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Jami Nix Rahn

Visual Artist

Jami Nix Rahn is an American artist known for her multidisciplinary exploration of the human condition and the natural world. Drawing on traditional art making practices, Rahn incorporates new materials and processes to create a body of work that includes, painting, sculpture, photography, drawing and mixed media. Among numerous gallery exhibitions Nix Rahn's works have also been exhibited at the Naples Museum of Art in Naples Florida, Museum of Fine Arts in Tallahassee, FL, Sculpture Key West in Key West, FL, The National Art Museum of Sport in Indianapolis IN and the Boca Raton Museum of Art in Boca Raton, FL. Her works are included in public & private collections nationally and internationally.

Galal Ramadan

Visual Artist

I am a self-educated artist mastering colored pencil My work has been exhibited in several statewide, national, and international exhibitions, for which many of my works have been awarded and featured. As an author, I published several articles in International Art Magazines. Currently, I am teaching colored pencil workshops at Bonnet House Museum, The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, ArtServe, and other locations in South Florida. I am a signature member of several prestigious art associations. I was born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt, and reside in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Haydee Rancel

Visual Artist; Mixed Media / Fine Art Mosaics

I am a Cuban born and Florida raised, self taught mixed media and mosaic artist. I am passionate about the creative arts and like expressing myself through different mediums. I've always been passionate about the arts and creating. I feel that my art is energy in (E)motion expressed through various forms. Mainly I paint with acrylics and work with glass making mosaics. I also appreciate texture and love using bold and vibrant colors! Aesthetically I'm drawn to clean and sharp lines and designs with geometric shapes and use any and all mediums available to me. Sometimes I incorporate other materials like mirrors, gold leaf, kraft paper or other natural objects with my pieces. I love repurposing things to give them a new life! There is so much in this world that creatively and artistically inspires me! I'm a huge nature lover so I can say a lot of my inspiration comes from just admiring God's own artwork but most of the time it happens intuitively and spontaneously. I've always been a dreamer and can appreciate the beauty in the most ordinary things. Normally my work ends up transforming through the process on it's own and I just enjoy the ride while creating each piece. It's a balanced combination of spontaneous creativity and intuitive feeling! I would say my artwork reflects my own life journey through self-discovery and spirituality, mostly creating by personal experience. Commissions and custom orders are always welcomed!

Submission Red

Musician

Submission Red is a four-piece alternative rock band from South Florida, consisting of lead vocalist Yvonne Winfrey, her husband/guitarist David Winfrey, bassist Ryan Horner, and drummer Aguila Correa. Having formed over two years ago, Submission Red has caught the attention of fans all across the United States by traveling to perform in churches, public events, and schools. Displaying a true passion and pure heart for creating inspiring music that reaches audiences everywhere, the band has demonstrated its power in impacting the rock music scene. Having recently signed with Dream Records, a subsidiary of the Universal music label, Submission Red's music has been played continuously on South Florida's radio station, Buzz 103.1 FM on their show, Buzz Junior (which airs every Sunday night starting at 11pm). Submission Red aims to spread a message of hope and faith in times where things may not be so bright. They're always looking to diversify their fan base and gain new exposure by performing in various venues across the country. Join the Submission Red family (through their Facebook and Street Team facebook page!) - you'll see why this band has what it takes to make it to the top!

