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Nicole LaBonde

Choreographer; Dancer; Storyteller

Modern and Musical Theatre Dance

Jacklyn Laflamme

Visual Artist

Jacklyn Laflamme...In Living Color!

Tina LaPorta

Visual Artist

Born in 1967 in Chicago, while still an undergraduate, Tina La Porta developed a body of work photographing the Pro-Choice movement in Chicago, Milwakee, Waashington D.C. and New York City. In 1992 Ms. La Porta moved to New York's East Village to pursue her Masters of Fine Arts Degree at The School of Visual Arts. During that time she assisted Naomi Rosemblum while she wrote her book A History of Women Photographers (Abbeville Press). Ms. La Porta’s initial post-graduate work was focused on digital art while she immersed within the global internet art movement of the 1990’s. Currently, her work explores personal experiences related to symptoms of mental illness; side effects of prescription medications and the therapeutic qualities of the artistic process.

Maria Isabel Lazo

Visual Artist; Writer

Self-taught artist, Maria Isabel, was raised in New York City. Her special talent was noticed in her early childhood where she exhibited outstanding sensibility and imagination that reflected in her ink and pencil drawings, collages, and multiple art projects. She won the first prize in an Inter-Catholic School Competition; attesting that art was her destiny. Subsequently she majored in Architecture where she cultured Art History, Illustration, and Sculpture and studied two years of Fashion Design in the Artisanal School of Guayaquil. In 1985, she co-founded and directed Art Gallery “Gala Centro de Arte” in Ecuador, South America. Gala showcased works of international eminent visual artist, fresh emerging talents as well as her own art during fifteen years before returning to the US due to a life-threating illness of her youngest child. Currently she oversees the ArtsPark at Young Circle Gallery in Hollywood, Florida and manages to continue conceiving her passion of painting. Her art is hanged in private collections in New York, Florida - USA, Galapagos Island and Guayaquil, Ecuador. Her paintings reveal the dazzling colors of nature’s wonders, the natural environment and the life of its creatures…… innocence, worriless, delightfulness. Her paintings portray the animal’s simple being and expose emotions felt by artist when admiring the greatness of their modest lives. Her personal encounters with the underwater world fused with her unique artistic style sets free all sea life creatures in brilliant colors and with unbelievable imagination. She uses a variety of mediums and surfaces, canvas, wood, stone, paper, tile, aluminum, textile and giclée. With a constant spirit of discovering new effects she incorporates and blends organic elements to her work (sand, coffee, nuts). It’s all about combining interior impressions with earthy given elements. Several of her paintings are framed with natural lobster trap wood brought from beautiful Key West, Florida. Maria Isabel found in art not only the pathway to expose to the observer the intense and vibrant energy of parrots, cockatoo, birds, wild and sea life but these at the same time have been her therapist to assent the uncertain reality of her restrained personal world.

Roberto Lebron

Visual Artist; Writer

I'm Roberto Lebrón. I'm an artist, writer and teacher. I'm a past grant recipient of the New York Foundation for the Arts and the National Fund for the Financing of Cultural Activity of Puerto Rico and a former member of NYFA’s Artists’ Advisory Committee. My work is in the collection of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, the Arecibo Museum of Art and History, and in other collections in the United States and Latin America. I'm a graduate of New York University and I've taught at every level from Kindergarten to College in Venezuela, Puerto Rico, New York and Florida.

