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

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