Joined Open Hearts 5.1.2008
Andy is both a talented visual artist and videographer who creates videos of his travels both domestic and abroad for his YouTube channel. He loves developing, scripting and editing his work, and is excited and encouraged by his growing collective of followers. Andy’s art is often inspired by his love for Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario Brothers, Star Trek, Star Wars, and hockey. He enjoys attending Tampa Bay Lightning games with his brother and cousin when the team plays in Raleigh. Andy is also athletic and works out four times a week.


Diana Newton, artist & ax wielder

The Three Sisters of Roe is a provocative sculptural art installation that speaks out boldly on behalf of women's reproductive rights.


Teso Ellis – Vocals

Micheal Dunham – Base 

Chilltonic has a sound that is hard to categorize, blending elements of alt rock, hip hop, folk, and reggae to create a genre-fluid musical experience. Chilltonic burst onto the music scene in Asheville, NC during the summer of 2016. Since then, Chilltonic has played at some of Asheville’s premier venues and festivals. The group is now gearing up to record their debut studio album.

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Veronica graduated from Pratt Institute's Communications Design program in 2017. She works as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer in Worcester, MA.

You can reach her at illynchstration@gmail.com


Edith Pawlicki

“My uncle taught me to read at age three, and my preferences in novels were largely influenced by the books he forgot at our house, a variety of epic fantasies, space operas, and the occasional romance novel. It was when my fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Bierly, read one of my writing assignments aloud as an example - it was the description of a crown in a glade - and several my classmates actually enjoyed it that I realized I did not have to rely on others to transport me to far off places and swashbuckling adventures - I could do it myself.”