Daryl Davis graduated from Howard University, with a degree in Jazz. Outside of school, he was personally trained by legendary Blues, Boogie Woogie and Rock'n'Roll pianists Pinetop Perkins and Johnnie Johnson who both claimed him as their godson and praised his ability to master a piano style that was popular long before he was born. In addition to being a pianist and vocalist, Daryl is also a professional actor, author, and lecturer, residing in Maryland.
16Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County https://www.creativemoco.comSuzan.Jenkins@creativemoco.com(301) 565-3805
801 Ellsworth Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20910
United States
CREATE Arts Center has provided art classes, art therapy and community outreach across the metro region since 1986. We offer classes and workshops for all ages and levels of experience. CREATE’s K-12 art education programs foster academic, social and emotional development for students, while finding joy in artistic expression. Art therapy helps individuals of all ages create meaning and insight into health ways to cope with overwhelming emotions, trauma, resolve problems, enrich daily life, and achieve an increased sense of well-being.
J. Alton aka "jd the prose" is a dynamic and talented spoken word artist with years of experience captivating audiences with his powerful performances. With a unique blend of poetry, storytelling, and performance art, J. Alton has built a reputation as one of the most innovative and compelling voices in the spoken word community.
Author, two-time TEDx Speaker, Singer/songwriter, and Coach, Emma G uses the magic of music to empower, uplift, and motivate audiences worldwide.
Born with a rare neurological condition called hydrocephalus, Emma G has recovered from multiple traumas, including ten brain surgeries, by writing and singing her truth, sharing her experiences, and turning her lessons into blessings.
Murat Cem Mengüç is an artist, writer and a historian whose works and publications were featured in numerous shows and publications.
I am a ceramic artist working in porcelain. I make both sculptural and functional, hand built works. I typically use my pieces as a canvas for underglaze painting. My work has a slightly Victorian era whimsy to it. Animals are a constant subject in my work, both painted on the surfaces of my pieces and in sculpture form. My goal for the future is to combine my love of creating art with my passion for preserving and nurturing the natural environment - possibly through fund raising exhibit opportunity.
Adele Schmidt is a multifaceted professional with expertise in media production, documentary filmmaking, and Film and Media Arts education. She co-founded and currently serves as the artistic director of Docs In Progress, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering community through the art of documentary filmmaking.
CreateNourish's founder, Evlyn Baker, provides consultancy services related to operations, fundraising/development, and creative placemaking interventions to arts, culture, and community-focused small businesses and non-profit organizations.
Heidi Mordhorst is a working poet and teacher who has taught in diverse classrooms for 35 years. She is the author of two collections of poetry for young readers (SQUEEZE: POEMS FROM A JUICY UNIVERSE and PUMPKIN BUTTERFLY: POEMS FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF NATURE, both Wordsong) and many contributions to journals and anthologies for adults and children, most recently POETRY BY CHANCE (Button Poetry) and DEAR HUMAN ON THE EDGE OF TIME: POEMS ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE US (Paloma Press). Heidi recently served a 3-year term on the NCTE Excellence in Poetry Award Committee.
Rachel Ann Cross
Short Bio 2023