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DEMO.BLOG

 2025
work from the communitydemo.blog aims to provide a space where artists can have an online platform to present their work, especially highlighting (though not limited to) Sacramento artists. We welcome submissions of all types whether that be an essay, a piece of criticism, a poem, or artwork. Our submission guidelines are anything goes!

 For our first submission cycle, the demo team will review and publish submissions on a rolling basis, materials may be sent to 4demo.blog@gmail.com by June 1st. Though submissions close on June 1st, we will continue to review and publish works.



LISTEN:

plazacaferadio · Plaza Cafe Radio Mix  - @plazacaferadio  

WRITING:



Published JULY

“El Mercado & Southside” -
Julissa Gómez Ruvalcaba
“hushed light” -  
Kevin Cortopassi

“LA OFRENDA“  -
Jonathan Martinez & Jazmine Parra

 “Discovering Aesthics at Signa Rare Plants” -
Jacob Powell

Published JUNE

“double barreled & lucid”  -
Romy Rhoads Ewing
“phantasmic formalism” -
Richard Medina

“adam & eve” -
Kristen Hassani

“honey return, silver wail, dust v powder” -
Graven Pratt

“plazacaferadio mix 1” -
Canaan Wise

 “that poor faggot” -
Katie Haley

“hymn for my planner” -
mk zariel

COMMUNITY ART BOARD
graven tyler
“no reason, zero rhyme” @yuvikoz
tess dukeshire
sarah scherer

artist bios:
AARON BELMAN
Aaron Belman’s illustration work centers on the expressive power of the human face. Transformations captures moments of tension, humor, and introspect through bold lines with each portrait telling a story. His style blends contemporary influences with a deep appreciation for visual storytelling, inviting viewers to pause and feel the emotional undercurrents behind each gaze. You can find more of his work on instagram @aaronbelman_art or on his website www.aaronbelmanart.com .


TESS DUKESHIRE
This piece is a nod to the iconic Bernie moment at the 2021 inauguration—bundled up, masked up, and clearly not there for the spectacle. I loved how effortlessly relatable and unbothered he looked, so I wanted to capture that with warm colors and a cozy, soft vibe. It’s part meme, part comfort image, and all about finding small joys in weird, unprecedented times.
See more of my work on Instagram: @odd_0ptics


SARAH SCHERER
In my art I delve into the realms of biomorphism and pareidolia, harnessing the organic and the abstract to evoke the interplay between perception and imagination. My paintings are not merely representations of the natural world; they are explorations of the subconscious, inviting viewers to see beyond the surface. @artofsarahscherer