Think of a mix between Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Elton John and you’ve got Josh Christina.
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Leanne “L-Stringz” Holmes is a professional violinist and entertainer. Originally from Atlanta, GA, she has been classically trained for close to two decades, and has developed her niche in performing contemporary music such as Hip-Hop and RnB. Her music career started in high school, where she started performing solo as L-Stringz at the age of 16.
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.
M. Soto is a multifaceted creative force, blending his talents as a cinematographer, producer, engineer, and hip-hop artist. Born and raised in the heart of Brownsville, Brooklyn, M. Soto channels his life experiences into both his visuals and music, crafting stories that resonate with authenticity and raw emotion.