Pamlico County

Paula Rosov

I can't live without [art] and can't separate the process from who I am - since my earliest memories. Oil painting is my most often used medium. However, I've begun to create with resin. My perspective, my use of materials, and my chosen subject matter, I think, make both my realistic and abstract work truly mine.

Wayne County

Emily Figueras

Hi! I'm a North Carolina based artist with offerings in ceramics, stained glass, printmaking, jewelry, and more. I create because it makes me happy! I've had a love for all forms of creativity since childhood, and I'm primarily a self-taught artist. These days I primarily focus on functional forms in pottery with a nod to the nostalgia that comes with growing up in NC.

Wayne County

Casey Mozingo

I am a photographer with a photojournalism background that provides a variety of photographic services, from event coverage to product photography. My studio, Big Blue Couch Media, is located in Downtown Goldsboro, at 219 N. John Street. With over 20 years of experience, I love being able to create unique images for my clients that capture their personalities. My work isn’t cookie cutter and reflects both my art background and my years of experience in photojournalism. In addition to portraits, using both natural and artificial light, event (weddings, birthdays, graduations, etc.), and marketing photography I also travel with my camera and make images that are perfect for decorating homes and offices.
My specialty is still images, but I also have experience in creating videos for businesses for a variety of uses.

Johnston County

Karen Anderson

I am a visually impaired artist. However, through NC Services for the Blind and Arts Access Inc. and myself, I have obtained or been provided the assistive technology to continue creating. I am a photographer, illustrator, and metalsmith/ jewelry maker. I primarily photograph nature and often enter regional juried shows. My jewelry making incorporates upcycled materials as well as using traditional methods. I often use my photography and digital illustration skills to create greeting cards. Creating for me, is a way of life regardless of obstacles that may be encountered.

Wayne County

Ashley Moore

I love doing character design, drawing characters from movies, and animals. It's really fun and calming especially on a rainy day. I personally prefer sketching, using markers, or colored pencils because they really bring out the color in a drawing.

Wayne County

Courtney Phipps

I've loved the arts since I was a kid. A little over a year ago I started experimenting with resin because it looked entertaining online. The first things I ever made were earrings and keychains for my friends and I. I was a natural at it from the beginning. I've thrived since opening up shop because my work is original and fun. I hand-pour and assemble all of my pieces myself so each set of earrings is unique and sparkles in their own way

Wayne County

Anna Hinson

I was born and raised in the small military town of Goldsboro, NC. Once I graduated from high school, I swore I never would come back. After receiving my degree in Art Education at East Carolina University, I realized how important Goldsboro needed the arts. I made it my mission to steer our community in the direction of where arts thrive in Wayne County.

High school art teacher, muralist, community advocator... these are all names I have bestowed but I will always remain an artist.

My ability to build a truly one-of-a-kind painting tailored to your unique journey along with topnotch professional business practices has led my live painting business, Amarie Designs, to be the most rewarding to work with in Wayne County.

New Hanover County

Michael Mosure

My photography has an all around focus on nature and wildlife where I love to incorporate my degrees in Environmental Sustainability and Conservation into my work.

I strive to provide luxury fine wall art for my clients incorporating the latest high end mediums available such as: HD Metal, HD Acrylic, Canvas, Fine Art Papers, and archival photo prints.

I hope to bring my viewers closer to the outdoor world that I endear and love so much.

Johnston County

Jessica Carlson

​Hey! I'm Jessica, but I also go by Okeedoe. I've always loved making things. It's my happy place. I've worked with a lot of different mediums over the years, but recently I've settled in on fiber art. I make woven wall hangings and macrame. I think what makes my work original is that I bring my sense of playfulness and my love of bright colors, floral motifs, and nature into everything I do.

Wayne County

Marilue Cook

Looking at life differently, seeing beauty in the mundane and creating magic. Magic of the eye capturing the essence in photography, magic of the hues of the palette in watercolor and magic with the free forming liquid glass. I want to bring different media to Wayne County and educate individuals in 3-D art, especially glass.

