Helen Adams

Helen Adams, Photographer

Helen Adams has been a photographer in Cincinnati for over 20 years. She photographs events and magazine assignments but her greatest joy is photographing children and families. She currently lives in the home she grew up in, with her husband Patrick, her two children, and her Jack Russell terrier.

Amanda Cawdrey, Photographer

Linda Chapman

Linda Chapman, Textile Artist

Linda Chapman is a fiber artist born in Covington, KY. Much of her work was devoted to simply following the pattern—the practical until 1997 when she took part in a “quilting bee”. Since that day she began seeing that her work is truly art—embracing the vision and spirit of an artist. Linda’s quilts have been exhibited at Grailville, The Nordheim Gallery, The Arts Consortium, the Urban League and YMCA of Cincinnati. Her goal is to further the historical significance of quilting, particularly for and to the African American.

Ann Cheng (student) , Visual Artist

"I hope that people are affected by my art. I make art about people and objects and events and ideas that I care about, and I hope that viewers are reminded of people they care about, ideas they have, pieces of life that matter to them".

Joyce Coleman

Joyce Coleman, Quilter

Joyce Coleman is an accomplished quilter, textile artist, and self-taught historian who has impacted the Tri-state area through the gift of fabric and the rich history of the Underground Railroad. Joyce curates numerous quilting exhibits throughout the region and has been an instrumental part of bringing quilting and textile art to the forefront of the arts in this area.

Kathryne Gardette

Kathryne Gardette , Fiber Artist

Kathryne learned to put needle to canvas from her grandmother, who learned it from her mother, who learned it from her mother. Items made, designed from ones imagination many times for a utilitarian purpose: an eyeglass case, a pillowcase, a table cover. For generations the women in her family have tenaciously created items of beauty with their heart and hands.

Kathryne fuses folk art traditions from Ghana and America creating a unique cultural expression. Her designs incorporate adinkras, the Ghanaian philosophical writing symbols representing the philosophy and vision of everyday life. Inspired to find “the” symbol or symbols to represent a story heard, a site seen and/or an emotion felt the symbols(s) selected are executed intuitively in traditional crafts: appliqué, needlepoint, embroidery, needle-weaving, punch needle and/or traditional hooking.

She enjoys working with natural fibers of silk, linen, cotton and wool. As her hands manipulate fiber, her mind knows women have been doing the same crafts for centuries. Her tenacity of continuing these traditions connects her to the ancestors and to the future

Charlotte Hunter, Quilter & Poet

Jacquelynne Johnson

Jacquelynne Johnson, Mixed Media Artist & Quilter

Jacquelynne Johnson has professionally designed, tailored and taught in the sewing industry for over three decades. As a workshop facilitator and sewing instructor, Jackie has taught at universities, businesses, schools and community centers. Her art quilts have been displayed at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Procter and Gamble Daycare Center, Cincinnati Art Museum, Arts Consortium of Cincinnati and Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

For the past twenty years she has specialized in creating custom wedding attire and accessories for private clients, in addition to wedding consultation and catering. Her most recent passions are stained glass design, painting and collecting porcelain dolls to which she adds her personal creative touch. Jackie who is called (Stitches) is the author of a book published in 2002 and is an Evangelist who works alongside her loving husband and Pastor in their ministry. “May every thread, fabric, adornment and spot of glue pave the way to a blessing for you”

Cynthia Lockhart , Professor, Mixed Media Artist & Quilter

Cynthia Lockhart is internationally recognized for her fiber art work centered on sculptural quilts. Most recently, one of her quilts was selected to adorn the cover of the just-released book "Uncommon Threads - Ohio's Art Quilt Revolution," and Lockhart is also featured in the book now to be found in stores nationwide. Previously, Lockhart's textile pieces have exhibited in museums throughout Cincinnati and as far away as Seoul, South Korea, and have even shown on national television.

