• Read more about Nancy Blacker

My work focuses on age and aging in a variety of subjects. I paint to express the emotional response within me, what I see and feel, not just the physical aspect of aging, but what I find to be beauty at every stage of life in defiance of the aging process itself. Exploring the theme of entropy in today’s world, I want to paint scenes that represent to me a second chance at beauty. As I see it these moments play an important part in what draws me to paint.

• Read more about E.P. Scott

Born and adopted in 1961 in Alexandria, VA.  My adoptive parents named me Edward D. Knight, which is still my legal name.  I am painting as E.P. Scott.  The E is for Edward, the name of my biological maternal grandfather.  The P is for the first name of my birthmother.  Scott is the name of my birth father, and his mother's maiden name.  Raised in Damascus, MD.  Graduated George Washington University with a B.A. in Journalism.   Worked at The Washington Post for many years in the Circulation and IT Departments.  Now retired.

• Read more about Margo Lehman

I am a lifelong resident of Maryland, with my art career as a "second act", after decades of being a mom and an accountant. I am a representational painter, working primarily in two mediums, oil paint and wool. These two mediums allow me a broader spectrum of techniques to paint my subjects, most often landscapes and trees, which I elevate to the level of spiritual mentors for us all. I am a recent graduate of the Master Artist Program at The Compass Atelier and have taken numerous felting classes from felt masters in the United States and abroad.

• Read more about Sarah T Artist

SARAH TREVISAN Lives & works in Bethesda, MD Sarah has been creating art since childhood. She has exhibited work in many different venues and craft shows.  She paints functional art such as hand painted pepper mills, tissue box covers, gift boxes and small canvases. Her work expanded to include children’s hair accessories like painted hairbrushes and headbands. Skilled in a wide variety of media, Sarah enjoys acrylic paint, pen and ink, colored pencil, and markers. She enjoys all art making, whether painting her products or a new canvas.

• Read more about Audrey Moog

DC native and longtime Montgomery County resident, Audrey Moog is an oil painter who studied under the Master Artist Program of the Compass Atelier.

• Read more about Tzippora Lasdun

I am a MICA educated artist who specializes in embroidered illusions and designs. My work explores color, texture, lettering, and abstraction. I am especially passionate about exploring feminist themes and imagery. I hope that my work will help bring attention to women’s rights issues - as well as other human rights issues - such as reproductive justice, period equity, and affordable healthcare.

• Read more about DAVIDE PRETE

Davide Prete was born in Treviso, Italy, and was introduced to art by his father Alessandro and by the sculptor Toni Benetton. He studied jewelry and metalsmithing at the Institute of Art in Venice and, in 2003, obtained a degree in architecture. After working as an architect for several Italian architectural firms, he moved to the United States.

• Read more about Jessica Snow

Jessica grew up in the suburbs of the “experimental garden for Radical plants.” An ordained minister through the Universal Life Church, Jessica has completed over 500 hours of study in yoga as therapy, with a background in Ayurveda. She is trained in VaihAyasa Aerial Yoga, and uses the support of aerial silks in private and group sessions to bring deeper alignment and support on both emotional and physical levels. An Associate Polarity Practitioner, Jessica has been studying herbalism, and wildcrafting medicines since early 2014.

• Read more about Carla Duran

Carla Duran is an artist living in Germantown, MD. She was born and raised in Maryland along with her three brothers and one sister. She was introduced to all forms of art as a child and fell in love with studio art; since then, she has continued to work, study, and enjoy all forms of art. Her first artwork was presented in an art exhibit during her first art summer camp at the Black Rock Center for the Arts, and then later in Seneca Valley High School during her senior year. She attended Montgomery College and earned an Associates Degree in Art in 2019.

• Read more about Sharon Gelman

Sharon Gelman is a writer, editor, media producer, public speaker, and activist. She was the US managing editor and lead US interviewer for 200 Women: Who Will Change the Way You See the World (Chronicle, 2017; Hachette Audio, 2019). She conceived of and produced the Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folktales audiobook (Hachette, 2009), directed by Alfre Woodard and featuring twenty-six acclaimed performing artists, which won numerous awards including the Audie Awards for Best Audiobook of the Year and Best Multi-Voice Performance as well as a Grammy nomination.