Amanda Bryant Poliakoff is an elementary art educator with Richmond Public Schools and has a Master of Art Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. Amanda is passionate about facilitating joyful art experiences for children using a variety of art media. In her personal studio practice, Amanda works in drawing and fibers to reflect on family, faith, and smooshy middle grounds.

Molly McManus earned her BA in Art History & Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2012 and has since worked with individuals with autism spectrum disorder in community and school settings. Molly is passionate about interdisciplinary art and has a love for embroidery, drawing inspiration from the natural world and themes of self-empowerment and advocacy. She is completing her Master’s in Art Education from VCU and in her free time you can find her on a hike, loving on her dog and checking out new Richmond restaurants. https://mcmanusmv.wixsite.com/mysite