Julie Bernadeth "Bernie" Crumb is an interdisciplinary artist, curator, and cultural organizer whose work bridges creative placemaking, rematriation, and matrilineal memory. Raised in a multi-generational household in coastal Pagadian City, Philippines, Bernie developed the foundational value of reciprocal collectivism which deeply informs both their studio practice, and community work.

 

A 2023 graduate of California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) with a focus on sculpture and printmaking, Bernie brings over five years of experience in project coordination, arts education, public programming, and curation. Their work specializes in designing participatory processes that center diverse voices and expand access for historically marginalized communities. By collaborating directly with housing residents, local artists, and civic partners, Bernie ensures public art initiatives remain equitable, collaborative, and sustainable.

 

Through their organization, Art Tonic LLC, Bernie facilitates community engagement projects and provides professional development resources for artists across California. A recipient of the 2024 California Arts Council (CAC) Individual Artist Fellowship, Bernie is currently expanding their studio practice through a residency at Prism Art Space while curating independent spaces throughout the Capitol region.

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