These quilts are no lightweight undertaking nor are they to be taken lightly. Lockhart describes them as 3-D sculptures in fabric. Beneath the surface of any one quilt is likely to be found leather, upholstery or other padding to underpin a carefully constructed surface design. "Quite frankly, the works are difficult to roll up," states Lockhart, adding, "I'm not necessarily using traditional materials. These are works to be molded and sculpted."

Edith Susaret Marrero , Visual Artist

Edith was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. At the age of five, she was brought to Spanish Harlem in New York City.Upon graduation from High School she married Manuel M. Susarret who was inducted into the army two weeks later. As an army wife she bore six children. Edith became a widow. She was a single mother with six children and no time to weep.She found time to sketch her children while they slept on brown paper bags. Somehow these drawings were seen by the children's teachers. Pratt Institute of Technology reviewed these drawings and awarded Edith a two year scholarship at the most prestigious Art Academy in America, Pratt Institute of Technology in Brooklyn, New York.
After Pratt Edith decided to become a teacher. She earned a Masters Degree in teaching & taught for over 16 years then volunteered her services to teaching reading for another few years. Edith is a painter, guitarist, singer.

Edith loves to teach and paint. E -mail address: artsinguir@ mac.com

Velma J. Morris

Velma J. Morris, Visual Artist

Velma J. Morris, a Cincinnati artist mainly self-taught, is a much sought after teacher, speaker, and judge. She has taught both children and adult classes in Cincinnati and Kentucky. Winner of many awards, her work varies in content, color and styles. She thinks there is a painting or drawing I most everything she sees. Her work can be found in many private and corporate collections around the country. She also supports many worthwhile causes with her art. Look for more of Velma’s work on www.artisticlight.com/velma or call for an appointment (513) 681-4318

Theresa Mosley

Theresa Mosley "Bella", Visual Artist/Photographer

Theresa has been employed with the Hamilton County Public Library for over 14 years but her real passion has always been the arts. Spirit filled, she has worked with several non-profit organizations in the Cincinnati and New York area. Her biggest project was with Lauryn Hill and the Refugee Project, a summit for inner-city youth. Currently, Theresa’s mission is teaching art to toddlers at the Inspirational Baptist church, where she is a member. As she seeks her degree at the university of Cincinnati, her vision is to open an art camp using art as a tool for education.

Paula Norton

Paula Norton, Photographer

All of her clients know that she “captures true essence in her photographs”. An accomplished professional photographer, she photographs, portraits, events, art, and more… www.norton2.com

Annie Ruth

Annie Ruth, Visual Artist

Annie Ruth is a nationally acclaimed visual artist/poet, author and performing artist. She is active within the community, leading causes that impact women, children, the arts, and literacy. Annie Ruth has a passion for empowering women and has consistently established sisterhood projects that benefit the community at large since 1990. Annie Ruth is a 2006 Woman of Distinction, 2005 YWCA Career Woman of Achievement and received the Ohio Senate Commendation in 2004 for her community service and artistic accomplishments. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a business studies minor from National University in San Diego, California in 1987.

Pearletta Williams , Mixed Media Artist

Joyce Phillips Young

Joyce Phillips Young, Visual Artist

Joyce Phillips young is a Yellow Springs, Ohio native but has lived most of her adult life in Cincinnati. Joyce studied art and design at Miami University where she received BFA and ME degrees. She has continued her studies by attending the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Art Academy and various professional art workshops. Joyce taught art for many years and was the K-12 Art Supervisor and Curriculum Consultant with the Cincinnati Public Schools for several years. She was also featured in Ebony Magazine for her work as the commissioned artist/director for the Cincinnati Metro Murals Projects.

She currently is a full time practicing professional artist, art consultant and owner of My Joy Fine Art. Her work has been exhibited locally in the Contemporary Arts Center, Weston Art Gallery, Closson’s Art Gallery, Cincinnati Art Museum, 5th Street Gallery and in many other exhibitions nationally and in the Caribbean. The art work has received many awards and is part of several private and corporate collections.