John resides in Maryland and is a mixed-medium artist. His artworks are a testament to his exploration into his cultural and spiritual identity and his lived experiences as an American artist of African Descent. After completing his academic degrees and working in the public/private sector as an Affordable Housing Specialist, he pursued creative studies at the Washington Sculpture Center and the Kari Minnick Glass Studio as an artist-in-residences.
My work is an exploration of art as a dynamic form of communication and a medium for building meaningful connections. As an educator and artist, I see my vocation as teaching, which is inseparable from my creative practice.
I'm a native American performer
: For more than 45 years as a fashion designer, coordinator, consultant and
instructor. I also enjoyed designing templates for the aerospace industry,
challenges, being creative and research.
I enjoyed teaching private Sewing classes and assisting in helping others create and start their business.
Kaprina Parham has recited poetry within the DMV area since 2016 and has published four books as Kp Poetry. She also crochets hats & scarves and makes cosmetic jewelry. Born in Baltimore, Maryland
Ana Emily Garcia received her B.F.A and M.A. Ed from the University of Maryland. She currently lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she owns and operates an online art and stationery shop called Wittle Spoonie. Emily’s current work focuses on spreading awareness for chronic conditions such as Fibromyalgia. Both paintings and crafts are designed to be relatable, allowing sufferers to feel seen and heard. As well as sharing her own experiences with the condition. Her other work empahsizes on promoting joy and creativity.
Mr. KittyKai (he/him) is a transmasculine Hyattsville based visual and performing artist, educator, and alternative model. He has worked with organizations across the country including Party Liberation Foundation, Sunset and Chill, Metta Creative, Camp Contact, Tethered Together, the National LGBTQ Task Force, and Dark Odyssey. Spicy Meow Werks was established in 2018 as a way to combine all of his creative endeavors.