Jaede Bayala is a queer Puerto Rican artist and writer based in Kansas City, Missouri. They earned a BFA in Painting from the Kansas City Art Institute in 2026 and have cultivated a practice rooted in both artistic production and community engagement. Bayala currently serves as the Director of Communications and Marketing at Studios Inc, a non-profit geared towards supporting mid-career artists in Kansas City. Their exhibition history includes residencies, solo exhibitions, and group shows throughout Kansas City. Committed to fostering a vibrant local arts community, Bayala remains actively involved in supporting fellow artists and creatives through advocacy, collaboration, and community-centered initiatives.