Beki Nyland - Beki Nyland is a hairstylist, salon owner, and multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges beauty, culture, and storytelling. Her career spans national hairstyling competitions, film and editorial projects, runway shows, and collaborations with artists and organizations across the country. She is based in Wichita Kansas, where she continues to expand her practice through both community work and experimental projects that merge traditional hairstyling with contemporary art.

Bree Isaacson - My love and passion for sewing began at an early age, when I started sewing with my grandma for 4-H, which I participated in for years. Despite my academic journey leading me to a degree in Diesel Technology and a short career as a Diesel Mechanic, my true calling has always been the craft of sewing and designing. I dream to one day have my own fashion line, but for now I am happy making one of a kind garments, fun decor and accessories through my small business Opulent Stitch! 

Dara Biegert - I am a native Texan who has been crafting and sewing for almost 60 years. I got into trashion fashion about 10 years ago when my daughter asked me to make her a dress out of PlayBill’s for a Broadway convention. I have made multiple designs every year since. I absolutely love the challenge of using unconventional materials and the fact that it brings awareness to the need for recycling and reuse. I have used plastic, milk jugs, cans, phone cords, egg cartons, broken plates, and cardboard in my designs just to name a few. 

Jessica Martin - Jessica Martin earned her degree in Interior Design from Kansas State University and worked as an interior designer before beginning her career in philanthropy. She brings a creative eye and love of design to both her professional and personal pursuits. She previously owned Lynn Oliver, an Etsy shop where she created one-of-a-kind jewelry from vintage beads and finds, and enjoys exploring unexpected materials and transforming ideas into pieces that tell a story. Jessica serves as President and Executive Director of the Greater Salina Community Foundation and is a former Salina Art Center board member.

Jessica Thorn -

Kelly Tompkins - Kelly Tompkins is an artist based in Enid, Oklahoma, who loves creating large-scale art that makes people smile. Working with professional metal fabricators, she has designed seven metal public art projects that brighten a walking trail, an elementary school, and a mini golf course in Enid, a neighborhood park in Iowa, and a historic district in Kansas. Kelly and her husband have painted more than 30 colorful murals that lift spirits and symbolically tell stories. Her creativity is taking her in some fun new directions, from copper and metallic abstract wall art to wearable art. She is excited to bring “Clutch These,” to life for the Salina Art Center Gala. Kelly strives to inspire people to find and share what makes them shine!

Kirsten Speilman - Based in Gypsum, Kansas, I’m a hairstylist/ Spray tan artist, photographer, and fine artist with a passion for creativity in all its forms. My work often leans toward the moody, bold, and unconventional, embracing individuality and the beauty of authentic self-expression. From behind the camera to the canvas and beyond, I’m drawn to creating art that tells a story, evokes emotion, and encourages others to see beauty in themselves and the world around them. For me, art has always been more than what meets the eye it’s about feeling something, telling a story, and daring to be different. 

Lacie Austin - Lacie Austin is a Kansas-based artist who transforms discarded materials into works of art. Working with fabric scraps, reclaimed wood, and other overlooked remnants, she creates intricate textile pieces and woodblock prints. Raised on a farm in southeast Kansas, Lacie learned early to recognize the potential in things others might throw away. Today, that resourcefulness is central to her artistic practice. She layers salvaged fabrics into richly textured creations and uses pyrography tools to carve designs into scrap wood, transforming each block into a printing surface for detailed, often multicolored prints. Her work explores the intersection of sustainability, craftsmanship, joy, and human connection. Whether creating a wearable textile piece or a carved print, Lacie approaches discarded materials with curiosity and a belief that beauty can be found in unexpected places. When she isn't in her studio, Lacie is the co-founder and gallery manager of Switchgrass Art Co-op in Lucas, Kansas, where she champions fellow artists and helps cultivate a thriving creative community. For Lacie, art is both an act of transformation and an invitation to see the world differently: to recognize possibility in what has been overlooked and discover joy in what remains.

Malissa Long - Malissa Long is a Kansas-based fiber artist, fashion designer, and public artist specializing in eco-conscious textile design and apparel sculpture. Known for pioneering "Plein Air Sewing" (stitching outdoor landscapes and architectural compositions on-site with a portable sewing machine setup) she transforms discarded everyday materials like aluminum cans, plastic packaging, and vintage quilt tops into intricate structural artwork and wearable design. Her public and collaborative projects emphasize sustainable practice, community engagement, and regional arts advocacy.

Team Designers - Meghan Smith & Josie Korch

Meghan Smith - I love all forms of art and enjoy challenging myself to try new things and step outside my comfort zone. Between work and home, I always find a reason to pick up a paintbrush and add a little creativity to the walls around me! I’m excited to turn my passion into something more and share this journey side by side with my sister.

Team Designers - Josie Korch & Meghan Smith

Josie Korch - I have been passionate about art for as long as I can remember, creating in every form since I could hold a marker. With a natural eye for fashion and a love for bringing creative ideas to life, I have always dreamed of turning my vision into something bigger. I have built a portfolio of ideas and artwork that I’m excited to share with the world. I also bring my creativity to life through the seasonal window paintings at Dairy Queen, all of which are painted by me. Art is more than a hobby to me—it’s a part of who I am and a passion I’m ready to grow.

Team Designers - Molly & Jackie Hogan

Nikki Roelofsen - Hello Hollywood! I’m Nikki Roelofsen, owner of The Hive Salon & Spa in downtown Salina. I’ve been in the hair industry for more than 20 years, and I believe hair is art—which means I guess I’ve been making art all along! I love the idea of the Hollywood Spotlight, glitz and glam, and the making of stars! I may not be a fashion designer or a seamstress, but I am a girl with a creative idea, a lot of enthusiasm, and absolutely no fear of using more glue, glitter, or rhinestones than the situation probably calls for. I’m excited to be part of the Salina Art Center Gala and can’t wait to share what happens when I let my imagination shine like a STAR! 

Robyn Scully - Robyn Scully has been creating recycled fashion for over a decade now and loves to challenge herself with unconventional materials. She grew up in a small mountain town in New Mexico where she discovered the art of trash fashion at a local competition. Later moved to Austin, TX to make a career in the fashion industry. Each year she picks a material, like receipts or newspapers, to transform into something unrecognizable and competes in various recycled fashion shows with her creation.

Secily Cruse - Hi, Im Secily! I’m a costume designer out of Hays, Kansas. I love experimenting with fabrics and bringing ideas to life!

Seferino Ramirez Jr. - I love crafting. I’ve been working professionally at Music Theater of Wichita in the costume crafts department. (The best department) I own all kinds of geckos. Love being outside in nature. I take inspiration from my Mexican heritage and background. I try to tie everything I create back to that.

Sierra Hopson - My name is Sierra Hopson. I am an independent artist, fashion designer, and cosplayer.
I have been sewing and designing for over twenty years. Cosplay; making costumes based on anime, movies, or video games; as either direct copies or inspired works; includes working with many materials and trying techniques developed by the community. My focus lately has been on alternative fashion, Japanese streetwear, and historical garments. I really enjoy making thematic outfits and sharing them with my online community.

Summer Sasarita - My fashion includes feathers, fur, and glitz and glamour!