Sarah Bixler is a painter and educator living and working in Seattle Washington.  She began her artistic studies focusing on the figure and observation, at Gage Academy of Art in Seattle Washington.  There she was able to deepen her understanding of the human body through intensive focus on long-form sculpture, anatomy and drawing from direct observation.  In 2011, Sarah received a BFA from the University of Washington where she studied contemporary drawing and painting, with a focus on paint language, form and color.

Jodi Rockwell is a Seattle-based artist with a 25-year career rooted in pottery, sculpture, drawing, and installation. After relocating from Michigan and California to earn her MFA in Ceramics from the University of Washington, Jodi has become a fixture in the Pacific Northwest arts community. Her work has been exhibited at notable venues including Koplin Del Rio Gallery, The Henry Art Gallery, and the Whatcom Museum of Art. 

Beyond her studio practice, Jodi is a dedicated educator and community builder. She co-founded and directed Rockland Residency for a decade, supporting artists across all disciplines. With 30 years of teaching experience at institutions like UW, and Lakeside School, she now operates JRock Studios in Seattle’s Central District—a vibrant neighborhood hub for memberships, lessons, and sales. When not in the studio, she f inds inspiration in cooking, raising teenage boys and being in the moment. 

Winifred Westergard is a Seattle based fine art and commercial photographer with degrees from the University of Washington and Cornish College of the Arts in Creative Writing, Journalism and Art. Her art making foundation is rooted in the early processes of photography, fully embracing the slow processes of 19th century photography. She is a visual creator with a strong base on human emotion and storytelling. She has managed the photography studio at Cornish College of the Arts since 1999 and has taught Photography and Portfolio Development through Summer@Cornish since 2003.

Lael Rogers is a Seattle-based writer & director hailing from Juneau, Alaska. Her 2020 short film, The Claw, was produced with the support of Film Independent and received a Vimeo Staff Pick. Her award-winning films have played at top tier festivals around the world including Fantasia International Film Festival, Fantastic Fest, Palm Springs Shortfest and more. Her work has been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone, IndieWire, and The Seattle Times. In addition to writing & directing, Lael’s practical SFX design work is featured in the short film Dream Creep, which premiered at Sundance, played SXSW, and made someone throw up at a screening. She currently teaches film at Cornish College of the Arts.