Jessica Breedlove, Curator
Jessica Breedlove comes from Southern California but considers herself a native Oregonian. Raised in Salem, and upgraded to Portland in 2008, she works a full time desk job, curates the 100th Monkey shows and creates her own art. An OSU graduate in Fine Art, she loves lines, strong colors and maps.
To contact Jessica for information on being a featured artist or to perform at a First Friday event email: monkeysubmissions@yahoo.com
If you would like to see her artwork, visit www.jessicambreedlove.com

Laura Malchow-Hay, Art Boutique Manager
Laura  Malchow-Hay spent her childhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Laura received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Women’s Studies from Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin. Laura has lived in Portland since 1993. She loves living so close to the Pacific Ocean and the Columbia River Gorge, a favorite hiking destination.  Laura spent most of her professional life in the social service field. While working as a case manager at the Boys and Girls Aid Society of OR, Laura met the co-founders of the 100th Monkey Studio ~ Joy Leising, then also a case manager at BGAS, and Beth Ann Short, an art therapist. Laura currently works in the front office at the Natural Childbirth and Family Clinic in addition to her position as Art Boutique Manager at the 100th Monkey Studio . Laura is the proud mother of a fifteen year old daughter, Twyla, and dog Sunny. Laura’s creative endeavors include calligraphy, soap making, collage/decoupage, and knitting. Laura’s favorite part of working in the Art Boutique at the 100th Monkey is discovering the many clever and exciting creative works coming from the Portland art community. 
Interested in being a featured artist in the art boutique?
Contact Laura here: artboutique@the100thmonkeystudio.com

Lesli Smith-Tardi, Marketing Liason
Along with her husband and now 14 year old cat, Lesli relocated back to Portland after a 12 year stint in NYC. Undeclared foodie, amateur crocheter, beginning felter  & queen of bargain shopping is enjoying rediscovering Portland. My favorite thing about the Monkey Studio is anyone can make art!