NOTABLE EXHIBITING ARTISTS:

Barry Bishop

Barry Ian Bishop was born in Trinidad and Tobago and raised in Washington, D.C. He established his interest early, while attending the McLean School, where his art teacher noticed his visual art talent. This early interest in art led Barry to Duke Ellington School of the Arts where he graduated and further pursued his education at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C. Barry’s artwork medium is acrylic airbrush on canvas. His artwork has been exhibited in the United States and Trinidad and Tobago.

THOMAS DADE | BLAQ PICASSO

Thomas Dade’s work is inspired by music, identity and mystery. Primarily an abstract painter, the artist uses various mediums to conceptualize his vision. Thomas Dade was born and raised in Washington, D.C.. He credits working as an assistant to international artist Sam Gilliam and sculptor/architect John L. Dreyfuss for his passion to become a working artist. His work is driven by the notion that our ancestors have helped us live our future now.

BARRI E. HUTCHINS

Barri Hutchins is a sports photographer based in Hagerstown, Maryland. His work not only celebrates the game, but also the connections between players, fans and loved ones. His approach to sports photography is to capture the action, the emotions, and the stories behind the game. He strives to capture the raw energy and excitement of each moment, while also highlighting the relationships and connections that make sports so meaningful.

Makayla Claiborne

Makayla sees art as an extension of herself. She sees herself always as a student, always learning, and always changing. Art can mean everything and nothing at the same time. She sees herself in morning coffee, in the song she can’t stop listening to, the sound of rain, in the outfits she wears, in the sound of loved ones’ laughter. Everything sparks inspiration. the art she is able to create.

Shalin Thomas

Shalin Thomas is an artist and Hagerstown Community College student with a passion for all things creative. With a mind full of aspirations, she uses her art as a means of expression, healing and actively attempting to reconnect to the world post-COVID. Shalin is CaribbeanAmerican, born in Maryland and raised in Shepherdstown and Martinsburg, West Virginia, where she first developed an interest in drawing. Shalin continues to explore and dabble in many mediums.

Terri Brandt

Terri Brandt has always turned to art as a means of self-expression and an instrument to explore and connect with the world around her. During her elementary school years, Terri was fortunate to have a schoolteacher that not only encouraged her to tap into her gift to create, but also guided and presented her with opportunities to do so. Terri makes a living as a graphic designer and branding specialist by profession and blends in other artistic expressions to shine light on topics that are near and dear to her heart, such as domestic violence, abuse, healing trauma, adoption, and mental health awareness.

Maya Grace

Maya Grace is an artist studying visual arts at Hagerstown Community College. She has a passion for styling and design and a love for photography. Self-love and mental health awareness are extremely important to her and she has a particular interest in promoting Black Girl mental health. Her goal is to share uplifting messages of hope and support through her art voice.

Jacqueline Ferguson

Jacqueline Ferguson has been designing jewelry under the motto, “Let Me Accessorize You” for more than 10 years. She loves that extra touch of elegance jewelry brings to the skin, to that new outfit whether you’re dressing up or just hanging out enjoying the day with some friends. Ms. Ferguson started with a lot of one-of-a-kind pieces, customizing that one piece that no one else had or that color you could not match. She believes, if it makes her feel special, she can only imagine what it does for others. The artist’s jewelry isn’t only about women, but men as well. “Let Me Accessorize You” is dedicated to Ms. Ferguson’s brother James Jr.