May served as creative consultant for the inaugural Yola Día Music Festival, a landmark, all-women music and arts event held at Los Angeles State Historic Park. Designed as a platform for creative expression and social impact, the festival blended large-scale artistic programming with high-profile musical performances, with proceeds supporting the Downtown Women’s Center.

May curated a central exhibition featuring over 100 works by female-identifying artists, including Susan Cianciolo, Zoe Latta, Laurie Simmons, Kiki Smith, Martine Syms, and Kandis Williams. The installation served as the cultural spine of the festival, situating visual art alongside performances by Lykke Li, Courtney Love, Cat Power, Megan Thee Stallion, Sophie, Kelsey Lu, and more.

In addition to curatorial direction, May worked on experiential elements throughout the park — helping shape vendor partnerships, spatial planning, and the event’s overall visual and conceptual identity. The result was a multidimensional experience that positioned Yola Mezcal at the center of a meaningful, cross-disciplinary cultural moment.

CREATIVE DIRECTION / SET DESIGN & SPATIAL STORYTELLING / CURATED COLLABORATIONS