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resident artists

MCPL-CHAD FRAME | B102

Chad Frame is the Director of the Montgomery County Poet Laureate that calls Eclipse home. Chad is the 

2017 Montgomery County Poet Laureate and founding member of the No River Twice poetry improv troupe, Chad is also the poetry editor of Ovunque Siamo: New Italian-American Writing and co-founder of the Caesura Poetry Festival. He has been published in various journals, including decomP, Barrelhouse, Rust+Moth, and Mobius: The Journal of Social Change, as well as featured on the radio program The Poet and the Poem hosted by Grace Cavalieri in association with the Library of Congress. 

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LAUREN SHIVE | B103

Lauren is a graduate clinical mental health counseling intern who integrates creative therapy techniques into her practice. She and her certified therapy dog, Willow, work with children, adolescents and adults ages 6+. Lauren brings experience in education and educational psychology, particularly with the neurodivergent community. She uses evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR through a person-centered approach that focuses on client strengths and resilience. Her hobbies include fiber arts, including crochet, knitting and hand-dying yarns and fabrics.

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 THE LISTENING STUDIO | B104

Come in, get comfortable and be surrounded by art as you immerse yourself in our extensive collection of vinyl spanning 3 decades of rock, folk and jazz from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Bring friends, bring a bottle, bring food, relax & enjoy 

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SEAN STROUP | B108

Sean, of Raptor Kiwi Studios is a photographer specializing in editorial, runway, and high-fashion imagery, with a strong focus on creative concepts.
He serves as the Photography Director for Atlantic City Fashion Week, and collaborates with prominent regional events including Philly Fashion Week, Sizzle Arts (NYFW), and Camden Fashion Week. Additionally Sean is a staff photographer for the John Casablancas Model and Talent team.

Beyond fashion, I showcase my passion for horror photography through my brand, Screamy Kiwi. Above all, I am dedicated to not only creating impactful visuals but also mentoring and inspiring others in their artistic journeys.

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DAVID HAFER | B107

Refah (David) is a self-taught painter who lives and works in North Wales, Pennsylvania. Working predominantly with acrylic paints, Refah makes use of his photography background to emphasize framing, space, and contrast to create compositions that engage the viewer, moving their focus throughout the piece. Inspired by the concept of apophenia, Refah leans into his experiential way of learning to create a more forgiving creative practice that encourages mistakes, allowing for discovery through creative constraints.

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Chad, Lauren, Listening Studio, Sean, Davidoanne, Lee
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