“Shadow”

Stellin Brown Jr started his photographic journey at Fresno city college, where he learned everything from lighting to black and white film development. he would then continue his education (or lack there of)at Fresno State; a short obstacle in his life that led to him being accepted by San Jose states MFA program where he specializes in portrait photography.

"Inside Out"

Susan Chapin is a sculptor and photographer who recently relocated from Washington DC to the Pacific Northwest. As a sculptor, she most often makes figures from found objects. In her current work, she then takes “portraits” of these figures with a backdrop that is selected to reveal more about their character and circumstances. Susan also makes baskets and vessels from surplus and salvaged materials like coil nails and snow tire chains. In 2024, Susan was awarded an Artist and Humanities Fellowship Grant from the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities. She has since served on several panels reviewing works submitted for the 2025 grant. Susan has also supported her fellow artists through her work with Art Enables and Justice Arts Coalition. She is currently a member of the Columbia Basin Basketry Guild and Emerald Photographic Society.

"When the Song Ends"

Jay (he, him) believes no one is free until we all are free. His writing has been featured in publications including Hive Avenue Literary Journal and L’Espirit Literary Review. His award-winning photography has been found in numerous outlets including Philadelphia Stories, The Copenhagen Photo Festival, and Fusion Arts. He lives in South Philly with his primary partner/ wife, Lauren, with whom he runs Flashpoint Gallery and Community Space, and their dogs Nell and Crash.