Debbie Lynn Zwiebach describes her work as “doodles turned into art.” Her unique artistic style evolved through a process of formal training coupled with artistic improvisation. An accomplished illustrator, her early work included a series depicting Baltimore landmarks and buildings. In more recent years she has worked in pen and color inks to create magical illustrations of nature, geometric, and architectural designs. Her colorful aquatic images are on permanent display at the Johns Hopkins-Bayview campus Pediatric Emergency Department.
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Meg Eden Kuyatt received her MFA in creative writing from the University of Maryland College Park. She teaches creative writing courses and has taught at a range of places, including Anne Arundel Community College, Southern New Hampshire University online, University of Maryland College Park, MTSU Write, Eckleburg Workshops, and The Writer's Center in Bethesda since 2013.
Sarah Corneal Luong is a fine art photographer who lives in Annapolis, Maryland. She holds a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. Sarah has worked in the art industry in New York City, San Francisco, and San Diego for over a decade and currently calls Annapolis her home. She has exhibited her fine art nationwide, including Maryland Hall, and also works commercially in photography with restaurants, interior designers, architects, and portraiture.
Jess Cicoria grew up in the beauty of New York's lower Hudson Valley and now lives in Lake Shore, MD. She started her career as a graphic designer in 2007 and has worked in-house for various retailers, newspapers, print shops, and more. Her background in graphic design has created a strong foundation in color and composition, and has helped her realize her true passion in illustration and painting. Her artistic work is inspired by nature and the interconnectedness of the Chesapeake Bay.
The goal of the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival is to foster an appreciation for cultural diversity and artistic excellence in a cordial and inviting atmosphere. Our inspiring, educational and fun activities entertain participants of many interests, ages and backgrounds. We team up with state, county and city government, non-profit organizations and businesses, schools and libraries. Our aim is to amplify the effects of existing programs and services which have the potential for greater public access.
My work is an exploration of art as a dynamic form of communication and a medium for building meaningful connections. As an educator and artist, I see my vocation as teaching, which is inseparable from my creative practice.
Ed Siu, received his bachelor’s in Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute in the summer of 2000.
He’s been making art for a few decades amassing a body of work that is diverse and autobiographical. Each piece is part of a meta-narrative about love, sanctification, and the creative process; like puzzle pieces, they fit together and tell a story over time.
Ed’s art incorporates a range of techniques and Biblical narratives through abstract imagery. He’s also on the Board of a non-profit called Paradox, Inc. that exists to train and platform artists.
Artist Open Studios, Inc. is a not for profit 501(c)3 run by volunteer artists.