Desawna “SIS” Buford is a Detroit-based writer, filmmaker, and multidisciplinary artist. As the founder of CultureTales, her work blends storytelling, healing, and truth—transforming personal narratives into communal art. Featured in galleries across Detroit and creator of the films Resistance and Dear Addict, SIS uses her craft to honor resilience, explore identity, and spark dialogue. @sistelltales

J.C. Every, also known as Artist J, is an actor, chef, visual/recording artist, poet, and author. A renaissance artist and writer; whose portfolio includes both an intense study of rap-based poetry based out Highland Park, MI. and Science fiction/horror books; a Detroit Michigan songwriter, and abstract artist who's shows have spanned more than a decade he’s done performance, 2D, 3D and 4D art installations, from New York City, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Detroit to Nashville. @jchvisualart