Narciso Argüelles is a Chicano artist and art educator. Argüelles grew up in Tijuana, Mexico which had a lasting impact on his life and continues to inform his art. During his college years, Narciso started collaborating with the world renowned Border Art Workshop. He holds an MFA from the University of California, Irvine and upon graduation started working as an admissions counselor at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Eventually Mr. Argüelles moved to Oklahoma where he has enjoyed being a high school art teacher and professor. His travels included a three year teaching stint at Robert College in Istanbul, Turkey. His educator endeavors also include working with the College Board with their AP Art and Design program. As an artist, he has exhibited at the Sydney Biennale in Australia; The Johannesburg Biennale in South Africa, Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions, Oklahoma Contemporary Art Center and Intar Multicultural Art Gallery in New York City. As a curator, Narciso Argüelles has put together exhibits for Norman Firehouse Art Center, the UCO Boathouse Gallery, Little D Gallery in the Paseo and at Robert College in Istanbul.

Sheila Guffey is a dedicated teaching artist and consultant with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master’s of Adult Education focused on Gerontology. With over 14 years of experience, Sheila has developed and led specialized art programs and community outreach initiatives for senior adults in Oklahoma. She brings her expertise to senior living facilities including assisted, nursing, and memory care centers where she teaches a variety of fine art mediums. Sheila creates a supportive environment, making art a journey of healing during difficult life transitions. Her blend of therapeutic techniques fosters empowerment while providing joy and inspiration.

Zachary Hunter is an Oklahoma born and raised who currently resides in OKC. Prior to starting his career in higher education, he was a freelance photographer who participated as an artist in MOMENTUM for many years (2015, 2017-2019). He is passionate about highlighting local art and bringing awareness to OVAC. He is a current member of Leadership OKC's LOYAL Class XIX and previously participated as a committee member for the OVAC 12x12 Art Fundraiser.

Zoe Elrod has been a member of OVAC's MOMENTUM committee for the past two years. A graduate of Oklahoma City University with a degree in Mass Communications, she has worked as a writer and reporter for KOSU Radio, Make Oklahoma Weirder, and The Gayly and continues to contribute to Oklahoma Today and Oklahoma City Free Press. Zoe is currently the Internal Communications Coordinator for the Metropolitan Library System. In her free time, she enjoys attending local concerts, filling her home with art, and spending time with her two dogs, Fred and Clover.