Resumed painting again in 2019 after decades working as a journalist and musician. I paint in the folk art style and have exhibited at many events in Md & Va. My work has been selected for five juried shows at Ann Marie Garden Art Center in Solomons, Md. I formed The Grim Pickers bluegrass band in 1975 which played often in Md, DC and Va including performances at the Birchmere, Red Fox and King of France Tavern.
Matt Jackson (30) is the creator and founder of THFCTRY "The Factory" a hub and radio show focused on highlighting rising local musicians, artists, producers, and DJ's and consolidate the resources and opportunities to assist them with taking the next step in their creative journey. We also collaborate with local businesses and programs that offer priority to homegrown artists while building on the narrative of unity and cultural uplift.
Harriet Katz (b. 1944) grew up in New York, starting piano at 5 and switching to cello at 9. She has played the cello ever since, but didn't make music her career till later in life. An English major (Harvard-Radcliffe '66), she then moved to Los Angeles. In the early '70s she wrote and edited American Civil Liberties Union publications. Gov. Jerry Brown appointed her in 1976 as a public (non-lawyer) member of the State Bar of California's governing body.
Through vibrant hues, Black ritual, and spiritual imagery, twins Eleisha Faith and Tonisha Hope McCorkle utilize storytelling and collage to conflate the ideas of reconstruction and resilience within the Black experience. Their work serves as testaments to healing by example, honoring the Black mother, spirit, food, and childlike wonder in the stories told through their scrolls, installations, and other creations.
Singer songwriter Janice B. and their group Janice B. Wellness and Friends is a diverse group of artists, musicians, healers, creators, and visionaries. The group was formed by Janice B. to create a unique live musical healing experience combining original songs, sound healing, meditation, reiki energy, and total alignment for the listener. Their mission is to use music to heal, educate, and inspire.
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