The Pioneering Team
Michael Denson | The Creator
Michael earned his MA in Innovation and Leadership from Kilns College and his BA in Photography from The College of Santa Fe. Having 12 years of combined experience as a leader and implementer of innovative initiatives and programs has given him a keen eye for the ways in which creativity connects humanity. Michael recently served as the Executive Director of West Valley Arts Council where he worked with artists, city governments, and local organizations to cultivate arts engagement and enhance the culture of communities in the West Valley.
Gavin Linderman | The Connector
Gavin serves as the lead pastor of Axiom Church. Planted in 2013, Axiom’s story began as a group of traveling artists desiring to center their lives around Jesus. He is an accomplished artist, business owner, church planter, and spiritual director who works to create spaces for people to connect with God. Gavin is passionate about leading a community of believers who spill out of the walls of the church and into the city through new projects, businesses, service, and relationship building with people you wouldn’t expect to find in the church.
Charith Denson | The Integrator
Charith has over 16 years experience in International Development. Her high level of empathy has made her an excellent storyteller and expressive artist. Though she has dabbled in many different artforms and creative ventures, her deep love for culture and connectedness has led her to create mixed media paintings that address identity and promote cultural inclusivity. Charith channels this collective experience, knowledge, and passion through her work as the co-owner of Denson Creative LLC.
Johnny Kerr | The Designer
Johnny is an accomplished artist and art educator. Self-taught in the craft of photography, Johnny cites his lifelong study of art, his graphic design experience, and his appreciation for minimalism as having the largest influences on his work. Johnny’s imagery often explores the abstract qualities of his subjects, placing them, to varying degrees, outside of their literal context. His use of space reflects his affinity for quietude, while his continued evolution of style and subject matter represent an authentic pursuit of curiosity.