Each One Teach One

Each One, Teach One is a group exhibition celebrating arts educators and community-centered artists who embody the philosophy of sharing knowledge, traditions, and inspiration with others. Through their creative practices, these artists demonstrate the impact of mentorship, teaching, and storytelling.

The phrase “Each One, Teach One” is an African proverb that originated in the U.S. during slavery when Africans were denied education. In this context, learning was an act of resistance and empowerment – when one person learned to read or write, it became their responsibility to teach someone else. This principle has been embraced by communities worldwide as a call to spread knowledge for the betterment of all.

This exhibition showcases the work of 22 local educators and artists, each contributing one or more artworks accompanied by a personal statement. These reflections offer insight into how they carry forward the “Each One, Teach One” philosophy – whether by sharing knowledge through their craft, preserving cultural traditions, or inspiring others to explore their creativity.

As part of Each One, Teach One, the featured artists will also have the opportunity to further engage with the community by leading workshops or classes at Stay Gallery during the exhibition, generously made possible by Stonewood Shopping Center.

This exhibition also includes a micro-gallery showcasing artworks by students (ages 4–12) from our Stay Young! Youth Art Program, highlighting the role of creative education across generations.

To raise funds for our youth art program in 2025, we are thrilled to partner with artist Jacqueline Valenzuela to host an artwork raffle of her painting JUNTOS, which will be on display during the exhibition. 100% of proceeds will help us lower tuition costs and provide financial aid opportunities for families.