Born in Columbus, Georgia, Andrew Tatum discovered art at an early age. He is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Art Education at Columbus State University.

He is skilled in using a variety of media including graphite, charcoal, ink, watercolor, acrylic, oil, and digital media. Most of his works consist of realistic graphite and charcoal drawings.

He has both led and collaborated with other artists and community leaders on multiple community art projects. Andrew also enjoys being involved in the community, working with multiple nonprofits that focus on providing much-needed resources to teens and community members.

@artbyandrewtatum

Carlie is an artist from Columbus, Georgia. She has grown up in and around Columbus with generational ties to the city. Carlie recently graduated from Columbus State University (May 2022) with a Bachelors in Fine Arts and a focus in Graphic Design. During her time at CSU, she was recognized locally and nationally for her design and illustration work. She also has worked locally with some of Columbus' notable companies such as The Pastoral Institute, The Family Center, Georgia Theatre Conference, Nature Now, and more. She currently works with The Clever Factory to create products (children's books, teacher products, and calendar/planners) for stores like ALDI, Walmart, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and more.

@stayhella

Christine Cannon is an artist and educator. She was born and raised in Lagrange, GA. She shows her work regionally throughout the southeast. A graduate of Columbus State University, she earned a BFA in Studio Art. While a student at CSU, she became involved in the local community where she has maintained an active presence for the last two decades. After CSU, she continued to pursue her education at the University of South Carolina School of Visual Art and Design where she earned an MFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Painting. After earning her MFA, she relocated back to this area. Christine is a professor at Chattahoochee Valley Community College where she has taught art and graphic design for the last decade.

@cannonarts

Jacob Narde is a contemporary artist, muralist, sign painter, and style writer from Columbus, Ga. He began using acrylic paints and spray paint in 2010 to create public outdoor artwork focusing on typography, signage, and realism. Recently Jacob has painted murals and signs for many locally owned businesses including; Monty Tile & Stone, Plant Magic Market, Reed Electric Co., Bmoski's Flavor Wings & Cafe, and others.

@nardesmuralsandsigns

Trudy is an artist who grew up in Columbus and graduated from Columbus High School. Trudy is currently studying Fine Arts with a concentration in Digital Animation and Painting. She is a muralist, painter, and illustrator.

She expresses her ideas through many different forms, including oil painting, pen drawings, digital illustrations, and animations. She enjoys exploring a wide range of Asian culture and ideology in her pieces, and she loves to experiment with colors and different styles.

@trudytranart