About The Rolodex Project
The Rolodex Project is a dynamic platform created to connect local artists with San Diego’s broader creative community. Our goal is simple: to help artists expand their reach, grow their careers, and collaborate with curators, collectors, and fellow creatives.
Whether you’re an artist looking to share your work, a curator searching for fresh talent, or a collector eager to discover new pieces, The Rolodex Project provides an easy-to-navigate directory filled with opportunities for meaningful connections. Our platform is designed to foster collaboration, visibility, and growth, bringing together the best of San Diego’s creative spirit.
Join The Rolodex Project today and be part of a thriving community that celebrates art, creativity, and collaboration.
Meet The Team
Bucky Montero
Bucky Montero has been a passionate force in the Barrio Logan community since 2012, creating and cultivating art spaces throughout the neighborhood. With a diverse background in building alternative spaces—from a coffee shop to occupying an abandoned bike shop for a gallery to the first community radio station in Barrio Logan —Bucky has continuously pushed the boundaries of how art can be shared and experienced. In addition to co-founding the experimental gallery Mi Vida Logan and serving as Chair of Barrio Art Crawl (2022-2024), Bucky is now leading SUBCULTURA Curation. With her extensive experience and deep connection to San Diego’s creative landscape, Bucky is developing The Rolodex Project as a testament to the current art scene in the city. Her vision is to create a platform where local artists can thrive, collaborate, and expand their reach, ensuring that San Diego’s artistic community continues to flourish.
Irma Patricia Cruz
Irma Patricia Cruz is a contributor to The Rolodex Project, bringing nearly 20 years of experience and a pivotal role in shaping the local San Diego art scene. With extensive expertise in Public Art through her former employment with San Diego Museum of Art and as the co-owner, activist, and spiritual healer at Aztlan Libre Galeria Mestizaje—a multipurpose space she runs with her husband Lucas Cruz—Patricia has been a key figure in both the local and broader artistic community. Aztlan Libre also serves as an archive center (Aztlan Archives) for documenting Chicano history in San Diego and throughout Aztlan, preserving the cultural legacy of our communities. Irma Patricia has curated art shows, workshops, public art, and youth programs, and as a Chicana artist and certified End of life doula, she brings a unique perspective and depth of experience. Her strategic planning and vision will provide the structure The Rolodex Project needs. Through data collection and her expertise, she will help assess the local impact of the project, ensuring it resonates and thrives within the San Diego art community.
Stephanie Ruiz
Stephanie Ruiz is the Web Developer for The Rolodex Project, where she leads the design and development of the platform’s artist directory. A creative force rooted in the borderlands of Tijuana and San Diego, Stephanie brings a rare blend of technical expertise and cultural fluency to the project. Outside the world of code and design, Stephanie is also known as DJ Dolorosa, a binational DJ who has become a staple in the local music scene. Through her carefully curated sets—often spanning genres like experimental electronic, reggaetón, and underground Latin sounds—she creates spaces of joy, resistance, and connection on both sides of the border. A self-taught graphic designer and developer, Stephanie uses her wide-ranging skillset to build creative infrastructure that is both beautiful and functional.
“In Collaboration with All For Logan, Barrio Art Crawl, and SUBCULTURA Curation: A New Platform for San Diego Artists”
We are excited to announce a new initiative featuring a collaboration between All For Logan, Barrio Art Crawl, and SUBCULTURA Curation, with funding from the City of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture. This partnership will create a platform to showcase and elevate the work of San Diego’s talented artists, providing them with opportunities for greater visibility and connection within our local creative community. We extend our gratitude to the City of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture for their support in making this project possible.