Bio

Hannah Bearden (she/her)
Multimedia Artist | Fabricator | Creative Producer
Hannah Bearden is a multidisciplinary artist and creative producer based in Portland, Oregon. She holds a BFA in Sculpture from California State University, Chico (2013). Her practice centers around material exploration, process-driven work, and storytelling across mediums, often guided by a strong sense of humor. Whether subtle or absurd, humor is a through line in her practice, used as both a tool and a lens for making meaning and connection.
Following her formal education, Bearden entered the world of architectural stained glass, collaborating with and fabricating for artists to realize large-scale, site-specific installations. This experience brought her to Portland, where she worked for the renowned Bullseye Glass Company.
Her curiosity and evolving creative interests later led her to study animation and filmmaking at Portland Community College and the Northwest Film Center, where she had the opportunity to learn directly from stop-motion pioneer Will Vinton.
Since 2019 Bearden has worked extensively in the animation and film industry, wearing many hats including fabricator, scenic painter (IATSE Local 488), production coordinator/manager, and producer. She has had the opportunity to utilize her communication and organizational skills to manage and produce projects for many reputable brands and short films. Her wide-ranging fabrication skills include stop motion and live action set construction, prop fabrication, scenic painting.
In addition to her studio and production work, Bearden is a passionate advocate for accessibility in the arts. She was a co-founder of True North Studios (2018-2023), a community-centered maker space focused on screen printing and woodworking. Her commitment to continued growth and collaboration has also led her to participate in numerous national and international artist residencies, workshops, and grant-supported programs.
As of early 2025, Bearden is the co-founder of Join Our Cult LLC, a creative brand dedicated to
inspiring artistic exploration and fostering a culture of creating. Join Our Cult has worked in collaboration with the Portland Art Museum, Utah Tech University as well as independent book publications. When not leading collaborative projects or supporting fellow creatives, she can be found in her home studio, where experimentation reigns and unconventional ideas are always welcome.