My name is Alena Kowalewski and I'm a UMBC graduate with a degree in Animation and a minor in Ancient Studies. As an artist, I am most passionate about telling stories through my work. Recently, I’ve been working on a retro style, choose your own adventure game
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Melissa Martinez is a Mexican born artist based in Mission, Texas. Martinez aims to create art that can influence and inspire people by taking her unique life experiences and using them to guide her work. Growing up on both sides of the border, Martinez gains a unique perspective of the dynamic between both cultures, and she wants to show people the kind of takeaways she's learned from her experiences.
Samantha White is a multimedia artist based in Westminster, Maryland. She will graduate from St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 2025 with a Bachelor’s degree in Art with a minor in Educational Studies. The themes of her art range from extremely personal to outwardly political; regardless, she almost always addresses the human body and what it means to be confined to a physical vessel in her work. In 2025, her series A Comprehensive Guide to the Female Body was shown in the Annual All Student Show at the Dwight Frederic Boyden Gallery.
Jimi Kinstle has been a staple in the Baltimore theatre community for more than 25 years, having previously served as Artistic Director for both the Baltimore Shakespeare Festival and Pumpkin Theatre, as well as performing in venues across the state. He is known for his chameleon-like ability to embody characters in plays, musicals, and improv comedy. His Dickens One-Man Christmas Carol allows him to play an outstanding range of English dialects as he plays both Charles Dickens and all of his characters. Mr.
Whether it’s something he went through or someone else’s story, Billy spreads truth through his real life based lyricism.
In the early 80’s he grew up in a family of hip hop and a culture immersed with musicians/dancers. In 2008 he was invited to make his first club appearance when a studio engineer asked him if he wanted to do a showcase at one of Baltimore’s most respected venues at the time, Sonar.
Real life rap and early 90’s raw real music. Ever since he was younger he wanted to express himself as a solo artist and creator of his own brand.
Born in Baltimore City, raised in the county and now living in Manchester, I'm a true Marylander. While my handcrafted items can be found on my Etsy shop, AlwaysTRUembroidery, I’m currently channeling my creativity into large-scale wall art.
Started Blacksmithing in 2004 with the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland located in Carroll County at the Carroll County Farm Museum and head blacksmith at the 1797 Union Mills Shriver Homestead in Union Mills outside of Westminster, MD. in 2005 till 2021. Started Wood Working in 2012 with the Mid Maryland Woodturners club.
Dasha Prudnikova is a 27-year-old artist who moved to the US when she was 10 years old. She currently resides in Maryland after spending over 3 years living in Oaxaca, Mexico. She has had a few shows at the local galleries there and got very inspired by the beautiful traditions of Mexico and started creating "Day of the Dead" theme paintings.
Embark on a journey of artistic reinvention with Kreativity by Kenz! I breathe new life into forgotten treasures, turning damaged or second-hand items into vibrant, one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Explore the harmony of sustainable art through my most popular offering, hand-painted and upcycled damaged vinyl records. Every paint stroke tells a tale of creativity and conscious living.
Director, cinematographer, photographer, and editor out of Central Maryland.