Jessica Rogers is a native of South Florida and received her BFA in Fibers from Savannah College of Art & Design. Jessica manipulates her education in traditional textile processes to create unique works of art, one of a kind garments, and handmade functional objects. Outside of her personal art practice Jessica is known as a serial community-preneuer using her background in the arts as a catalyst for connecting people and creating community. Jessica spends most of her time outside of the studio with her two young sons and in her professional role as the Assistant Director at the Kansas City Artist Coalition. She began CartWheel as a mobile retail and gallery space in 2010, and shortly after The Gypsy Market, a local artisan marketplace. She has created and contributed to many community driven projects and is very passionate about providing new experiences and opportunities for her community.