All of the artists listed are people that our organization have collaborated and worked closely with.

With a thesaurus in hand, I’m running out of new adjectives to encapsulate these incredible humans.

Carlos is a vivacious and generous human who is the author of two masterful, visually stunning, and uniquely formatted collections of poetry: The View Within Me and Casually Extravagant. You can also find his powerful writing on Substack. Keep up with him on Instagram: @student_of_miles

P.S. He wrote a foreword for the debut poetry collection Meraki: Love Letters to Language that made the author cry tears of joy.

Violeta Rotstein is a kind, boundlessly compassionate, and wildly talented Argentinian-American illustrator and artist based in Minnesota.

She holds a BFA in Illustration from the Minneapolis College of Art & Design, and currently freelances for arts, environmental, and social movement organizations. In her words, her work is “inspired by the playful magic of nature & importance of human connection.”

Check out her gorgeous website and follow her on Instagram: @thebirdvioleta

Adam is a warm and scintillating Minneapolis-based visual artist and designer. Adam holds a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and has worked across numerous industries in creative roles, including production artist, graphic designer, and digital marketing specialist. He has also maintained a freelance design practice since 2017, creating imaginative brand identities and collateral for clients of all sizes and across various fields.

Dana is a local Minneapolis, MN artist who specializes in impressionist-style and flowing abstract paintings. She is an ambitious and witty individual who is consistently generous with her time and resources. She founded and runs the nonprofit, Green Dress Project. They specialize in planning and hosting fundraising events throughout the Twin Cities. They help make the magic happen for Decomprose Community events through the new storefront!

Instagram: @dana.lynn.arts

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DanaLynnArts

Elise is a dedicated and tenacious entrepreneur. She founded and runs Decomprose, which helps indie artists publish their work. She has a heart of gold that brings out the best in others, elevating and highlighting their talents and attributes. Check her out on Instagram: @elisemaren.jpg and read more details here.