Jeremy Crosmer is a remarkable young artist, both as a cellist and a composer. Crosmer completed multiple graduate degrees from the University of Michigan in cello, composition, and theory pedagogy, and received his D.M.A. in 2012 at age 24. From 2012 to 2017 he served as the Assistant Principal Cellist in the Grand Rapids Symphony, and joined the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in May of 2017. He is a recipient of the 2021 Ford Musician Award for Excellence in Community Service, presented by the League of American Orchestras, for his work piloting the DSO’s partnership with Kadima Mental Health Services.

In 2019, Ida Kavafian completed her 35-year tenure as artistic director of the renowned chamber music festival, Music from Angel Fire in New Mexico. Under her leadership, MFAF commissioned over 40 new works and brought over 200 young artists to the festival. A frequent artist of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for more than 40 years and former violinist of the renowned Beaux Arts Trio, Ms. Kavafian currently performs as a soloist; in recital with her sister, violinist Ani Kavafian; as a guest with distinguished ensembles; and as a faculty member at the Curtis Institute of Music.

Evan Struck is one of America’s most In-Demand Speed Painters while charting new paths in every city he performs in! With the title of “America’s Interactive Speed Painter”, each of Evan’s paintings are completed in only 5-10 minutes while incorporating theatrical and, sometimes, multiple canvases, blacklights, and audience participation.

​Evan grew up in Jackson, a small town in Southern Michigan where he is surrounded by his amazing family of five. Struck began taking art classes in middle school where he started having a passion for creativity. In his early years of high school, Evan discovered Speed Painting through watching youtube videos online. After learning about the skillset that is Speed Painting, he performed his first painting at his school’s talent show. From then on he began working on perfecting his craft which now has lead to performances across the country.

Outside of Speed Painting Evan also paints Exterior Murals honoring local heroes and local history. On top of including powerful words and messaging in his designs. Evan also owns his own Paint and Sip company ”My Masterpiece” offering easy instruction kits sent to customers across the nation.