PASCAL LECOCQ

Visual Artist

I always have my head in the clouds, and painting permits me to create an imaginary universe between outer space and the depth of the oceans: a refuge to which I can escape the contemporary reality. In turn, I offer my viewers the ability to join me. I believe the traditional oil painting is the best way to share my thoughts and for the last 35 years, I have strived to bring it to perfection, as I want the viewer to focus on the subject and not the medium. I stack the layers of meaning (aesthetic, political, ecological, symbolic and allegorical) in an endless construction set (alliterations of words, shapes, numbers or letters) always using the Golden Ratio. Not to confuse the issue or by intellectual arrogance, but on the contrary, to reach a greater majority of people able to understand the message. The transposition of reality into an underwater world generates some humor, but hides more meanings. In addition, there’s my willing to share some knowledge and to build a better word. I want keen viewers to create their own story from my paintings or to seek its occult meaning. Therein, by way of an intellectual game, it’s not a direct message that I send, but a more covert or subtle one. I’m a Surrealist – a painter of imagination, but I won’t be surprised to be considered part of the Figuration Narrative. However, nobody has yet cracked my Code, which will let the viewer regard me as a Conceptual artist. In order to do that, more than just considering the influences of Salvador Dali, The Mystic Lamb by Jan Van Eyck, Vermeer, The Isle of the Dead by Böcklin, one should think about the influence of writings of Georges Perec or movies by Peter Greenaway. Pascal Lecocq, Ph.D 2014 DOB June 4th, 1958, Fontainebleau, France 1973-1977 Student of Mrs. Yvonne Bouisset-Mignon, Art school Ecole Comairas (Foundation Taylor), Fontainebleau, France, while in High school 1978-1985 Studied Arts at University of Paris VIII 1985 Doctorate of Arts, Directed by Prof. Franck Popper 1977 First solo exhibition at 18 (38 paintings and drawings), Fontainebleau, France 1982 Moved to Normandy (West coast), France Since 1977 300 solo exhibitions in 17 countries Since 1986 Registered as full time Professional Fine Art Artist Since 1986 Author of hundred articles and conferences on painting and on opera, particularly on the technique of Ancient Masters and on Anatomy. Regular contributor to art magazines Techniques des Arts and Artistes et Techniques (1986-1990) and author of several collective books about the technique of painting 1986-1996 Set design and costumes design for European Opera Houses including the complete Ring and Parsifal by Richard Wagner. 29 productions 1989-2000 Opened and managed his own gallery-studio in Honfleur, Normandy, France 1993 Corrida (The Matador) released. Pascal’s signature painting (published in 96 papers in 20 countries) 1996-2002 Exhibited in French Museums: Ex Voto (Capucins Museum, Coulommiers), Grids and Lights (Capucins Museum, Coulommiers and Marquelet Museum, Meaux), Homage to Böcklin’s Isle of the Dead (Bossuet Museum, Meaux) 1998 First American solo exhibition in Los Angeles Since 1999 Pictures under license with the wear company Uzzi (USA), 100000s items worldwide 2003 Moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA 2012-2013 First exhibition in an American Museum: Sharks, Museum of Arts, Fort Lauderdale

Timothy Leistner

Storyteller; Visual Artist; Writer

Timothy Leistner is an artist, author, photographer, and educator. He works primarily as a watercolorist painter, and has also gained much notoriety from his photography. Leistner has won numerous awards for his artworks and has exhibited art throughout the USA. His work is included within collections of corporate and educational institutions as well as with private individuals. Timothy Leistner was awarded the 2013 Broward County “Teaching Artist of the Year Award;” is the recipient of the “Joseph Leavitt Award for Commitment to the Arts;” selected as one of the “Faces of the Arts” in Broward County 2012; named “Best Visual Artist” of 2011 by New Times Broward/Palm Beach; awarded the 2009 “Individual Leadership for the Arts” and the 2008 “Artist of the Year for Community Impact” Award at ArtServe’s annual Encore Awards. He recently co-authored a new children’s picture story book, The House Where Happiness Lived along with his mother, Sue Hiser Leistner. He executed the illustrations for the book. The book is available internationally at www.Amazon.com and at bookstores throughout the USA. Timothy Leistner is available for author/illustrator book signings, art and education presentations, and workshops. His art may be viewed within his studio gallery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Timothy Leistner - Artist’s Eye Studio Gallery 115 NW 5TH Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 The Flagler Arts & Technology (FAT Village) Arts District Phone: 954 · 554-3154 Email: artistseyeinc@yahoo.com Website: www.TimothyLeistner.com

