Ashleigh Walters

Join us for an engaging panel discussion moderated by artist and journalist Ashleigh Walters, as we delve into the vibrant world of art with local female luminaries: including Lani Goodrich of Avenue Pottery, and Andrea Facussé. Discover their unique perspectives on the global theme of 'Vibrant' and gain insight into their creative journeys.

ASHLEIGH WALTERS (Moderator)
Ashleigh Walters is a journalist, video producer, and artist. She spent 12 years anchoring and reporting in our community, and now helps companies, non-profits, and individuals amplify their message and brand through her creative and heartfelt storytelling. She is also an accomplished professional artist who most often paints still life and landscape in acrylic. While in college, Ashleigh was the only student at the University of Colorado at Boulder studying Fine Arts Painting and Broadcast News simultaneously, but she found her interests have been an asset throughout her career, visualizing stories creatively as she writes them.
IG @ashleighpics

LANI GOODRICH (Panelist)
Self taught potter, Lani Goodrich, came onto the art scene in 2015 knowing nothing. She immersed herself in instructional YouTube wheel throwing videos and stumbled through the skill of “throwing” until she made so many pots that she decided she needed to start selling them to free space in her backyard studio.
Through her desire to build community as well as art, she invested her time and talent heavily into the "shop local” movement. She has managed to generate a strong organic following through her witty social media posts and community driven events. She often describes herself as selling her personality, not her pottery. She is grateful for the entire South Florida small business community as well as all her fellow artists who have supported and promoted her through the past near decade.
IG @avenuepottery

DEVIN NOEL (Panelist)
Devin Noel is a muralist based in South Florida, whose artwork reflects the vibrant essence of the region. Devin finds inspiration in the lush landscapes and abundant wildlife that defines South Florida’a unique character. As a commercial and residential muralist, Devin’s artistic practice is dedicated to transforming spaces into captivating visual experiences.
IG @devinnoeldesigns

ANDREA FACUSSE (Panelist)
Andrea Facusse is a Honduran multimedia artist who has been living in Florida for 14 years. Her work commemorates her journey as she goes through the changing seasons of life. She has exhibited her work in various galleries throughout Florida. Facusse is currently working on various projects that integrate her pre-medical studies into her pieces.
IG @andreafacusseart