Wayne County

Cent Jones

I am a visual Artist creating work in acrylic, oil, and a variety of mediums celebrating life and culture. I have a special affinity for people of color. They are underrepresented in the world of Art. Seeing faces and people come alive on canvas gives me great joy.

Wayne County

Christian Tyner

I create art mostly for the feeling I get when I'm in the act of creating art. I also enjoy looking at the final product (when I think it's up to snuff). I'm happy painting, drawing, and doing mixed media.

Wayne County

Jewel Sauls

I have always been a creator. I am a seamstress, a milliner, an origami folder, a paper crafter, a doodler, and most recently, a watercolorist. I've always been good with my hands and have helped renovate historic homes and build split rail fences for our local battlefield. I always want to try something new! My primary watercolor focus is on home portraits and local sites and streetscapes. I try to paint love into everything I paint.

Wayne County

Jennifer Katsenios

I'm Jenn from Whimsical Chaos. I started my fiber arts journey about 5 years ago at my local library and I’ve been obsessed since. I specialize in needle felting and macramé. Creating works of art is a passion of mine and I'm so happy to be able to share it.  

Wayne County

Guile Contreras

I like to keep a cartoon aesthetic reflective of early 2000s Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network shows - bold lines and solid bright colors. When planning and sketching, I seek to find ideas that tickle the brain. That's how my brain works - trying to connect dots in the oddest path. Or just something that feels fun.

Johnston County

Paul Bomar

Paul plays, as described by others, "tastefully, economically, tunefully, swinging".

Paul has numerous studio and live albums under his belt. Comfortable with any instrumental configuration, Paul can provide jazz for a wide range of events or locales, including clubs, corporate events, private parties, weddings, or restaurants.

Wayne County

Tracey Penrod

I am a contemporary artist who explores matters of the heart in expressive one of a kind creations. My paintings are inspired by truth, beauty, and the potential for redemption which I see in moments captured in time, places which pique curiosity, and the intimate connections shared between people. I create in both expressionism and in representational art through the use of paint and collage.

Wayne County

Kwamin Smith

Hello my name is Kwamin Smith. I am from Goldsboro N.C. I am very passionate about my art. It's my dream to share my work with the world. The media I use are: oil paint, pencil, acrylic and digital art. I also make children's books to help kids read and gain different skill sets. My works of art are original and unique to my personal style of art.

Wayne County

Gene Willoughby, II

I create superhero novels, comics, and prints that present diverse heroes in science-fiction/fantasy settings. I have released the novel entitled The Sunstroms as well as the first issue of The Sunstroms comic book. I am a digital artist who uses primarily Procreate, Sketchbook Pro, and Photoshop. My work is original because I am creating my own characters and stories.

Wayne County

Mary Medlin

I create because it's something that feeds my soul and it feels like part of my purpose. I'm most inspired by the beauty in nature. I'm inspired by every unique plant and flower I see and love painting their unique shapes. I paint mostly in watercolor and do some acrylic as well.

Wayne County

Lewis Braswell

I make art because I believe I was created to do so. The instinct to demonstrate marks of identification and worth is present in much of humanity and is a direct response to the observance of the creative work of the Divine. I work primarily with charcoal, ink, and washes on cotton paper. I gain much influence from the artists of the Italian Renaissance and these traditional media are in accordance with that exposure. 

Wayne County

Hannah Rivers

In my artwork I use heavy line work on selected areas as well as having saturated colors throughout my pieces to give my art an illustrated feel. I also use realism in my subjects because I enjoy the little details that life has to offer such as subtle light changes or the transition from one color to the next. The juxtaposition of these two styles creates an interesting dynamic which will evoke a childlike wonder with an adult perspective. I mainly work with oil paints and chalk pastels.

Wake County

Sabrina Cali

Scientifically, the natural world is built of shapes and patterns on both micro and macro levels. Spiritually, many cultures over time have translated their beliefs through symbolism and story telling. 

I create intricate patterns with pen and ink and acrylic paints, to reflect life’s tangible twists and turns, relationships, choices, and experiences layered with intangible elements that affect who we are and how we interact with the world around us.  

