Meet Abby Rocha - Friday, May 8, 2026 - Pinole Artisans

7 – 9 PM. Kiesler Hall. El Sobrante United Methodist Church. 5151 Argyle Rd, El Sobrante

Abby Rocha's Bio:

Abby Rocha(She/They) is a Chicanx artist and a parent from SoCal that has settled in the foggy coastal embrace of the East Bay. They create from the intersection of their Latinidad and the multifaceted subject of death as well as the world around them.

Her thesis, a self published five story compendium, “VOICES: A Comic Anthology on Immigrant Interviews, Stories, And Reflections.” solidified her path of art as activism. Her visual and writing practice has included creating comics and graphic essays for local and national publications, and their artwork has been shown in galleries and museums. She’s also a member of the collective, the East Bay BIPOC Cartoonists and has helped organize the public reading series, “HELLA COMIX” in the Bay Area, giving BIPOC indie artists a platform to read their original comix work.

In her spare time she also volunteers as an art teacher in her community. She is currently working on her teaching credential and her debut graphic novel, “Hearts in Mictlan”.

For more of their writing and visual work go to: https://abbyrocha.com or her Instagram

Details on Activity for May 8 - Food Memory Zine Workshop:

The Mexican dicho, “Panza llena, corazón contento” is about the happiness one feels after a good meal and those moments are extra special when surrounded by those we love. 

In this workshop we will be learning how to make a short 8 page food memory zine about your favorite meal, food gathering or food moment while focusing also on the people, community and/or culture connected to that meal. You can draw, doodle, collage or even write to create your unique mini magazine and take it home as a personal keepsake or learn to reproduce it and share with others. 

About our Monthly Meetings

Join us at El Sobrante United Methodist Church in the Keisler Room at 7:00 PM. You can find this at the address: 5151 Argyle Road, El Sobrante. After parking, proceed up the ramp to the left. Our monthly general meetings are free and open to the public, everyone is welcome! We're eager to see your artwork, so feel free to bring any type of art, regardless of your experience or skill level. Creativity in all its forms is celebrated here. Sharing your work is encouraged but not mandatory. Enjoy refreshments and an engaging program with us!