Alzaruba's works stem from a diverse multicultural background having visited or lived in 37 nations. He has exhibited extensively, including in France, Italy and Asia and was twice awarded the Pollock Krasner Fellowship as well as serving as a Senior Fulbright Scholar to Seoul, Korea (2003-04). He taught visual art at MICA for two decades before retiring
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Valentine Aprile (b. 1972, Somerville, New Jersey USA) is an American multidisciplinary artist of Indigenous Mexican and European descent, currently living and working in Baltimore, Maryland. She is the first woman in her family to receive a college degree, having earned both a BFA in visual arts and MA in Arts Education from The University of the Arts, Philadelphia in 1995 and 1997 respectively. Her work encompasses painting, various forms of dance, site-specific and theatrical performance, video, filmmaking, acting, and directing.
Raven Ash (he/they) is a photographer, writer, and mixed media artist currently based in Baltimore, MD. His photography is informed by his studies and lived experiences of Blackness, queerness, trauma, disability, and other aspects of identity, additionally drawing inspiration from their rural upbringing involving the vibrancy and beauty of the natural world. He has self published a variety of zines utilizing a mixture of poetry, photography, and illustration.
Naina is a local student, studying physics and visual arts at Johns Hopkins University. They have been doing art for over fifteen years and love experimenting with different media.
Notably, they enjoy painting, making jewelry, making zines, and various forms of printmaking and collaging. Their art is inspired by their love for South Asian art techniques, vibrant colors, nature, space, and creatures of all kinds. They love learning about and incorporating histories of queerness, resistance, and intersectionality into their art.
The Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) is a nonprofit arts organization committed to performing, teaching, and advancing improvisational comedy. Based in the heart of the Station North Arts District, BIG serves the Baltimore community through weekly stage shows, public classes, and curated programming that brings people together through laughter and creativity.
Kansas native David Sheets started his career as associate principal bass of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra during his Sophomore year at the Eastman School of Music after playing for one season as a tutti player. After leaving Rochester to perform with the Saint Louis Symphony, David became the youngest member of the Baltimore Symphony in 1996. In subsequent years he has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Bergen Philharmonic, the Philharmonia Orchestra in London, and spent two seasons in Minneapolis with the Minnesota Orchestra.
Michael Harris is an actor/improviser, screenwriter & teaching artist. He leads MidAtlantic Improv, having created and performed in the genre based shows: Law & Order SIU: Special Improv Unit & Bah Humbug - A Christmas Carol (Mostly) Improvised. He has performed in theaters across the DMV and teaches for Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) and Chespeake Shakespeare Company.
danamarie hosler (mightyPigeon) is an autistic illustrator, fiber artist, muralist, and designer living & working in Baltimore.
“Words, Wings & Wine” is a monthly arts event in Baltimore that celebrates poetry, comedy, live painting, and music. It serves as a platform for diverse voices and has been a staple since June 2019.