Pattern work is packaged within themes of the natural world, female identities, and fantasy. 

Wayne County

Mary Ellis

I create art for personal enjoyment and to serve others outside of my home. My specialized medium is watercolor and my style, fresh and whimsical.

Johnston County

Val Taylor

After a lifetime of art and crafts, and experimenting in most mediums, I’ve finally found my passion in colored pencils and soft pastels. I’m self-taught and typically draw inspiration from nature - in animals, birds and flowers, but will ultimately draw anything that appeals to me. My hope is that others enjoy my art as much as I do creating it. 

Union County

Angela Lubinecky

 I was raised in a multicultural expatriate community in East Africa and was exposed to a variety of influences. My inspiration ranges from the bright colours and patterns printed on Kenyan “Maridadi” fabrics, to the repetitive shapes and rhythms found in nature.

My palette of acrylic paints is always bright and vivid. To me color signifies life and is an expression of the beauty, happiness, peace and joy that can be found in it.

Wayne County

Lucy Cantley

Since being diagnosed with cancer in 2020 at age 29, my life (and especially my career) has been derailed. Art has become therapy for me. I love creating something tangible that can help bring joy to others. I specialize in watercolor painting and embroidery/needlecraft.

Johnston County

Heidi-Lee Peach

I love plein air! I work in watercolor, acrylic, oil, photography and mixed media -I also enjoy pottery but for fun. 

I am the owner of Heart2Hands Art Gallery and Studios in downtown Clayton, NC. We are always looking for teachers to come and share their talents.

Wayne County

Cody Hicks

I create because after I got out of the military I sunk into the lowest version of myself, I utilized art to get me out of the funks and keep me going within life itself. I was very heavy into acrylic painting, but over time I got an iPad Pro and haven't really touched physical mediums in a while. So, as of now I really enjoy digital media. I am able to put my thoughts down on canvas and start creating, anywhere and that is huge for me. 

Wilson County

Calavera Threads

We are Calavera Threads, a husband and wife team that specialize in creating polymer clay earrings. We both share a love for art and creative development. 

We hope each piece we make exudes our style and maybe relate to yours when you wear them! All our pieces are made with 14k (or better) Gold or 925 Silver plated, nickel free, hooks and studs.

Wayne County

Carli Hinson

I am an artist and illustrator who works in a variety of mediums, but my strengths lie in watercolors and inks. Lately I create art as an act of reconnecting to a more nostalgic part of myself. By letting myself reconnect to my inner child, I am making the art she would have wanted to create with the skill set I have today. I really value the power of color and gesture in my work, how it expresses my mood to viewers, my hope being a little bit of that childlike joy will come through to them as well. I quite simply just hope to bring joy to others through my art in the same way I feel joy as I create.

Duplin County

Arlon Robinson

I'm the only Arlon Robinson in the world and I'm here to create art on earth. I was born in GA and am spreading art in NC. As an art graduate, I have over a decade of art under my belt. The types of art I create are painting, digital, abstract, spoken word, rap, and illustrations.

I am the creator and CEO of iiamarob® and konsideration®.

What makes my art original is the characters I use. I create art using my Simeons. Easy to create and loving to all!

Wayne County

Caroline Pendergraph

I have been doing art my whole life and just began taking it seriously these past few years. I create art as a creative outlet for myself and as a way to express myself. I also enjoy sharing my passion with others. My specialized media is acrylic paints and oil pastel. 

Wayne County

Marybeth Taylor

I run a business named Taylor Creek Designs along with several friends. We make jewelry and gifts with a Southern flair. We are all friends who love to create and share our products with others. Custom designs are our favorite and really let us expand our comfort zones. Markets and pop ups are more fun when you're friends and we honestly laugh and smile the entire time because we get to be together!!!

Wayne County

Jess Barwick

I have been painting for about 30 yrs now and I use acrylic paint on about anything! I create and paint because I'm an artist! I love to paint! I have found that the public likes my style of recreations of their moments, pets, and landscapes. I have a few commissions pending and stay busy painting more now!

