Come meet brilliant artist and community leader J'Aaron Merchant at the Amazeum! J'Aaron is an illustrator and visual development artist with 10+ years in the arts industry who is passionate about visual storytelling. She creates characters and stories that reflect the world we live in today through diverse representation and has worked with various companies such as Disney and Sesame Street. She is also a co-founder and the Chief Creative Officer of Black Paper Party, a premier destination for Black-focused holiday items like wrapping paper, ornaments, and more. She is also co-founder of Black Owned NWA, a directory that highlights Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and resources in NWA.
