Specializing in acrylic, Olivia Be' Nguyen, whom also goes by the name of "Fiyabomb" is a 34 year old, Vietnamese self-taught surrealistic Artist from Hartford, CT. Nguyen began branding herself in the art industry by selling her artwork and hosting "one of a kind" galleries. Receiving acknowledgement from celebrities such as Big Sean, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, 50 cent, Spike Lee and countless more, Nguyen has used her social media as a personal gain to inspire individuals across the world.

Corey Pane is an artist from Connecticut. He spends most of his time breathing life into new creations. Spanning a wide range of mediums and materials to create with and focusing on the process and experience. Corey graduated with a BFA in Illustration from Hartford Art School and has shown his work in galleries and public, community spaces. He has done work with lots of bands and music related things, as well as professional athletes and other sports related things.

Catie Lewis is an oil painter and muralist based in Connecticut. She began practicing art professionally in 2019 after moving to Austin, TX and being introduced to the rich creative community there. She has since stretched her capabilities across many styles and mediums before landing on her love for oil painting and large scale murals. Catie’s current work is heavily inspired by her Filipino heritage and the core memories from her life that she carries with her each day.

b.1982 Chris Gann is a landscape painter and advocate for artists around the CT area that need assistance with large projects. He lives in Connecticut with his family and works across the state to complete interior and exterior murals like the “ReAwakening Wonder” 2023 spring project (New England’s tallest mural) w Micheal Rice. The experience of working with CTs most talented

Known for his paint splashed style of large scale street art, ARCY has created hundreds of live murals and permanent large scale works throughout North America, Australia, and Europe. ARCY has worked for the likes of The Smithsonian Institute, Major League Baseball, America’s National Parks Service, and is currently developing a collaborative body of work for The Walt Disney Company as a Disney Fine Artist.

Is a prominent anime illustrator from Connecticut whose early start in animation has led him down the path of being a published graphic novelist with his latest release entitled ‘Unrivaled’. In partnership with Hartford Public Library he inspires and educates youth through workshops on how they too can create animations.

Jillian (she/her) is an illustrator and muralist based in Connecticut. She specializes in hand lettering and bright, bold illustrative work for a variety of applications from greeting cards, editorial, murals and beyond. You can usually find her lettering lyrics from artists ranging anywhere from Bowie to Broadway or getting lost drawing desert landscapes and cactus blooms. When she's not drawing, she's hanging out with her dog named Fred (she/her).

Michael Rice is a self–taught visual artist based in Hartford, CT. His work, at once arresting and inviting, is a direct reflection of our current times – an age in which the lines between our digital and physical worlds continue to blur. Often engaging with the viewer in a seemingly relentless fashion, Rice’s work draws parallels to our world's dichotomous transformation and provides perspective on the emergence of a new paradigm – one filled with limitless potential, but also new challenges.

Painting New England and beyond as a CT native, Sophie finds inspiration by celebrating the warmth of individuality when creating her expressive portrait illustrations and murals. Her distinctive style emanates positivity and expresses the vibrant spirit of her surrounding community. Through her dynamic color palette, Sophie represents surrounding communities within her work to share their story, inspire reflection, and seek opportunities to form deeper connections through public art.

Originally from Houston, Texas, VIZIE began pursuing art at an early age, quickly becoming focused primarily on graffiti, coming to prominence during the late 90’s and 2000's. Beyond Texas, his inspired and innovative work in both the arts and graffiti has taken him to many U.S. and international cities. He made his mark with long stops in cities like Kansas City, San Francisco, Oakland, Chicago, and New York eventually landing in Connecticut where he has lived and worked for the past 4 years.