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ea Foster, Allied ASID, has had a long career in fashion and design. She decorated homes across the U.S. for 35 years as an interior designer. After Founding bea’s Design and Fashion Center, she established its reputation as a virtual design wonderland. For 25 years, foster coordinated the Central Ohio show of the Ebony Fashion fair—the world’s largest traveling fashion show. As chair of the non-profit group, TWIG 110, the group raised over $350,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Now Foster’s work is centered on giving back. She formed Beau Beautiful Inc, a non -profit 501c3 and organized The Chandelier gala as the first annual fashion show benefit. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.
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orn in Middle America - Circleville, Ohio, Mary Ann can best be described as a self-taught, self-motivated artist whose work continues to gain depth and expressionism.
As a child and in high school, Mary Ann expressed herself in artistic ways, through different etchings and physical art renderings. Although she garnered little support from her surroundings, her passion for art continued to ferment. No one but Mary Ann knew about her creative inner drive. It didn't help that Mary Ann exuded a quiet demeanor early on, and was raised in a strict household laced in old-fashioned values. After her children were born, she painted intermittently. When the children started high school, Mary Ann realized that there was a large void in her life so she picked up her paint brushes again - something she knew - something she loved.
"I love what I do and have an inner passion that will not let me stop."
Mary Ann's mix of genres continues to amaze her fans as she is able to express her messages of African, Caribbean, Abstract and Contemporary stories within many different types of mediums. Mary Ann has also dabbled in the firing and painting of clay caricatures. Throughout her travels, local and abroad, Mary Ann is inspired by all kinds of people and their cultures. But it is her deep love for Black Culture that drives her passion to paint. Through her paintings she is able to combine these loves and show her fascination and love for black art, her pride, and devotion to her race. She paints what she sees and feels what she paints. Mary Ann is so very easy for others to see her experiences and expressions through her art, that she is willing to show her art to anyone who's interested, and hopes they see a part of themselves in her characters. Although she has had limited formal training, Mary Ann has taken private artist tutoring classes, along with class time at the Columbus Cultural Arts Center. More importantly, Mary Ann has exhibited her works around Ohio and Florida.
"As long as GOD allows me to live, I will bring my self and my love of art to those who care."
Mary Ann is one of eight children; she has a twin brother, twin sisters, and two other living brothers. She has been married to Marcus L Anderson Jr. for 48 years. They have three grown children and four wonderful grandchildren. â– DINNER AND FASHION SHOW 2015 3
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isti Leigh, creator of iii Creation ( iii pronounced : third eye ) is a elated self - taught fashion photographer and designer from Springfield, OH. With no seamstress experience she took a few lessons from a great tailor John Legend's father, Ron Stephens. In less than 2 yrs she has created four collections, her designs have been on NBC "Living Dayton" and FOX 45. Her 5th collection will debute this fall "de Kooning Picasso" Spring 16' collection. She won 2014 Best High Fashion Designer & Fashion Photographer of the Year in Ohio at award show Posed. Misti's works has been published in many fashion magazines. She's very honored with extensive support working with DE-FI, Essence Magazine, Africa Vogue, Ebony Magazine, Laura Kirkpatrick ANTM Allstar, PopzTopz, John Legend and more. â–
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ia Noelle’s media career has spanned two decades, beginning as a Media TV Spokesperson at Norman High School, to her formal training at The William Fulbright School of Arts in Broadcasting Journalism at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, doing TV and radio, to her professional career. This professional career has taken her to Fayetteville, North Carolina, Huntsville, Alabama, and finally to her home state, Columbus, Ohio. She will tell you, journalism is her first love. â–
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ennesha White, is from Columbus Ohio she currently attends the Columbus College of Art and Design, studying fashion design. She graduated from Eastmoor Academy High School and Fort Hayes Career Center. Fashion has been a passion of hers ever since she was a little girl. She was always close by her grandmothers side watcing helping, and eager to learn. One of her main goals is to launch her own clothing line, along with the hopes to be a fashion icon and mogul. She loves making people feel special in the clothing she designs. Kennesha is determined to succeed in this incredibly creative and exciting field. â–
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WE ARE GRATEFUL AND GIVE SPECIAL THANKS TO BEA FOSTER FOR ALLOWING US THE OPPORTUNITY TO DESIGN THIS YEAR’S PROGRAM BOOKLET!
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HERE IS A LIST OF PEOPLE , BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT JOINED TO BECOME A PART OF THIS WONDERFUL EVENT. VENDORS Thirty - One Gifts Real Pain Natural Relief Tracy Lynn Jewelry Sentcy Bedroom Kandy Saks Over Joyed Travel Origami Owl Her Bag Habits J Elaine Designs
MAKE UP ARTISTS Cassandra Powell Tashona Gibson Tajuan Hancock Girl and Guy Republic Hair 2 Envy Iman
HAIR STYLIST Hair to Envy Girl & Guy Republic Cassandra Powell PHOTOGRAPHERS Robert Berry
Cammie Blalock John Flynn Photography B1 Photography Clay Jones
MODELS Tonja Scott Kimberly S. Jamez Aloha Aaron Eldridge Geno V. K Nassim Mohammad John Flemon Mrs Shirley Candace Wilson Tierra Jacobs Kendra Rena Quiana Tenise JaMez Aloha Indiah Jackson Evyn Mills Tomi Jones LaTresha Lane Mimi Walker Raynel Scott Ellie Krug Twomneisha Dunson
Al'Tee Harris Jassy Jas
DJ Mr. Marley Mcfly Crooked Style DJs
MISTRESS OF CEREMONY Nia Nowell
VOLUNTEERS Shyra Marshall Nikki Tolliver Shecola Hewlett Nia Grain Porch
BEHIND THE SCENES Vicky Rogers Angela Miles Willa Pantoja
GRAPHIC DESIGN DPI Graphic Design Derek Payne
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