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Get to know the awesome folx that help us get it done across the 845.
Jamie Sanin (they/she) is a visual artist, educator, and organizer raised in Orange County NY. She holds a degree in Visual Arts Education and also studied dance, music, and theatre from a young age. Each experience provided them not only with a breadth of cultural knowledge but also the opportunity to consider the importance of community care via accessible arts, for which she is an advocate. Jamie's personal, professional, and creative work is centered around social justice, collaboration, and joy and uses the arts as the vessel to foster community. Jamie is the proud founder of Celebrate845 and is so grateful to be a part of the creative community in the 845. "Big love, big appreciation, Black/Queer/Trans Joy/Lives Matter."
Tiera Nolcox (she/her) | As a Newburgh native and resident, Tiera has always used poetry and short stories as an emotional outlet. She shares her words to both inspire and connect those seeking comfort and empowerment within art. She first got involved with Celebrate in 2018 performing poetry at WOMXNFEST (for the first time in front of a big audience!). She has been sharing more since at open mics, local rallies, and in Celebrate's zines. Tiera is on a path to make sure her voice and all Black voices are finally heard loud and fucking clear. Despite what has been thrown at her, she only wants to extend kindness in this word but is prepared to speak up and fight for what's right, so don't dare mistake her kindness for weakness.
Lee Worden (they/them) | Under the umbrella of Firefly Resin, Lee aims to create things that make you glow. Accessories, stuffed creatures, spells. Any medium they can get their hands on really. They are also a proud military spouse and dog parent who drinks an absurd amount of tea. Lee first came across Celebrate when a friend was featured in one of their art shows. Their only goal is to be a force for good, and strongly believes that together we can be.
Sasasa (she/they) is queer artist working and creating in the Hudson Valley. When she isn’t at her real job—making costumes and running wardrobe on theater & dance productions—she’s running around, trying to keep up with her many interests because she just can’t seem to sit still for too long. Her artwork, ranging from digital illustration to soft sculpture, features bright colors, uncomfortable imagery, and the ugly emotions we tend to squirrel away.

Her involvement with Celebrate began by pure stroke of fate and carried on through continued involvement in events and gallery shows. She takes great pride and pleasure in being a member of the Celebrate team and admires all of the amazing work they have and continue to do for the marginalized arts community.  She is sure that she isn’t just speaking for herself when she says that Celebrate has helped boost her art career, in more ways than one; and for that, she is eternally grateful.

You can catch Sasasa as @Jettistoned on Instagram, or check out her Etsy shop Etsy.com/shop/jettistoned for buyable artworks. As well as her queer artist community page @themanyillustration geared toward highlighting and promoting queer, marginalized artists.
Wade (they/them) is an herbal practitioner, caretaker, and musical interdiscliplinarian; working throughout the occupied Lenape valley known as "Hudson". Holding space in digital media as the omni-platform @dcomposers ~~~ facilitating healing, sound, goods, events, and beyond in order to stir the futures toward liberation; for all under colonialism. First working with #TeamCelebrate as a co-curator of 2020's CELEBRATION, they've frequented Celebrate open mics, galleries, and have even helped create the zines! While aligned with Celebrate, Wade hopes to aid and further various missions in the field. Contributing, creating, catalyzing, caring for past and future generations. Thru plant medicine, teaching, and mutual aid. You can find them on Instagram and with us ~ for whatever comes next.
Colton Thorn (CT) (they/them) is a singer-songwriter and board certified music therapist returning to the Hudson Valley from Philadelphia. They love running, spending time in nature, reading, and wiggling around, and usually can be found cuddling their pup. They currently teach children guitar, voice, ukulele, and piano through Harmony Garden Music Center. Colton comes to #TeamCelebrate after doing many virtual open mics when beginning to move back to the Hudson Valley. They immediately became smitten with the space, culture of celebration, and felt right at home with this new community. Colton hopes to add continued support to the open mics, even having the opportunity to host one!! They hope to continue to bounce around on the internet in future open mics and eventually in person events.
Brent Felker (he/they) is a performer, video artist and producer who has been in the 845 for 6 years. He is the current Executive Director at Arts Society of Kingston and host of Hudson Valley Live Band Karaoke. Brent met Jamie Sanin at karaoke one evening, traveled down to Beacon for the very first Celebrate exhibition, and got hooked right away! He is excited to help expand the mission of Celebrate to platform artists from historically marginalized groups throughout the 845.


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