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Vegar Abelsnes Film, Film Office, Media, Multimedia, Photography, Video, Visual Arts Vegar Abelsnes is a global lifestyle, location, portrait, and food photographer & director, who is currently based in Sonoma County. For many years he worked out of New York, then San Francisco, and now Petaluma, CA. At the age of 19, he left Norway to go traveling around the world in search of a greater purpose. After nearly two years of exploring – during which he experienced, saw, and tasted much of what the world had to offer – Vegar discovered the irrepressible desire in him to photograph. For Vegar photography developed beyond an avocation, into both a profession and a lifelong passion. Vegar strongly believes in creating a collaborative environment on his shoots and is known in the industry for the subtle, yet effective ways in which he directs his talent and crew. His ability to capture spontaneous and authentic moments – without sacrificing technical or aesthetic perfection – is a testament not only to Vegar’s professionalism but also to that of his team. His personable approach makes for a fun and relaxed atmosphere, regardless of the size and complexity of a production.

Michael Acker Media, Mixed, Other, Other, Photography, Visual Arts RESUME Michael Acker ackermichael6@gmail.com www.mca-studios.com www.springsmuseum.org P.O. Box 1959, Boyes Hot Springs, CA 95416 541 357 2532 Biography Born in New York City, raised in California and Oregon. Resides Sonoma County California. Grants/Awards: 2021 Working Artist Purchase Award 2019 Bay Area Masters, Peninsula Museum of Art, Third Place 2d 2019 Gallery Route One Annual Juried Show, M. Louise Stanley juror Award of Merit 2014 Palo Alto Art Center Residency, finalist 2013 Creative Capital-On Our Radar 2012 Left Coast Annual Juror’s Exhibition Award, Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica, CA. Michael Schwager, Juror 2011 Creative Capital, advanced to second round 2010 Pollok-Krasner Foundation grant 1992 California Works, Award of Merit 1994 SECA award semifinalist 1990 Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant Commissions/Competitions:. 2013 Aptos Blue public art, finalist, Watsonville, CA. 2010 “Water(ing) Logic(ally), Site-specific Garden Installation, Sonoma Community Center, Sonoma, CA. 2001 Fountain, Creekside Court, Berkeley, CA. 2000 Fountain, Bayer Corp, Berkeley, CA. Solo Shows: January 2020 Sonoma Library October 2019 FOG Gallery, San Francisco 2018 Resident Artist Show, Sonoma Community Center 2016Alley Gallery, Sonoma, CA. 2013 Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica, CA. 2012 Sonoma community Center offices Group Shows (selected) 2022 Gallery Route One Juried –Jack Fischer juror 2022 Marin Society of Artists, Artists Visions 2022 Jen Tough, juror 2021-Three Artist Show, FOG Gallery, San Francisco 2021 Slice, Pence Gallery, Davis CA. Faith J. McKinnie juror. 2021 Gallery Route One Annual Juried Show, curated by Donna Seager 2020 Fragments, Arch Gallery, San Francisco, curated by Jen Tough 2020 Rough Around the Edges, online, curated by Jen Tough 2019 Bay Area Masters, Peninsula Museum of Art, Award 2019 Gallery Route One Annual Juried Show, M. Louise Stanley juror Award of Merit 2018 Ingenuity, sculpture/craft Marin Society of Artists 2017 Celebrate, Sonoma Arts Guild 2016 Left Coast Annual, Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica, CA. 2015 Left Coast Annual, Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica, CA. 2013 IMBY Sonoma County Museum, Santa Rosa 2012 Petaluma Arts Center, Digital Mixed Media Joe Doyle, curator 2012 Left Coast Annual, Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica, CA. Michael Shwager juror. Juror’s Award 2012 Made In California, Brea Gallery, Brea, CA. Rebecca Morse, juror 2011 Arts On Fire XV, Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica, CA. 2011 Works on/of Paper, Pacific Art League, Palo Alto 2011 Gallery Route One Juried Show 2010 Mapworks, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA. 2009 Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Biennale Frances McCormack, Juror Publications Sonoma’s Fading Images of Highway 12, Boom- A Journal of California. August, 2017 https://boomcalifornia.com/2017/08/16/sonomas-fading-images-of-hwy-12/ By: Marion Greene, Boyes Springs Businesswoman. Journal of the Sonoma County Historical Society. 2021 Number 2 By: The Springs, Resort Towns of Sonoma Valley. Arcadia books, 2017. Collections: King County Washington Portable Collection Simon Blattner Kaiser Permanente Special Projects: 2021-Sonoma Plaza History Project, 9 panel commission 2019 Juror, Sonoma Valley Museum of Art “Re-photography” 2018 Artist in Residence, Sonoma Community Center Fiber Arts Program 2017 Publication of Photo History of the Resorts of Sonoma Valley. Arcadia Publishing 2015 The Springs Museum of History, Art and Community-in progress 2010 Mural for the Sonoma Valley Grange Education: MFA, Sculpture, San Francisco State University Online: @michaelacker6 www.mca-studios.com www.springsmuseum.org www.valleyofthemoonmainstemproject.org/

