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	Lance Larsen Poet Lance Larsen (Ph.D., University of Houston) is the author of three poetry collections: Backyard Alchemy (2009),In All Their Animal Brilliance (2005), and Erasable Walls (1998). His poems have appeared in New York Review of Books, Paris Review, Gettysburg Review, Poetry Daily, TLE, Quarterly West, Slate, The Pushcart Book of Poetry,... More
	Guy Lebeda Poet - Writer Guy Lebeda is a writer, poet and journalist who has published essays and articles about art, the environment and outdoor topics. His work has appeared in publications such as Tallahassee Magazine, Capital City, The Running Journal, the University of Wyoming’s Alumnews Magazine, the Laramie Daily Boomerang, Valley Horse Journal, Crossroads... More
	Lacie Lee Photographer - Poet I have enjoyed writing poetry since my eight grade year of school. I love to write about things that almost every person can relate to. I also enjoy taking pictures of nature. It's all basically a hobby, an outlet if you will. I would however like to share my work... More
	Christopher Leibow Poet - Visual Artist - Writer Christopher Anthony Leibow graduated from Antioch University Los Angeles with an MFA in Poetry, he was nominated for a Pushcart in 2008 and 2010 and a Utah Book Award. He is winner of the Writers@Work Writer's Advocate Award 2008. He curated Cabaret Voltage a spoken word, art and music show... More
	Joel Long Poet Joel Long’s book Winged Insects won the White Pine Press Poetry Prize. His chapbooks, Chopin’s Preludes and Saffron Beneath Every Frost were published from Elik Press. His poems have appeared in Interim, Isotope, Gulf Coast, Rhino, Bitter Oleander, Crab Orchard Review, Karamu, Bellingham Review, Sou'wester, Prairie Schooner, Willow Springs, Hurricane... More
	Dorothy Manchester Bankhead Poet - Visual Artist More
	Eileen McCabe Poet - Visual Artist Eileen refers to herself as an "poet, artist, activist and rabblerouser." She was a theatrical and historical costumer before starting to create clothing from trash items, such as pop-tops, bubble-wrap, cereal packaging and bottle tops. She creates collages and assemblages also from mixed media, also focusing on the intrinsic artistic... More
	Michael Moonbird Poet - UAC Teaching Artist - Visual Artist Apart from his absolutely insane involvement in multiple projects at any given time, Michael Moonbird is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Bad Dog Rediscovers America; a nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring youth in the creative arts. Moonbird's approach to arts learning is a playful, discovery process where he encourages... More
	James Neufeld Comedian - Musician - Poet - Singer - Writer I have been a musician, poet,a songwriter, and now currently a playwright. I have written about 50 songs and some of them I hope to incorporate into my plays. I have done that with my poetry in one of my plays, The Pipe Dream. I believe that people write to... More
	Jackie Osherow Poet Jacqueline Osherow is the author of five books of poetry. She has been awarded the Witter Bynner Prize by the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, Fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Ingram Merrill Foundation and a number of prizes... More
	Rosalyn Ostler Poet Rosalyn Ostler Rosalyn Ostler’s award-winning book, Walking the Earth Barefoot, was prompted by the truth that life is filled with poems. Whenever a groups of poets chat, someone always seems to say, “That’s a poem. You should write that.” She is the product of the West, born in Arizona and... More
	Polly Parkinson Poet - Visual Artist - Writer Utah Arts Council roster for visual and literary arts Polly Parkinson is particularly interested in the pairing of images and words, although she is also available for projects that are solely visual or literary. She has worked on acrylic collage installations, great artist shoe painting projects, children’s poetry classes, and... More
	Polly Parkinson Poet - UAC Teaching Artist - Visual Artist - Writer Polly Parkinson is particularly interested in the pairing of images and words, although she is also available for projects that are solely visual or literary. She has worked on acrylic collage installations, chalk art, great artist shoe painting projects, children’s poetry classes, and can work with the state core curriculum... More
	Joan Peinture Graphic Designer - Poet - Storyteller - Visual Artist I'm intriqued by graffiti and body art. I rely heavily on connecting my inner diva with the cosmos. I feel I've hit it when I manage to portray the inherent quirkiness of the most ordinary subjects. I'm compelled by a desire to iconize the haunting beauty underlying everyday social interactions.... More
	Joseph Puente Actor - Director - Filmmaker - Photographer - Poet - Producer - Storyteller - Visual Artist - Writer Height: 5’ 4” Weight: 235 Hair: Brown/Balding Eyes: Brown Age Range: 30s-50s Film & Television Section One TV, Host, Dir. J.L. Puente Mobsters and Mormons, Supporting, Dir. John E. Moyer The Christmas Stockings, Supporting, Dir. Aaron Justesen The Snell Show, Supporting, Dir. Andrew Black Majewski, Lead, Dir. Jari Kinnunen Theater... More
