• Read more about Jada Imani M

Jada Imani M is a photographer, filmmaker, and creative director from Prince George’s County Maryland. Born and raised in the DMV area, she uses her personal experiences and influences throughout her work. Colorful, distorted, creative, and recognizable are some of the ways people have described her images. As a Black woman photographer, she aims to show people not only how she views the world, but how she wishes the world could be. Consistently inspired by her community, she pushes forward positive visuals of Black people in unique spaces in which they normally would not be seen. 

• Read more about Amy Callner

I was born and raised in the Chicago area, and fell in love with printmaking at the age of fifteen. Between then and now, I've worn a lot of hats: community organizer, environmental activist, union researcher, roller derby queen, single parent, partnered parent, teacher, and artist. I live and work just over the DC border in Prince George's County, Maryland. I enjoy a good comic or graphic novel, and I don't do decaf. 

• Read more about City of Greenbelt

The Greenbelt Arts Program provides a wide variety of programs year round for all ages in the visual and performing arts. Offerings include: gallery exhibitions, performances, instructional and open studio programs, youth performance opportunities, studio space for fine artists and craftspersons, an annual juried Art and Craft Fair, and more. Visit us at www.greenbeltmd.gov/arts. Teaching artists and costume builders are encouraged to contact us at any time about employment opportunities. 

• Read more about Rachel Coonce

Rachel Coonce is a graduate of the MFA program at Sarah Lawrence College. She has been awarded the Conger Beasley Jr. Award for Nonfiction by New Letters magazine, an Independent Artist Award by the Maryland Start Arts Council, and an honorable mention in The Missouri Review’s Miller Audio Prize. She is cofounder of The Inner Loop, a literary arts nonprofit in Washington, DC, and she is creator, executive producer, and cohost of The Inner Loop Radio, a creative writing podcast. Visit her website at rachelcoonce.com.

• Read more about Roz White

Roz White starred in and received stellar reviews for her self-penned cabaret Pearl Bailey... by Request. As a recording artist, Roz has recorded and toured with many artists including gospel music legend Yolanda Adams and has also worked as a featured vocalist with Stevie Wonder and the late Michael Jackson. In theatre, she has become widely recognized for her versatility, boasting a resume that includes leading roles in a variety of productions throughout the US and abroad.

• Read more about Joe's Movement Emporium

Established in 1995, Joe’s Movement Emporium is a cultural arts hub that acts as a catalyst for creativity and economic opportunity. Based in Mount Rainier, Maryland in the Prince George’s Gateway Arts District, Joe’s serves more than 70,000 visitors annually. Joe’s has five arts-based youth programs that bridge the creative divide between under-resourced families and those with means. Through programs and productions in education, performing arts, and work readiness, Joe’s integrates progressive education, creativity, and youth development.

• Read more about Jabali

grammy nominated singer songwriter producer with the band Jabali Afrika who ve been touring nationally in the US and globally with their brand of Roots music  A resident of MD a champion of using ART as a platform for change and diversity

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• Read more about Lady Cee Lyric

Lady Cee aka Lyric writes, performs and records music professionally and for commercial use. Services offered include jingle creation for businesses, hosting events, podcast hosting and video editing. A multi-talented artist working independently to create music and media that inspires and encourages positive change.

• Read more about Abe Mamet

I am a jazz musician based in Mt. Rainier/DC who focuses on using composition and improvisation as a means to root myself, my fellow musicians, and most importantly, my audiences in our physical spaces. My mission through music is to create and strengthen feelings of connectedness and community. Further, as one of the only French horn players in the country focused on jazz and improvisational music as a primary genre, I am constantly seeking ways to expand the technical and theoretical limitations of my instrument.