ARTIST – carlyn ray
For Carlyn, the ultimate experience comes through elevating the personal connection with the piece, finding the purity within the design, and feeling the energy radiating from the creation of the art. In her community studio, Dallas Glass Art, people take classes and enjoy the experience of making their own pieces. The non-profit she founded, Art Reaching Out, incorporates hands-on STEAM lessons through making a glass piece, and is aimed towards working with underprivileged students, especially young women.
chef - david pacheco
David has led Restaurant506 and The Sanford House’s culinary operations for over eight years, crafting menus that balance classic technique with fresh innovation. A Santa Barbara native, his career spans fine dining and catering, shaped by mentorship under Chef Remy in California. Known for his humble, hands-on leadership, David inspires a family-like kitchen culture while delivering refined dining experiences. Outside of work, he’s a competitive shooter, chili cook-off champion, proud father of five, and grandfather.
artist - karla brady
Karla is a representational artist who works in both oils and water colors and draws heavily from the Southern Plains region for inspiration. Landscapes are her first love, but she also enjoys painting the people and wildlife that tell the stories of her favorite places. Karla’s work has been juried into several shows including the Pearce’s Museums Texas Invitational and the Bosque Art Classic.