Bumper Jacksons are hot and sweet, painting America's story from the streets of New Orleans to Appalachian hollers. Unafraid to scrap together new sounds from forgotten 78's, the Bumper Jacksons elegantly balance paying homage to the traditions while fashioning their own unique, playful style. The group began as a duo, a city-meets-country experiment between songstress Jess Eliot Myhre and banjo player Chris Ousley.
17Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council https://www.pgahc.orginfo@pgahc.org(301) 772-8943
1801 Mccormick Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
United States
Poetic Soul is a DMV poet, educator and first time author. She aspires to write poetry that inspires thoughts of love, inner peace, and hope. She has featured at open mics such as BusBoys & Poets, An Evening with Authors, and DC Refresh. She participated in the Words Beats Life combine and has performed at open mics all around the DMV area as well as Orlando and Texas. She prides herself on being a lifelong learner and recently earned a Master's Degree in Educational Technology and is currently pursuing a doctorate.
Marielle has been an arts educator for more than 10 years teaching painting and arts management to kids, teenagers and adults. She practiced as a full time artist from 2004 -2009 before pursuing her PhD where she followed advanced painting courses alongside her PhD courses for 3 years. Marielle is the founder and Editor-in- Chief for an Arts Journal, Caribbean InTransit Arts Journal with 6 published issues. The journal is a multi-lingual publication featuring noted scholars and Caribbean artists
Southerngal Productions is a local production company specializing in theater and film productions. It is owned by Roxanne Reid a local Prince Georges' County residence. I am a writer, Director and Producer of eleven theater plays, since 2011. I am currently in production for my first film, which is due out in April of 2023. I am available for skit and play writing. My web page is www.southerngalproductions.com.
Wallace O. Stephens is a solutions-oriented entrepreneur, influencer, relationship builder, motivational speaker, creative artist, and author.
At 80-years-old I created my first art project using a LeoApe℠ character focused on inclusiveness. The project consists of 2500 limited edition non-Gender LeoApes℠, (https://opensea.io/leoape) with Metadata on the Polygon Blockchain.
The backstory of this collection is that all characters are non-Gender. The creator’s mission is to inform, inspire, and elevate the conversation of inclusiveness through stories using non-gender characters.
I have been working as a cartoonist and art educator for 13 years, and have been working in schools for 21 years. I grew up reading superhero comics and now love making them and teaching others how to make them as well. Since receiving my degree in cartooning from The School of Visual Arts, I have taught art to all age groups, and have created artwork for clients including the Marvel and Disney.
Plus Ultra Entertainment is an inclusive nerd space for the black diaspora dedicated to curating events and other unique opportunities that showcase and highlight various aspects of black nerd culture. PUE also provides eclectic avenues for nerds to connect, celebrate and share their unique talents and help nerds to thrive nationally and internationally.
Why just have a good time when you can GO BEYOND!
I'm a standup comedian that's performed at various clubs and restaurants in DC, MD, and NY. Aspiring comic book/graphic novel writer. Creative director. Cosplayer.