FRANK LEON

Musician; Visual Artist; Writer

Frank Leon 6111 SW 20 COURT Miramar, Florida 33023 phone: 786-233-3193 Email: fleon2000@hotmail,com Web site: www.miamipicture.net Education 1987 - 1991 -Instituto Superior de Arte, Havana, Cuba 1974 - 1979 -Information and Library Science, University of Havana, Cuba Teaching Experience 1999 -Instructor, Florida International University, Elder Hostal Institute, “How to understand the Contemporary visual arts.” 1982 -UNESCO, Regional Commission, experimental art program for disadvantaged people. Solo Shows 2005 -Pembroke Pines Libary Gallery, Florida. "Date Due" a Retrospective exhibition (1985-2005). 2004 -Art @ Work Gallery, Miami, Florida. Exhibition "Irrational Exuberance " 2002-03 -Art Space Virginia Miller Gallery, Coral Gables, Florida. Exhibition: Gyotakus of Hari Trips (the hermeneutic triangle). 1993 -Virginia Miller Gallery, Coral Gables Florida. Exhibition and performance: Thinking is Thought. 1990 -Gallery of the State of Anzoategui, Barcelona, Venezuela. Necesidades comunes, diferencias particulares. 1989 -Museo de la Ciudad, Mexico D.F., Mexico. Exhibition based upon the work of Erich Fromm, Separatidad. 1987 -Ex-Convento del Carmen, Department of Fine Arts, Government of Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico. Codigos Pictograficos. 1985 -The Moraine Valley Community College and tour to nine cultural centers and universities in Chicago, Illinois. -Galería de la Casa, Estudiantil Universitaria, University of Havana, Cuba. Encuentro entre dos mundos. 1983 -Galería de la Casa de la Cultura Plaza, Habana, Cuba. Arte y Poesia. Selected Group Exhibitions 2010 -Freedom Tower Miami, Florida. Ways of Worldmaking. Dr Arturo and Liza Mosquera Collection Exibition. 2007 -Arizona State University, Interdisciplinary Arts And Perfomance Gallery. Cafè VII: The Journeys of Cuban Artists. 2000 -Art Space, Virginia Miller Gallery.Director's Summer Choice. 1998 -Art Space, Virginia Miller Gallery, Director's Choice. 1993 -Galería Nacional de Arte Contemporáneo, San José, Costa Rica. Fuera del Juego. -Design Center of the Americas, Dania, Florida. Son 14. 1992 -Cuban Museum of Art and Culture, Miami, Florida. Performance and exhibition: ACUPUNCTURE. 1991 -International Biennial, Chamaliers, France. Exhibition of small prints. 1990 -Museo de Cultura “Braulio Salazar,” Valencia, Venezuela. Encuentro Nacional de Artistas Plasticos 1988 -Las Caba?as Cultural Institute, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Cuban engraving in Guadalajara. -International Biennial, Chamaliers, France. Exhibition of small prints. 1986 -In conjunction with the second Havana Bienal. Necesidades y Creación. 1980 -Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Havana, Cuba.Salon Nacional Juvenil de Artes Plasticas. Lectures 1993 -Cuban Museum of Art and Culture, Miami Florida. Panelist, Art as a Bridge 1992 -Moraine Valley Community College, Chicago, Illinois. Encuentro entre dos Mundos. 1990 -Valencia, Venezuela. UNESCO-sponsored lecture on Cuban contemporary art: Creativdad 90. -National Museum of Fine Arts, Caracas, Venezuela. New Visual Arts in Cuba. -Mérida University, Mérida, Venezuela. Arte cubano de los 80. Other Activities and Publications 2004 -Carlos M. Luis, Artes y Letras, El Nuevo Herald, Septiembre 26 2004, "Frank Leon: Transitando caminos limitrofes" 2002 -Armando Alvarez Bravo, Artes y Letras, El Nuevo Herald, January 13 2002, "Frank Leon: La Navegacion Interminable". 2001 -Ana Veciana Suarez, Living and Arts,The Miami Herald, May 1rst, 2001, Tackling Art. 2000 -El Nuevo Herald, March 5, 2000, “Gana Donacíón.” 1994 -Giulio V. Blanc, Art Nexus, no. 57, January - March, “Frank Leon at Virginia Miller Gallery.” 1993 -Cuban Museum of Art and Culture, Miami Florida. Panelist, Art as a Bridge. -Alberto Meza, Art Papers, No. 38, Atlanta, Georgia, “Frank Leon, Virginia Miller Gallery.” 1992 -Helen Cohen, The Miami Herald, July, 1992, “Acupuncture of pain.” 1989 - Publishing of the book "Fuse" by the Chicago poet Phyllis Janik. Awards 2000 -The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, New York, New York 2011 -The Artists' Fellowship Inc. Grant . New York, N.Y. Collections Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami, Florida. Florida International University Art Museum, Miami Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami Museo Jaliscience de Arte e Historia, Guadalajara, Mexico Mr. Arturo and Liza Mosquera, Miami Florida. Mrs. Dolores Smithies, Key Biscayne, Florida Mr. & Mrs. Bruce R. Orosz and Kathrynn Orosz, Key Biscayne, Florida Mr. Mario Bello, Miami, Florida Ms. Susanne Ronai, Miami Beach, Florida Mr. Manolo Rivero, Merida, Mexico Ms. Cecilia Montante, Mexico, D.F., Mexico