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Jacoub Reyes

Visual Artist

"I want to be a catalyst for change- to create an equitable community around different modes of practice, decolonize education and eliminate gatekeeping to encourage critical thought and discourse at any stage, and open museum and institutional spaces to self-taught artists and curators that highlight underserved and marginalized voices." - Jacoub Reyes Jacoub Reyes hosts independent workshops and collaborative projects in the Greater Miami community. He is currently the Artistic Director for the City of Boynton Beach's Quantum Eco-Park, President of Florida Printmakers Society, and Artist in Residence at American Landmark. Reyes is a recipient of the Broward County Artist Innovation Grant, Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant, 4Culture Grant, The Puffin Foundation, The Pew Collective Grant, Allies in Arts Grant, Artist Relief Grant, Immerse Artist Grant, and the Awesome Grant, among others. His work is held in several public and private collections, including MassArt, Morgan Conservatory, UCF, Frontera Galeria Urbana, The City of Orlando's Public Art Collection, The Miami-Dade Public Library System’s Permanent Art Collection, MDPLS Zine Library, The Vasari Project, and Hoopsnake Press. He has exhibited regionally, nationally, and internationally. To see more of his work please visit www.jacoubreyes.com

Jennifer Riaz

Visual Artist; Writer

Jennifer Riaz was born and raised in the Fort Lauderdale area. A few years ago, she left the corporate world and slowed down. That's when her creativity flourished and she completed about 50 paintings in just a couple of months. It was during that time that she realized that she needed to change her life and let herself be the artist, writer and photographer she had always dreamed of being. JenniferRiaz.Prosite.Com www.facebook.com/pages/Jennifer-Riaz/1475338012784195

Lendell Roberts

Filmmaker; Photographer; Visual Artist; Graphic Designer

Miami born artist of African American and Bahamian decent. As a graduate of Miami-Dade College, Grambling State University (HBCU), and Digital Media Arts College (now Lynn University) I have explored many facets of the digital and fine art spectrums from graphic design to pottery and so many others in between. While I have focused primarily in graphic design, photography, and abstract fine art, I have also experimented with video, website design, and motion graphics. My artwork ranges from Political to "Feel Good" in nature while striving to be aesthetically pleasing. My major influence for my work comes from my child hood view of my surroundings in inner city Miami as a member of a lower income class. Watching neighborhood trends shift, gentrification and other systematic plans continue to take affect, and new ones enacted, has lent itself to be a focal point of my artistry as the continued support for resolution is still at hand.

Jonathan Rockford

Visual Artist

Early foundations in fine-woodworking and pottery were my foray into art making. Working both the second & third shifts on loading docks and as a janitor for over a decade, while gradually pursuing my undergraduate studies, also significantly influenced my interests as an artist. Later graduate work led to an MA in Liberal Studies from the University of Miami, and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The combination of these experiences help provide practical, historical, critical and theoretical frameworks for my artwork. Some of my individual work has been featured at the Torrance Art Museum; the Frost Art Museum; the Union League of Chicago; Art Monaco; Scope - Basel, Miami & New York; and in ArtPulse Magazine. As a 2014-15 recipient of an Arts, Science & Culture Collaborative Initiative Grant from the University of Chicago, I was teamed up with a Physicist, Martin Scheeler, to explore what tactile experiences might look like as digital information. This included designing and making our own crochet hook that digitally logged all motion of the crochet process in three dimensional space. This hook was then also used as a tool, or controller, to manipulate a video projection of the crochet process in real-time as one was using it. Together, we also developed a jacket, humorously coated in prickly flex sensors, that was designed to measure the pressure, varying intensity and duration of an embrace. Martin then wore this “hug-jacket” to an exhibition and sampled as much data as possible by asking complete strangers for a hug. In late 2017, a string of conversations with Neuroscientist & Software Developer turned Artist, Mike Hadley, led to the founding of the art collective Encoded Objects. Together, we explore how information and technological tools can help us visualize time, human experience, and interaction with the world around us in meaningful ways. This fruitful collaboration has led to participation in group exhibitions at the Lowe Art Museum, the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum in Maryland, Plexus Projects in Brooklyn (as part of Creative Tech Week), and the CICA Museum in South Korea. In 2019, we received a public art commission to produce a one-year living art piece for the Materials Research Institute through the Campus Arts Initiative at Penn State University in State College, PA. Both my personal art practice and work with Encoded Objects have a foundation here in Pompano Beach, FL. When not working on art projects, I also teach 3D Design and Art History part-time at Broward College; and can often be found at home cultivating our wildlife & butterfly certified garden while hanging out with family & feline friends.

