ABOUT

That Art Party

Photo by: Karen Santos

That Art Party is art & play for BIPOC adults. Art can help us break free from the limitations of perfectionism and that everyday grind. That Art Party exists to ritualize art & play for BIPOC adults.

That Art Party curates creative experiences for BIPOC adults that release our creativity, unleash our joy, and forge hope & connection - free from the gaze of white supremacy culture. 

That Art Party offers:

  • Art + Play sessions, aka play dates, to explore art that requires our hands & intentional breath.  

  • Community with local and emerging BIPOC artists. 

  • Private/special events for companies, organizations, and groups of all sizes! Check out our offerings page for more details.

  • Creative Ritual Kits: DIY art/play boxes to experience our unique brand of self-care ritual from the comfort of your own home.

  • Coming Soon: Drop-in classes, monthly passes, annual memberships. 

Sign up for That Spark! your regular dose of art + play, and make it part of your self-love ritual.

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Hi Friend! My heart is dancing at the milagro that brought you here. 

My name is Naomi Fierro Peña (she/her/ella), and I am the Founder & CEO of That Art Party, art and play for BIPOC adults. 

I love astrology and spending quality time with my wife and dogson, Panchito. I am a millennial born and raised in San Francisco, California to a family of Mexican immigrants. I left my full time job as an educator after years of dancing my way through the oppressive systems seeking to confine my light.

The Bay Area taught me a love for art, an appreciation for what makes us weird, & a natural inclination to get hella hyphy.  My ancestors & elders taught me to hustle hard, and to play even harder.  And in true Aquarius style, I seek out the unconventional and aspire to longevity, hope, and healing. 

That Art Party is an amalgamation of all the things that make me - and perhaps us - human.  I started this experience as an altar to the inner child who was forced to grow up too soon, to problem-solve the world, and to serve everyone else before herself. I see you. As a queer, woman of color, I started That Art Party as a sacred space to honor our need for creative rest. BIPOC adults deserve art. We deserve to play.

Art and play are not a luxury, nor do they belong to whiteness. Ritualizing art and play is how we move from surviving to thriving. We are art, and we deserve safe spaces to relish in it. Join me to see what comes of our radical curiosity as we play through the seasons and make art along the way.

Our curiosity & creativity has the power to heal. 

CEO and Founder, Naomi Fierro Peña (she, her, ella)

Our Team

  • Ximena - Programs Assistant

    Ximena is a senior at the University of California at Berkeley studying English  with a minor in Theater & Human Rights.

    Astrological Sign: Virgo

    Favorite Creative Hobbies: Clay & Painting

  • Efi - Virtual Assistant

    Efi is from the suburbs of Chicago, but lives in her hometown of Guanajuato, México, where she is building her life as a creative entrepreneur. She love artesanías, exploring cultures and supporting others intentionally. Efi is married and living with her cute dog! She can be quiet at first, but loves to share a good laugh and meaningful conversation once you get to know her.

    Astrological Sign: Pisces

    Favorite Creative Hobbies: Nature walks, Traveling, and Artesanía shopping!

  • Kaithleen - Social Media Manager

    Kaithleen Apostol is a Filipina creative, strategist, and storyteller based in Berkeley, CA. With nearly a decade of experience across nonprofit, startup, and small business sectors, she brings a heart-led, community-centered approach to marketing, content creation, and brand storytelling.

    She’s the founder of Binibini Kreative, a creative studio and social media agency dedicated to uplifting underrepresented voices and building digital spaces rooted in authenticity, culture, and human connection. Through her work, Kaithleen partners with hospitality brands, event organizers, and mission-driven businesses to craft content that’s vibrant, inclusive, and impactful.

    Whether she’s behind the camera capturing event content, strategizing a brand campaign, or sharing a reel from her travels, Kaithleen is guided by joy, curiosity, and connection. She’s also a proud ENFJ, Aries, Pilates instructor, and Shih Tzu dog mom who believes in taking up space, dancing often, and celebrating every part of what makes us human.

  • Nana-Ama - Creative Facilitator

    Nana-Ama (pronounced Nanama) (she/they) is an outgoing person with roots in both Ghana and Greece, who grew up in West Texas. They are always seeking new ways to channel their energy and share it with those around them. She dedicated almost a decade to Cancer immunotherapy research, all while teaching Zumba with a community group aimed toward promoting self-love and uninhibited fun! Movement is one of Nana-Ama’s favorite art forms to express herself.

    After moving to the Bay and transitioning away from the natural sciences, Nana-Ama began to find community and root even more in her passions. They became a ceramics instructor at Artillery AG in the Mission, where they teach wheel-throwing courses and a little bit of hand building as well. They also are passionate about teaching and mentoring youth, and thus sought out substitute teaching in order to connect. They enjoy teaching K-8 various subjects, but especially art, dance and math.

    Currently, Nana-Ama is an apprentice deepening their herbalism knowledge with Soul Flower Farms to be able to heal by honoring indigenous ancestral practices and the power of plants.

    Astrological sign: Aries

    Favorite Creative Hobbies: Painting, ceramics, dance, wood working and learning new art forms

QUESTIONS? LET’S CHAT.

We’d love to help you tap in to your creativity, get messy, and see where curiosity takes you.