Camilo Gonzalez Barragan
Photographer

Education: University of Columbia

Camilo Gonzalez Barragan, is an independent artist from Bogotá, Colombia, there studied film and TV at the UNITEC university of Colombia. He found in analog photography a means to develop his ideas and tell his stories more quickly while working on audiovisual projects. Cinema, music and painting have been his inspiration to create his own perspective of life.

Victoria (Tori) Bell
ARTIST & EDUCATOR

Education: University of New Mexico + University of Florida

Tori Bell is a versatile art educator with a rich background in teaching art to students of all ages and skill levels. With a BFA from the University of New Mexico and an MFA from the University of Florida, Tori has developed a comprehensive understanding of various art forms and techniques. Her teaching repertoire includes digital and analog photography, fundamental and advanced drawing (landscape, figure, and anime), clay handbuilding, watercolor painting, Procreate animation, and more. 

SARAH CAMINO
ARTIST & EDUCATOR

Education: Nevada State University

Sarah Camino holds a degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education from Nevada State University. Sarah has over 10 years of painting experience as well as experience with other art forms including mixed media and ceramics. Sarah is passionate about sharing her love for the arts with students and encouraging them to embrace a creative outlet.

CHRISTABEL DEVADOSS
PHOTOGRAPHER

Education: West Virginia University + Kent State University

Christabel Devadoss is a landscape and travel photographer based out of Northeast Ohio and Middle Tennessee. She holds a PhD in Geography from West Virginia University (2018) as well as a Master's of Geography (2014) and Bachelor of Science in Photojournalism (2009) from Kent State University. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Global Studies and Human Geography at Middle Tennessee State University. Christabel has also been an instructor (teaching Photography and Multimedia techniques) for Kent State University from 2013-2018. 

MERYL ENGLER
PRINTMAKER

Education: Syracuse University + University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Meryl Engler is an artist using woodcut and collage to create layered prints that evoke intimate, magical human moments, and the hidden landscapes of the environment. 

KC HENRY
CERAMICS

KC’s passion for ceramics has developed throughout her life – as evidenced with her original love of using and collecting pottery. After taking a few ceramic classes – KC turned her backyard offices into a pottery studio – which totally altered her creative focus and daily time commitment. She was further blessed with master level mentors who greatly influenced the development of my work.

terri hickey
metalsmith

Education: University of Illinois

Terri is a Cleveland based jewelry artist, working in fine silver and glass enamel.

AMI KAMERER

Education: Cleveland State University

Ami Kamerer graduated from Cleveland State, with a degree in Art Education, and a concentration in Ceramics. She has taught K-12 public education for the last 10 years, and has been rated an accomplished teacher the last 5 years. Her philosophy of teaching reflects the art process being as important as the finished product.

KELLY DIBBLE KERNER

Education: Slippery Rock University & Universidad de Alcalá

Kelly Dibble Kerner is the owner of Dibbs On It Creative Learning, a small educational business that offers creative educational workshops and resources to the community. Her workshops cover a variety of topics including creative mindfulness, STEM in nature, creative reading & writing, Spanish, and more!

EMILIO MARRIOTT
MIXED MEDIA Artist

Education: Kent State University

Emilio Marriott is a Cleveland based artist with a BFA in Studio Art from Kent State University. Growing up consuming a lot of comic books, cartoons and surreal artwork, Emilio’s work is typically takes the form of large scale oil pastel drawings, done in a distinctly messy and vibrant style, reflecting both his sense of humor and eye for detail. Currently, Emilio teaches a variety of young artist classes at OAC for grades K-8.

DOMINIQUE (NIKKI) MERCER
ILLUSTRATOR + ART THERAPIST

Education: Syracuse University + Ursuline College

Nikki is a Cleveland based Counselor and Art Therapist. She studied Illustration at Syracuse University and got her graduate degree from Ursuline College. She has drawn over 300 pet portraits for clients in the last decade.

Stephanie Miller-Davis
Ceramic Artist

Education: Ohio State University + Cleveland State University

Stephanie has taught elementary art in the Cleveland and East Cleveland public schools. She has participated in numerous sales and art festivals including Art by the Falls in Chagrin Falls and Cain Park Arts Festival in Cleveland Heights.

Eddie mitchell
artist

Eddie Mitchell has been teaching drawing and painting across Northeast Ohio for close to 30 years, at esteemed institutions such as the Cleveland Institute of Art and Lakeland Community College.

REHAM MOGAWER
PAPER QUILLING ARTIST

Education: German University

Reham Mogawer is a Contemporary Paper Artist and Product Designer. Her affection to the ancient Quilling Art has driven her path of blending her immense Design experience with such a beautiful Art medium. The Chaos Theory has been her guide for finding grace within disorder. Exploring with paper beyond its possibilities and challenging the material, fusing the fine line between Art, Handcrafting and Design. 

