Fariha Tayyab is a multidisciplinary artist hailing from Houston. As a writer and photographer, she discusses various aspects of identity and liberation themes. Fariha's creative work is published in Columbus Alive, Vox Media, Brown Girl Magazine, The Eater, the Columbus anthology, and various literary journals and publications. She has performed and facilitated workshops at multiple venues and conferences, including the University of Iowa's International Writing Program, the Columbus Museum of Art, the historic Lincoln Theatre, the Girl Scouts national conference, Making Midwest Fest, and other schools and community organizations. Additionally, Fariha has received recognition from the Ohio Arts Council, graduated from the Lincoln Theatre's artist incubation program, and received grants from the Greater Columbus Arts Council. Aside from her artistry and facilitation, Fariha mentors emerging artists and works to establish sustainable community programming around her passions for fighting illiteracy, housing insecurity, and youth inequity.