Christopher Alexander Audio, Composition, Film, Instrumental, Media, Music, Other, Vocal Christopher Alexander is a songwriter from Sonoma County who performs in a style evocative of the 60's and 70's. He's a poet turned musician who composes music of various genres from blues to psychedelic rock and folk rock to jazz. The subject matter he writes and sings about ranges from the mundane to the fantastical often blending the two in a seamless, mind-bending way.

Richard Alpert Film, Media, Mixed, Music, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Sculpture, Visual Arts A curious, child-like perspective grounds an an art practice that references an empirical understanding and philosophy of the world. Much like the aleatory approach of Marcel Duchamp and John Cage, chance and random occurrence inform details of ongoing exploration that at times includes found objects (detritus in my case). At the same time, I use scientific concepts and methods to organize visual material, sometimes embracing a kind of self-referential esoteric humor and reflecting some aspect of our culture. I draw upon different formats, such as performance art, video, installation, sound, painting, drawing, photography, object sculpture, and recently books (of collected photograph images) with formalist and minimalist approaches. Gradations of color and form, repeated patterns, geometric structure, and modulated sound help construct my ideas into visual, auditory, and conceptual viewable art. The art becomes a story, a process, a recording, and a visual architecture. Biography Richard H. Alpert is an American sculptor, abstract filmmaker, and performance artist born in New York City in 1947. He is a recipient of the 1979-1980 National Endowment for the Arts Artist's Fellowship Grant. Exhibitions include various venues and formats in the USA, Europe, and Japan, including the Petzel Gallery, NYC; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, CA; Museum of Conceptual Art, San Francisco, CA; The American Center, Paris, France; and Kermin Prefecture Hall, Tokyo, Japan.

David Baldwin Audio, Design, Graphic Design, Instrumental, Media, Music, Painting, Video, Visual Arts

David Baldwin // visual artist and experimental musician.

Born in Upland, California. His work blends the natural with the dream world, invoking familiarity with questions that ask the viewer to seek their own answers. Using vibrant colors, natural shapes with gestural abstractions his work draws the viewer into a new world of personal immersion and thoughtful introspection. Always looking for a tension-filled balance of familiar comfort with an intriguing question that compels the viewer to look deeper.

Baldwin is based in Santa Rosa, California.

You can hear the sounds here and here. If you have questions or comments regarding the work, let me know – David

Ian Bass-Galespie Crew, Film Office, General Services, Media, Production, Talent, Theatre I began performing as an actor at age 12 and went to the Philadelphia HS for Creative and Performing Arts. Then graduated Adelphi Univ for Theater/Mass Comm. I moved from the east coast to Los Angeles and spent 10 years working in virtually every facet of film, TV and theater production- both on stage/in front of camera & behind. I took a hiatus to become PE coach at my children's elementary school, where I "performed" on a daily basis for crowds of enthusiastic children. I then had the opportunity to work at NBC Universal in the Health & Safety Department with TV productions. My duties there ranged from safety training, tech scout hazard assessment, injury program facilitator to safety on set for work involving risk/hazards. I have since had the opportunity to work on productions for Netflix, MGM, Legendary, eOne, Starz & others. I look forward to bringing my varied experience to future productions/projects in the Sonoma County area.

