Jess Garlandis a Dallas based recording and performing artist. She is a multi-instrumentalist, using a combination of harp and guitar loops evoking elements of ambient folk and celestial tones. Jess is 2018 grant recipient for Aurora for her upcoming performance "Resurrecting Gaia". She most recently opened for The Academy member, Gingger Shankar for Fortress Fest PresentsModern Music Seriesat The Modern Art Museum of Ft. Worth. Jess is featured as the harpist with Sunshine Village's album and comic bookSlaves for GodsandThe Buffalo Trees Saved The Children of The Sun. Sunshine Village created Buffalo Tree Festival 2018 supporting Beto O'Rourke. Jess is also a teacher. Her studio,Guitar Lessons by Jessis a program that has provided more than 100 hours of free music education to students who would otherwise not have access.Jess Garlandis aDallas based recording and performing artist.She is a multi-instrumentalist, using a combination of harp and guitar loops evoking elements of ambient folk and celestial tones. Jess most recently received a grant for Aurora’s 2018 Future Worlds theme for her performance "Resurrecting Gaia" in October at Kettle Art Gallery.Resurrecting Gaia was featured in New York’sVulture Magazineand also listed as a top pick of events to see byKERA’s Art and SeekandD Magazine. Jess is also a singer and sitarist.Jess opened for The Academy member,Gingger ShankarforFortress FestPresentsModern Music Seriesat The Modern Museum of Ft. Worth. She has composed music for Art Pena’s play,“Nameless/Endless”where she also performed at The Reading Room Gallery.