Shawny Neubecker is a Detroit native and photographer with TRU Heart Photo, capturing the stories of community voices. A wife, mother, speaker, mentor, and community member, she has spent 21 years near Flint, Michigan, mentoring underserved individuals and teens while also actively competing nationwide as a breaker with Vertical Ambition Crew. Despite battling Lyme Disease, she remains committed to her passions, embodying the Hip Hop ethos of "Can't Stop Won't Stop" and "Each One Teach One."

Osa Atoe is a Nigerian-American studio potter whose work honors African continental and diasporic ceramic traditions, drawing inspiration from both historical Nigerian pottery and contemporary masters. Through form and surface decoration, her pieces connect to a lineage extending back to her parents' immigration from Nigeria, while also speaking to a universal language of clay that transcends all. Atoe's African- and nature-inspired pottery aims to create connections.

Alexandria Chrisel is a photographer passionate about capturing people's stories through professional portraits that highlight the unique personalities of individuals, businesses, and families. Offering all-inclusive services and high-quality print products, she helps clients preserve their legacies, establish their brands, and showcase what is most important to them.

Krystal Ann Cooke is a Flint, Michigan-based fine artist, muralist, and tattoo artist who relocated from Wisconsin in 2017 to pursue her artistic talents. Inspired by the Flint Public Art Project and her experience teaching mural art to youth, she fosters creative confidence in her students through personal expression and problem-solving. Cooke emphasizes the importance of learning from both successes and failures in the artistic process.

Samira Deghanian is a self-taught artist and designer originally from Iran, whose experiences have enriched her creativity and skill set. Despite a master's degree in International Business, she chose to pursue her passion for art, creating works ranging from digital art and murals to fabric painting and hand-painted pillows. Samira also shares her expertise as a teaching artist.

Ralph "rEN" Dillard is a multidisciplinary artist using oil paint, precious metal, spoken word, curation, and collage to explore complex philosophical ideas. He developed arts integration curricula for Fulton County and leads programs for seniors and youth, including the Legacy Youth Art Mentorship Program. Dillard also co-founded the non-profit A.W.O.L. to provide arts and technology education for at-risk youth and founded The Spitfire Poetry Group, fostering self-expression and alternatives to violence.

Keir Johnston is a community practice public art creator with over two decades of experience. He facilitates collaborative mural production with a variety of groups, from incarcerated youth to elders, and has partnered with organizations like Mural Arts Philadelphia on projects. A founding member of Amber Art & Design, Johnston has held residencies at institutions like the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the University of Chicago's Place Lab, and engages in community-based research projects.

Karen Perkins is a charismatic arts educator and public programming director with expertise in curriculum development and outstanding presentation skills. Highly organized and articulate, she excels at managing multiple projects and possesses exceptional interpersonal abilities.

Erin Rehil is a Flint, Michigan-based Surrealist painter and visual art educator with a degree in Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design. She has a background in museum art education, including five years teaching at the Flint Institute of Arts, and a decade of experience teaching at international schools abroad, most recently at Al Batinah International School in Sohar, Oman.

Ackeem Salmon is an art director, photographer, and multimedia artist specializing in fashion and fine art portraiture, holding a BFA in Photography with a minor in Fine Art from the College for Creative Studies. His professional practice encompasses mixed media, performance, film, and critical writing.

Kathryn Sjogren is a Florida native and mixed media expressive artist who is passionate about both creating and teaching art. For over 25 years, she has designed and implemented community-based arts programs for children, teens, and adults in various locations. Sjogren studied at The School of Visual Arts, the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, and the University of Florida.

Kala Wilburn is a leader in apparel construction and artistic development, whose contemporary designs are worn by both everyday individuals and celebrities. With experience at brands like Marc Ecko and Rocawear, and apprenticeships in fashion capitals worldwide, she is the CEO of Fannie Lucille and founder of the non-profit Fashion Against Violence. Wilburn has also mentored over 50 designers and taught sewing and fashion illustration to over 200 youth.

Matthew Wilson is a Chicago-based interdisciplinary artist with a BFA in Integrated Studio Arts and a Masters of Design in Sustainable Environments from Iowa State University. He primarily creates 3D prop art for video games and illustrations, and also codes in Unreal Engine, Python, and JavaScript.

Kuniko Yamamoto, a Japanese native, is a storyteller and origami artist who combines traditional Japanese dance, music, and theater with her unique art form. After studying mime in the US, she toured internationally with her storytelling performances, including appearances at the Kennedy Center and Disney Epcot. Now based in Sarasota, she founded Origami Air Art Studio, offering workshops, events, and educational resources to promote origami as an art form with mathematical applications.