Charles Lunn (c.l. lunn) is a non-speaking autistic artist and poet based in Bethesda, Maryland. Working through letterboard communication with the support of a trained communication partner, Charles crafts vivid abstract paintings and deeply expressive poetry—transforming silence into powerful artistic expression.
Jess Cicoria grew up in the beauty of New York's lower Hudson Valley and now lives in Lake Shore, MD. She started her career as a graphic designer in 2007 and has worked in-house for various retailers, newspapers, print shops, and more. Her background in graphic design has created a strong foundation in color and composition, and has helped her realize her true passion in illustration and painting. Her artistic work is inspired by nature and the interconnectedness of the Chesapeake Bay.
danamarie hosler (mightyPigeon) is an autistic illustrator, fiber artist, muralist, and designer living & working in Baltimore.
My work focuses on my concern with the damage humans are doing to the planet and where our culture is heading. I do acrylic paintings with collaged newspaper and maps on. I am doing a series of installations relating to plastic waste. The first was a 9x13 foot room at Artomatic DC, 2024, inspired by an installation I did in a Washington Project for the Arts show years ago. The second site specific installation was at the Crows Nest gallery in Baltimore MD, in 2025.
Celina Trikilis attended Saint Mary’s College of Maryland, graduating with a Bachelor of Art in Art. She is a multidisciplinary artist most known for her eclectic artistry and design. She focuses the majority of her energy on dissecting the boundaries between surrealism and realism, towing the line between whimsical and horrifying. Celina is inspired by both the macabre and the cute, exploring the way both elements push and pull against each other when melded together.
I am Robert John “Robbie” Ierubino, Jr., a US-born, autistic artist who emigrated to Vienna, Austria, when I was 14. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) degree in Graphic Design and a Master of Arts in Arts and Creative Technologies, both from the University of Staffordshire in Stoke-on-Trent, England. I have completed a graphic design internship with the wendy.network and at the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) in Vienna, Austria. But in May 2024, I moved to Ocean City, Maryland, to find a job as a US citizen by reason.
Lisa R. Danaczko is a dynamic storyteller and engagement strategist. Her artistic practice examines creative placemaking with themes of belonging, collective memory, hidden connections, and respite in public spaces.