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White Bird |
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Whitefish Theatre Co. |
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Wild Steps |
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Willcox Theater and Arts, Inc. |
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Discipline: Folklife/Traditional Arts William Jr. (Repeki) Adrillano is a carver based on the island of Saipan. A new local artist, he works primarily with shells, stone, and other natural island materials to create wearable pieces inspired by sinåhi forms, ocean movement, and the cultural strength of the Marianas. He shares his work through his artist page, Sinåhi Marianas, and is an active member of the community artist collective Alåhas Di Marianas, where members gather to carve, exchange skills, and invite others—especially youth—to learn this hands-on craft. Outside of his art practice, Adrillano owns a small local business, Marianas Power Wash, which allows him to support his family while staying present in their lives. His goal is not to chase excess but to sustain his family with just enough while prioritizing family, culture, and community. As a father, Adrillano’s deepest motivation is to leave his son a good pattern to follow—one rooted in creativity, responsibility, cultural pride, and showing up every day with purpose. |
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Discipline: Crafts William Junior (Repeki) Adrillano is a cultural artisan from the village of Tanapag, Saipan. Taught by a wide circle of family and friends, he practices traditional weaving, carving, and other indigenous crafts. Adrillano honors the many mentors who shaped his journey by sharing his work with others. While he finds joy in creating for loved ones, he now hopes to connect more deeply with his community through his art. Inspired by Acts 20:35, he believes “there is more happiness in giving than in receiving,” and seeks to pass on the beauty of Chamorro and Carolinian traditions. |
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Visual Artist, Curator, and Artistic Director, InterUrban ArtHouse I am a mostly self – taught artist born and raised in Kansas City, MO. I come from a creative family on my father’s side. He, his mother, and all of his 4 siblings are / were visual artists or musicians. I attended the Kansas City Art Institute briefly, found that it wasn’t for me, and went on to create and participate in the arts on my own terms. Much of my early work was afrocentric, focusing on masks, adornment, and the diaspora, while still remaining largely abstract. I showed in mostly Black spaces or in spaces that centered people of color, as the more mainstream venues seemed so out of reach. I worked retail, went to culinary school, and became a chef, all while trying to keep up my art practice. I participated in, and eventually became Director of GLOW, a body painting company of painters and models. About 6 years ago, I received a call from the Founder of the Interurban ArtHouse. I’d produced a show for her in the past and she was looking for someone to help her run the organization. I am now the Artistic Director for the InterUrban ArtHouse and in charge of exhibitions, programming, and off site corporate curation. |
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Discipline: Multidisciplinary |
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WYO Theater |
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Discipline: Multidisciplinary |
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Discipline: Multidisciplinary |
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Discipline: Multidisciplinary |