The Wilds Writer's Studio is a teen-focused workshop and development organization that brings working writers together with young writers to support their growth, help them develop their craft, and provide personal examples of how writing can work into professional life. Students can take workshops, join small groups, and work one-on-one with those working within the industry to find their unique voice.
Annapolis poet and author, Lailee co chairs "Poetry of Pictures" for the Annapolis Arts Alliance, Gallery 57 West in the historic district of Annapolis, Maryland on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Lailee reads original poetry, "Tranquility", "Arts' Empire", "Life in the River", and hosts poet emeritus for the state of Maryland, Grace Cavalieri, and poet Kymberly Taylor as featured poets. Lailee has a Masters Degree in Teaching French, MAT, and a Bachelor of Arts in French from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.
Nickijart is a highly effective experienced Art instructor and artist with a Masters Degree and over 25 years teaching in the Baltimore and surrounding countries. Known for her work with students who excel from differentiation and out of the box thinking. Nicki has taught in 2 title one middle schools in Baltimore County. One being a Visual Arts Magnet School. Nicki has helped students excel at the Highlands School, a school for students with learning needs. Nicki has been the Art Specialist for the Harford County Government for several years.
Ntungalia Enoch is a new and upcoming artist who was born and raised in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa). Growing up in an environment mostly influenced by music. Ntungalia Enoch Started Singing in his Catholic Church choir, where he also learned to play the drums.
Tara A. Elliott’s poems have appeared in many journals, including The TAOS International Journal of Poetry & Art, The American Journal of Poetry, Stirring, Wildness (UK), Gargoyle, The Shore, The Storms (UK), and Ninth Letter. Executive Director of Eastern Shore Writers Association (ESWA), she is also the founder and director of Salisbury Poetry Week, and the chair of the annual Bay to Ocean Writers Conference (BTO). The 2018 recipient of Maryland Humanities' Christine D.
Caren Kares is a singer and songwriter who makes music that has a strong emotional touch. She focuses on creating beautiful songs that talk about her feelings, and create an honest portrait of her as a person, and artist. Her most recent single is a track titled “Memories (Of what you said to me),” which feels like a truly astonishing combination of jazz and other influences.
Katajun (Austin Green) is a composer, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist specializing in instrumental music. His most notable recent work includes an album commissioned by PC Gamer magazine for their E3 show in 2020, and the music for the Kickstarter trailer for a board game called Spell Spud.
Theater Director, Facilitator, Community Organizer, Mother, Hungarian
Founded in 2021 by Marques Lawson, the Arts & Entertainment Association is an arts & media production company focused on consulting, producing for, & building with those who have any talents, skills, or interests associated with the entertainment and/or art fields.
Current services include audio production (mixing, mastering, audio restoration, composition, live audio engineering, etc.), video production (video recording, live broadcast, post production editing, etc.), photography, & DJing.
Award winning Orator, Poet, and Spoken Word Artist, Brenda Bunting is the author of Poems of Love and Violence In Between Life and Death. She has her master’s in teaching from New York University. She is a Literary Leader in Prince George's County, MD, and a life member of the Kentucky State Poetry Society. Brenda has been a panelist and workshop facilitator widely published in print and online in anthologies and other forums.