The following are some of the artists that have worked with Arete Living Arts: Painters and Sculptors: Ademola Olugebefola - Artist Alessandra Delacruz - Artist B .R. ian Held - Cartoonist Brooke McGowan - Artist Cheryl Fallon - Artist Dan Pelonis - Artist Helene Ruiz - Painter Janice Mauro - Sculptor Jennie Booth - Artist Jodi Fallon - Artist Jose Paternoster - Metal Artist Jorge Namerow - Artist Karen Shapiro - Painter Keith Duncan - Artist Liya Sheer - Artist Lois Terrier - Painter Lynne Anne Verbeck - Potter, Sculptor Miguel Angel Ruiz - Painter, Collage artist Ruth Parsons - Sculptor Shumin-Lin - Sculpture Stephen Woods - Artist Steve Harlow - Painter Ted Stanke - Artist Val & Sal - Sculptors Musicians: Adrian Mira - Saxophone Andy Harbison - Trumpet Angelica Lee Aspiras - Vocals, Dance Bill Ziegler - Guitar Bob Kise - Guitar Blue - Percussion Bonnie Bowers - Bass guitar, Vocals Brian Sikora - Trumpet Casey Howard - Saxophone Cassie Campbell - Choir Vocals Chisa - Vocals, Dance Christopher Donovan - Percussion, Keyboards Dan Yeaney - Pedal Steel Guitar Danny MacKane - Guitar Darius DiTullio - Guitar, Vocal Coach Dave Paterson - Keyboards, Guitar, Audio Engineer David Smith - Trumpet Denise Gordon - Vocals Ed Kenepp - Guitar, Vocals, Actor Erica Mansfield - Vocals, Dance Erin Boyd - Vocals, Dance Eva Arce - French Horn Frank Picarazzi - Drums, Vocal Arrangements Gerald Thomas - Saxophone Isabelle - Keyboards Ivette Oliveras - Vocals, Dance Jen Oda - Singer, Actor, Dancer Jill Linta - Keyboards Jim Gross - Guitar Jim Noyes - Saxophones Johnny Mendez - Percussion Johnny X - Keyboards, Audio Engineer Jon Mertz - Bass Guitar Kevin and Lori Thomas - Choir Vocals Kighkey DeGogh - Bass Guitar Lori Miller - Vocals Kim Bock - Saxophone Lilah - Vocals, Dance, Mark Lutnes - Sitar Mhina Dada - Drums, Percussion Michael Mordes - Guitar Mike E. King - Percussion Mike Fortunato - Saxophone Pete Sharidon - Harmonica Reeves Gabrels ‚ Guitar Richard Shoemaker - Bass Ron Boi Aurand - Bass Guitar Ron Wilson - Drums Sam McIlvain - Guitar Samantha D. - Vocals, Dance Stephan Kammerer - Saxophone Steve Melman - Bass Talia Wright - Singer, Actor, Dancer Tia Hunter - Vocals, Dance Tim Wendt - Trumpet Tom Gallapher - Saxophone Tony Coque - Guitar Wayne Adelman - Guitar Dancers: Chisa - Modern The Dazzle Dancers - Dance Troupe Heather Bell - Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop Lady Godiva - Dancers Lilah Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop The Pontani Sisters - Cabaret, Jazz Samantha D. - Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Hawaiian Tammi Ocker - Modern Photographers: Anthony Lepore - Portrait Photography Dan Glieter - Portrait Photography Charlette Early- Portrait Photography John Kolesa - Portrait Photography Joyce Isabelle - Art Photography Kalina Rumbalski - Portrait Photography Lori Ann Dobbins - Portrait Photography Matthew Siegelbaum - Portrait Photography Rebecca Woodman Taylor - Portrait Photography Simmy Makhijani - Portrait Photography Steven Geyer - Art Photography Actors, Performance Artists: Amber Ray - Performance Artist Amy Shapiro - Performance Artist The Bombshell! Burlesque - Performance Artist Brian Held - Actor Eric Mauriello - Actor Jackie Hannon - Actress, Model Jodi Bingham - Model, Dancer, Writer