About Art Tonic

Art Tonic is led by two artists who believe art is about more than beauty. It’s a way to build community, spark conversation, and create lasting change. What sets us apart from other art consultancies is our experience as working artists and our commitment to equity, authenticity, and connection. Our diverse artist network is a rich pipeline of visionaries ready to transform your space or community.

Justina Martino

Director

Justina Martino holds BAs in Art History and Studio Art from Rhode Island College and an MA in Art History from the University of California, Davis. She has 10+ years of experience in the arts, including art project management, arts administration, grant writing, fundraising, community outreach,and education.
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Through Art Tonic, she has worked with international, national, and local artists and organizations including London-based social practice artist, Joshua Sofaer, Rhode Island-based painter, Richard Whitten, the Sacramento Alliance for Regional Arts, and the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture. With Justina’s support, her clients have completed successful public art projects and have won prestigious grants from funders including the California Arts Council and the Pollock Krasner Foundation.
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Justina is also a practicing artist who explores her personal history and mental health journey through painting, drawing, ceramics, writing, and community art projects.

Julie Bernadeth Crumb

Project Coordinator

Julie (Bernadeth) Crumb is an interdisciplinary artist anchored in intuitive joy, preserving cultural memory, and religious decolonization. With a comprehensive background spanning fine art, public art fabrication, and curatorship, Bernadeth employs vulnerability and a vision for a sustainable future as catalysts for constructive dialogue. Raised in a multi-generational household in the coastal town of Pagadian City, Philippines, her upbringing cultivated a philosophy of reciprocal collectivism. A practice she aptly terms "love work."
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She graduated with a BA in Studio Art from California State University of Sacramento in 2023, where she served as a Preparator and Archive Assistant for the University Galleries. Previously, she contributed her expertise as an Education Associate at Verge Center for the Arts.
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Bernadeth is the recipient of an Individual Artist Fellowship through Youth Speaks and The California Arts Council for 2023-2024. She expands her art practice through a studio residency at E Street Gallery and serves as a Board Advisor for Community Shop Class in Oak Park, Sacramento.

About Art Tonic

Art Tonic is dedicated to empowering artists, creating impactful community-engaged art projects, and enriching communities through accessible artistic experiences. We host professional development workshops and events that help artists grow and thrive. Our diverse clientele includes artists of all mediums and career stages, as well as community-focused organizations such as nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies. We are dedicated to uplifting artists from undervalued and marginalized communities, ensuring that diverse voices are represented and supported.

Over the years, we’ve successfully hosted numerous professional development events, secured vital funding for artists and organizations, and brought engaging art experiences to communities throughout the greater Sacramento region.Join us in our mission to support artists and leverage the power of art to foster meaning, connection, and belonging within communities.

Our Mission

We provide comprehensive art project management as well as dedicated artist support. We connect artists with organizations to deliver impactful art experiences that prioritize community, equity, and authenticity.

Our Vision

We envision a world where artists are universally valued and recognized as essential contributors to vibrant and healthy communities.

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