Tara J. Agen is an Artist, President of FlavoredLayers LLC, and retired HP Inc executive with 30+ years of experience in marketing, global ad agency strategy, category creation, and business transformation.

A lifelong learner, innovator, and patent holder, Agen brings creative curiosity and strategic vision to every stage of her journey. She is also pursuing a lifelong dream studying fine art at Pratt Institute to explore the intersection of art, design, and technology.

David Gutierrez is a lifelong entrepreneur and Co-Founder/Chief Creative Officer of FlavoredLayers LLC, where he leads innovative projects at the intersection of agriculture, art, and community. He is also a serial collaborator and community volunteer.

As an advocate for Artists and a supporter of the Arts, Gutierrez has sponsored and produced numerous fundraising, gallery and live event happenings throughout the country that promote emerging Artists. As founder of FlavoredLayers Farms in Valley Center, CA, he is developing an urban farm model of hydroponic container farming as part of the larger FlavoredLayers’ ArtBlok vision.

His ongoing focus on the Utica Arts District will include the official launch of an existing urban ‘blight busting’ lawn maintenance crew that will dispatch to distressed properties and public areas.