Victoria Lyons received her BFA from the University of Utah where she studied printmaking, drawing, and painting. Lyons, who belongs to the Ojibwa Tribe, has become well known for her mask making and draws artistic inspiration from the land, animals, and cultures from around the world. She leads painting, sculpting and drawing classes for children, specializing in mask making, paper mache, sculpture, printmaking, mosaic, ceramic tile, and fused glass artwork. She emphasizes the life changing benefits of creating art and co-directs the Art Programs at Bad Dog Arts.

Lenka Konopasek was born in Czech Republic and moved to the U.S. in 1989. She earned her MFA from Maine College of Art, Portland, Maine, a BFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Utah. She attended the School of Applied Arts, Painting, Architectural and Stage Design in Prague, Czech Republic.

She is adjunct Assistant Professor, Art/Art History Department, University of Utah and also teaches at Westminster College in Salt Lake City.

Her work is found in private, corporate and public collections.