DSAF has funded many grants with local artists. If you are looking for artist to work with, we have had great success with the following:
Heidi Bekebrede and Dianna Craig: Voice of the Wood
This is an educational performance storytelling group. Dianna Craig and Heidi Bekebrede have been performing for 35 years. Website: www.voiceofthewood.com/. For questions, you can call or text Dianna anytime: 530 848 6534
Judy Catambay
I am a teaching artist for 25+ years, and I have a BFA in Fine Arts. I craft my projects starting with a brief introduction of an artist: local, BIPOC, street art, contemporary and classics. This is a simple jumping point to inspire them to explore their own creative voice and various mediums. I can also use themes (nature, sea life, animals, etc.) to inspire a particular project. I offer projects in all mediums: painting, collage, drawing, and ceramics. I am always proud and excited to see their artwork develop! See a video of my Student Samples or view my Digital Portfolio. Email: judycat@me.com
Lindsay Terry
Credentialed teacher with 15 years of experience in TK through high school. Co-authored a comprehensive curriculum focused on process over product, fostering creativity and exploration in young learners. Teaching philosophy emphasizes creative lesson planning, student-centered learning, and classroom managements that fosters an encouraging, inclusive, and creative classroom environment. Email: linsay.m.terry@gmail.com
Will Durkee
I teach painting, drawing, other 2-dimensional art forms, sculpture, and music to students of all ages. Email: wdrukee77@gmail.com Phone: 415 342 2274
Jennifer Abbanat
Trauma Informed Expressive Arts. See my work on website: www.crowsnestadvocacy.com Email: jenniferabbanat@ crowsnestadvocacy.com
Chris Froh
Chris Froh is the percussion ensemble director at U.C. Davis. He could bring UC performers to your site, and/or a percussion demonstration and activity for elementary students. Email: cmfroh@ucdavis.edu
From Chris:
We have a fantastic marimba artist from Japan, Mayumi Hama, in residence at Davis this February/early March. If there are any school sites interested in hosting an event either the last week of February or first few days of March, I’d be very happy to bring out Mayumi and the students.
Wihinapa Gregory Iron
I teach traditional native American song and stories. I have a background in art design, film indigenous permaculture/gardening. Email: ironfeathers2000@gmail.com
Wesley Horn
Durable, Functional, and Engaging Art: Ceramics, Mosaics, mixed-media, and mural painting. Website: weshornart.com Phone: 530 304 6445
Dolores (Dee) Di Camillo
I feel very comfortable teaching the following: I’ve taught Drawing, including Pencil & Pen & Ink Drawing; Painting, including, Acrylic , Watercolor, Oil Pastel Painting, and Batik Painting; Ceramics, including hand built and wheel built; and Sculpture, including Found Object and Hand Built Ceramic Sculpture. I also started, and built, a Black & White (darkroom) Photography Department at Eastern HS in Greene County, Indiana. Email: deedicamillo@gmail.com Phone: 505 692 3162 Link to an Article