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Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
United States
Over the past 39 years, light sculptor Craig A. Kraft has gained national recognition for his innovative neon light works. Early public artworks include the Falling Man © 1995 sited permanently at the Cell Theatre in New York City. For the last 10 years, Kraft has been working with rolled aluminum and neon to create monumental public art works. His sculptures have been featured in over 135 exhibits throughout the US (14 solo). He was invited to exhibit at both the Busan Biennale: Chasm - Crossing Over 2004 in Korea and Hermandades Escultoricas 2005 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.
I started seriously publicizing my artwork in 2016 and have since worked to become an independent artist.
Our gallery is pleased to be partnering with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) to increase public appreciation and support for the arts throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Please visit (www.waldogallery.com) to get more information about our gallery and to view the artwork and collectibles we have to offer.
Robert Dilutis is currently the Professor of Clarinet at the University of Maryland, School of Music College Park and in his 1st season as Principal Clarinetist of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Dilutis previously served as Professor of Clarinet at the Louisiana State University School of Music from 2009-2012. He has also held positions with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra San Antonio Symphony Orchestra and the Eastman School of Music. Mr. Dilutis has served on the faculties of St. Mary's University in Texas and Nazareth College in New York.
A renaissance force to be reckoned with, the music of composer, vocalist and percussionist Tosin speaks highly of his African cultural background to the exploration of various genres like jazz, funk, rock, reggae and Afro-Cuban music. As a prolific writer, Tosin writes and sings in Yoruba, Pidgin English and English. Over the years, his musical influences have been folks like Tony Allen, Art Blakey, Bob Marley, Dennis Chambers, King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, John Coltrane, Majek Fashek, Keziah Jones, and Ebo Taylor.
A Grammy nominee, recipient of two Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Awards and Washington Area Music Awards "Best Traditional Folk Instrumentalist" Andrea Hoag is a foremost performer of Swedish folk fiddling in America. Her music has been featured on NPR's All Things Considered and Performance Today, at the Kennedy Center and Library of Congress, and at numerous venues around the U.S., Sweden, and beyond.
As a young child, Ricardo (Richard) Marlow was introduced to the guitar by his father, the eminent classical guitarist John E. Marlow. He went on to receive a degree from the James Madison School of Music (James Madison University) in 1997. Mr. Marlow subsequently took up the flamenco guitar and studied with master Gerardo Núñez, in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain. Mr. Marlow has played for the Danza del Rio Flamenco Company, and with Paco de Malaga and Ana Martinez Dance Company.