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Across our brands, we are building more than competitions. Our judging and creative community includes practicing artists, professional photographers, writers, educators and mentors who bring real-world experience to the work young people share with us. Depending on their field and availability, they contribute as judges, creative collaborators, mentors and contributors.
Multidisciplinary Artist
A Washington, D.C.-born multidisciplinary artist now based in Western Maryland. His practice spans drawing, painting, writing, music and production, with work centered on creativity, healing and personal expression.
With our community: Junior Artists competition judge and contributor to the “A Letter to My Younger Artist Self” series.
Washington County Arts Council profileContemporary Artist
A contemporary artist whose work has appeared in curated and juried exhibitions in the United States and internationally. Her recent exhibition record includes Los Angeles, New York, Lisbon and Barcelona.
With our community: Junior Artists judge for recent national kids art competitions, including Postcard From My Vacation and Everyday Heroes.
Artist profileArtist & Veteran
A retired U.S. Marine and U.S. Army veteran who later pursued visual art through watercolor and acrylic painting. His work focuses especially on landscapes and birds, reflecting a lifelong interest in creativity and observation.
With our community: Longstanding Junior Artists competition judge and contributor to the “A Letter to My Younger Artist Self” series.
Junior Artists featureFine Artist & Art Educator
A multidisciplinary artist working across oil, watercolor, pen and ink, charcoal, collage and printmaking. She holds fine-art degrees and runs Creative Line Studios LLC in Dallas, where she teaches, curates exhibitions and creates commissioned work.
With our community: Creative contributor to Junior Artists’ “A Letter to My Younger Artist Self” series.
Official artist websiteProfessional Photographer
Owner and operator of Imagine Photography in South Jersey, with more than 15 years of professional photography experience. She studied fine arts and photography at Rowan University and works across portraits, families, weddings and events.
With our community: Junior Photographers competition judge.
Imagine PhotographyProfessional Photographer
A Washington, Pennsylvania-based photographer with a long-standing professional photography presence in the region. His work has included portrait and fine-art photography.
With our community: Junior Photographers judge for Snapshots of Freedom, Capture Your Getaway and Everyday Heroes at Work.
Professional listingProfessional Photographer
Founder of The Jersey City Photographer, serving entrepreneurs, creatives and businesses across New Jersey and New York City. Her work includes branding, headshots, events, real estate and commercial-style photography.
With our community: Junior Photographers competition judge.
The Jersey City PhotographerPhotographer & Photography Educator
Philadelphia-based photographer specializing in brand, event and wedding photography. She has photographed professionally since 2017 and also mentors photographers through strategy sessions, hands-on shoots and business education.
With our community: Part of our growing photography community, bringing both professional practice and a strong mentorship focus.
Tori Kelner Photography — Education