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
Tomas Payne is not just a photographer, but an individual that has the ability to freeze time. He tries not to just capture images, but use photography as a medium to tell a story. Invoking emotions from those who view his work while pushing viewers that awe over an image and immense themselves fully into the scene. Since his freshman year of high school, Tomas’s camera never left his side, instead he used the time to turn his hobby into a passion. Capturing images for performer from the Washington Metropolitan Area, Non-profits, and activist.
I am a retired Human Services professional with a BFA Degree in Art Education from The Maryland Institute College of Art.I have also completed post-graduate courses in Graphic Design and Illustration.
I have exhibited and been published, as a result of international cartoon competitions, in various countries throughout Europe, Asia, South America, The Middle East, Africa and the internet.
Examples of my artwork can be viewed at: red2000@redbubble.com;cartoonmagian@threadless.com;William Lockett-Art-Five Art -America;https:artman2000.imagekind.com;toonsmag.
Elijah Trice is a contemporary artist, born and raised in Baltimore. Trice was born into a family of skillful artists, varying from photographers to musicians. At a young age, he developed figurative and technical drawing skills and started to experiment with graphite and charcoal. He went on to receive his B.S. in Architecture at Morgan State University. After a year of working in an architecture firm, he decided to continue his studies at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Eric Fernandez is a multi-talented artist, graphic designer, and writer who specializes in creating imagery according to a client's vision. In order to express his individuality and determination, he always tries to create his own unique way of doing things. He found his passion for the arts in high school, where Eric wrote poetry that was published in multiple publications such as Susquehanna Life Magazine. This opportunity kickstarted his pursuit of the arts by affirming that he could make something renowned through his hard work and dedication to a craft.
Baltimore-based Mount Vernon Virtuosi is an innovative chamber orchestra of exceptional young musicians who are in transition from their studies to a professional career. Founded by cellist, pedagogue, and conductor Amit Peled, the ensemble alternates between a free-of-charge concert season in several Baltimore area communities with events in Virginia, greater Washington DC, and beyond. The Mount Vernon Virtuosi regularly performs at three venues in Maryland – the Pratt Library in Baltimore, Spencerville Seventh-day Adventist Church in Silver Spring, and the Bender JCC in Rockville.
Shadè “Five” Bowman is an Artist & Entrepreneur born and raised in Baltimore, MD. Shadè creates abstract art using Acrylic paint, digital images, and line work. She currently holds a degree in Computer Science/Visual Communication that has allowed her to practice her skills as a Graphic Designer. Shadè also holds a Sneaker Design Certification from The Fashion Institute of New York, as well as a Certification of Non-Profit Leadership from The PLI Institute. With a passion for the arts in all forms, She has been a Talent Scout as well as a Freelance journalist.