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Celebrating creativity and community through sustainable artistic practices in Barberton.

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Retha Olivier

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Meet Retha Olivier – one of the founding stars and the big boss (aka CEO) of the Barberton Innovative Artists Society (BIAS). She’s not just running the show, though. Retha wears many hats:

Lecturer Extraordinaire: Sharing her artistic wisdom and sparking creativity in budding artists.
Master Moderator: Keeping discussions lively and on-point, and making sure everyone gets a say.
Mentor Extraordinaire: Guiding newbies through the artistic maze with her super mentorship powers.

Retha’s got the vision, the leadership, and the passion to keep the creative juices flowing at BIAS. Plus, she’s got a knack for making art fun and accessible for everyone. 🎨✨

Philip Minnaar.

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Meet Philip Minnaar, our financial whiz and organizational guru at BIAS.

Money Maestro: Keeps our finances in tip-top shape and makes sure we’re not spending our paint budget on fancy coffee.
Organizational Wizard: Ensures everything runs smoother than a freshly stretched canvas, managing the chaos with a touch of magic.

Philip’s here to keep the wheels turning and the art flowing. Without him, we’d be all paint and no plan! 🎨💰

PAMX

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Introducing Pam X, the fabulous queen of textiles and fashion at BIAS:

Fashion Guru: Turning threads into runway-ready masterpieces with style and flair.
Textile Dynamo: From weaving to dyeing, Pam’s got the skills to make fabric magic happen.

Pam’s here to keep us all looking fabulous while pushing the boundaries of textile art. She’s got the passion and the fashion to make BIAS shine! ✨👗

Bheki "Swaz" Mashile-Dlamini

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Meet Bheki "Swaz" Mashile-Dlamini, our charming PR and media maven at BIAS:

PR Pro: Master of keeping BIAS in the limelight and ensuring our good side is always showing.
Social Services Superstar: Connecting with the community like a pro and spreading the love.
Media Guru: Guiding our media presence with flair and finesse.

Bheki’s got the charisma and savvy to keep BIAS shining bright in the public eye. With him around, we're always picture-perfect! 📸✨

Mignon Olivier

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Meet Mignon Olivier, our fabulous multi-tasker at BIAS:

Secretary Extraordinaire: Keeping us organized and on track like a well-oiled machine.
Treasurer Genius: Making sure our piggy bank is always full and our bills are paid.
Mentor Marvel: Guiding artists with her wisdom and wit.
Lecturer Legend: Sharing her knowledge and sparking creativity in every class.

Mignon’s got the pizzazz to juggle it all with a smile. She’s the glue that holds us together, and she does it all with flair! 💼🎨