Calyn Pickens is a cartoonist, video editor and general multimedia maker from Paris, France. Calyn created the cartoon character "Dill" at the age of six, developing a world of "dills" which continues to evolve to this day. She holds a BFA in Critical and Visual Studies from Pratt Institute and attended programming school during École 42's inaugural year. Through classes, editing and translating work, she aims to open access for any and all art forms.
Devin S. Jones is a dynamic screenwriter, actor, and producer known for crafting rich, character-driven stories that blend comedy and drama. As the writer and executive producer behind Slightly New—winner of multiple awards including Best Urban Feature Film at the 2023 Baltimore Next Media Webfest—Devin continues to make his mark with bold, original narratives under RiteMind Productions. His screenwriting credits also include Young and The Ratchet (2021), Fletchertown Road, and Broker(Rs), as well as commercial work for clients like Automotive Solutions and Lord & Browne Accountants.
I have always loved crafting, however due to my worsening disabilities, I not able to do the things I used to love. I have just started working with resin and candle crafting.
Femininity and feminine performance is a double-edged sword, simultaneously beautiful and violent. Through art, I strives to create meditative and cathartic moments that honor sacred contradictions within the aesthetic and socio-political category of 'feminine'.
I am an artist who loves to create art that uplifts people and brings joy to those who view it! I like to create many different forms of art.
Jimmie Thomas Jr is a filmmaker and educator from Florida. He holds a BA in broadcast journalism from Florida A&M University and an MFA in filmmaking from the Maryland Institute College of Art. His first film documentary, The Curators of Hip Hop: A Story of Independence, was screened at the Pan African Film Festival and All Three Coasts (A3C) Festival and later picked up by streaming platforms Amazon Prime and Kweli TV.
My name is Ashley Murray. I am an artist, and I studied at UMBC. I have explored the use of multiple techniques of printing including silkscreen, etching, and linocut. The topic of my work is centered on self-discovery. I have a love for creating physical artworks, however, I also enjoy creating digital designs such as posters and logos.
I'm Daryl, I'm an artist and animator who has been creating visual works for over 15 years. I live in Columbia with my family and am about to graduate from University of Maryland - Baltimore County. I love including queer themes in my work and merging what I write with what I draw, bringing the characters in my stories to life. I primarily work in animation but also do webcomics, illustrations, and video making.
Zorina Exie Frey is a 2023 Pushcart Prize winner holding a master's degree in Poetry and Creative Nonfiction from Converse University, a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications, majoring in Journalism with an English minor, and a web design certificate from Indiana University South Bend. She also holds a certificate in Literary Publishing from Emerson College.