	Paisley Rekdal Poet Paisley Rekdal is the author of a book of essays, The Night My Mother Met Bruce Lee (Pantheon 2000 and Vintage 2002), two books of poetry, A Crash of Rhinos (University of Georgia Press 2000), and Six Girls Without Pants (Eastern Washington University Press 2002), and a chapbook, The Invention... More
	Natasha Saje Poet Natasha Sajé’s first book of poems, Red Under the Skin (Pittsburgh, 1994, 2nd printing 1996, 3rd printing 2004), was chosen from over 900 manuscripts to win the Agnes Lynch Starrett prize, and was later awarded the Towson State Prize in Literature. Her poems, reviews, and essays appear in many journals,... More
	Gail Schimmelpfennig Poet Gail Gunnarson Schimmelpfennig was born in Ogden, Utah, and graduated from Ogden High. She began college as an English major at Weber State College, and completed it at the same place (by then Weber State University) many years later. Her first book, The Frozen Kingdom, was awarded the Pearle M.... More
	David S. Sharp Composer - Graphic Designer - Musician - Poet - Singer - Storyteller - Writer Travel back in time for an evening as Glastonbury Duo plays music from the Celtic countries, Tudor England and Renaissance Europe. Carol and Dave Sharp play many kinds of music, including haunting Harp and Flute, Songs of long ago, and rousing dance tunes.... More
	David Sidwell Director - Graphic Designer - Photographer - Poet - Storyteller - Writer Hello, I'm David Sidwell! I have told stories at festivals, conferences and other events all over the U.S. I will tell stories for you, too. I have directed over two dozen children's theatre productions. I will direct one for you, too. I have... More
	Ned Snell Poet N. Colwell Snell graduated from the University of Utah with a BA in English. He was named the 2007 Utah State Poetry Society Poet of the Year. His manuscript, Hand Me MyShadow won the 2007 Pearle M. Olsen Book Award, the 2007 City Weekly Artys for Best Poetry Collection, and... More
	William Soule Musician - Poet I am a Filipino-American poet and drummer living in Clearfield, Utah. My poems have appeared in Read This Magazine, the delinquent, Tattoo Highway, and elimae, among others. I'm also the sole editor of a new online poetry magazine called Clearfield Review. More
	Michael Sowder Poet Poet and essayist Michael Sowder is an associate professor of English at Utah State University, in Logan, Utah. His poetry collection, The Empty Boat, was chosen by Diane Wakoski from over 600 manuscripts to win the T. S. Eliot Prize, was a finalist for the Utah Book Award, and several... More
	Nancy Takacs Poet - UAC Teaching Artist Nancy Takacs lives in Wellington, Utah and is the author of books Pale Blue Wings, Limberlost Press, 2001; Preserves City Art Press, 2004; and Wild Animals, Outlaw Artists Press, 2008. She has been the recipient of several poetry awards, including First Place both in the Utah Arts Council Poetry Book... More
	Billy and Grace Tea Musician - Poet - Singer - Storyteller - UAC Teaching Artist - Writer Billy and Grace's performances are alive with chemistry, charisma, and a wide range of musical styles~ from gypsy jazz and bluesy folk to back porch pickin' and lyrical freestyle flows. They play guitar, fiddle, and a homemade percussion kit, and will also throw in some story-telling, tap-dancing, poi-spinning, and other... More
	Fred Thaller Actor - Comedian - Poet - Singer - Storyteller - Writer The artist known as "Phread" I have been a performance poet, slam master, actor, writer, singer, comic and storyteller for many years. I have also worked in PR, events production, non-profit consulting & fund raising (including marketing & development), project management, tech writing, and public speaking. In addition, I have... More
	Tahira the Storyteller Musician - Poet - Singer - Storyteller - UAC Teaching Artist A storyteller, poet, vocalist and emerging percussionist TAHIRA performs original works, as well as works from the African and African American folklore tradition. TAHIRA is a full time performing artist. She credits her mother for giving her the courage and support to pursue her dreams and her father for instilling... More
	mark titcomb Poet - Visual Artist Seethe Sop, sluice squally steel Sky slopes slantingly sleek Sagacious seek sop Observation, insectual compound eye, allows for rich multifaceted description and definition of structure with the hope of expanding ephemeral understanding. Formally trained and educated at the University of Utah, my philosophy of ceramic design and investigation purposes profound... More
	Stan Tixier Poet - Storyteller As a young man, Stan Tixier was a working cowboy on a ranch in southern Colorado. He spent 4 years in the Navy during the Korean War and then attended the University of Arizona on the GI Bill. He had a career with the US Forest Service, retiring in 1991... More
	Suzanne White Actor - Composer - Director - Filmmaker - Musician - Poet - Singer - UAC Teaching Artist I would love to be able to participate, volunteer, and/or teach the Arts. I have been teaching at a local Jr. High charter school for the past 2 years, where I taught Art Humanities (visual arts, dance, music, beginning theatre), English and Performance Theatre. I have two BA degrees, one... More