Janice Bailor is a quilt and textile artist based in central Pennsylvania. As a creative entrepreneur, she is the owner artisan behind her La Rue de Fleurs label, creating handmade, nature inspired quilts, original patterns, and soft goods since 2012.

Linda Billet is a glass artisan working out of her Central Pennsylvania studio. She's known for creating detailed fused glass tiles that are incorporated into her mosaics.

BrightNow! is a team of educators, musicians, artists, and innovators dedicated to creating tools for educators and families that support the social-emotional wellness of young learners.

I'm fine. is a community project dedicated to sculpting mental health awareness and conversations through art. The project consists of a series of workshops where participants create ceramic masks that represent their emotions.

Cheryl Kugler is a life-long artist and native to south central Pennsylvania. Rich colors and gentle composition of nature’s flora and fauna inspire her canvases whether painted “en plein air” or in the studio.

Jonathan Laidacker is a community muralist. He is driven in his work by connections with the people and history of the communities of interest that his murals call home.

Mark McKenna is an actor, director, theater deviser, and teaching artist. He has over 30 years of experience teaching pre-K to adult students using theater to learn non-arts subjects, develop relationships, and create civic dialogue.

Rachita Nambiar is the Founder and Artistic Director for the Rasika School of Dance where she educates and promotes the ancient dance form of Bharatanatyam to her students. She brings over 35 years of expertise to the field.

Katie Trainer has been producing murals since 2017 and has worked with over 6,000 students to create large-scale public art. She is a certified teaching artist through the University of the Arts and PA Council on the Arts.

Rand Whipple is the founder and director of Box of Light Digital Arts Studios. For the past 30 years, Whipple has been a teaching artist in the PCA’s Art In Education program. He has conducted over 75 residencies across Pennsylvania.