Wayne County

Theresa A. Glisson

I am a potter, sculptor, pen/ink, and pastel artist. I have created various forms of art for over 50 years. For the last 20 years, my main concentration has been sculpture and pottery. Most of my pottery has some element of sculpture on it. I love doing faces and figurative pieces that tell a story or make the viewer think beyond their first glance. 

I create because it makes me happy, and keeps me sane...and pays the bills.

Wayne County

Celeste Aguirre Oñate

Art is my life! I create because it makes me happy to be alive. I specialize in acrylic portraits, murals, and digital art. My Mexican American culture influences my work, as well as pop culture. My work is original because it caters to old and new Latino generations that grew up in the United States and honors their colorful heritage. At the same time, everybody can enjoy my art and appreciate our culture.

Guilford County

Greg Hausler

I create paintings using old clothes, fabric bits, and random objects as my canvas and cover them with layers of colorful latex paint. I love these materials because they have stories and potential that most people ignore. I don’t often plan my work in advance. I let the materials and the paint guide me. I like the challenge of painting on an uneven surface because it challenges me. Painting is my magic and my medicine. I am obsessed with making art, and I hope my work will make you see the world differently.

Wayne County

Sarah Perkins

My hands have always been compelled to make and for the last twenty years my medium of choice has been fabric. I have an affinity for natural fibers like cotton, linen and wool and love to make my own clothing, from dresses to jeans. Fabric and it's many textures, colors and drape is what inspired me to sew and working in various fabric shops over the years has enabled me to develop a rich appreciation and understanding for all types of cloth. Using creative experimentation to learn much of what I know about sewing has given me a unique point of view which is easily seen amongst my more creative projects and still so in my more utilitarian types, even if it's just myself who notices. Offering custom sewing to the public allows me to display my passion for the craft. Teaching sewing to the public gives me an opportunity to pass along an important and artful tradition that everyone is touched by in some form or fashion.  

Wayne County

Ashlyn Disney

I am a ceramic artist and ECU alumna currently residing in Goldsboro, NC. My artwork is primarily figurative, with a particular interest in native NC animals and amphibians, and often including multidisciplinary elements. I have always had an immense fondness of biology and strive to encompass such elements into my artwork with both the use of figure and the wood firing process. I am always exploring new creative avenues to further develop my art.

Johnston County

Brook Connolly

I create art work for lots of reasons, but the main one would have to be for myself. I use creating art as an outlet to express my emotions! Some of my artwork can be very impactful and represent things I've experienced in the past or just how I am feeling. Other artwork I create is to please an audience, I create something I know lots of other people will enjoy just as much as I do. I work with a lot of media: drawing, painting, ceramics, and printmaking. Recently all of my works have been forms of printmaking: etchings onto copper, or lithography (and the occasional lino cut).

Lenoir County

Christy Bennett

I don't ever remember a time that I didn't love to draw and paint! The older I got, I figured out I could paint on ANYTHING, so I did! I've painted a couple of murals and it's always fun to paint on a kids bedroom wall! I use mostly acrylic and oils on canvas, and on furniture, anything from chalk paint to colored stain. My art is my "Happy Place", and when it makes someone else happy, that is priceless!

Wayne County

Eric Schreffler

I think my first love will always be music...and I don't discriminate. Passing by the studio you may hear Metallica one day and The Bee Gees the next. So it would seem that finding a way to fuse music and painting would be my journey: airbrushing realistic images of music artists, painting on guitars and drum shells and listening to music while painting abstract and ending that work by naming the piece after the title of a song I was listening to. The journey begins and isn't close to ending.

Greene County

Sarah Kearney

I draw with pencil, paint with acrylics, and have made note cards from my artwork. I have been doing my artwork for most of my life and do it simply for my pleasure.

Wayne County

Katie Winkleblack

I started creating when I left my hometown for a fresh start. I always worked so much and decided I wanted to have time to explore my creative side. I suppose mf specialized media is silverware! I make spoon rings and other jewelry and accessories from recycled silverware. I also own embroidery machines where I create apparel with cute boho designs. I can't ever stick to just one thing, and am trying out silver smithing next! 

