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Edward has been involved with artistic endeavors from an early age; in middle school, he created a comic book series which he released once or twice a month, as time permitted between his junior high studies. His work found instant success among peers, friends, and family members, all of who highly encouraged Young to continue drawing and writing as they eagerly anticipated the release of future issues.

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Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, DeVonte’ has always had a strong passion for the performing arts and the impact that art expression can have on peoples lives. He has studied many forms of dance, such as; ballet, modern, tap, jazz, hip hop, and more. He is also a rapper, singer-songwriter, and show curator. He has released two studio projects under the artist name D.T. , fusing Hip Hop, R&B, and Soul music with his dance training to give the audience a full package performance experience!

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Michelle Chen (Shiyuart) is a Taiwanese-American muralist, painter, and calligrapher based in Baltimore, MD. Michelle began studying traditional Chinese calligraphy at a young age, and the symbolism, movement, and harmony of this art form are foundational to her practice. In 2013, she took classes in graffiti and street art with Hip-Hop non-profit Words, Beats & Life, and began training with muralists, assisting on over 30 public art projects over the years.

• Read more about Marta Lopez Teigeiro

Marta is a multimedia artist and creator that believes art is one of the most valuable commutation tools available to humanity. Enthusiastic about all art forms, her practice is mostly in the visual arts and traditional textile crafts. Originally from the region of Andalucía in the south of Spain, she has lived in the United States for the last 40 years. As a painter, she works and practices with various media and techniques. Building on years of watercolor and acrylic painting experience, she currently enjoys experimenting with various artistic mediums and techniques.

• Read more about Lauren G. Koch

Creator • Wanderer • Alchemist • Healer • Teacher • Feeler For Lauren, creating and sharing knowledge isn’t just a job, it is her life. She received her Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Maryland in 2020 and is a classically trained musician. You will often find her instructing art-related courses at area universities and arts centers, taking commissions for sculptures, prints, paintings, and graphic design, as well as consulting on large public art projects.