• Read more about Takudzwa Douglas Tarenyika

Douglas Tarenyika is a Zimbabwean born writer, gifted with a deep and vast imagination alongside a talent for writing stories that reflect the struggles of climate change, war, racism and the pathways of finding peace and common ground. The core of his work focuses on understanding that the differences between us don't have to separate us but can bring us closer and make society stronger. Douglas was born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe. His mother is from Ethiopia, and his late father was from Zimbabwe.

• Read more about Ilyana Kadushin

Ilyana Kadushin is available for both teaching artist and touring performing artist grants. As a performer, singer and voice over actor her credits include: Nickelodeon, Discovery, BBC America, Sesame Street Television, Penguin-Random House, Cartoon Network, MTV, national commercials, animation, and video games; like Lord of The Rings. She is also a singer on soundtracks for films on HBO GO and Amazon Prime.

• Read more about Luann Carra

I am a mosaic artist, painter and teacher in Fells, Point, Baltimore. O own a small gallery in featuring local artists.

• Read more about Will Yager

Will Yager is a double bassist committed to experimental music, improvisation, and collaborating with other artists in the creation of new solo and chamber repertoire for the double bass. He is a founding member of both LIGAMENT, a duo with soprano Anika Kildegaard, and the trio Wombat with Justin Comer and Carlos Cotallo Solares.

• Read more about Jenesse

I was born and raised in Baltimore by my mother and grandmother in the 70’s and 80’s. I studied ballet and other forms of dance from a young age and came from a home that always encouraged creativity in the form of singing, theater, dance, art, sewing and crafting. Anything that kept our hands and minds busy and out of trouble. I learned to sew and create costumes and clothing from a young age from both my mother and grandmother, taking an interest in fashion and, later, interior design.

• Read more about Harkins Carter

Harkins Carter is an emerging artist from Annapolis, MD.  She is an accomplished oil painter and mixed media artist in both representational and abstract forms.   Her practice also includes sculpting in metal forms, bronze and clay.