Jody Leshinsky

Visual Artist

Born and raised in a seaside town 50 minutes from Manhattan, Jody Leshinsky was always surrounded by family, friends and the arts. Jody always found a need to document the events that shaped her life so that she could look back and remember. Armed with a Brownie camera and then a Kodak Instamatic camera in the 60s, she eventually graduated to a Canon AE1 in the 80s, a digital Sony in the 90s and now a Nikon D40 and D60 In 2008, Jody was coaxed into a year-long experiment by her best friend. Project 365 is a blog that challenged her into making photographs on a daily basis and selecting the Photo of the Day to upload and blog about. She continues this blog today. The end result was discovering that there is always a photograph; you just have to see life through the lens of a camera. She sees the interaction of elements from several points of view and is able to isolate and magnify their existence. Jody’s personal, artistic and professional life has converged, melding her love of visual arts, music, dance, and theater. To Jody, the right moment is always right now, so that is why her camera is always within arm’s reach in order to capture it and freeze it for now and forever.

Stephanie Leyden

Visual Artist

Stephanie Leyden (Art Attack) Mass District Member Owner/Operator of gallery + artistic services (live painting, murals, commissions) Co-founder of MASS District also created MASS (Music & Arts South of Sunrise) acronym. Art Attack has been not only a home for my original artwork, but a haven for all types of local artists to come for services, exposure, ideas, and shows. "My artwork is almost always acrylic paintings on wood and canvas, although I have painted on quite a few surfaces, including anything from vinyl records, cabinet doors, and walls! My subject matter varies quite a bit, though I always have an impressionistic feel to my paintings. I work in a wide variety of color as well, from black and white to neon rainbow and everything in between. My work is not just about the color, or the surface it's painted on, it's about an incredible moment in time; a moment that happens only once, for a fleeting moment, with energy and emotion that cannot be described, only visually and artistically captured."

