Announcing the Finalists for Issue #55: The Winter Solstice Edition
Art by Robin Crofut-Brittingham
We are thrilled to officially announce the selected artists for Create! Magazine Issue #55. This special edition is our designated Winter Solstice Issue and serves as a celebration of light returning after the dark. It is a collection that explores themes of introspection, resilience, and the spark of creativity that keeps us warm during the coldest months of the year.
A Note from the Curator
We were honored to have Sarah Potter serve as the guest curator for this edition. Sarah is a renowned curator, writer, and tarot reader who brings a unique intuitive perspective to the contemporary art world.
Regarding the selection process, Sarah shared these thoughts
“In curating the Winter Solstice issue of Create! Magazine, I was reminded how powerfully artists reflect the soul of the times. Narrowing down selections was difficult because every piece carried its own spark. Ultimately, I chose the works that felt like lanterns: images and stories that illuminate resilience, warmth, and possibility. In dark seasons, creativity becomes an act of hope, and artists show us the way forward simply by sharing their light.”
The Finalists
Please join us in congratulating the featured artists selected for this issue!
Michael Aakhus
Deema Alghunaim
Jana Astanov
Christine A Beals
Audrey Bialke
Yula Bulanov
Robin Crofut-Brittingham
Colleen Cunningham
Amy Handy
Dawn Howell
Megan Hyde
Hyun Jung Ji
Clare Kim
Tiara Knutson
Kerry Krogstad
Lyubava Kroll
Nayeli Lavanderos
Nancy L McCourt
Andrea Mitchell
Cara Jane Murray
Nikki Painter
Erica Podwoiski
Corinna Rosella
Minka Sicklinger
Trishna Singh
Jessica Snow
Synthetic
Shelly Thanner
Trish Tillman
Christina Voytko
Cecil Ybanez
Beamie Young
Coming Soon
Issue #55 is currently in production. We are expecting the release in mid-February 2026.
Stay tuned to our newsletter and social media channels for the official cover reveal and pre-order links. Thank you to everyone who submitted their work, and a huge congratulations to the finalists!
Kerry Krogstad