Artist: P.J. Stewart
Retired from Chicago Public Schools, where she taught elementary school and art in grades 7-12, Mrs. Stewart is now the owner of Studio 3140-WPB at the Bridgeport Art Center. Her works have been exhibited in arts institutions nationwide.
Artist: Melana Bass
Artist and muralist with public pieces in Madison, WI, Bass is most noted for the exuberance of black girl pride in her art.
Artist: JessTimeless
Self-taught artist and art entrepreneur, Jessica Patterson seeks to “create original paintings that are based on childhood experiences and/or adversities in society, while also exploring the joy of life. I strive to be a role model for young individuals exploring their artistic ability in whatever field they are pursuing.”
Artist: Haerim Lee
Originally from South Korea, Chicagoan Rim Lee’s art stimulates dialogue with communities through painting, public murals, artist books, and photography. Ethnographic research informs her practice as she investigates the history of an architectural site–such as the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago, Cabrini Green, or the murals on the South Side of Chicago or in Gary, IN–and translates that into her studio practice.
Artist: Abena Motaboli
As a cultural engagement facilitator, Motaboli works with the Chicago Park District, community gardens, immigrant centers, and other community organizations across the city. She is “passionate about making art and education accessible to a diverse and broad audience from children to adults.”