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Bio: Charlie Wagers is a graphic artist & designer, the product of gray Midwestern skies and a blue collar, Rust Belt aesthetic. Formally trained in fine arts, he draws inspiration from the antique and arcane: early printing techniques, vintage cameras and films, aged textures, forgotten books, and—oddly enough—old neon signs. Growing up on 800 acres of Kentucky farmland, Charlie forged a deep connection with nature, and today he still spends much of his time outdoors, hiking or riding his bike in search of new colors and contrasts.

Humorist and bestselling author David Sedaris has described Charlie's unique style as "Chillbilly," a term the designer proudly wears on his sleeve. He has worked for clients including Disney, Apple, ESPN, and National Geographic, as well as a massive roster of bands such as Dave Matthews Band, Alabama Shakes, Thrice, The Fray and The Black Keys. His work has been recognized by Communication Arts, Print Magazine, CMYK Magazine, Logo Lounge and AIGA. Charlie currently lives in Pittsburgh, where he divides his time between constant travel, playing pinball and his vinyl record collection.

Bio: Mark Bender's illustration is classically inspired and hand-crafted, combining traditional media with contemporary technology to create compelling imagery that connects with the audience. His visual vocabulary pulls from vintage advertising of the 20's and 30's, WPA and propaganda posters, giving contemporary concepts a timeless motif. Mark's meticulously crafted images have been incorporated into advertising, editorial and institutional clients including Simon & Shuster, Sony Music, NPR, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Heinz USA, Carnegie Mellon, PITT University, NFL, MLB, NHL, East End Brewing and Federated Investors. Recognized by Communication Arts Magazine, 3X3 Magazine, Archive 200 Best Illustrators, Graphis, Applied Arts Magazine, Creative Quarterly, the Los Angeles Society of Illustrators and the New York Society of Illustrators, Mark has been included in the Society's annual exhibitions and in Original Art, the best in children's book illustration. A member of the AIGA and a founding member of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators, he has also been awarded both gold and silver Addys, Golden Quill Awards, two PSI Best of Show awards, a gold medal from the Independent Publishers Book Awards, silver medals from both the New York Society of Illustrators and the Los Angeles Society of Illustrators. Three of Mark's works are in the permanent collection of the Society of Illustrators Museum in New York. Mark has been passing on his illustration knowledge as an educator in Pittsburgh for over 20 years and is an Associate Professor in Graphic Design at Chatham University.

* Proceeds will benefit Franco Harris' affiliated charities.

Bio: Morgan Overton is a visual artist and proud Pittsburgh native. Her work aims to amplify the visibility and voice of society's most silenced. She works in all mediums to reclaim narratives that history has attempted to command. Morgan's work is grounded in the Nina Simone quote, "It's an artist's duty to reflect the times." She believes that art is a powerful platform to ignite social consciousness and honor the resilience of her People. Her work has been heavily featured across Greater Pittsburgh: at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Carnegie Museum of Art, and August Wilson Center. In addition, she has several exhibits across the United States and internationally in Paris, France, and St. Paul de Vence, France. Her work has also been featured on Showtime Network's The Affair and Buzzfeed.

Bio: Shelby Kirk lives and works in Pittsburgh as a designer and illustrator for Bootstrap Design Company. This has allowed her to do illustration work for many beloved Pittsburgh brands such as La Prima Espresso Co., Slice on Broadway, CMU School of Computer Science, Leona's, and most recently, Shorty's Pins x Pints. Professional design work challenges her to develop a wide array of styles tailored to the unique voice of each individual client. This project was an exciting opportunity to tap into her own personal style and express her love for the city she calls home.
In any and all of her free time, she loves to run, bike and hike with her 4-year-old husky pup, Midge.

Bio: Maralynn Jacoby has a long-time interest in how our mental maps affect the way we experience places, Maralynn's work often reflects the many discoverable streets, buildings and neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. She got her start as a lowly intern at a letterpress shop years ago and has built on those lessons of attention-to-typography and physical design throughout her career as a graphic designer. As an owner of Bear Left Bear, Maralynn works with nonprofits, startups and small businesses to craft and present their visual identity. Maralynn lives with her partner Phil and their three little Pittsburghers. For fun, she builds leaded glass windows in a studio in her basement, tackles house projects, and drags her kids along on meandering urban hikes.

Bio: Nina Zivkovic is an award-winning art director, designer, and illustrator at South Side studio, ocreations, as well as a freelancer to musicians, actors, and entertainment professionals. She collaborates with clients in both worlds like Ready® Nutrition, Women Who Rock™, Alan Ritchson, Stage AE, PLB Sports & Entertainment, and more. She has a vast variety of design & illustration industry experience: "Being an illustrator & designer is like being an actor. You study, research, and express yourself through a focused lens, to capture the right emotions and themes. With illustration clients, you're able to dive deeper into symbolism, creativity, and emotions, and with graphic design, you have specific goals, messaging, and structure. Two unique challenges, both of which I love." She is continually inspired by music, art nouveau, comic books and movie posters, and is an avid football and all things geek-nerd fan.

Bio: As an illustrator, fine artist, musician, and businessman, Dave Klug wears many hats. His award-winning illustrations have appeared in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, and Highlights for Kids. He has created over 25 murals for Primanti Bros. restaurants - including the original at the Strip District location - and is on call as a courtroom artist for CNN and NBC. Dave is a drummer for The Red Beans & Rice Combo, S.P.U.D.S., the Re-52's, and the Reckoning. He and his wife Patricia have converted a 100-year-old church rectory in Carnegie into their home, studio, and gallery, calling it "Double Dog Studios."

Bio: Wayno® is a cartoonist, illustrator, and musician who lives and works in Pittsburgh. He is the daily cartoonist for Bizarro, distributed by King Features Syndicate to more than 350 newspapers worldwide. He has been published in underground and alternative comics since the 1990s and has enjoyed a long career as a freelance illustrator, working with clients like The New Yorker, Nickelodeon, Entertainment Weekly, Warner Music Group, The London Guardian and The New York Times. He serves as the chair of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society. He is also a member of the United Cartoon Workers of America and the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators. Wayno performs with The Red Beans & Rice Combo, a rhythm & jazz trio, with fellow cartoonist Dave Klug and musician and educator Tom Roberts.