Gio Benedetti Audio, Children's, Composition, Fiction, Folk Art, Illustration, Instrumental, Literature, Media, Music, Non-Fiction, Other, Painting, Puppetry, Storytelling, Visual Arts I like to make art. I draw and I paint. An artist I am. A not artist I ain't.

Greg Brennan Film Office, General Services, Literature, Media I’ve developed all types of communications. Business to business. Business to consumer. Internal communications. Videos—sales, training, motivational, and more. Print ads. Executive communications. Radio and TV spots. Collateral. Web copy. Interactive projects. Newsletters. And I’ve developed them for financial services companies. For retailers. For high tech companies. For health care companies. And for companies in other industries. I’ve been around the executive floor, so I’m great with senior staff. But I also work well with line people. I’ve presented concepts and handled clients with care. I’ve managed teams of people. And I’ve worked solo. I’ve done some unique stuff, too. Like written a book that Dearborn published. And developed an entertainment-on-demand application for Paramount. And directed several television series that aired nationally on public television and cable.

Cade Burkhammer Artisan, Audio, Ceramics, Design, Fiction, Functional Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Instrumental, Interior Design, Literature, Media, Mixed, Multi-Media, Music, Other, Other, Other, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Teacher/Instructor, Video, Visual Arts Cade Burkhammer, born April 21st 1973, has been painting and exhibiting paintings and playing music since he was 13 years old around the country. Painting styles include surreal oils, abstract acrylic and latex, experimental and controlled mixed media, watercolor illustration, original Photoshop photography, ceramics, bronze sculpture, writing, landscape design, gardening, science, healing arts, bardic meditation, drumming, piano, DJ... Cade is the creator of 'The Wise Fool Tarot', a self-published independent manifesto that took 15 years of research, meditation, painting, writing and raising funds for printing and distributing. This year will be Cade's second tarot release collaborating with another author. His third oracle deck is in the making. Cade is the creator of 'Wrecords', a series of recordings and sound collages in the vain of Vicki Bennett and Philip Jeck, which is the musical accompaniment for the video series 'Recycled Memories.' A multi-media event featuring video and sound collage of noisy vintage meditation of the forgotten past and dreamy future combined with live drums, piano and sometimes female vocals.

Bob Canning Fiction, Film, Literature, Media, Other Although he is a produced screenwriter (Takin it Off!, a direct-to-video comedy, which went platinum in sales), and 17 of his essays appear in “George Lucas’s Blockbusting” (HarperCollins), Bob’s first love has always been theatre. He studied Comedy Writing with Danny Simon (Neil’s brother), Playwriting with Oliver Hailey and Doric Wilson, and musical theatre at Broadway at Sunset and the Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop. He was a staff writer for the Walt Disney Studios for 14-1/2 years (and lived to tell about it), and a freelance writer for Warner Bros. Home Entertainment for five years. Bob’s plays have won numerous awards, including the 2010 Dr. Henry and Lilian Nesburn Playwright Award, sponsored by the Julie Harris Beverly Hills Theatre Guild for his bio-play, FARINGDON FOLLIES: Nudity, Debauchery and Afternoon Tea. In July 2010, it had an enthusiastically received reading in Faringdon, England, where the play’s lead character, Lord Berners, once lived. The reading took place before 110 people in the produce section of the local Budgens Supermarket, during Sunday business hours, in keeping with the theme of the town’s arts festival, “Celebrating Eccentricity.” (The play was also named a Semi-Finalist in the 2017Austin Film Festival’s Stage Play Category.) Crazy Eddy received unanimous rave reviews at its world premiere at the Little Fish Theatre, San Pedro, CA, and won 1st Place in 3 national playwriting contests. He's a member of the Dramatists Guild.