Lorri Ott
Painter

Education: University of California + Kent State University

Lorri Ott experiments with both material and process. Her recent wall works are built with multiple pours of pigmented resin, canvas, muslin and paint. Abstract and gestural, Ott’s works evoke the sensual surfaces of paintings (an allusion abetted by the canvas and muslin) even as they assert their artificial nature.

JACKIE PALUMBO
MIXED MEDIA ARTIST

Education: Kent State University

Jackie Palumbo is an artist who absolutely loves sharing her love of art with others! Jackie teaches preschoolers to senior citizens through classes, art clubs, and summer camps. Her goal for each class is to provide a fun, comfortable, encouraging environment and to get each student to express themselves creatively and think "outside the box".

CATHERINE PARK
WATERCOLOR ARTIST

Education: Vassar College + Columbia University

Catherine Park grew up in an artistic family in Minneapolis. Her connection with watercolor began in high school, where she had her first exhibition of her artwork. At Vassar College, she studied drawing, oil painting and art history. After completing an MFA in creative writing at Columbia and moving to Cleveland, she dabbled in woodblock and intaglio print-making.

Annie Peters
Painter

Education: Akron University + Kent State University

Annie has taught art at Grand Valley High School in Orwell, OH for more than 40 years. While there she was awarded Teacher of the Year three times, and the Ruritans Outstanding Teacher Award.

Jaclyn Rigo Artist + Educator

Education: Ohio University

After receiving a BFA from Ohio University, with a concentration in drawing and painting, Jaclyn taught a wide range of art classes in Southern California schools eventually working her way up to become the curriculum director at The Artist Lab in Orange County, CA. After holding the position for five years, she made the move back to her hometown of Cleveland, OH to be close to family and join Northeast Ohio’s growing art community. As a lifelong educator, she enjoys seeing her students approach subjects in varying ways and believes that through making art we learn important skills such as perseverance, problem-solving, and the broadening of horizons.

CJ Ritenour Artist + Educator

CJ Ritenour is a Canton-based ceramic artist with over six years of experience, specializing in functional pottery with a focus on mugs and custom surface design. As Vice President of the Canton Ceramic Guild, they teach at the Canton Museum of Art and the Massillon Museum, inspiring students to explore their own artistic style and voice.

DAVID RANKIN WATERCOLORIST

Education: Cleveland Institute of Art

David Rankin is a Cleveland Institute of Art graduate who is known for his exceptional sense of design, bold and distinctive use of color, and masterful handling of watercolor. His work is often described as “painterly” or impressionistic as it captures the essence of his subjects with greater expression and freedom. Rankin's paintings have been featured in the North Light series, "Splash: The Best of Watercolor" and "Strokes of Genius: The Best of Drawing."

John A sargent III
painter

Education: Ohio State

John A Sargent III is a native Clevelander and professional artist since 1988 graduating with his MFA in painting from Ohio State in 1988. He has had the privilege of teaching at The Albright Knox Museum in Buffalo. 

Andrea Serafino
Ceramic Artist

Education: Cleveland Institute of Art

A ceramic artist and instructor with more than 25 years of experience, Andrea Serafino freely shares her techniques for wheel throwing, hand-building and clay sculpture with her students. 

audrey spuzzillo
illustrator

Education: Cleveland Institute of Art

Audrey is an illustrator and poet from Lyndhurst, Ohio. Holding a BFA in Illustration from The Cleveland Institute of Art. Her creative expertise encompasses a blend of both digital and traditional illustration, characterized by a whimsical aesthetic. Audrey draws inspiration from various sources, including the Art Nouveau movement, feminism, astrology, spirituality, and nature.

Celeste Stauber

Education: Baldwin Wallace University

Celeste Stauber is a Cleveland based artist with B.A. in Studio Art from Baldwin Wallace University. In her work, she draws inspiration from the human form and focuses on drawing. She enjoys exploring different mediums and using her own drawings to create collages.

KATIE WARREN FIBER ARTIST

Education: Connecticut College

Katie Warren is a Cleveland-based fiber artist with a background in environmental education, regenerative farming, and art. She started Onion Dye Studio as a bridge between art and environmental sustainability and is excited to share her passions with others.

Marlene Weinstein
Painter

Education: University of Akron’s Meyers School of Art

Marlene retired from a 30 year health care career in 2012 and completed a BFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Akron’s Myers School of Art in 2016. Marlene shows her work in regional and university exhibits and engages in her community through teaching.