Nick Abstract is a color-blind contemporary artist, specializing in geometric abstraction. His works are inspired by architecture with stylistic nods to graphic design and style writing. Nick currently resides in Indianapolis, IN (USA) and travels to produce work worldwide.

Shannon Anderson has taught elementary school for 25 years and has written over 15 children's books. She loves to play with words and inspire kids to see the joy in creating something from their own hearts and minds. You can learn more about her at www.shannonisteaching.com.

Dorthea is a watercolor artist and teacher in the Thornton area for several years focusing on adults and teens. She has won several awards at local contests.

Valerie Fase Milholland grew up in DeMotte, and now lives by Louisville, Ky where she is a practicing art therapist. She also teaches art therapy and child development classes at the University of Evansville, her alma mater. Her passion is to increase creative confidence by offering people a chance to be successful in making awesome things. She loves returning to her roots to share her mission of getting everyone to believe that they ARE an artist!

Des’Tina Paige is an artist and art teacher at West Side Leadership Academy in Gary, IN. She earned her BS in Art Education from Grambling State University and her MA in Fine Arts from Academy of Art University. She also studied at the SAIC and participated in exhibits and art competitions throughout Indiana and Louisiana. Des’Tina’s art mainly focuses on the beauty in nature despite the disruption and destruction of man using natural and found materials.

Lindsey graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a minor in Horticulture. She taught public high school art classes for nine years. Lindsey decided to leave the public school setting to pursue her dream of working in her own studio, teaching private classes, and opening their business Markit Arts. Lindsey works in a variety of media including clay, mixed media, painting, and wearable art.

Nancy graduated from Purdue University, West Lafayette in Art Education with a focus on Fine Arts. She has taught in schools for 16 years. She also has taught at the Jasper County Fair the last few years as well as from her studio. Nancy has focused the last 30 years on Metal Smithing and Jewlery making including Viking Knit and Kumihimo.

Karyl Shields is a life long painter and licensed art teacher. She combines her love for the outdoors, land conservation, and painting by participating in plein air painting events across Indiana and Illinois. Her goals in workshops are for students to enjoy being outside along with being able to inspire a love for nature through creation of paintings and drawings. Visit ‘Karyl Shields Studio’ on Facebook.

Kelley Spurgeon is one of the founding members of the PAC and has served on the board, committees, or a member since 1993. She has been the art teacher at Rensselaer Central High School since 1993. Her service includes the school shows, teaching workshops, and collaborating on several committees including gallery exhibitions.

Gail E Woolever is a retired art teacher from Kankakee Valley School Corporation still creating my own art at her studios on the farm north of Wheatfield, IN.

Bonnie Zimmer has taught art at all levels for over 40 years. She retired as Chair of the Art Department at Saint Joseph's College in 2016. She now enjoys creating art full time and teaching occasional workshops. She has won many awards for both her teaching and her art which ranges from sculptural baskets in natural and found materials, to jewelry and clothing.