Rochelle Lightfoot

Musician; Singer

Rochelle Marie Lightfoot, "The Sweetheart of Song" is an American multi-genre singer, songwriter, recording artist, actress, spokesperson and philanthropist. She is sought after for her thunderous "big voice", and spirited performances. Renowned for her powerful rendition of the “The Star-Spangled Banner” she has performed the National Anthem before President Clinton, The U.S. Congress during President Obama's Administration, the Miami Dolphins NFL Game and for U.S. Soccer Womens National Team for the SheBelieve's World Cup on ESPN, before an international audience of more than 6 million people worldwide. Ms. Lightfoot was born in Miami, Florida, raised in Dallas Texas, and is the second of four siblings. Rochelle is considered a naturally gifted vocal phenomenon or prodigy. As her mother Anna tells the story “she started singing when she was just 18 months old. "I was shocked hearing Rochelle mimicking the radio which was playing Aretha Franklin’s song RESPECT. She sang it in perfect pitch and has been singing ever since”. A few years later she began sharing her vocal gift at churches, various community events and state pageantry competitions, often placing first in the talent category. During middle and high school, she also learned to play the viola, flute, and percussion instruments. After graduating high school, she obtained management degrees from Miami Dade College and Florida International University. As a mezzo-soprano, Rochelle exudes a colorful range of velvety vocals, with a classic style influenced by treasured musical legends such as; Mahalia Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Bessie Smith, Lena Horne, Nat King Cole, Barbra Streisand, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, Phyllis Hyman, Aretha Franklin, Pattie Labelle, Duke Ellington, Rachelle Farrell, Diahann Carroll, Anita Baker and Whitney Houston. Her songs and lyrics are inspired by her life experiences and mission. In 2011, Rochelle début her Christmas Album entitled “The Gift”, and in 2014 she released a “Big Band Jazz” album entitled "Jazzy Classics." Currently, she is recording her first original Album "Rochelle Lightfoot". The songs on this album are a blend of Rhythm & Soul with a lovely twist of Smooth Jazz songs and are written and co-produced by Rochelle. Her new album release is slated for 2018 with its' first two singles to be released during the summer 2018. Her debut professional performance was for Dr. Maya Angelou at age 19, and for over 25 years, Ms. Lightfoot has amazed audiences with her unique and soulful style. She has performed before celebrities, dignitaries and an esteemed fan base throughout the United States. Her multi-genre style flows throughout her praise and worship ministry, motivational speaking platforms, and as a spokeswoman for select philanthropic initiatives throughout South Florida. "Touching The World Through Song" -- R. LIGHTFOOT

Christina Lihan

Visual Artist

Christina Lihan, Artist Bio Florida-based sculptor, Christina Lihan creates intricate and highly detailed pieces using paper as her medium. She hand cuts, folds, scores and carves layers and layers of all white paper. Shadow and light become characters in the pieces: whether it is light filtering through suspended compositions or lit from below to enhance shadow and form in a recent installation. Labor intensive, her process is meditative and one of discovery for herself as well as the viewer. Her work employs the language and metaphors of architecture. An aesthetic and conceptual discussion is carried on through a subtle and rigorous understanding of these elements, as well as introducing questions from a social justice perspective. She is educated with a B.S. in Architecture from the University of Virginia and a Masters in Architecture from Columbia University. This education, and practicing as an architect for 15 years influence her forms, composition, technique and illusion of depth. Utilizing perspective and scale, she creates a sense of place in her pieces. Her work is also influenced by living in Paris, London, San Francisco and New York City, studying the architecture and streetscapes. Lately, Ms. Lihan has an interest in highly industrialized structures. What is their influence on and manipulation of the natural landscape, the harmful effects on the environment? Ms. Lihan was recently awarded site-specific large commission sculptures for a brand new hotel in the heart of London. Solo exhibitions include the Citicorp Center in NYC, the Palm Beach Preservation Foundation in Palm Beach, FL and several locations in south Florida. She was awarded a site specific installation at the Prow Art Space at the Flatiron building in NYC and a showroom in downtown Chicago. She has been part of group exhibitions internationally in Shanghai, Tel Aviv and Moscow, and Atlanta, Miami and Chicago stateside. Her work is part of the collection of the U.S. Ambassador to Denmark and the Museo di Archeologico de Sperlongo, Italy. Corporate collections include the Novare Group in Atlanta and Charlotte, The Collingwood Group in Washington D.C. and Real Capital Analytics in NYC and Palo Alto, CA. Private collections in Miami, Palm Beach, NYC, Washington D.C., London, Rome, Hong Kong and San Francisco.

Jessica Lilly

Visual Artist

Realism and portraiture are my specialties. I find inspiration for my artwork through everyday experiences with everyday people. To capture the many emotions and the very essence of my creative subjects within a painting is a magical and gratifying process. You can view my portfolio at jdlillyart.com.

