Pat Smith is a multidisciplinary artist that reflects on his vast life experience from military service, mental health struggles and addiction to create accessible songs of triumph. His classical voice foundation, allows him to blend a wide variety of genres, whether he accompanies himself on piano or is supported by his band.
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Ronald Beverly is a fine art photographer and instructor with an interest in creative and conceptual imagery. Educated in the tradition of darkroom and chemical-based photography, he continues to produce images raging from the literal to abstractions of nature emphasizing texture, tone, shape and the elusive quality of light. Notable accomplishments have been the result of art installations with clients from MGM National Harbor, The Hotel/University of Maryland and the Southern Regional Aquatic Wellness Center/Prince Georges County-Department of Parks and Recreation. Mr.
I am Alan Joseph, a dynamic singer-songwriter and actor whose artistry blends soulful vulnerability with theatrical flair, capable of shifting effortlessly between tender ballads, powerhouse R&B, and emotionally charged musical theater.
Mary DeStefano (b. 1982) is a Washington, DC metro area visual artist who works in acrylic, pastel, and watercolor. Born and raised in the woods of Arkansas, she is strongly influenced by her rural roots, painting primarily bold, but serene landscapes and plants, and she often taps into a sense of nostalgia for a place from one’s past. She has shown her work in New York, Connecticut, Washington DC, and Arkansas, and her work has been commissioned and collected nationally.
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Erica Rae Smith is the Founder and Artistic Director of Raediant Movement LLC. A Philadelphia native, she holds a BFA in Modern Dance from The University of the Arts. Her training spans traditional South African, Jamaican Dancehall, Caribbean Folk, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Horton, and Umfundalai techniques. Erica has performed professionally with companies such as Mahogany Dance Theater, Tania Isaac Dance, Valerie Branch Dance Ensemble, and Lesole’s Dance Project.
TaNia S. is a seasoned photographer and engineer with over 15 years of experience documenting the lives and stories of people throughout the DMV area and beyond. Born and raised in Prince George's County, MD, TaNia’s passion for photography was ignited during high school at Parkdale while on the modeling team, where she discovered her true calling behind the lens.
Jimmie Thomas Jr is a filmmaker and educator from Florida. He holds a BA in broadcast journalism from Florida A&M University and an MFA in filmmaking from the Maryland Institute College of Art. His first film documentary, The Curators of Hip Hop: A Story of Independence, was screened at the Pan African Film Festival and All Three Coasts (A3C) Festival and later picked up by streaming platforms Amazon Prime and Kweli TV.