"I have been a ceramic artist and educator for decades and can offer access for a mentee to a wide-ranging knowledge of ceramics across most temperatures and techniques. I have worked with clay and exhibited in Australia, USA and the Virgin Islands, also have given workshops, some as part of Artist in Residence programs in Australia and USA."

Jono brings experience, energy, skills and encouragement. He is a designer, artist, fine craftsman and furniture maker and co-manages the Soap Factory. Image Credit Edwina Richards.

Her work focuses on the intersections of art and science with a particular interest in ecology, climate change, environmental politics, and decoloniality.

Osvaldo's work explores the physical and political dimensions of colonisation and post-colonisation, as a reflection of the culture and the interests of the systems we inhabit. Since 2008 he has been living and working in Berlin, Germany, San Juan, Puerto Rico, NYC, USA and Australia.

Brett Piva is a Newcastle based painter, sculptor, public installation artist and curator.  He is the founder, director and curator of Onwards Gallery.

Tulleah Pearce is the Exhibitions Lead at Newcastle Art Gallery

Jen Denzin has exhibited regularly in Newcastle for the past 15 years. She uses commonplace materials such as plastic buckets, drinking straws, cable ties and tacky mementos to construct gaudy assemblages and vibrant environments. Her work is informed by historical meeting points, linguistic and cultural exchange. Jen’s industry experience includes curatorial projects at Newcastle University, TAFE’s Frontroom Gallery, the M-Arts Precinct in Murwillumbah and The Lock Up; alongside teaching art to children.

"Historically my studio art practice and research have explored the agencies of identity and belonging through an interdisciplinary, abstract lens, located in contemporary drawing and painting materials, history and aesthetic traditions.

Edwina Richards is a freelance commercial photographer and photo-based arts practitioner

Anne Kempton is the founder and Director of Timeless Textiles

Sophia has been a professional glass blower, sculptor and jeweller for 30 years.

 "I have worked an art teacher in the tertiary sector for the past 35 years, teaching painting, drawing, colour and design.  I have also developed my own art  practice working with abstraction, installation and conceptual artworks.  Since the mid 80s I have exhibited in both Australia and overseas, as well as winning many art prizes.  My works have been in publications both in Australia and China.  I would love to work with a serious emerging artist.  I believe I have a lot to offer. "

Heidi is the co-director of MAPA, an art and architecture collaborative practice working between the social and the spatial and designing opportunities for inclusive and participatory public spaces.