Tilla

@tillaonline

The band Tilla formed after Taylor Scott (lead vocal) and Nathan France (producer, sax player) organized a writing retreat in New Orleans in early 2022. While the band shapeshifts for each project and performance, its core members include Eric Newble (lead vocal), Morgan Ryser (pianist), Evan Ryser (vocalist), Andy Jones (bass), Quinn Jacobson (guitar), and Jalen McCullough (drums). Their songs layer thoughtful lyricism with timeless analog sensibilities and contemporary electronic innovations. Their work blends and bends genres and conventions by stretching across Blues, Soul, R&B, Dance, Jazz, and Gospel. Tilla released their debut EP, Term of Endearment (2023), which is filled to the brim with spirit, character, care, happy accidents, and so much more. The band’s distinct multi-vocal harmonies engage audiences in an intimate encounter where the song is the room. In the spring of 2024, Tilla was the artist-in-residence for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Hip-Hop Arts Residency program. The band headlined the annual Line Breaks Festival with their 50-minute musical production, Heaven Inside, at the Overture Center for the Performing Arts. Heaven Inside debuted the band’s latest original songs. The show featured performances from the legendary Kongolese percussionist Papa Titos Sompa (New Orleans, LA) and organist Leotha Stanley (Madison, WI). Together their musical contributions help make this project as delightfully ethereal as it is grounding. While occasionally popping out for house shows and festivals, the band has been busy with recording new music.

Loveday Funck

@lovedayfunck

Louisiana based artist, Loveday Funck started her career in art later in life, but her love of history and whimsy have been a constant interest. Making use of a talent for the manipulation of digital images, she creates a twisted fairy tale world, finding her inspiration in the centuries old buildings and graveyards of New Orleans and the unique sites that dot the Acadiana landscape. Her art has been recognized in international juried exhibitions as well as competitions. Her work often amuses as her sense of humor is revealed in juxtaposing the world of formal, Victorian era photography with the portraits of modern pets or other animals. Working from antique imagery and her own photography, Loveday Funck turns her eye to the intersection of history and the fantastic. Combining the surreal experience of her heart with the images of historic Louisiana she creates a whimsical, colorful, and usually macabre world. Come and partake in its skewed sacrament.

Sofian

@sufjan

Upcoming, experimental, looking for collaboration and growing my career.

Gianna Militana

@gmilitart

Mixed media artist working with collage, drawing, printmaking, book binding and ceramics. Upcycling and reusing anything I can get my hands on. Currently working in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Bachelors in Fine Arts, Printmaking and book arts.

Lessie LeBlanc

@lessieleblanc

Multidisciplinary Artist Special interests include documenting protests, producing pop-up street installations, any projects related to the promotion of social, racial, and economic equity

Heather Kinsel

@kreativeresinart

Most of my family members are Artistic in one way or another. My love of art started in high school, drawing mythical creatures as a past time & painting Ceramic figurines. That Artistic ability carried me into being a Hairdresser, striving in Creative Coloring & Cuts. I am originally from Lake Charles, La., my husband, Ricky, & I moved to Zachary due to Hurricane Laura. In Lake Charles, we opened Stone Koat Kreations Epoxy Countertops. From day 1 of opening we have kept God, Jesus Christ, the center of our business. He has led us to every job, either the client needing us in some way or just the opposite. About a year ago I started playing around with Resin Geode Art & fell in love with it. Just as with our business, Countertops, I let God's Beauty & Grace flow through my creativity into my Art work. He continues to give me ideas to create some of the most beautiful art I have ever seen or made. He has seen me through so much & brought me to this place in my life, that never in a million years I thought I'd ever be. Only by His Grace & Faithfulness is why I'm where I'm at today.

Jerry Lockaby

@jlockaby

Jerry Lockaby is a marketing and graphic design professional experienced in all aspects of branding for business development and public relations, in both traditional and online/social media formats. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Louisiana State University, Jerry has spent the last 20+ years honing his creative passion for graphic design and art direction into a highly efective marketing management practice informed by a deep understanding of what creative design experiences sell with consumers. Mr. Lockaby is an expert in the latest, cutting-edge design software systems (such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rhinoceros 3D, and others). He has a history of executing award-winning advertising campaigns, while efectively handling brand management, budgets, and media planning and buying. He specializes in corporate identity campaigns, proposal writing, fundraising, and event planning. Mr. Lockaby is English/Spanish bilingual and will to receive his Master of Fine Arts on August.

Robert Bailey

@seventhfilmz

I am a graphic designer, videographer, and songwriter. I currently attend L.A. Film School and will soon be graduating as a Director.

Sandra Berard

@nuahla

Swiss made artist living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I've traded the mountains & milk chocolate for the magnificent swamps & crawfish to live with my soul mate...

Matthew Wattigny

@mattwatt

I'm a licensed drone pilot under FAA Part 107. I own and operate a DJI Mavic Pro and provide aerial photos and video.

0lgirl

@0lgirl

Published Visual Artists Creating Simulations Of Every Day Life Through Photography, Videography, and Internet Art. I have been featured in both print and internet media publications for both film and videography. I have worked under record labels and various internet blog publications. I am available for creative directing, videography, photography, and commissioned works including internet art.

Leah Marchand

@leahmarchand

If you ask Louisiana native Leah Marchand when she began her journey in art, she will tell you it was her first language. It’s this expression and connection that still drive her art today. As a mixed media artist, she is passionate about telling stories through her work — stories about our history and our homes. For her collectors, these are stories about where you have been and what you love.