Bobby Rodriguez

Actor; Director; Musician; Singer

A native New Yorker, BOBBY was born & raised in Harlem. While attending the City University of New York, he honed his many musical talents and in 1970 became a lead singer/musician with "Joey Dee & The Starliters", touring the concert circuit - including opening for the first Rock & Roll Revival at Madison Square Garden, for 22,000 fans, in 1971. He then struck out on his own and was the lead singer and director for several cabaret shows, touring over thirty States. He came to Florida in Dec. 1976 co-producer and perform at "BEETHOVENS", which became Ft. Lauderdale's leading supper club. He stayed there until 1980 winning two Carbonell Awards and a third nomination for the club's innovative and ever-changing shows. In 1978 he formed a local all-star 18-piece Big Band and has performed for most of the major South Florida music festivals, conventions, black tie balls and fundraisers, ever since. In 1981, he opened his own special events and entertainment agency, BOBBY RODRIGUEZ PRODUCTIONS. Booking and/or performing with numerous name acts, including The Temptations, Manhattan Transfer, Red Foxx, Flip Wilson, Chuck Berry, Buddy Rich, Little Anthony… at events such as "Sunfest", "Taste of Ft, Lauderdale", the "Hollywood Jazz Fest."… for such clients as the Boca Museum of Art, Winterfest, American Cancer Society, the Red Cross, Philharmonic Orchestra of Florida, the Miami City Ballet and many more. He was Musical Director for the South Florida Entertainment Writer's Association's ‘Carbonell Awards’ Show from 1984 to 1989. In 1988, he was commissioned to be the Executive Producer & Director and working with just a six week notice, BOBBY exceeded all previous attendance records at the awards ceremony and was able to prevail upon the talents of such notables as CHRISTOPHER REEVE, ROBERT GOULET, NANNETTE FABRAY, DON JOHNSON, SCOTT HAMILTON, CHITA RIVERA, EDWARD JAMES OLMOS, JERRY HERMON and many more. The show received rave reviews and, not surprisingly, he took over as Executive Producer and Director in 1989 & 1990. As an actor, BOBBY has appeared as a principal player in numerous T.V. shows, such as “SuperBoy”, "Wise Guy", "21Jump Street" with Johnny Depp, "B.L.Striker" with Burt Reynolds, “guest star” on "MIAMI VICE", as well as several made-for-T.V. movies. In 1992 he created and produced a 16th Century themed event called the ‘Medieval Faire’. What started as a two day festival has grown into a 6 weekend event, now known as the ‘FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL’, a major cultural, educational and entertainment extravaganza, with over 80,000 visitors annually and garnering numerous Local, National and International awards, including a “Top 20 Event” by the Southeast Tourism Society. In 2005 Bobby was awarded the “Professional of the Year” by the Florida Festival & Events Association. His leadership skills have resulted in his being named to the board and/or an officer of many organizations including: Festivals Association of Broward (FAB - President Emeritus) Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) International Special Events Society (ISES) Professional Actors Association of Florida (PAAF) Florida Motion Picture & Television Association (FMPTA) Interested Members of the Performing Arts Center Team (IMPACT) Light of the World Clinic International Special Events Society Prestige Club 16th Century, Inc. (President Emeritus) Greater Miami Festival & Events Association His commitment to his community and his industry has led him to be a member of: Screen Actors Guild (SAG) International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) American Federation of Musicians (A. F.of M.) Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Broward County Chamber of Commerce Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Convention and Visitors Bureau National Association of Catering Executives Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce Visit Florida (FLAUSA) Greater Fort Lauderdale Lodging & Hospitality Association Rotary Club Fort Lauderdale Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Florida Motion Picture & Television Association

