Annapolis Percussive Dance brings Irish dance and appreciation to families in Maryland, offering weekly percussive dance lessons (old-style Irish step dancing, sean-nós dancing, flatfooting, and American tap dancing) for both children and adults, and hosting multiple workshops and week-long camps for students throughout the year.
2Arts Council of Anne Arundel Countyhttps://www.acaac.org[email protected](410) 222-7949
2666 Riva Rd Ste 150
Annapolis, MD 21401
United States
We are dedicated to creating an enlightening and vibrant Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival that celebrates the richness of African American heritage and the diversity of the African diaspora. Through engaging cultural experiences, economic opportunities, and inclusive participation, we strive to build bridges of understanding, promote healing, and empower our community to thrive holistically and financially.
Greater Annapolis Ballet, a 501(c)3 organization, was established in the Fall of 2019 for coaching, private lessons, and supplemental technique classes for homeschool and hybrid learning students. In the summer of 2020, GAB held its first Summer Intensive, and in the Fall of 2020, GAB became a full-time school and company, opening its doors to all students.
The Naptown Brass Band, voted “Best Local Band” in What’s Up Annapolis Magazine (2023, 2024, 2025), is a high-energy New Orleans style street band lighting up Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington. Their infectious grooves, improvisational flair, and second-line spirit turn any space into a celebration. Whether parading through the streets or taking the stage, they create a joyful, dance-driven atmosphere that brings people together.
Mixed media artist. Watercolor & acrylic painter. Self taught. No formal training.
Drew Poland is a Baltimore-based photographer exploring community, belonging, and self-built environments through long-term documentary projects. His work focuses on the quiet, human moments within chaotic spaces and has been exhibited nationally.
STEPHANIE DRAY is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. Her award-winning work has been translated into many languages and tops lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. She lives in Maryland with her husband, cats and history books.
Sally Wern Comport is an award-winning illustrator, designer, public artist, and Principal owner of Art at Large, Inc., a design firm specializing in large-scale artistic visual solutions for interior and exterior spaces based in the Annapolis Arts District.
Sarah Brady is an accomplished actress, storyteller, teaching artist, and writer whose
rich backgrounds in theatre and education shape her dynamic approach to storytelling.
Before fully embracing the storytelling world, she taught communication and theatre at
several universities and transitioned into solo performance work. Her journey has taken
her across the United States and the United Kingdom, where she lived for three years,
deepening her connection to narrative traditions and cultivating a love for British folklore
and history.