Emily Loughlin is a multi-media artist working primarily in ceramic sculpture. Since receiving her B.A. in Sculpture from Sarah Lawrence College in 2015, her practice has fluctuated between dedicated studio time and intensive ecological research, with a particular focus on biological longevity and resilience. As a long-term Artist in Residence with Friends of Pando – an organism that partners with the National Forest Service to protect the World’s Largest Tree - Emily regularly travels between her home in Brooklyn, NY, and central Utah, where she is researching clonal Aspen colonies.

Alva Calymayor, a visual artist from Mexico City now based in both New York and Mexico City, explores social issues, perceptions of safety, and patterns of mass consumption through her art. Her interdisciplinary approach emphasizes process-driven learning and play, reflecting her role as both an artist and the founder of Art Experimentos. Previously, Alva ran the artist-run space Eyelevel BQE, which was highlighted in Exit Art's "Alternative Histories," curated by Herb Tam - celebrating pioneering alternative art venues in New York. Her work has been featured in notable exhibitions such as Astral America, Chaos/Control, and Harvest the Night, and she has exhibited in both the U.S. and Mexico, including at Casa Maauad in Mexico City and the Spring Break Art Show in New York. Alva’s contributions extend to her role as a mentor in NYFA's Program Mentorship for Immigrants and her involvement in the Bronx Artists in the Marketplace program. Recognized for her non-commercial approach to art, she co-founded Eyelevel BQE in 2008 and has been acknowledged in publications like Interview Magazine and MIT Press. Her innovative printmaking earned her a grant from the Stephen Sprouse Scholarship Fund.