11Frederick Arts Councilhttp://frederickartscouncil.orginfo@FrederickArtsCouncil.org(301) 662-4190
11 W Patrick St Ste 201
Frederick, MD 21701
United States
The Heart of Civil War Heritage Area—with its partners—preserves and promotes the best of central Maryland's historic sites, towns, cultural landscapes, and diverse stories. Arts programming occurs primarily at the historic Newcomer House near Keedysville, Maryland, where a the heritage area operates a visitor center to assist visitors seeking cultural, historical and natural resource expereriences in Washington, Frederick and Carroll counties.
I have been crocheting for over 20 years and delight in exploring the animal kingdom through the medium of yarn. Commissions welcome!
Trans abstract mixed media artist inspired by landscapes and natural phenomena. Predominant use of acrylic, modeling paste, and watercolor crayon.
Tanya Thielke is a composer and sound designer working in the digital multimedia realm.
Sarah Byrons is a multidisciplinary theatre maker with a background in the creation of new and devised work, as well as extensive training in Shakespearean verse and performance. Sarah received her BFA in Drama from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, with a focus on performance and playwriting, and has studied playwriting in both New York and London.
Robert Rooy is an independent filmmaker who has worked in more than twenty countries, creating media with and for international development, human rights and environmental organizations. His encounter with Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank in Bangladesh and winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, led to producing and directing To Our Credit, a two-part PBS series that aired in 1998. In addition, he has worked as an assistant director on more than forty films, including Lonesome Dove, Honeymoon in Vegas, Minority Report and The West Wing.
Dr. Lord is the Founder & Executive Director The Global Z Recording Project. He holds a Doctorate in Adult Education, Training & Development – International Communication, a MA in Educational Media, Media Production – Distance Learning, and a BA Photography. He began playing music at the age of five while growing up in Woodstock, New York, namesake of the famous music festival. He has played in regional bands, has extensive experience with audio production, and is an award-winning commercial/ fine art photographer and songwriter.
Traditionally, The Global Z Recording Project brings together talented student musicians from culturally-diverse backgrounds to create cross-cultural friendships, promote acceptance of diverse others, explores cultural influences on musical genres, teaches participants a variety of music production and tech-related skills while creating original musical works. The primary outcome is a documentary-style music video posted on our public-facing YouTube channel, "From A To Global Z."