4734 South Tacoma Way
Emerald City Orchids
Julia Josephine
Julia is a Wisconsin born and raised and grew up doing art with her mom at local coffee shops. As an adult, she now lives and works in the Seattle area. She makes folk art inspired by her inner child and enjoys using old ephemera. She has used everything from vintage postcards to 20’ military canvases to paint on. Julia has a soft spot for kids and can be found doing face painting and balloon animals at festivals on the weekends. Some organizations and positions she has had in the Tacoma art scene most recently have been community outreach and parade organizer for Porchfest, art curator for Tacoma Light Trail, founder and organizer of the Tacoma Artists Meet Up (going on year 5 this year), art teacher with FabLab Education, Tacoma Artists Initiative Program Grant Recipient producing two large scale puppets,Tacoma Stickerfest founder and organizer, and owner of Thirty8th Creates. To schedule a studio visit or to inquire about art and art lessons, email julia at Julia.Josephine.920@gmail.com Visit her website www.juliajosephine920.com, or find and follow her on Instagram and Facebook @juliajosephine920
Where bright stars come to burn out
By Kevin Shintaku
Kevin Shintaku is a multi-instrumentalist, childhood music educator, studio technician, and plays in multiple bands in the Tacoma area including the Rusty Cleavers, Barleywine Revue, and other groups. He has been recording ambient harp music since 2015, creating unique soundscapes and forming a personal approach to harp music. For more information visit kevinshintaku.com or find his music on bandcamp or spotify.