Lifrancis Rojas

Visual Artist

Venezuelan born, Lifrancis Rojas creates her works full of textures, movement and vibrant colors. The presence of spirals as a symbol of transformation, balance and feminine energy play their role with streaks of colors and a wake of flowing paint, sometimes hidden under dotted surfaces resembling sheer lace that draws us closer to discover what is hidden beneath. Lifrancis has lived in different countries, settling in Weston, Florida since year 2000. She has a Bachelor degree in Business and Finance, and an Internet Marketing Certification however She is dedicated full time to the Art. She has been chosen as a feature artist for the Miami Art and Business Council in 2016, She has participated in more than forty five group exhibits, juried shows and international art fairs from West Palm Beach to Miami. "Art is not only colors and forms, it is also texture that makes us remember the feeling of the sand under our feet, warm ocean water on our skin, the rough touch of a tree trunk and the crunchiness of the dry leaves on an autumn play date afternoon. Everything fuses to trick our minds and take us to our dreams, memories and wishes"

Dave Rosenthal

Composer; Musician; Photographer; Visual Artist

Artist Statement: “Bringing your World to Life…Through the Power and Emotion of Imagery and Sound” Dave Rosenthal is a Multidisciplinary Artist specializing in Fine Art Photography, Original Music Composition, Sound Design and Post Production Audio for the Multimedia market. He has described himself as a self professed "Light and Sound Wave Chaser" most of his life. Fascinated by the impact our human visual and auditory senses have on our emotional experiences...and perception of art. Especially when combined... A recent addition to his portfolio has been the introduction of interdisciplinary fine art pieces combining stunning fine art photography with unique tones and music written specifically for each image. The net result is artwork that transforms you...to feel what it was like to be there, at that moment, capturing the photograph. Each limited edition piece is delivered with both the image and sound combined as one unified piece of art.

Vicki Rosenthal

Visual Artist; Community Workshops, Public Installations

Vicki Rosenthal is a creative of social justice advancing advocacy through art using authentic stories to create understanding and equity. This artist creates visual art to include distinctive designs on apparel, paintings, public art installations, and community art workshops. For all artwork sold, this artist invests 10% of net profits back to grassroots causes.

Carol Rousso

Visual Artist

Chelsea Rousso is a glass artist, fashion designer and writer, as well as a professor of fashion design and merchandising. She specializes in kiln-formed glass and holds regular classes and workshops for aspiring glass artists. Chelsea combines her love of fashion and glass into a unique form of wearable glass including corsets, bandeaus, and swimwear called “glasskinis” which have appeared on catwalks at the: Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC Centre Des Sciences de Montreal, Canada The Glass Art Society’s Conference shows in Corning, NY and Toledo, OH Sinaca Studio in Fort Worth, TX WMODA in Dania Beach, FL She was selected to present her glass sculptures at 59th and 62nd All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, Boca Raton, Florida. Recently, she was awarded Best In Show at the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta, FL. In 2019, she received an Honorable Mention in the Land & Sea Exhibit at the Broward Art Guild. She is currently the Artist in Residence at Weiner Museum of Decorative Arts. She holds a BFA in Fashion Design from Pratt Institute and an MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College. She is the author of Fashion Forward: A Guide to Fashion Forecasting published by Bloomsbury; now in second edition. Chelsea creates unique pieces inspired by her local environment in Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida where she resides and has a glass studio since 2004. She is known for her wearable glass including glasskinis, corsets and masks. She was raised in the Pittsburgh area went to New York for college and enjoyed a marvelous career in the fashion industry for over 20 years. She designed for Datiani, KC Spencer by Chelsea Rousso, RJ Collection by Chelsea Rousso and EarthSong selling to all major department stores and specialty stores throughout the US and Canada. Chelsea Rousso is a glass artist, fashion designer and writer, as well as a professor of fashion design and merchandising. She specializes in kiln-formed glass and holds regular classes and workshops for aspiring glass artists. Chelsea combines her love of fashion and glass into a unique form of wearable glass including corsets, bandeaus, and swimwear called “glasskinis” which have appeared on catwalks at the: Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC Centre Des Sciences de Montreal, Canada The Glass Art Society’s Conference shows in Corning, NY and Toledo, OH Sinaca Studio in Fort Worth, TX WMODA in Dania Beach, FL She was selected to present her glass sculptures at 59th and 62nd All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, Boca Raton, Florida. Recently, she was awarded Best In Show at the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta, FL. In 2019, she received an Honorable Mention in the Land & Sea Exhibit at the Broward Art Guild. She is currently the Artist in Residence at Weiner Museum of Decorative Arts. She holds a BFA in Fashion Design from Pratt Institute and an MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College. She is the author of Fashion Forward: A Guide to Fashion Forecasting published by Bloomsbury; now in second edition. Chelsea creates unique pieces inspired by her local environment in Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida where she resides and has a glass studio since 2004. She is known for her wearable glass including glasskinis, corsets and masks. She was raised in the Pittsburgh area went to New York for college and enjoyed a marvelous career in the fashion industry for over 20 years. She designed for Datiani, KC Spencer by Chelsea Rousso, RJ Collection by Chelsea Rousso and EarthSong selling to all major department stores and specialty stores throughout the US and Canada.

