Rhea Reeves was born in Louisville, KY in 1978. She received her BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design in late 2000. Originally a stone and wood carver, Rhea made a big shift in artist materials when suffered head and spinal injuries in a car accident in early 2000. She had to explore lighter materials. Rhea was inspired by Magdelena Abakanowics Abakan works. She started working in installation art using paper,wax, plaster, cotton fiber, metal, and thread. Her works have evolved to sculptural paintings and assemblage pieces.
Julie Maynard is a mixed media artist, combining collage, photography and sculpture. She is a member of TAG/The Artists Gallery in Frederick.
Sharon Lee Minor (a.k.a. Sharon Minor King, Ph.D.) synthesizes Art and Anthropology in her visual art and performances. She has been widely exhibited throughout the U.S., Canada, and Ghana, West Africa. Local exhibitions include juried/member showings sponsored by the Olney Arts Association, and the annual international exhibition at the Strathmore Mansion sponsored by the Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society.
Being a native of West Baltimore has taught Artist Ernest Shaw the meaning of perseverance, community and integrity. As a product of Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore School for the Arts, Morgan State University and Howard University. Shaw recognizes the importance of using his skills and talents for the betterment of others, not simply for his own self-aggrandizement. For Ernest, teaching is also an artistic medium.