Mari Capon Acting, Artisan, Arts Administration, Ballet, Ballroom, Children's, Choreography, Dance, Directing, Fiber Art, Fiction, Folk Art, Hip-Hop & Funk, Illustration, Improvisation, Improvisation, Latin, Literature, Media, Modern, Muralist, Music, Non-Fiction, Other, Other, Other, Painting, Performance Art, Poetry, Printmaking, Puppetry, Sculpture, Storytelling, Teacher/Instructor, Teaching Artist for Adults, Teaching Artist for Youth, Theatre, Video, Visual Arts, Vocal Mari has been professionally involved in the arts world for over twenty years. As a child, she was a creative dancer at Virginia Tanner's Children Dance Theater, and she oil painted and sang in choirs. As a teen she acted, and was a make-up artist, poet, essayist, and ballroom dancer, and in young adulthood, she was a tango dancer and professional performing artist as an Art Model for artists working for Disney, EA, and countless Universities, Ateliers, Institutes, and Studios, and especially enjoyed set, costume, and lighting designs for painters and illustrators. Upon realizing that she most enjoyed coaching artists through their process, she began teaching, first creating art curriculum for a K-12 after-school program while becoming bilingual in Peru, before returning to the U.S. to become a certified cognitive movement, creative dance, and preschool music instructor. She began providing, teaching, and consulting for bilingual preschools and Summer Camps, tutoring, and coaching gymnastics, and continued to teach the arts and sports. She also taught inclusive sex education and spiritual development for children at interfaith, non-denominational churches, and facilitated somatic processing, while attending weekly classes in various forms. As an undergrad, Mari authored an Interdisciplinary Arts Curriculum Program for Pre-K through 12th Grade and became credentialed. She will research, publish, and offer her program while continuing to teach Interdisciplinary Arts.

Carol Cole Film, Media, Photography, Visual Arts For over 20 years I have been food and prop styling in photo studios in Sonoma County, Napa Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. I am constantly inspired by the bounty and beauty that surrounds us here in Northern California. The farmers market, my wild and diverse garden, friends' gardens and local farms are all part of my daily life. Nothing makes my day more than a walk that includes some foraging, be it wild berries or an abandoned apple or plum tree. Whether I am cooking at home or on the set, I like to keep the food as simple and natural as possible. My prop styling reflects my love of simple design and clean lines. I like all the shades of green in nature and the randomness of the forest floor. I like things that have been made by hand, glass jars, white plates and, most of all, I attempt to bring out the beauty in the smallest of things.

Jason Cool Acting, Architecture, Artisan, Arts Administration, Ballroom, Ceramics, Children's, Choreography, Composition, Crew, Dance, Design, Directing, Equipment, Fashion Design, Fiber Art, Fiction, Film Office, Folk Art, Functional Art, Furniture, General Services, Glass, Hip-Hop & Funk, Illustration, Improvisation, Improvisation, Instrumental, Interior Design, Jewelry, Literature, Media, Mixed, Modern, Multi-Media, Music, Non-Fiction, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Poetry, Production, Professional Performance, Puppetry, Sculpture, Storytelling, Talent, Teacher/Instructor, Theatre, Visual Arts, Vocal, Woodworking

Jason Cool/Henson

Raised by musical and artistic tallent. from my grandfather Walter cool.writing and composing set designs on and off Broadway as well as music teacher. He tought me many things about music ,set design ,and writing stories making songs.mom colleen cool was a d.j for many years growing up .her morning talk show won an addy award. experience of the evolution of radio stations format from vinal,reel to reel,8 track,cassette,cd,to digital.learned lots about the insider secrets and politics , selling air time ,being a paid musical artist.and much more.on my dad's side .the "story family." his grandmother had 21 kids .4 sets of twins ,all natural birth!all musicians playing together ofton..on ed sullvon show and groucho marks.this popular family band and I would practice at grandma's regularly. As a kid growing up. i would try many instruments pianos ,drums,accordion ,banjo ,mandolin etc. I have been in theater,loved the arts, music ,writer. open to everything since i was a young kid.arts and music are my life!if i dont know how to do something,i will be honest!i ask,try and will do all things of interest with love !and any collaboration with heart.I Compromise to learn others perspectives because im always learning. preforming on and off stage.jamming with the public.sharing what i know. Learning what others are willing or able to teach.I loved all the music,art,storys,I have been a part of, or experienced 1999 to current over 15 countries I visited. World Share

