• Read more about Bria Edwards

Bria Edwards–a Washington, D.C. native and B.F.A. Graphic Design graduate of St. John’s University–spent over a decade scouting and scaling the visual arts circuit before finally finding her niche. Until then, she had been sure of only a few things–of these things. She needed texture. Her hands needed to bend and shape and mold divergent media, never tethered to just a computer keyboard or canvas. Edwards also needed her pallet-knife and vibrant colors to manifest her 2D portraitures–immersive and palpable opuses that both tangibly and visually debunk the monolithic myths about black people.

• Read more about TANECIA BRITT

Video Director that specializes in Feature Films, Pilots, and Commercials.  Creator/Owner of  www.DMViFF.org www.DMVNude.com www.Jane365.com www.TheExperieneAgency.net      

• Read more about GIGI'S CORNER

An accomplished and cleverly endowed Jazz singer, songwriter, recording artist, and ukulele player who has resided in Lanham Maryland for more than three years.  During this time (2019-Present), Regina has performed in Washington DC, Annapolis, Baltimore, Silver Spring and Alexandria, VA. Prior to her tenure in the DC, Maryland and Virginia Area, she spent five years in Los Angeles, California, where she played an integral part in the jazz community at the World Stage Performance Gallery (TWS) established by the late Billy Higgins (most recorded drummer in Jazz history).

• Read more about CURTIS WOODY

Curtis Woody is a mixed media collage painter, drawing inspiration from historical connection points that join together individuals, families, generations, and communities. He creates highly textured and intricately detailed original art pieces that are intended to breathe new life into and enhance the unique characteristics of a common historical heritage. To Curtis, life is a circle and he takes pleasure in salvaging the old to create something new, asking the viewer to recognize the past while appreciating the here and now.

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• Read more about Nazarene

Nazarene Maloney is a young artist who has dedicated herself to making her passion for classical music her career. During her primary and secondary education, Nazarene expressed a deep affection for music; specifically, singing. After earning her Associate’s Degree in Music from Prince George’s Community College, she continued on to Morgan State University where she flourished participating in Opera @ Morgan, with roles as Papagena (W.A. Mozart's Die Zauberflöte) and Maria La O (Ernesto Lecuona's Maria La O).

• Read more about Joe's Movement Emporium

Joe's Movement Emporium inspires creativity through cultural experiences supporting arts education, job training, and a creative community. A community where everyone can be creative, confident and connected.      

• Read more about p.a.b.a.m

Thank you for your time and interest! My name is Derek Cade Jr up and coming contemporary/abstract artist, you can follow me on Instagram @ P.A.B.A.M ART IS MY LIFE🧡

• Read more about Joy Nutt

Joy Nutt was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Maryland and Colorado. She is a first generation Trinidadian American.  Joy attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. and graduated with a degree in Electronic Studio Art. The traditional studio courses were transformative to her practice and encouraged a love for craft and exploration. Joy is a veteran art teacher and enjoys helping students discover their artistic voice.

• Read more about Dani Allora

Dani Allora  aka ThatSingerChik is an talented singer/songwriter and lyrical storyteller from Washington, D.C. With a foundation in gospel/Christian music, she became a part of the DMV’s Go-Go culture and has been a member of multiple locally based bands and groups such as Mambo Sauce and the all-female band, Bela Dona. Dani has shared the bill with many accomplished artists such as CeCe Winans, Johnny Gill, Eric Benet, Doug E.