning artistic passions into a sustainable livelihood that supports my community.

I spend my days curating micro-exhibitions for emerging Black artists, tending to my garden, and hiking the American River Parkway. My world is built on the rhythm of Juneteenth celebrations, the smell of turmeric and smoked paprika in my kitchen, and the drive to turn my artistic passions into something that feeds my soul and my community.

Every mistake is a lesson. Every crack in the floor is a chance to grow. And every piece of art I create is a heartbeat.

The First Show

Where every crooked canvas taught me more than any perfect gallery ever could. Come see the story of my first exhibition—held in my garage, lit by string lights, fueled by too much coffee.

Read the story

Community Curated

Every micro-exhibition I curate is a love letter to emerging Black artists. We celebrate the colors, the textures, the stories that make our community shine.

Explore the exhibitions

Garden & River

From the turmeric in my kitchen to the trails along the American River, every moment is a chance to breathe, to create, to be.

See the journey