Toby Daniels Acting, Artisan, Audio, Dance, Design, Fiction, Film, Graphic Design, Illustration, Instrumental, Latin, Literature, Media, Mixed, Modern, Multi-Media, Music, Non-Fiction, Other, Other, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Sculpture, Teacher/Instructor, Theatre, Video, Visual Arts, Woodworking

Born in San Francisco, I grew up in Lucas Valley (Marin County) 15 years then, lived in Hopewell, New Jersey (between Princeton and Trenton) for 3 years, finishing high school. After graduation, chose to live in Bozeman, Montana (close to Yellowstone National Park and the Big Sky Ski Resort) for 5 years, attending Montana State University, earning degrees.

After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Business (Marketing Option) along with a Minor in Communication from MSU, I lived in Terra Linda (Marin County) for 6 years, continuing Multimedia studies, working.

In 1999 I moved to central Santa Rosa (Sonoma County, the "Heart of the Wine Country") and lived there for 10 years, attending a quality college for additional post-graduate studies. I broadened my education studying visual media (Computer Art, Applied Graphics, Desktop Publishing, Art, Multimedia, and web design) at Santa Rosa Junior College, while working.

With regards to my 11 years of college studies and two degrees that accompany two certificates (that relate to visual media composition and presentation), I have undertaken a variety of post-graduate studies and working in local businesses, I have expanded my knowledge of various programs that are applicable to corporate establishments and gained additional skill and knowledge of Multimedia and HTML, in pursuit of an occupation that relates to promotion, advertising or marketing.

I enjoyed the opportunity to develop my skills in project coordination, client services, problem solving and negotiating, applying my studies and abilities, seeking an opportunity where my experience, initiative and dedication to both personal and organizational goals will be valued.

Deb Dap Film, Other, Video

Spend a few minutes with Deb and you'll quickly see how her warm nature and incredible sense of humor complements her ability to dress talent in an authentic and beautiful way.

With 15+ years under her belt, Deborah Dapolito is a skilled professional. Her keenly trained eye for the client’s mission and ever–evolving awareness of color and style ensures a happy client, every time. Connecting with and capturing the look of what represents a brand’s vision is where Deb shines. Her strong relationship with photographers and clients alike is what proves time and time again that she is an ideal wardrobe stylist to partner with.

Clients:

Dropbox, Under Armour, Vionic, Nike, Levi-Strauss, CocaCola, Saucony, Yahoo, Wells Fargo, Safeway, Chinet, Shaklee, Banco Itau, Snapfish, Beringer Wine,Apple, Salesforce, HP, Visa, Adobe, Nestle, Nike, Target, Converse, Old Navy, Toyota, Mens Warhorse, Bon Appetite, McDonalds, Dockers, Constellation Brands, Dropbox, Toca Boca, Little Passports, LeapFrog, Almond Breeze, Uber, Luma, VSP, Spright, Nuelle, SaveMart, Driscolls, Sony, Clarisonic, Weight Watchers, Google, Band Hero, Samsung, Columbia

Photographers:

Stephanie Rausser, Mary Ellen Mark, Sasha Gulish, Jim Hughes, Eva Kolenko, Carlos Serrao, Ture Lillegraven, Katrine Naleid, Emily Nathan, Ronny Knight and Brian Konoske, James Michelfelder, Dan Escobar, Tyler Gourley, Mathiew Young, Bryce Duffy, Ewan Burns, Jay Blakesberg, Douglas Adesko, Craig Cameron Olsen

Scott Decker Composition, Instrumental, Media, Music, Other, Video, Vocal

Scott Decker was born and raised in Healdsburg. Scott was first drawn to music by way of the guitar at age 13. He began studying guitar with local guitar player and educator Chris Pimentel.

Scott's formal music education started at the Santa Rosa Junior College where he discovered his love for the jazz art form while studying under Bennett Friedman. Later, Scott received a B.A. in Jazz Guitar Performance from Sonoma State University, earning the honorary Mel Graves 'Distinguished Graduate in the field of Jazz' award.

