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James Coats is an award-winning author, artist, poet and educator serving the Inland Empire and beyond by helping the next generation of artists find their voice, monetize their practice, and create positive change in the world through their art. As a creative change agent he believes the arts can inspire the youth and create positive change in the world. He is the founder of Lift Our Voices Education, which hosts an award-winning workshop called Be The Change. He was named a California Arts Council 2026 Individual Artist Fellow.