The artists listed on this page have completed Lifetime Arts’ Foundation in Creative Aging course and are endorsed by the Utah Division of Arts & Museums. Artists have been trained to provide sequential learning opportunities to older adults (55 and older), with an emphasis on mastering an art form and social engagement.
These certifications are not required in order to teach during the Kaleidoscope Festival.
UCAC will provide coaching, tips, and best practices for anyone wishing to teach a festival class.
If you are interested in hiring one of these certified artists, please contact them directly.
Utah Arts & Museums provides funding to support arts engagement activities. For more information about UA&M’s creative aging program and funding opportunities, visitors can explore the Utah Arts & Museums Creative Aging resources.
Alise Anderson currently lives and works in Salt Lake City, UT. She received her BFA from the San
Exploring new techniques is exciting and rewarding as Carrie works to capture color and light in
Dana Worley
I am an artist and educator creating primarily in kiln-formed glass. I make my home in the foothills
Debora Threedy
Debora Threedy has degrees in theatre arts and law and recently retired after thirty years of
Deja is a Utah native who grew up in its rich dance culture. While pursuing a Bachelor of Science in
Dennise Gackstetter is a visual artist, writer, and educator whose current day job is Principal
Donna Pence is an artist that specializes in public art, often in the medium of glass mosaic or in
Doug Allen
Doug Allen – BFA, MS, Educational Administration – University of Utah Doug has taught AP* Studio Art
Elaine Jarvik
Elaine Jarvik was a newspaper reporter for 30 years, specializing in long-form stories and profiles.
Elizabeth Gunter
Elizabeth Gunter, aka EL, believes art can transform the world by forging new connections within a
James Rees
Art has been a part of my life from a very early age and everything thing I do has something to do
Jane Roberts DeGroff is a textile artist based in Spring City Utah. She studied art at Brigham Young
Janeal has studied and worked in many genres of art. She attended both Dixie College and Weber State
JASON BOWCUTT – Completed the University of Utah Actor’s Training Program in 1994. Upon graduation
My name is Jennifer Love and I have been a Woods Cross City resident for most of my life. I
Jo Winiarski-Linnane
Jo is a scenic designer and art director for theater and television. She was the original art
Co-founder and COO of Minding Motion for Graceful Aging, and the Founder and Co-director of GREY
Kandace Steadman has worked in the visual arts for most of her professional career, either as a
Karl Jackman
Karl is a retired engineer who has lived in the Rocky Mountain and the American West for nearly 70
As a certified Montessori teacher ages 2-7, I always included art in my curriculum. I taught art in
Krista Gillson
I have a passion for exploring the beauty in peoples’ faces. I am inspired by the shapes and colors
Lanell Dike
I currently teach visual 2D and 3D art – watercolor, acrylic monotypes, drawing and hand built
Linda Rios
I am Linda Rios, Certified Zentangle Teacher.
I discovered the Zentangle Method in January of 2016.
A nationally licensed artist since 2018, Lori’s work has been featured on numerous products ranging
I am a certified art teacher for Weber School district. I have taught all ages, from pre-k all the
I’m an artist, photographer, creator. and art teacher. I was born and raised in Salt Lake City,
Matthew Brasher is a teaching artist born and raised in Tooele, Utah. He works in a variety of
Maxine grew up in a small rural town in Central Utah. (Richfield) She loved art from the moment she
I am a dance artist, educator, advocate, and scholar with over 25 years of experience as a teaching
Nila Jane Autry
Finding my way in this world in which we are all interconnected, woven together with the heavens and






























