Barbara A. McGuire is a nationally acknowledged artist whose diverse talents include works in polymer clay, painting and jewelry design

Meet one of our five panelists, Donna Greenberg. An established artist in polymer, ceramics, paint, and other media, she brings her unique perspective to the Summit.

People have also occasionally asked me, “Why don’t you make sculpture?” In my mind, sculpture just sits there collecting dust – you aren’t supposed to touch it. But a purse is personal: you engage with it.

s a young child, Lisa spent countless hours with a pencil and drawing pad in hand. In addition to her love of visual arts, she also studied dance and performed with a dance company until she began college to continue her art studies at the University of Cincinnati.

Tiffani is no stranger to the arts world. As a poet and performer, Tiffani has commanded local, state and national stages. In 2012, she began making the jewelry that she didn’t see but wanted to wear using an array of mediums including polymer clay, various beads, wire and metal .