Wayne County

Jaden Bynum

​My name is Jaden Lee and I am an acrylic and mixed media painter. My art style combines full-color expression, unconventional combinations, and a fusion of abstract, graffiti, and realism. Rather than simply depicting visuals, my goal is to evoke emotions in viewers through the power of color. Drawing inspiration from artists like Basquiat, Warhol, and Pollock, as well as cultural influencers and nature, I view the canvas as a reflection of life's process. I approach each painting without a predetermined direction, allowing emotions to guide every brushstroke, embracing the journey. My art is driven by a desire to tell stories and shed light on social and environmental concerns, aiming to ignite dialogue and inspire positive change. I want my paintings to be experienced as visceral and emotive creations, inviting viewers to engage on a deeper level.

Wayne County

Brenda Behr

I create because it soothes my soul; the act of creating is part of my fiber. My specialized media is oil painting, but I have also been successful with my watercolors. 

My work is a reflection of people and places around me. When not working on commissions, I enjoy painting often overlooked people of my community. I am also fond of plein air landscape painting, special events, and places of interest. 

Lenoir County

Ursula Brown

Painting helps me stay occupied and lets me express myself through art. When given a blank canvas, I tend to immediately lean towards the world of abstract. I have a specific color palette that I follow with my work and I like to think that my work reflects my personality. I am girly, but creative.

Wayne County

Lyndon Johnson

I am a Fine Art and Portrait photographer in Goldsboro, NC with a studio in Mount Olive, NC. I create Fine Art Portraits to give me balance in my life. I am a combat tactical instructor which gives me a considerable amount of time engulfed in the darker side of human nature. The beauty of Fine Art Photography balances this and gives me peace. From birds to ballet, I find peace.

Wayne County

McKenzie Lee

I truly believe created art is a reflection of the creator's soul. For me it is where I feel most confident and free. Most of my work is done in the form of watercolor, acrylics and charcoal.

Wake County

Katie Peña

Hello! I’m Katie, and I am a proud Latina artist in Raleigh, North Carolina, specializing in oil portraits, murals, and fine art paintings. I draw from my storytelling background and fine arts expertise to bring the subjects of my paintings to life in the style of the traditional Renaissance masters. With 19 years of experience as a painter, in tandem with 13 years of experience as a visual storyteller in Hollywood, I bring a unique perspective to my art.

I began oil painting at age 14, which helped in part to pay for my college education at the Rhode Island School of Design where I acquired a Fine Arts degree in Film/Animation/Video. Professionally, I continued to grow my passion for visual storytelling, working for over a decade as a Scenic Painter in Hollywood, CA, on countless television shows, commercials, and movies.

In 2023, I transitioned away from the film industry to embark on a new chapter in my career and life, relocating to North Carolina. I am incredibly grateful to put down roots in a state that not only welcomes, cherishes, and celebrates local art, but also fosters and embraces the value that visual art can bring to the community.

Wayne County

Marcia Sanders

Hello! Most of my life, I have been involved in visual and musical arts. After an undergraduate degree at East Carolina University, I took a Masters at University of Colorado in Boulder, and then studied Venetian Masters style underpainting and glazing in oil at the Anderson Ranch in Snowmass, Colorado. Six years ago, I moved to Goldsboro and have continued studying under painting and glazing. I am fascinated by transparent color on top of opaque color, and the resulting color one can optically see. Mixing colors both physically and optically is an amazing way to paint, and it is a journey I gladly add to the repertoire of skills to date. There is always something we can learn! I have a black and white darkroom. I also play and build instruments. With my recorded music, I literally march to my own tune!

Wayne County

Barbara Baker

The path of an artist is not always a linear one. As a late-blooming painter, I approach my work with a unique perspective, one that is shaped by the wisdom and experiences accumulated over my life. My paintings are not merely representations of the physical world; they are expressions of the emotions, the memories, the fleeting moments that make up the essence of my life. My journey has taught me that creativity is not something that is limited to a select few, but rather a universal capacity that can be nurtured and cultivated and, in many cases, born-again. There's a power in patience! As I continue to explore the world of painting, I am reminded that it is never too late to pursue one's passions and unlock the talents that lie within.