Jaime Lombana

Musician

Pianist Composer Vocalist

Kristen Long

Actor; Composer; Director; Musician; Poet; Singer; Storyteller; Writer

WHAT'S MY STORY? A power surge of Soul meets Broadway, flavored with Jazz and Life Experience create a truly unique sound best described as Gypsy Soul. Kristen has recorded in Nashville, Muscle Shoals and Austin, TX and has two releases Shoebox Memories, and Gypsy Soul, featuring Grammy Nominated cellist Rushad Eggleston (Fiddler’s Four, Tornado Rider, Crooked Still). Additional recording credits include Executive Music Consultant, arrangements, writer, and pianist on Glennellen Anderson’s PERSPECTIVE album, along with the single by the same artist, Not Forgotten, featured in the film Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas. Long is the writer and creator of The Journey: A New Indie Musical that has been featured in the New Orleans Fringe Festival, along with in the 2013 season at the Silver Palm Award winning Outre Theatre Company, and the Arts at Saint John’s 2016 season, of which she Directed, Music Directed and starred in. Kristen was featured on Catt Sirten's 92Zew Radio Avalon Coffee Table Series in 2015. She is co-founder of the band Long Lost Friend, an original band that has toured extensively throughout the US and Caribbean. Notable performances include CBGB’s, The National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, AL, The Esplanade in Boston, MA, The Cabaret South Beach and Tin Pan Alley in Provincetown, MA. Kristen is a graduate of Berklee College of Music. a Vocal Director at Royal Caribbean Productions, and Vocal Coach to many successful clients, including Shelby Brown (The Voice Season 9 Finalist). Most recently, Long, music directed Outre Theatre Company's production of Green Day's American Idiot. These days Long has teamed up with long time friend and musical cohort, William Fink, to form the power duo, The Minx & The Maestro. Together they have created a new children's show currently in development. Most recently awarded a 4-week artist residency at Chateau Orquevaux in France, along with The Denis Diderot [A-i-R] Grant as part of the award. The residency will begin once international travel is once again viable. Kristen is currently in the Master of Music in Music Production program at Berklee College of Music.

Niki Lopez

Filmmaker; Photographer; Storyteller; Visual Artist; Writer; Graphic Designer

Niki Lopez is an interdisciplinary artist, curator and activist who is best known for her vibrant color palette and often “other-worldly” art. Her unique pieces have been exhibited across South Florida, New York and California. Lopez has been curating and programming avant-garde art shows and creative events since 2008, including her signature annual art exhibits at Fort Lauderdale’s 1310 Gallery.Lopez’s representational work allows her to share and explore stories, symbols and concepts from ancient cultures and ideologies, as well as provoke thought about the probability of life in other dimensions, multiple universes and galaxies... showing how they are all inter-connected with us here on earth.She is a core team member, pre-visualization artist and producer of the 1310 Bandits, an award-winning women-lead team of visionary filmmakers creating stories that advocate consciousness and social responsibility.Lopez founded “What’s Your Elephant,” a movement that creates a safe space for people to use expressive arts. It includes visual and performing arts, creative community building, hands-on projects, workshops and events.Lopez is one of 4 members of the Artists for Black Lives Matter collective. Artists for Black Lives Matter #a4blm is a space to express yourself creatively around issues pertaining to Black Lives Matter. A4BLM combines exhibits, workshops, social engagement & peaceful awareness campaigns surrounding Black Lives Matter issues including police brutality and the loss of life due to racial injustice.A well-rounded curator, Lopez has used her skills for various private group exhibits within South Florida, including working with cultural groups, grassroots initiatives and nonprofits such as African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, Arts United, Drag It Out, LadyFest Miami and Spoken Soul Festival.Known for her community spirit and advocacy, Lopez has donated artwork for fundraising initiatives to support breast cancer awareness and help orphanages in Haiti and Rwanda.In addition, Lopez runs her independent, award-winning Graphic Design company, Niki Lopez Creative.http://nikiartstudio.com http://nikilopez.com https://www.facebook.com/nikilopezart https://twitter.com/nikiartstudio https://instagram.com/nikilopez19 https://instagram.com/whatsyourelephant #nikilopez #nikilopezpresents #whatsyourelephant #1310bandits #artistsforblacklivesmatter #nikilopezcreative Press: August 16 -Speaking Out About the Elephant in the Room https://www.artscalendar.com/speaking-out-about-the-elephant-in-the-room/ July 2018 http://www.southflorida.com/theater-and-arts/art/sf-niki-lopez-fort-lauderdale-cult-sex-slave-20180711-story.html April 25 2018 https://www.broadwayworld.com/miami/article/Ali-Cultural-Arts-Hosts-Dramatic-And-Revealing-Exhibit-By-Artist-Niki-Lopez-20180425 April 6 2018 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/these-eyes-a-retrospect-exhibition-by-niki-lopez-at-ali-cultural-arts-10235157 September 2013 http://nikiartstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/The_Voice_09102013_sa_pg9Final.pdf July 2013 http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2013-07-18/calendar/many-paths-one-universe/ July 2012 http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-07-20/entertainment/fl-sh-art-072012-20120720_1_sexual-orientation-extraterrestrials-alien-fetus July 2011 http://nikiartstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sunsentinal-cover-july27.jpg

