Announcing the Selected Artists for Create! Magazine Issue #49
Nick A. Erickson, Acrylic Painting
We are thrilled to reveal the selected artists for Issue #49 of Create! Magazine, curated by the incredible Stephanie Chefas, founder of Chefas Projects.
Stephanie Chefas has been a trailblazer in the art world for over a decade, curating groundbreaking exhibitions in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now Portland. Her gallery, Chefas Projects, is renowned for showcasing a diverse blend of contemporary artists from around the globe. With a keen eye for innovation and an unwavering commitment to supporting both emerging and established talent, Stephanie has a knack for highlighting work that is not only visually compelling but also deeply thought-provoking.
For Issue #49, we received nearly 400 entries from artists worldwide, and the selection process was as inspiring as it was challenging. Each submission was carefully reviewed to curate an issue that celebrates a rich tapestry of artistic voices, perspectives, and techniques.
We are honored to present the following 25 artists, whose work will be featured in this special edition:
Selected Artists
Elizabeth Arzani
Maria Blokhina
Bella Cardim
Patty Carroll
Jayes Caitlin
Jordan Clark
Deedee Cheriel
Matt diLeo
Claire Elliott
Nick A. Erickson
Sasja Hagens
Nancy Hollinghurst
Brigid Kennedy
Robin Kerr
Kyle Lee
Xinchen Li
Chris Lael Larson
Jessie Weitzel Le Grand
Sommer Roman
Peggy Schutze Shearn
Yuya Saito
Jeff Sheridan
Kelly Tsai
Jocelyn Ulevicus
Nicole Williford
This issue is a testament to the boundless creativity of our community, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you.
A heartfelt congratulations to the selected artists, and thank you to everyone who submitted their work. The sheer quality and passion evident in each submission made this an incredibly rewarding experience.
Stay tuned as we finalize Issue #49, set to release by the end of January 2025. We’ll be sharing updates and previews along the way, so follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop!
Thank you for supporting Create! Magazine and celebrating the vibrant voices of contemporary art.
Warmly,
The Create! Magazine Team