Scott has had the pleasure of studying and playing music with such notable artists and educators: Dayna Stephens, Randy Vincent, Doug Leibinger, Matt Wilson, Babatunde Lea, Julian Lage, Steve Rubardt, Cliff Hugo, Kendrick Freeman, and more. Scott has been playing and studying music for two decades, and can be found playing in various musical groups throughout Sonoma County.

Kirk Demorest Crew, Design, Film, Film Office, Graphic Design, Media, Multi-Media, Multimedia, Photography, Production, Video, Visual Arts

Professional Filmmaker, author, and media creator

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Live-Action Directing/Editing with full scenes DIRECTOR / EDITOR Directing/Editing live-action - Full scenes Robert Weiss: Take A Breath (Documentary) EDITOR Full documentary Healdsburg International Short Film Festival WRITER/ PRODUCER/ EDITOR of promos, trailers, and social media content. Theatrical Trailer Award Presentation (14 mins.) Baobab Productions - VR Entertainment EDITOR - Current project stars John Legend News Story Kirk Demorest, Graphic Designer (marketing /print) COPYWRITER / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Graphics Portfolio - Retail, Print, & Products Laser Tag of Santa Rosa - TV Commercial DIRECTOR / EDITOR TV Commercial Video Graphics Reel - In specific branding styles DIRECTOR / EDITOR Video Graphics - Branding Kirk Demorest, Former Freelance Graphics Reel EDITOR Early Freelance Video Graphics YouTube Channel (1.4 Million Views) DIRECTOR/ EDITOR My personal Youtube Channel (Arthouse Films) Universal Studios: “Curious George” - TV series on PBS EDITOR of 110 Episodes of this 2-time, Emmy Winning Series for Universal Studios/PBS Curious George Disney Studios: "Mickey's Twice Upon A Christmas" Feature Film EDITOR of this Disney animated feature film Trailer “Hollywood On Set” - TV Series on TV Guide Channel WRITER/ PRODUCER/ EDITOR of 13 episodes Episode 132 Robodog - Feature Film Starring Ellen Page EDITOR Trailer Short Films - Director/Editor Metropolitan Crush A Girl From Beacon Ridge The Daffodils are Blooming Factory Girls Brunch With A Stranger A Little Class “World of Short Films” - TV Series on PBS Affiliate WRITER/ PRODUCER/ EDITOR - 15 half hours Episode 4 Bodega Bay International Short Film Festival WRITER/ PRODUCER/ EDITOR of promos, trailers, and social media content. Promo #1 Promo #2

Emillien Deschamps Audio, Composition, Media, Music, Vocal Lyricist/Vocalist that loves to sing and rap with a taste of sweet reggae. Sings in the group the Bloodstones and performs regionally in the North Bay and Bay Area.

Adeline Dwyer Film Office, General Services, Media, Multi-Media, Performance Art, Theatre, Visual Arts My name is Adeline Rose. I am a licensed cosmetologist specializing in hair and makeup styling for film, photography and bridal. Im a freelance artist based in Sonoma County working all of north and south Bay Area. Led by my heart, I chose to study at The Cinta Aveda Institute in San Francisco. After graduating i was introduced into the bridal industry where I have enjoyed working for the past 8 years. I was blessed with a highly professional and knowledgeable mentor who I learned a great deal from over the years. I have also studied advanced hair and makeup techniques at Hollywood Makeup School in Los Angeles. By taking many classes and workshops through the years i continue to educate myself on the latest trends, tools and techniques in the industry, deepening my understanding of the beauty world and how to keep my skills fresh and on point. Ive had the pleasure of working on set with some incredible photographers and I aim to branch out to do more on set styling for film and photography. I feel that my experience and expertise lends itself to be successful in this field. I Have fine tuned my talents and professionalism to create a quality service that is versatile, intentional and trusted. Please reach out if you have any questions or want to learn more about me.

