Jenn Howd Jenn Howd (they/them) is a multi-disciplinary outsider artist, currently focusing on sound art. As a non-binary creator, Jenn’s work delves into themes of identity, nature, and connection, blending found sounds with improvisation to craft immersive, collaborative sonic experiences. They co-created community ambient jams with NKY musician Nora Barton,…
Alpha Frierson Alpha was born to be a sentimental artist from the beginning, especially growing up in "Loveland Ohio". From the time he was born singing the "Crying Song" he's created art and music as though it was his last day on earth. He gives most of the credit to…
Ivette Román-Roberto Ivette Román Roberto is an experimental voice performer, activist, and founder of the Collective of Puerto Ricans in Houston. Her career began in California in the 1980s as part of the emerging generation of Latine performance artists. In the 1990s, she joined the “Performeros de los 90s,” a…
Brenda Atencio Brenda M. Atencio also known internationally as “G Precious” – is a multi-Award winning Hip-Hop, Pop, and R&B Artist from Ohkay Owingeh - Village of the Strong People located in New Mexico. She began creative writing at the young age of 6, writing as a means to deal…
Elizabeth Smith Meet Liz! She is the Founder and Creative Arts Director of the Greenhouse Creative Collective, a community-led initiative that focuses on supporting artists from historically oppressed communities and recognizing their creative capabilities. Liz graduated from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL with a Bachelor’s in Criminology and continued…
Kylie Griffin Kylie Griffin is a dedicated music educator and native of Erath, Louisiana. She served 13 years teaching music at Dozier Elementary School where she was nominated teacher of the year, and her bands have received superior ratings at both the district and state levels. Recently, Kylie was named…
Julia LaGrand Julia LaGrand is a violinist and disability activist from Grand Rapids, MI. She has soloed with orchestras including the Holland Symphony, Kent Philharmonic and Baroque on Beaver Festival Orchestra, and has played in masterclasses for violinists including Midori and Stefan Jackiw. In 2020, she won first prize at…
Todd Anders Johnson Todd Anders Johnson is a socially-conscious multi-media and event producer, performing artist, educator and snowboard mountaineer. With the Risan Brands family of companies, Todd merges his passions for the environment, the arts, cannabis and outdoor recreation. Todd lives with his family high in the mountains of Colorado.…
Marielle McIntosh Marielle McIntosh, also known as Marielle & The Flowers, is a musician, artist, and sustainability activist based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. She focuses on music that connects people to the Earth and community through creative lyricism, improv, song circles, and performing for sustainability and community centred events and…
Beth Watts Nelson Beth Watts Nelson is a Kansas City based singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and lifelong student of music. In addition to solo performances, she can be heard in several projects throughout the KC area including Konza Swamp Band, CATGUT, Cee Dee Vee, and her latest endeavor, Little Miss Dynamite. Building…
