Born in 1945, Stan Padilla is of Yaqui Indian and Mexican/Chicano heritage.  He is a multi-disciplinary artist, educator and cultural activist with disciplines that include drawing, painting, muralism, and jewelry making. He has exhibited his artwork nationally and internationally with works included in many prominent collections. As an educator he has been a longtime consultant in Indian education programs, an art instructor at Sierra College, community and cultural centers. He was an artist in residence in community schools for over ten years through grants from the California Arts Council. He is associated with the international Waldorf education movement.