Spark! Teaching Artist Roster
Connecting Students with Professional Artists for Enriching Creative Experiences
The success of Spark Creativity’s programs hinges on the exceptional artists we engage to share their expertise with students. Our Artist Roster serves as a valuable resource for classroom teachers, providing a curated list of vetted professional artists, along with residency ideas and their professional backgrounds.
Artists interested in teaching with Spark! Creativity are encouraged to apply anytime by completing the form at the button below.
For inquiries about collaborating with artists not listed, please contact our founder, Tanya Sharp, at [email protected].
Explore the 2025-2026 Teacher Artist Roster
Whitney Buckingham
Teaching Artist: Encaustic, Mixed media with an emphasis on Indigo dye
Sharon Grashin
Teaching Artist: Mixed Media, Drawing, Sculpture, Design
Mona Fairbanks
Teaching Artist: Mixed Media, Acrylic Painting, Sculpture
Julie Perrine
Teaching Artist: Clay
Lisa Palmatier
Teaching Artist: Oil Pastel Techniques, Color Theory, Design Principles, and Developing Curriculum
Jennifer MacLean
Teaching Artist: Precious Metal, Clay, Jewelry Design, and Painting.
Ashley Song
Teaching Artist: Watercolor
Molly McLauchlan
Teaching Artist: Mixed Media and Ceramics
Danielle Hayden
Teaching artist: Poetry, Creative Writing, and Essays Emphasizing Youth Mental Health, Cultural Experiences, and Narrative Nonfiction
Brittany Cloyd
Teaching Artist: pastels, watercolor paints, acrylic paints, recycled materials and mixed media
Don Wesley
Teaching Artist: Painting, animation, and collage
Brianne Dawson
Teaching Artist: Painting, drawing, clay, weaving, and printmaking
