Anne Morningstar is a full-time Professor of Art and Design at North Central Michigan College. She is co-owner of Bear Creek Organic Farm and an active member in the Northern Michigan community, serving on myriad boards and committees. Morningstar holds her BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, as well as her MS from Indiana University. Her mission as a professional creative is to ensure access to art, design, and creative growth for all.

"The arts are critical to understanding where we have been, what we are currently working through, and contributing to the progress we strive to achieve."