3Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/commartssciences/artsgrants@baltimorecountymd.gov(410) 887-4808
400 Washington Avenue, Room 100
Towson, MD 21204
United States
Think of a mix between Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Elton John and you’ve got Josh Christina.
Leanne “L-Stringz” Holmes is violinist, educator, and entrepreneur. Originally from Atlanta, GA, she has been classically trained for close to two decades, and has developed her niche in contemporary music such as Hip-Hop and RnB. In every performance, L-Stringz provides a “New Music Experience” that engages the audience in any setting to be able to connect with music on a more personal level. Her talents have lead to working with many organizations including The NBA and WNBA, Rolling Out Magazine, The Reginald F Lewis Museum, Governor Wes Moore's Office, and more.
Kat Jacobs has been a student and creator of various art mediums for the past three decades. She has studied in both private studio settings as well as with the Maryland Institute of Art. Today, Kat's focus is on the creation of large-scaled, highly textural, wall scuptures created with the use of cruelty-free, ethically sourced, natural and animal derived textiles and outdoor forages.
Graphic designer of 10+ years, bringing all types of visions to reality
ALEXANDRO BELL
Artist, Entrepreneur
Alex is a Baltimore ceramicist, photographer, & entrepreneur.
He is dedicated to sharing his art & experience with people in ways that encourage them to identify their own passions. Providing meaningful & empowering arts workshops where they are needed is the goal.
Amari-Grey (she/her) is a curator, educator, and postdisciplinary artist. Her practice considers generational memory, gender, technology, and land cultures through experimental writing, performance, installation and social practice. She holds a BA in Art, Film, Visual Studies from Harvard University. She is a 2024-’25 BRIC Contemporary Art Resident and has completed residencies/fellowships with Sundress Academy for the Arts, Brooklyn Poets, Wendy’s Subway, and Mellon Foundation.
Art should be both beautiful and truthful. I am a newly emerging acrylics painter and love exploring many media options and techniques. As a transgender female, my inspirations and topics stem from my life experience and the experiences I am involved with in my community and family. The range of techniques is continuously evolving for me and I have worked with the multimedia of painted shells hot glued to an acrylic painting, multiple painted canvas board on painted larger canvas and scarf for detail, and now acrylic hand painting shoes. Topics range from modern religious, landscapes, natu
Shape note singing is an American, a cappella choral tradition with roots that stretch back into the 18th century. We sing four part harmony, printed with shaped note heads which are designed to help with sight reading music.
Characterized by open harmonies and a raw, powerful sound, these tunes speak of death and love and powerful forces. All religious affiliations (and un-affiliations) are welcome to join us. We sing for each other and the joy of singing. There is no audience and no director. This music designed for participation, rather than performance.
: For more than 45 years as a fashion designer, coordinator, consultant and
instructor. I also enjoyed designing templates for the aerospace industry,
challenges, being creative and research.
I enjoyed teaching private Sewing classes and assisting in helping others create and start their business.