Gabi Rost-Tallman (they/them) is a disabled artist and art educator based in Collingswood, New Jersey. They recently graduated from Moore College of Art & Design with an MA in Art Education with an Emphasis in Inclusive Practices. In the classroom, they value accessibility and inclusivity, utilizing trauma-informed and student-centered pedagogies. Their personal arts practice often follows themes of sustainability, whether environmental sustainability through natural subjects, or mental and physical sustainability, addressing their own health struggles through their work. 

• Image 1 Description: Gabi Rost-Tallman is a mixed, non-binary, person in their late 20’s. They are of short stature with a medium skin tone and freckles, dark brown eyes, and color-blocked brown and green hair, with a prominent mole on their lower right cheek. They are looking at the camera, smiling, and wearing a white tank top, gold jewelry, and blue eyeliner

Pandora Corteguera Rings (any pronouns) is a senior Illustration major at Moore College of Art and Design as well as the President of its Disabled Student Alliance. Having been a part of the club for all four years at Moore and priorly serving as Secretary during their sophomore and junior year, they put a lot of value on helping students figuring out means of navigating their disabilities that help their personal needs. Their work, both in their art and efforts in the DSA, centers largely on helping people from all walks of life feel seen and creating a sense of community and mutual aid, focusing on themes of hope and recovery.

• Image 2 Description: A college student smiling at the camera against an off-white background. The student is a white twenty-year-old with blue hair, glasses, and a white hoodie. They are wearing glasses chains that have eye-shaped charms hanging down either side of their face.

Gianna Intrieri (she/they) is a ceramicist and art educator from Haddon Heights, New Jersey who specializes in 3D arts, as well as differentiation and support for people with disabilities. They are currently a graduate student in Moore's MA in Art Education with an Emphasis in Inclusive Practices program. 

• Image 3 Description: Gianna is a person with pink hair. In this picture they are smiling while wearing a green shirt against a black and white nature background. 

Elyse "Lee" Calder (she/her) is a disabled artist and art educator who is currently researching the benefits of assistive devices in the art classroom. Lee is currently a graduate student in Moore's MA in Art Education with an Emphasis in Inclusive Practices program. She is passionate about making art accessible to students with physical limitations.

• Image 4 Description: Lee is a female-identifying person with short, curly, dark blonde hair. In this image she is wearing black-framed glasses and a mustard yellow knit sweater. Lee has light skin, a subtle smile, and are looking directly toward the camera.

Srishti Patnaik As an artist and an original member of ArtsAbility, Srishti Patnaik is actively involved in both the visual and performing arts. She enjoys jewelry making, painting, drawing, and experimenting with a wide variety of materials. A singer and a dancer of Indian classical dance, Srishti has performed at a number of venues, including the Media Theatre. At ArtsAbility, she enjoys taking part in many different activities with her fellow artists and also volunteers behind the scenes. She finds special meaning in its community events, where the artists share their work and connect with the wider community.

• Image 1 Description: Srishti Patnaik is a young woman with shoulder-length wavy black hair. She is wearing dark sunglasses and an olive green top with a small floral print, and is smiling in front of green plants and yellow flowers.

Molly Sheehan attends Melmark and ArtsAbility. Her favorite activity at ArtsAbility is learning different painting styles and applying it to her own painting. She also enjoys sewing, quilting, painting ceramics, making Pellon bead pictures and weaving potholders. Molly is happiest when she’s creating something colorful and fun with her hands.

• Image 2 Description: Molly Sheehan white is a woman with short light brown hair and side-swept bangs. She is smiling and wearing a blue, white, and teal striped top.

Cassidy Gamber has been a participant of ArtsAbility since the beginning. She likes making bracelets, modge pod vases, and doing laughing Yoga with her friends at Artsability. Cass is an avid Philly sports fan and participates in 5 different Special Olympics sports . She also works 4 days a week in the food service department at a local High School.  

• Image 3 Description: Cassidy Gamber is a woman with short dark brown hair. She is wearing tortoiseshell glasses and a light blue patterned top, and is smiling in a living room.

Sophia Stafford is 25 years old and a member of Artsability. She is a graduate of Penncrest High School’s Life Skills Program.Sophia is a very happy and social person. She loves parties, holidays, going to Cape May, visiting the Cape May zoo, walking around Longwood Gardens, and going out to dinner. She enjoys painting, singing and dancing. She especially likes doing arts and crafts with her Artsability friends. She also enjoys Bingo and Karaoke with her all-abilities adults group. 

• Image 4 Description: Sophia Stafford is a young white woman with shoulder-length auburn hair. She is smiling broadly, giving a thumbs-up, and wearing a light blue sweatshirt.