Gauteng, South Africa

Michaela Bawden

I am studying graphic design through Greenside Design Centre. I love creating digital art, design, and hand crafted pieces.

Wayne County

Joanne "Lotus Blossom" Lesak

Joanne Lesak was raised in Oconomowoc, Wi. She studied Design at the University of Wisconsin in Madison and Milwaukee. After marriage and a family she received a BFA in Interior Design from Maryville University in St. Louis, Mo. After graduation she opened Lesak Interiors in Durham, N.C. for ten years before returning to school at ECU.

While working on her graduate thesis, Joanne Lesak taught Interior Design and Architectural Drafting in the Interior Design program and Drawing and Art History in the Art Program at Halifax Community College, N. C. After receiving her MFA from ECU, majoring in Environmental Design and minoring in Painting & Art History, she spent 5 years painting full time at Lake Gaston. Her sales representative in Wisconsin contributed to prolific work being sold throughout the United States.

Thirty years ago Lesak moved to Goldsboro N. C. and partnered with Dreamweaver to restore the beautiful historic homes, that had been forgotten.

"We restored our home Plum Tree Gallery, Plum Tree Gardens B&B, opened Plum Tree Market after the downtown market was torn down, and presented Art Exhibits monthly at the B&B before the pandemic and after until the ACWC reopened ."

After the 18 years, Joanne's paint brush had lain idle. She took the honorary Tuscaroran Indian Name Lotus Blossom and began to paint again with a " Pottery series", "How Do you Measure Color" series, "Choose Your Colors" series, "Blue Ridge Parkway" series and recently completed "Pow Wow at Sunset" series.

"I work in large scale acrylic paintings and each series has been a study of form, color, light, and most recently movement."

Wayne County

Dreamweaver

Dreamweaver was raised in Nash County, North Carolina. After high school he joined the Navy to be trained as an electronic engineer. One of the planes he was responsible for is now displayed on highway 70 near the Havelock Marine base.

He attended college in Michigan and then worked as an electronic engineer. His career took him throughout the United States, mainly repairing analytical equipment for large companies. As Santa Ana Art Director, he designed and built floats for the Rose Bowl Parades, and also did restoration work.

After living in California, Dreamweaver returned home to North Carolina and became a certified member of the Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe. He restored historic properties in Tarboro and then Goldsboro and Mount Olive. He trained "at risk" youth in authentic restoration, partnered to open Plum Tree Marketplace, restored Plum Tree Gardens and Plum Tree Gallery among other homes in Goldsboro and Mount Olive including the Mt. Olive Museum.

Currently, as Healing Arts Director at ACWC, He holds Mindful Monday meditation classes and First Saturday Star Healers Circle at the Arts Council free and open to the public.

Throughout everything else, Dreamweaver always remains a serious watercolorist. His individual style creates layers of watercolor. The Southeast American Indian Museum in Pembroke has awarded and purchased his paintings.

Johnston County

Matthew Crawford

As a professional land surveyor, Matthew derives inspiration from his work in the rural countryside. The weathered condition of old buildings and industrial sites are most suitable to the irregular and imperfect nature of his graphite and pastel techniques.

Matthew met his artist wife, Betsy, in 1986, and began the small business “Back Creek Art”. Their individual and combined works are the result of years spent working on then undeveloped Daufuskie Island, SC, life in Hilton Head Island, SC, and Savannah, GA, travelling to ancestral homestead sites and their 2000 return to live and retire in North Carolina.

