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• Read more about MIKE MCMULLIN ART

1983 --  Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Central Washington University 1983-2001 -- Employed as a Scientific Illustrator, Naval Research Laboratory 2001-2015 -- Employed as Art Director, Army Graphics, Pentagon, retired 1986-Present -- Created collaborative murals/art projects throughout the DMV including various national and                                          international locations. Developed an art process titled Community Site Painting.

• Read more about MYDOJO MARTIAL ARTS AND FITNESS

MyDojo Martial Arts and Fitness offers expert training in karate, taekwondo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu for all ages and skill levels. In addition to martial arts, we offer high cardio kickboxing. Committed to personal growth and community, MyDojo helps members achieve their health and wellness goals in a supportive environment.

• Read more about Thaddeus Wilson

Thad launched his professional career in NYC, studying privately with NEA Jazz Master, Jimmy Owens, and becoming a member of Charlie Persip’s Super Band and The Illinois Jacquet Big Band.  He performed at the Village Gate, Blue Note, Visiones, Knitting Factory and many other New York City venues.    

• Read more about Lara Payne

Lara Payne is an award winning poet, and has been a teaching artist since 2001. She works with students of all ages, often incorporating seasonal writing, nature, art and diverse writers into her curriculum.

• Read more about The Actors' Center

The Actors’ Center (AC), founded in 1981, is a non-profit membership and service organization that was founded by actors in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

• Read more about Station 3510

Established in May 2024, Station 3510 is an extension of Creative Hands DC located in Washington, DC.  Station 3510 is a one stop shop for all things creative, and seeks to provide opportunities for artists to share and grow.

• Read more about FT Creative Arts, LLC

Born in Washington, D.C. watching the city transition I had to find options to stay out of trouble. I always expressed an interest in art and sports.  I couldn't draw at all I only was drawing stick figures and one day at the library I found a book on how to draw cartoons.  I learned and developed my own vision of cartoons on paper then clothing.  Wanting to improve on this blessing. I began to work with different medians such as sand, glass, beads, acrylics, foam to create puppets, beautiful fun canvas art. 

• Read more about Karen O. Brown