Kandy G. Lopez-Moreno

Visual Artist

Kandy G Lopez-Moreno was born in New Jersey and moved with her family to Miami. She received her BFA and BS from the University of South Florida concentrating in Painting and in Marketing and Management. She received her MFA with a concentration in Painting from Florida Atlantic University in 2014. She has taught at Florida Atlantic University, Daytona State College, and is now teaching as an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, Media and Arts at the Halmos College of Art & Sciences at NOVA Southeastern University. As a visual artist, Lopez is representing individuals within poor communities in the U.S., these portraits help her, as a female Afro-Dominican American, come to terms with the way she too has to adopt and perform identities of survival. Kandy’s work has been exhibited in several galleries and museums. Recent exhibitions include: The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, the Spady Heritage Cultural Museum in Palm Beach, The Art Warehouse in Delray, St. Thomas University in Miami, and at the Cade Art Gallery in Maryland to name a few.

Magda Love

Storyteller; Visual Artist

Ethridge Glenn Lovett

Poet; Visual Artist; Writer

Professional Artist/Author, Ethridge Glenn Lovett graduated from Pompano Senior High School in 1979. He was awarded the ‘Most Artistic of his Graduating Class in 1979’ for high scores in English and all phases of Art [drawing, painting, sculpturing and technical drawing]. After graduating from high school, Lovett joined the United States Army to serve as a Specialist 4 infantry soldier, learning the skill of Radio Teletype Operator. He did so well in the field that he gained a Top Secret Clearance in the handling of Authentication table communication. During his tenure at Fort Hood Texas, Lovett’s commanding first sergeant noticed his artist talent. He requested that Lovett paint a wall mural in the main conference room to boost company morale. Lovett painted a striking wall mural that drew the attention of high ranking brass such as Four Star General Shoemaker. After seeing the mural, General Shoemaker met with Lovett to tell him that he will be retrained and serve as an 81-Echo Illustrator for the US Army. After Illustration training, Lovett was stationed in Camp Casey, Korea as an Illustrator and Radio Teletype Operator, winning many awards for his art and communication skills. Lovett painted morale boosting murals in Fort Gordon - Georgia, Fort Hood - Texas, and Camp Casey - Korea. Lovett received many prestigious military awards for his artwork, and overall military service. After serving America, Lovett was hired by Broward County Libraries Division as a Library Specialist I due to his multiple art, computer knowledge and writing skills. He was placed in charge of the forty-terminal computer center on the second floor of the South Regional /Broward College Library on Broward College South Campus. During his tenure with BCL, Lovett founded ‘The Creative Writing Club’ at SR/BC Library, and was commissioned to design several posters for the popular Sistrunk Historical Festival. He was then commissioned to create a wall mural in the Collier City Library to inspire young readers to cherish education. While working for BCL, Lovett studied Art and English at Broward College. As he studied advanced Creative Writing; Lovett won three consecutive short story contests back-to-back, winning over hundreds of college students. At the request of his English professor, Lovett submitted his short stories to be published globally. His short story book, Short Stories For The Heart, is now sold on Amazon. Lovett also wrote several sci-fi novels; The Omura League Superheroes, Zoombatuu and the Journey to Hullera, The Chronicles of Officer Lazarus, and The Mighty Zoombatuu. He also wrote and released several children’s books; Jabari And The King’s Heart and Pookie’s ABC’s. Pookie’s ABC’s was so popular with children that the Broward County Libraries Division purchased multiple copies of Lovett’s book and placed them in their collection. In February of 2003, Mr. Lovett was hired to paint a portrait for famed Movie Director/Actor, Spike Lee. Mr. Lovett presented the portrait to Mr. Lee, who was overwhelmed by Lovett’s portrait. Mr. Lee purchased the painting and also gave Lovett a copy of his children’s book with his signature inside. Mr. Lovett’s painting is now a part of Mr. Lee’s personal art collection. Lovett was also hired by Sidney Miller, President of Black Radio Exclusive Magazine to paint a personal portrait for famous radio personality, Mr. Jack Gibson – better known as Jack The Rapper; the Father of Black Radio. He also painted a personal portrait for Jheryl Busby, President of Motown Records. Lovett was later commissioned by the Broward County School Board to paint an $85,000.00 wall mural on the cafeteria wall of Blanche Ely High School. The Broward School Board, students, and teachers; were all impressed with the mural displaying images of the school’s founder, Dr. Blanche Ely, images of teachers, students, football players, basketball players, accented with the powerful images of two roaring tigers on opposite sides. Lovett is a proud recipient of South Florida’s highly acclaimed Black Achievers Award. Lovett was praised and saluted for his genius abilities in the areas of Literature and Art. Lovett is presently continuing his studies in English and Art at Florida Atlantic University to enhance and increase his knowledge in both fields. Lovett presently resides in Hollywood, Florida.