Wake County

Chris Elizabeth Richards

Contemporary American figurative sculptor, Chris Elizabeth Richards has embraced a spectrum of diverse occupations in her life. Although a nontraditional student, Richards earned her BFA and MFA at East Carolina University (Sculpture) and went on to intensive study of the figure in drawing and sculpture at The Florence Academy of Art for 2.5 years. She has recently returned home to North Carolina and sees herself as an emerging artist, albeit again, somewhat nontraditional. Richards’ work has been exhibited regionally, including with the NC Museum of Art, and Internationally in Siena and Florence, Italy, and can be seen in the permanent collections of Craven Community College, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, East Carolina University, Community Council for the Arts, and many private collections. Richards casts, welds, and patinates all of her own sculptures.

Wayne County

Gordon White

I've been drawing off and on for about 20 years. I tend to focus more on traditional mediums but have been pushing to lean into painting and digital art as well.

Wake County

Janice Withers

Janice Withers is an accomplished artist, muralist, and art educator hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina. Her journey into the world of Visual Arts began during high school, where she discovered her innate talent and passion for creativity. Janice pursued her academic aspirations at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Design. Her thirst for knowledge and artistic growth led her to achieve a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts from Howard University, specializing in Studio Painting. Additionally, she holds a Master’s Degree in Art Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Throughout her academic journey, Janice Withers immersed herself in diverse artistic media, including drawing, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and graphic design. This extensive background not only enriched her artistic skills but also fueled her passion for teaching others.

As an artist and muralist, Janice Withers believes in the transformative power of art, particularly in public spaces. Her works often reflect themes of community, identity, and cultural heritage, resonating deeply with viewers. In her own words, "An empty wall creates an empty mind," encapsulates Janice's belief in the ability of art to inspire, provoke thought, and create meaningful connections within communities.

Wayne County

David Williams

I work mostly with charcoal carbon and graphite. I work on m i- tanks paper. Spray fixative on it afterwards. I love to draw people animals and all kinds of things. But mostly portraits.

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williamsldavid156@gmail.com

Wayne County

Shadawn Farmer

I’m a visual artist who tells stories rooted in both personal experience and the world around me. My work exists in that in-between space: dreamy, yet grounded in real life. I’m drawn to the softness and detail of the Rococo period, but my intent aligns more with modern and contemporary artists.  

Much of my work is soft and dreamy upon first glance, but has incorporated themes such as loss, rebirth, identity, grief, and transformation. As I grow, I’m pushing my voice toward activism, using art to build community and call for real change. There is beauty in pain, and I believe that in those hard places, we find the power to create something that can shift the world around us

Wayne County

Kristin Tang

Hi! Kristin here, I’m a photographer with over 10 years of experience behind the lens, capturing real moments and heartfelt connections. I began my journey in engagements and wedding photography, which taught me to find beauty in every detail and emotion.

These days, as a mom and wife I focus my energy on photographing families and couples—celebrating love, laughter, and all the little in-between moments that make life special.

Before photography, I was immersed in the world of visual arts, with a background in both traditional and digital mediums. That artistic foundation continues to shape my creative perspective, influencing everything from composition to color. My style is clean, bright, and true-toned, with a focus on natural light and authentic storytelling. I aim to create timeless images that feel both fresh and heartfelt.

Wayne County

Nancy Lawrence

I started as a folk artist, taking classes at a studio, while my husband had a job in Canada, When we returned from Canada, we moved to Illinois where I found studio in my town and took classes in making my own paints like the old masters with oil based and water based mediums to created a "sandwich" of paint that can always be worked on years after, then I worked in oils, acrylics, charcoal..loved all the mediums. The only one escaping me was watercolor because I was too impatient to let the color do its own work. We moved to NC in 2019 I want to meet a community of artists. I also enjoy Artist Trading Cards and Zentangling for fun. I also exhibited around my Illinois area in restaurants, event venues, and Village Halls, and more. Each painting I have included is old style oil, acrylic, and charcoal.

Wayne County

Eliza Winslow

Through weaving, dyeing, and various textile techniques, I explore what it means for me to grow up in the South and the connections to family and nature. In my most recent works, I used weaving to explore the history of storytelling in southern porch settings. Much like in the passing of stories, in weaving, there is a series of threads, or details, that interlock with each other to inform the whole idea. The intersection of the threads is what gives the work its integrity, much like the connections I have within my community are what have given me strength.