Lu Ru

Visual Artist

LuRu has been creating ceramic work since 1992. She earned her BFA in Ceramics from the Ohio State University in 1995. For the beginning of her career she predominantly made large scale figurative sculpture. Increasingly, she began incorporating more materials into her works. This mixed media direction led her to pursue a Masters Degree in Sculpture rather than Ceramics. While in graduate school she explored metal fabrication, casting, textiles and video. After earning her MFA degree in 2004 she worked as an adjunct professor at Baton Rouge Community College and as the Special Events Coordinator at the Baton Rouge Gallery CCA. Although she enjoyed teaching art appreciation, sculpture and design classes, she found the event position more interesting. Upon moving to Florida in 2006 she continued her career in the event industry. She spent four years designing city wide and corporate events. Although creating decor schemes was akin to large scale installation art, she left the industry to return to her art. She returned with renewed vigor to ceramics and started her artisan tile company, Tortuga Tile Works, in 2010. She is attracted to tiles because of their ornamental quality. In addition the press molding process allows for a large quantity to be produced economically. She has been part of the indie craft scene and has sold individual tiles throughout the region. The past few years she has been focused on larger scale custom works.

Paula Rucket

Photographer; Photographer

Paula Rucket is originally from Kansas City Missouri and currently lives in Boca Raton, Florida. Rucket picked up a camera a few years ago and has been making pictures ever since. She is a self-taught photographer with a passion for creating art from a photographic image. Her belief is that out of the simplest things around us art can flourish. She enjoys photographing wildlife, places, and people with the goal of combining all the elements of design to tell a story. Paula’s talent as a photographer has been well established. She has received numerous awards and special honors for her pictorial creations and her work has been exhibited widely in juried and group exhibitions throughout the United States, South America, and Europe. She has been honored with three Best in Show awards as well as art magazine and newspaper recognition. Ms. Rucket can be contacted via email. Her email address is: paular@ontheflyfotos.com

Angela Rush

Visual Artist

I am Angela Rush, a self-taught, lifelong artist. I have gotten to a place in my life where I can emmerse myself in my love of creating and share it with others. I try to create a balance of colors and textures in my art, that parallels to the balance we all try to create in our lives. It is very important for me to share the therapeutic benefits of creating with others, which I get to do in classes and parties that I facilitate at my studio.

Diane Russo

Visual Artist

www.dianerussoart.com

Sascha Rybinski

Filmmaker

Sascha Rybinski studied film in New York at The School of Visual Arts, then went on to work in commercial film and advertising. Her specialized eye for detail developed from over 25 years of photography experience. Sascha started Goodtastic Productions in 2011.

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