Katherine Adamenko - Performance Art Latrice Harrison - Performance Artist Leilani Collinge - Actress Lilah - Actress, Performance Artist Mark E. Bush - Actor, Impressionist Mary Newsome - Mary Newsome Michelle M. - Model Mimi - Model Mistress Alana - Rope Tying > Mistress Elektra - Performance Artist Mistress Senju - Performance Artist, Shabari Ora J. Noble - Actress Rachelle Paris - Fortune Teller The Reverend Blue Blotter - Performance Artist Richard Barker - Actor Robert L. Brown - Video Artist, Actor Rohan Quine - Actor, Author, Model Samantha Delp - TV Hostess Tanya Cujatar - Tanya Cujatar Tammi Ocker - Actress Vanessa Del Rio - Actress Vivien Little - V.J. Poets: Bankole - Poet Barry Crumbly - Poet Brother Earl - Poet Heather Milburn - Poet, Actress, Producer Das Ubermensch - Dada Poets K-Rob - Poet Kid Lucky - Poet, Beat MC Mo Beasley - Poet Nile Goddess - Poet Pink Diamond- Poet Reggie Mason - Wordstock Sue Moss - Poet Vivien Little - Poet Vanessa Hidary - Poet Costume Designers: Afsana K. Pebble - Costume Designer C.B.C. New York Fashions - Fashion Design Cat Riveria - Costume Designer Gaelyn and Cianfarani - Fashion Design Garo Sparo - Fashion Design Halloween Adventure - Costumes Paul George - Costume Designer Michael Abrams - Costume Designer Ron Aurand - Costume Designer Samantha Delp - Costume Designer Vilma Mare - Costume Designer Film Directors: Artpig - Video Artist Donn Garton - Film Director, Writer Elda M. Collier - Film Director Jon Mertz - Film Director Louis Terrier - Film Director, Writer Michael Pettijohn - Animation artist Mike Celona - Film Director Robert L. Brown - Film Director, Writer Ron Myrvick - Producer, Camera Steve Patterson - Film Director Tyler H. Walk - Camera, Film Director Technical or Administrative: Abby Ehmann - Promotions, Producer Anne Marcarian - Video Operator Chris Kepler - Live Audio Charlotte Miller ‚ Administration, Marketing Christine Marcarian - Ast. Stage Manager Doug Bair - Live Audio Doug Stewart - Talking Head, Writer Emily Blume - Make-up Ethan Mim - Stage Tech Gecko - Chef, Food Artist Janicza Bravo ‚ Administration, Marketing Jay Berckley ‚ Audio Tech Jeff Birch ‚ Graphic Design Jenny Tai Liu - Marketing Jessica Mooreland ‚ Marketing Jessica Smoker ‚ Marketing Kristy Hartley ‚ Graphic Designer Lex Anderson ‚ Stage Hand Mark Pines ‚ Cameraman Mona Yetter ‚ Web Design Nancy Machmer - Choir Arrangement Peter Crawford - Vocal Instructor Thomas Williams - Editor Rick Brandt - Technical Advisor Robert Hornablue - Recording Engineer Sam and Jai Delp - Carpentry, Woodworking Susan Kuklis - Stage Manager Tim Housler ‚ Web Design, Video Editing Thomas Williams ‚ Copy Editor Tony DiLullo - Recording Engineer Tracey Jackson - Video Operator Vicki Sweitzer ‚ Graphic Design Muisc Artists: Always Is Not Forever - Band (Heavy Metal) Clint Starr - Singer, Songwriter Danny Mckane & The 45s - Punk, Glam Friction - Punk The Motives - Ska, Reggae Steve Koester - Singer, Songwriter Stuck - Jazz, World Some Friendly - Alternative Rock Tal Paeretz - Singer, Songwriter Wierdo - Alternative Rock Williamson - Ambient, E.D.B. D.J.s: Die J. Mars Frederick Geobold - WBAI Radio Light Show, MC Load Rezenhand - D.J. Michael T. - D.J. - D.J. Other Non-profits we have partnered with: Chashama The Living Theatre Greenpoint Gallery