Marion Siu Marion Lau Siu, 95, was born in Honolulu (Territory of Hawaii), a 4th generation American, and a supporter of Dorland Mt. Arts Colony for many years. She met Barbara Horton, one of the founders, who s... Writer Aug 26, 2025
Laura S Burges Ryuko Laura Burges , a lay entrusted dharma teacher in the Soto Zen tradition, teaches classes, lectures, and leads retreats in Northern California. She taught children for thirty-five years, mentorin... Writer Aug 25, 2025
Dale Trumbore Dale Trumbore is a Los Angeles-based composer and writer whose music has been called “devastatingly beautiful” (The Washington Post) and praised for its “soaring melodies and beguiling harmonies deplo... Musician Aug 23, 2025
Katinka Kleijn Hailed by The New York Times as “a player of formidable expressive gifts,” cellist Katinka Kleijn has established a genre-defying career. Her work spans performance, improvisation, composition, and pe... Musician Aug 23, 2025
Lynette K Henderson A Los-Angeles based artist, Lynette K. Henderson is Professor Emeritus of Art Education, and a visual artist in painting and mixed media. She has a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (... Visual Artist Aug 14, 2025
Ruth Dickey Ruth Dickey has spent 30 years working at the intersection of community building, writing, and art, and is currently the Executive Director of the National Book Foundation. The recipient of a Mayor’s ... Writer Aug 11, 2025
Mike Wojniak Critically acclaimed for his unique orchestrations and “rich sonic palette,” Mike Wojniak is a prolific songwriter who has been writing music for most of his life. His latest single, “Petrichor,” is a... Musician Photographer Aug 10, 2025
Victoria Patterson An author with three novels and two story collections, Victoria Patterson lives with her family in South Pasadena and teaches fiction at Antioch University’s Master of Fine Arts Program.... Writer Aug 9, 2025
Jac Jemc Jac Jemc teaches creative writing at UC San Diego and was a 2023 Guggenheim Fellow. She is the author of three novels and two collections of stories. Her most recent novel Empty Theatre (MCD x FSG 202... Writer Aug 7, 2025
Leigh Anne Sutherlin An accomplished professional musician and educator with over 50 years of experience, Leigh Anne is an international watercolorist and fabric designer. She has an incredible passion for classical music... Musician Aug 6, 2025
Camille LeFevre Camille LeFevre writes poetry and creative nonfiction. Her essay, “Body Topography,” published in The Dodge, was nominated for Best American Nature Writing and Best American Essays. She was a 2025 fin... Writer Aug 1, 2025
Susan Allred Susan Allred is a mixed media artist who works with fiber to explore the ways it affects and reflects our daily lives. Allred was an artist member at Eye Lounge contemporary art space from February 20... Visual Artist Aug 1, 2025