Meet the Team

StarFall Creative Collective was founded by Ashleigh Byrer and Nova Stewart in 2023. This group and website operates on limited resources and volunteered time. We are grateful for our community partnerships that have helped us bring our ideas to light!

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Ashleigh Byrer

Ashleigh is a local fiber arts enthusiast who values art and community. Her college background is in digital media and event planning. Along with working full time and co-running StarFall, she is also working on launching her handmade business, The April Foolery, which will center queer and neurodivergent joy.

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Nova Stewart

Nova has a BFA in Illustration From the Cleveland Institute of Art with an additional concentration in Art Education. See more of their artwork through Star Catcher Studio. They're currently pursuing their Master of Art Administration from The University of Akron. They are currently researching the local arts ecosystem and community for their thesis.

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Summit Artspace

Akron Soul Train

Hildebrandt Artist Collective: Sh'Bang Fest

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Together, we can unleash our creative light and shine brighter as a community. Interested in making a difference and being part of something extraordinary?

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