Stephen Ray Esparza

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"I am a social butterfly. I like talking with people and helping other artists. I like sharing my ideas and advice."

Bio

Stephen began making art at a young age, inspired by watching Bob Ross and eager to start sketching. Always exploring new modalities and mediums, he continually seeks ways to expand his creative skills. For Stephen, art is not only a way to showcase his talent but also a source of comfort, particularly in relation to his mental health.

He finds fulfillment in using his art to support individuals with disabilities, a process he finds both enriching and rewarding. His work is deeply connected to his Latinx culture, with these themes, motifs, and concepts woven throughout his diverse body of work. Drawing, painting, sewing, performance, digital art, and more all feature prominently in his creative expression—truly making him a jack of all trades!


Stephen began making art at a young age, inspired by watching Bob Ross and eager to start sketching. Always exploring new modalities and mediums, he continually seeks ways to expand his creative skills. For Stephen, art is not only a way to showcase his talent but also a source of comfort, particularly in relation to his mental health.

He finds fulfillment in using his art to support individuals with disabilities, a process he finds both enriching and rewarding. His work is deeply connected to his Latinx culture, with these themes, motifs, and concepts woven throughout his diverse body of work. Drawing, painting, sewing, performance, digital art, and more all feature prominently in his creative expression—truly making him a jack of all trades!


Stephen began making art at a young age, inspired by watching Bob Ross and eager to start sketching. Always exploring new modalities and mediums, he continually seeks ways to expand his creative skills. For Stephen, art is not only a way to showcase his talent but also a source of comfort, particularly in relation to his mental health.

He finds fulfillment in using his art to support individuals with disabilities, a process he finds both enriching and rewarding. His work is deeply connected to his Latinx culture, with these themes, motifs, and concepts woven throughout his diverse body of work. Drawing, painting, sewing, performance, digital art, and more all feature prominently in his creative expression—truly making him a jack of all trades!


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Exhibitions

Access Gallery artist Stephen Ray Exparza featured in the Lyrical Lemonade exhibition.

Lyrical Lemonade: Three Artists, Three Ways of Creating

Lyrical Lemonade is on view Nov 6–Dec 18, 2026. This exhibition features fashion, music, video, and mixed media.

Exhibit

Illustration of Pennywise the clown with orange hair, yellow eyes and a white ruffled costume against a vivid red background, drawn in marker and ink by Autistic Tomato.

Creature Feature: Building Worlds One Creature at a Time

Creature Feature is on view Oct 2–Oct 24, 2026. This exhibition features playful, eerie, funny, and sinister creatures.

Exhibit

Press

Access Gallery artists make music at Youth on Record, playing drums, bass guitar, and piano during a creative collaboration.

Art Beyond the Gallery

Youth on Record helped Access Gallery artists discover music as a new way to create and share their stories.

Event

Access Gallery artists standing around the dining room table at the Molly Brown House Museum during the opening reception for Let Them See What We Can Do! exhibition.

Let Them See What We Can Do

Inspired by Margaret Brown's legacy, Access Gallery artists explore what inclusion, fairness, and belonging mean today.

Event

Access Gallery artist Cecil M. Brown standing in front of his art talking to crowd about his artwork at third friday event.

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Access Gallery artists and volunteers creating artwork in the studio.

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Commissions

Commission opportunities are available with select Access Gallery artists. This artist accepts commissions.

A commissioned artwork is a meaningful way to bring an artist’s work into your home, office, or community space while directly supporting their creative practice. Commissioned pieces may include drawings, paintings, works on paper, or other custom projects based on the artist’s style and availability.

All inquiries are reviewed with the gallery to ensure the project is a good fit for the artist, timeline, and scope.

Contact us to start the conversation.

Commission opportunities are available with select Access Gallery artists. This artist accepts commissions.

A commissioned artwork is a meaningful way to bring an artist’s work into your home, office, or community space while directly supporting their creative practice. Commissioned pieces may include drawings, paintings, works on paper, or other custom projects based on the artist’s style and availability.

All inquiries are reviewed with the gallery to ensure the project is a good fit for the artist, timeline, and scope.

Contact us to start the conversation.

Commission opportunities are available with select Access Gallery artists. This artist accepts commissions.

A commissioned artwork is a meaningful way to bring an artist’s work into your home, office, or community space while directly supporting their creative practice. Commissioned pieces may include drawings, paintings, works on paper, or other custom projects based on the artist’s style and availability.

All inquiries are reviewed with the gallery to ensure the project is a good fit for the artist, timeline, and scope.

Contact us to start the conversation.

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Questions?

If you have additional questions about available artwork, commissions, or exhibitions, we’re here to help. Access Gallery works closely with each artist to support communication, sales, and opportunities. Reaching out through the gallery ensures your inquiry is thoughtfully reviewed.

If you have additional questions about available artwork, commissions, or exhibitions, we’re here to help. Access Gallery works closely with each artist to support communication, sales, and opportunities. Reaching out through the gallery ensures your inquiry is thoughtfully reviewed.

If you have additional questions about available artwork, commissions, or exhibitions, we’re here to help. Access Gallery works closely with each artist to support communication, sales, and opportunities. Reaching out through the gallery ensures your inquiry is thoughtfully reviewed.

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Learn how to become an Access Gallery artist

Each Access Gallery artist brings a distinct voice, perspective, and creative practice. We are excited to learn what you may bring.

Learn more

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Meet other artists

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Become an Artist

Learn how to become an Access Gallery artist

Each Access Gallery artist brings a distinct voice, perspective, and creative practice. We are excited to learn what you may bring.

Learn more

Learn more

Meet other artists

Meet other artists