Manuel Adolfo Villalobos is a Fine Artist, Musician and Art Educator from New York. He has achieved a bachelors in Art Education from Long Island University Post and is also a co-founding member of the alternative hip-hop group A SideOf Darkness (A.S.O.D), were he goes under the stage name OG Manny G. Through his music and art he expresses socially and politically driven awareness which is showcased in his artwork and rhythmic lyrics.

@ogmannyg

Kevin came to the United States from Taiwan to pursue his education in fine art and illustration. He studied painting, illustration, and photography at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He has over three decades of experience in the art industry which includes freelance work with Marvel and DC Comics. Kevin‘s art work is sought after by private collectors and some of his clients have been Pier One, St. Francis College, Nike, and Make-A-Wish

@cevinyen

Karl is a visual artist and educator who brings curiosity, creativity, and a sense of fun into the studio. With experience teaching art to students in grades K–7, he creates hands-on lessons that encourage experimentation, storytelling, and creative confidence. He studied Liberal Arts and Sciences at SUNY Stony Brook, Nassau Community College, and Mohawk Valley Community College.

Sarah Ely is a long-time lover of everything art. She enjoys exploring her emotions through her abstract paintings and drawings, while occasionally diving into digital art. Sarah has taught for the past 4 years at Woodward Children’s Center in Freeport for students with special needs. Her teaching philosophy is to make sure all students feel welcomed by demonstrating how art is accessible to all.