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- Ann Bianchi
- Anni Barnard
- Burl Dawson
- Chris Long
- Christina Ascani
- D Derek
- Erica O'Connell
- Jason Fong
- Jeneane Lunn
- John Hames
- Kayla Falcone
- Kris Greco
- Linda O'Connor
- Lisa Adams
- Lisa May Tobin
- Lynne Moulton
- Michael Klein
- Nancy Lyons
- Patricia Cheyne
- Renee Syed
- Robert Pillsbury
- Roxann Kasper
- Sarah Z. Short
- Sasha Azbel
- Shane Gutierrez
- Sharon Estes
- Shaun Rock
- Sherry Italiano
- Susan Sward
- Suzi Ballenger
- Taleen Batalian
- Trish Hurley
- Zoe Wyner
Shaun Rock
2D Instructor | Painting, Drawing
Shaun Rock (University of Connecticut, BFA; Southern Connecticut State University, MS) is a professional artist and arts educator who produces and exhibits fine art throughout New England.
Ann E. Bianchi
2D Instructor | Painting | Mixed Media
As a secondary educator for over 26 years, I have had the pleasure of inspiring students each day about the arts. I also regularly teach adult workshops and classes.
Burl Dawson
2D Instructor | Painting | Drawing
A retired art teacher of 29 years, Burl now teaches painting and drawing at SCAA. His paintings capture the Rhode Island coastline in all seasons.
Lisa Adams
2D Instructor | Painting | Plein Air
An illustrator for 26 years, Lisa is represented in New York for her magazine and book cover illustrations, She juggles her fine art commissions for drawings and paintings as well as art instruction.
Patricia Cheyne
2D Instructor | Printmaking
Patricia Cheyne has an extensive art career, and has a taught drawing, design, printmaking, paper making, artist books, mixed media, and art history for 20 years.