ARTIST – joe conner

Joe has been a member of Gainesville Area Visual Arts since 2011. She studied illustration and design in England and moved to Gainesville with her 3 children in 2006. As a career artist, she has shown her incredibly detailed collage work throughout the DFW area. Her work ranges from the whimsical to the thought-provoking. From serene to the attention-seeker!

"I paint with paper".... 

chef - jessica thibodeaux

Learning the art of cooking alongside her mother and grandmother, Jessica simple philosophy is less is more. She believes in letting fresh, high-quality ingredients do the talking. She’s been featured in commercials, earned a spot on the Dallas Morning News’ "Best Of" list, and catered hundreds of events—from casual gatherings to large-scale formal affairs—always leaving a lasting impression.

artist - suely lohr

Suely has been fusing glass for over 20 years. Using a variety of materials including cut, crushed, and powdered glass, her work includes functional pieces, decorative items, and wall art. Suely loves the vibrant colors of glass and how it reflects light, especially in the finished pieces. She’s participated in numerous judged art shows both locally and out of town, and her work is currently featured in two local galleries.