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Jenni Bateman is a dynamic and engaging leader with 2+ decades proven experience as an arts educator, fierce art-maker, innovative communications specialist, and civic engagement-builder with a cohesive yet diverse design background in non-profits, the arts, small business, community-based recreation, and education. Johan Bjurman is classically trained in several painting disciplines. He established Bjurman Studio specializing in commercial artwork, including several significant and nationally recognizable projects, including designing and painting 7 trompe l’oeil lunettes of Mozart’s operas which are installed at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. Now retired, Johan spends his time in Rhode Island and Florida where he practices plein air landscape painting and exhibits his work widely. Maggie McClellan is an accomplished painter who exhibits her work nationally and abroad. She is a signature member of the Florida Watercolor Society, Gold Coast Watercolor Society, and the Miami Watercolor Society. Maggie has authored successful teaching programs across the United States, in the Caribbean, and abroad. She is the author of the popular book, The Artist’s Express – Secrets of the Obedient Brush.
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Nichole Moranda is an artist and native Floridian who studied at the Florida School of the Arts, MCC, Bradenton, and USF Tampa, where she received her BFA in ceramics. Nichole has a focus in ceramic hand building with a background in wheel throwing. Her ceramic work has been displayed as installations, functional pieces, and as jewelry pendants. Nichole currently has a sculpture installation, Catch of the Day, in the Englewood ArtScape Sculpture Garden. Sheryl Unwin attended the Art Institute of Boston. After years of developing her skills, she chose to share her knowledge with other artists. In 2005 she decided to enjoy the beauty of Florida living, culture, wildlife, and fabulous scenery that only the Gulf Coast of Florida can give. Her passion is to draw from people, the largest of wildlife creatures, and the smallest of domestic pets.