Scott Gibson Media, Photography, Teacher/Instructor, Video, Visual Arts Landscape/Nature/Wildlife. Ground-based and aerial. Stills and Motion. Assignments, Commissions, Prints, Licensing, Photo Products. Award-winning photographer Scott Gibson creates the images for Gibson Outdoor Photography from his picturesque base in Northern California's Wine Country. From there, he travels the region, the western United States, and the world to capture images to educate, entertain, and inspire viewers. A serious hobby photographer for decades, Scott has spent recent years carefully refining his craft. His artistic eye helps him see and feel what others miss and his deep technical training helps him capture and share these experiences in his photographs. Scott's search for the next great image often provides opportunity for adventure. He is particularly proud of the acclaim for his images from an ascent of 14,505 foot Mount Whitney in California's Sierra Nevada mountains – camera in hand the entire 22 miles. Willing to go 'all in' to get the shot, Scott camped for days in the Oregon wilderness to capture the August 2017 total solar eclipse. His FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate supports capturing fresh aerial points of view. His award-winning images are featured in private collections, winery publications, popular photo products, and stock photo services.

Kevin Gonyo Audio, Composition, Design, Film, Graphic Design, Media, Music My name is Kevin Gonyo, and I love to create. Currently, I work as a designer at a non-profit in Santa Rosa. I received my BA in music from UCLA, and still compose and perform. Always looking to work with new people!

Ehme Haas Artisan, Audio, Ceramics, Fiber Art, Jewelry, Literature, Media, Mixed, Multi-Media, Music, Other, Painting, Poetry, Sculpture, Visual Arts, Vocal e.h.me is a multi-medium, hungry fArtist currently beginning an exploration of the play between place and perspective with mobile-inspired, found object suspended sculpture. an imported local of the Russian River area with a tendency toward forest frolicking, she is inspired by birth cycles and bridges, plastic bags caught in tree boughs, fermentation and regeneration. she seeks to convey a sense of the beautiful wonder within even the 'ugly' parts of experience. create(or) de(con)struct

John Harden Design, Film, Graphic Design, Media, Video I'm a screenwriter and director of film and video. My short film "La vie d'un chien" ("The Life of a Dog") screened at top-tier festivals around the world, including exhibition at NY MOMA as part of the New Directors/New Films series. My screenplay "The Sensitivity Program" (co-authored with Skot Christopherson) was chosen as Best Feature Screenplay (Science Fiction Category) in the Austin Film Festival competition. My 16-minute science fiction drama NEW was shot in Sonoma County and debuted on the DUST network in 2021. (See it here: https://bit.ly/3Mlzb5B) I'm currently pitching a TV series based on the concept to producers. I'm a Bay Area native. My work in film is complemented by a background in visual arts and communications: graphic design, illustration, journalism and marketing.

Peter Hassen Mixed, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Video, Visual Arts Peter Hassen is a visual artist based in Sonoma, California. His work focuses on themes of nature, science and spirituality. Working in a variety of mediums, such as painting, sculpture, photography and printmaking, Hassen seeks to create dialogue between these themes, and raise questions about our societies, cultures and their commonalities. Peter earned his B.F.A. in Studio Art from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has exhibited his work, ranging from sculpture, painting and installation, in national galleries and public lands for more than two decades. From 2012-2014 Peter activated his Values Project series in the cities of Napa and Sacramento. Over 800 value words where stenciled in public parking lots in Napa and Sacramento in collaboration with city governments and local organizations. In 2021 Peter's monumental metal sculptures from his Cycles series were exhibited by the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art in the Sonoma Plaza.

Ash Hay Film, Media, Other, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Visual Arts My art is diaristic and centered in the body; how it communicates with the earth, itself, and bodies around it. In my work, I explore ideas of gender expression, body acceptance, and radical softness. Fatness, my own and others’, comes up often as I am continually confronted with how fat bodies are treated and how they navigate this world. My use of large soft sculpture, techniques of paper layering in my paintings and works on paper, and a color palette rooted in the color pink, all support my overarching theme of softness as power. I am influenced heavily by the works of Loise Bourgeois and Kiki Smith as well as the lineage of fiber artists and crafters in my own family.

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