Soulful words, playful flows and heart-pounding bass, intersect to create the artist that is KéJa. With her debut release of "Things Fall Apart" - the Baltimore bred singer/songwriter is just beginning. Pulling inspiration from artists such as Aaliyah, Mary J. Blidge, Monica, Brandy and more, she is the promising insurance of the next wave of R&B artists to come.
J. Alton aka "jd the prose" is a dynamic and talented spoken word artist with years of experience captivating audiences with his powerful performances. With a unique blend of poetry, storytelling, and performance art, J. Alton has built a reputation as one of the most innovative and compelling voices in the spoken word community.
The vision of Taurean Washington Studios is to be a beacon and continuous cultivator of culture through the arts. We will build and scale it from operating within the home to having an art center that will provide a platform for other emerging artists to be on the world's stage. Our vision is giving back and reinvesting in the community. We want our art to always be affordable but high quality, high caliber, and rich in content. The worth of a work is not determined by its price and every person should be able to afford an amazing work of art.
CreateNourish's founder, Evlyn Baker, provides consultancy services related to operations, fundraising/development, and creative placemaking interventions to arts, culture, and community-focused small businesses and non-profit organizations.
Jmoney(Jonathan)Gibbs- Which stands for Just Mindful Outstanding Nice Empathetic Youthful, is a Washington DC native. As a Artist, Actor, and Activist for the community JmoneyGibbs mission is to inspire through music, acting/film, and finding ways to give back to the community. Jmoney believes that music is an emotion and that people use music to help them cope and get through difficult situations. JmoneyGibbs has a strong belief that by music he can break stigmas and cure people dealing with mental health disorders through positive vibrations.
Shannell Thomas is a passionate and experienced creative instructor, dedicated to fostering artistic expression and nurturing the creative spirit in every individual. With a background in various art forms and a penchant for sharing her knowledge, she has become a beacon for those looking to embark on exciting creative journeys.
Singer, Songwriter, Multi Instrumentalist, (Guitar, Pedal Steel, Banjo, Mandolin, Bass, and Harmonica).
Graphic Artist. Audio and Video Recording Editor and Producer. Has played professionally for over 50 years throughout the state of Maryland. Currently booking jobs in the Ocean City Maryland area.
Dylan is an artist and designer interested in building community around public and studio arts through arts-based events and media. His visual artwork is mixed media, incorporating a variety of materials such as wood, glass, and metals as well as digital media including videography, animation, and graphic design. Additionally, Dylan produces electronic dance music, is a vinyl turntablist / DJ, and a YouTube content creator.
Dylan's work in the arts in grounded in a technical background with over 7 years of experience designing public space projects as a licensed landscape architect.
Lesley Estrada is a Chicana artist, born in Washington DC and raised between Mexico City, Mexico and the DC area. She is the owner of a small business, “Piper’s Pintadas”, an online art shop soon to include party and workshop bookings. Born into a family that was surrounded by art and living in an epicenter of such diverse cultures and artists in the DC area, she was exposed to art at an early age. Her mother operated one of the first Female Latina owned International PR firms, A.B.L. Associates, in the late 70’s in Washington, DC.
28. Creature illustrator