Nikki, licensed K-12, specializes in Creative Dramatics Arts Integration with focus on social emotional, group dynamics and connection, she nurtures an environment where students find joy through creating and playing together, honoring their instincts.
Albert, a YA Artist of the Year, enthusiastically shares in his art with others. He clowns in circuses, internationally, founded a theater, is an inspiring teacher, and a chemical engineer from Notre Dame.
Ali-Olé, a powerful female duo consisting of flamenco dancer Verónica Medina and flamenco guitarist Julia Banzi have toured worldwide as members of the Al Andalus Ensemble and were recipients of the California ArtsBridge Award and Peoples Grammy Award.
Alicia Moya-Méndez has been teaching as an interdisciplinary science artist for 7 years. Her teaching style connects science topics with hands-on art projects to encourage creativity while teaching core educational concepts.
At age 44, Andee Joyce was officially diagnosed as autistic; seven years later, she self-diagnosed as needing to perform for as many strangers as possible. She has done shows with original music and spoken word/comedy about neurodiversity since 2017.
Angela is a registered occupational therapist and artist. She uses inspiration from various cultures through travels, to create pieces made out of new and sustainably sourced materials. Her main medium is painting, mosaics and upcycled fiber art.
Anna is a creator in each dimension of her life whether delivering yachts & sailboats through technical far away passages as mate and even skipper or working in photography as both Cyanotype teaching artist & photographic portrait artist.
Annie has been teaching art for 13 years and enjoys every moment. She has taught in various settings (including schools, Head Start, and non-profits) and loves to incorporate art history, art techniques and grade level curricula into her residencies.
Ashley seeks to engage, encourage, and cultivate students' creativity through exposing them to new artistic processes. Her teaching style connects youth with the visual culture surrounding them in their everyday lives.
As a teacher, Donna is known for her enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the origins of the culture and styles of dances she shares. Her classes are fun, challenging and educational, with a lot of support & encouragement for self-expression.
Beth pulls materials from everyday life and transforms them into art that cultivates connection to self, community and the planet. With each piece she is tending to our need for community and strengthening the routes and bridges back to our humanity.
Led by Emmy Award winning choreographers Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland, BodyVox creates productions rich in imagery, athleticism and humor. An internationally recognized company, BodyVox makes its home in Portland.
Chapel Theatre is a professional theater venue in Milwaukie. They are home to acting and movement classes for youth and adults, artist studios, a recording studio, and weekly performances including plays, dance performances, comedy, improv, and much more.
Montrell “Chillin’thePoet” Goss grew up in a single-parent household. He is the youngest child among five siblings: three older brothers and a younger sister. Growing up illiterate, Montrell made it his passion to teach others what he learned on his own.
Rachel Lidskog-Lim, a professional dancer, singer, and choreographer since 1989, boasts two Bronze medals from the USA Nationals and Worlds Championships. With extensive international experience, she teaches various dance styles with a genuine smile!
Nicole is an energetic and upbeat dance teacher known for her vibrant style. Having nurtured students as a studio owner and instructor for over 20 years, she now brings her passion into schools using creative dance as a kinesthetic classroom tool.
David is a filmmaker, multimedia artist and educator. He graduated with a BFA in Film/Video in 2005 from California Institute of the Arts and is completing his Masters in Elementary Education at Goddard College.