Bexter Richardson, “Bex” for short, is a Liberian-American singer, songwriter, audio engineer, and entrepreneur based in Baltimore and the DMV area. The multi-cultural experience from his background has created and contextualized his interests in international music, specifically music from the Afrobeats, Hip Hop and R&B genres. Bex is the founder of Fourscore Technologies, an IT startup that focuses on cybersecurity, cloud and network engineering in the DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) area.
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Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
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The Cultural Academy for Excellence, Inc. (CAFE) is a youth-based program, which uses the performing arts as the catalyst to develop the passion and discipline for learning, leadership and academic achievement. CAFE has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its staff and students and we value the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the CAFE community. CAFE is an award-winning, music-based art-in-education and life-skills enrichment program for youth that began as an enticement for youth to stay in school, keep out of trouble and perform.
Handirubvi is a Zimbabwean-American artist currently based in Maryland. She explores notions of belonging and identity to depict a series of visual narratives that have shaped her culturally.
Her process involves the investigation of people using the experiences of others as well as her own to create images that are relatable and inclusive where people are able to see themselves and others in a positive light.
Raised in the vibrant music scene of the DC area, flutist, vocalist and composer Alex Hamburger was immersed in the world of art from her earliest years. Growing up as the daughter of accomplished artists—a drummer and a dancer—Alex's passion for music ignited at a young age. After exploring other musical landscapes and studying at prestigious institutions in New York and Switzerland, Alex has returned to DC with a renewed sense of purpose and a desire to make a resounding impact.
Kia Kelliebrew is a traditional painter and graphic designer from Washington, D.C currently residing in Maryland.
Drawing and creating since childhood, Kia went on to graduate from art school earning a BFA in Fine Arts & Graphic Design.
Beginning her career at Sister 2 Sister Magazine, establishing a path of notable media and blogging credentials. Later moving on to design ad campaigns and various visual art assets for celebrities, corporate brands such as Forever 21, Discovery Channel, Mary Kay and many other top level companies.
Empress J is a quadruple threat in the entertainment industry. She is a singer, writer, dancer, and actress/producer. Empress founded and is the CEO of Healing Out Loud Theatre & TV Productions, Island Fete Fitness Dance Company, and Empress J Music. She is CEO and Co-Founder of the AfriCaribbean Festival an international project bringing together the Caribbean and African Cultures. She has tackled the music industry, as well as the poetry scene.
Celebrate the arts and embrace the cultural diversity of Prince George’s County and value the contributions of the artists and arts organizations who make this an electrifying and inspiring place to live. M-NCPPC’s wide variety of arts programs and services let residents explore visual art, music, dance, theater and literary arts as enthusiastic spectators or eager students, and artists are encouraged to share their work with the community in many ways.
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A resident of the Gateway Arts District, Ms. Cave is a teaching visual artist, grant writer and arts advocate. She has two artistic themes in her work- colorful crowd scenes in her "Celebration of Life" series, acrylic on canvas, and "Thought Medallions," which are mixed media collages. Her public art installations included painting a Pandamania panda bear sculpture program for the DC Commission for the Arts and Humanities, and her work and greeting cards are on exhibit at Arts’tination, in National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD. She is also President of the Hyattsville Community Artists Alliance.
Beatrice “Trice” Whitley is a vibrant gifted vocalist, producer, director, workshop speaker, and businesswoman.