Anita Lovitt

Visual Artist; Writer; Instructor

ANITA LOVITT PAINTER, DESIGNER, TEACHER, COLLABORATIVE ARTIST Anita Lovitt graduated from Philadelphia College of Art (now University of the Arts) with top honors and a degree in Illustration. She also studied with some legendary teachers (design with Milton Glaser at School of Visual Arts in New York, watercolor with Charles Reid in workshops, and anatomy with Robert Beverly Hale at the Art Students League in New York City). Her award-winning illustration, painting and design have appeared in children's books, greeting cards, surface designs and graphic design. In 2006 Anita worked with a team of counselors to produce a series of illustrative legacy quilts for Project Hope to document the impacts of Hurricane Wilma on local communities. She is the creator of the large Dancing Pineapples Mural which graces the entrace to Pineapple Grove in downtown Delray Beach, as well as numerous private and public commissions. Her favorite medium, however, is watercolor. Ms. Lovitt has taught drawing and painting for many years and is also a talented digital artist. She is a gifted teacher with a keen understanding of how language and image work together. She is currently serving as a member of the Public Art Advisory Board of Delray Beach Anita may be reached at: lovittland@gmail.com website: anitalovitt.com

Marcia Vincia Lynch

Visual Artist

MARCIA VINCIA LYNCH Illustrator/Graphic Artist www.marciavincialynch.com vincia2mvl@yahoo.com Skills Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Microsoft Word Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Power Point Microsoft Excel Microsoft Publisher Corel Painter Work Experience: G4S Secure Solutions USA Fort Lauderdale, Florida April 2008-Present Armed/Unarmed Security Officer • Provide Armed and Unarmed security protection of personnel/property. • Patrol assigned post to prevent/detect signs of intrusion, fire/damage. • Maintain a security log. Answer in-coming calls from personnel/public. • Maintain good customer relations. US Army Reserves Miami, FL September 2001-September 2009 Administration/ Postal Operations/Human Resources • Prepared Routine Correspondence, messages, reports, and forms. • Served as a receptionist. • Processed incoming/outgoing Mail in Combat/ Reserve Duties. • Maintained Company Work Schedule For personnel. • Painted Postal Company Mural. • Painted directional signs for PX Parking Area. Education: The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida 2015 Bachelor of Science Degree in illustration. The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1989 Earned Associates of Science in Advertising Design. Professional Organizations Art Serve, Fort Lauderdale, Florida January 2015 Freelance Jobs Pride of Hollywood #143 Josolyn Richardson 954-549-4006 Designed 55th Anniversary Program Cover and Business Cards Internships Ravitz Studio, LLC July 2015-September 2015 954-701-2118 Walt Disney Intern February 2001-August 2001 Military Experience U.S. Army Reserves, September 2001-Septemper 2009 Honorable Discharge, Held Security Clearance

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