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John Pack

1949: born in Ashland, Kentucky, and spent the next 18 years traveling the world as an "army brat"; 1971: Graduated from the University of Tennessee, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts; 1975-2000: Freelancing editorial illustration for the Washington Post where I developed my own unique collage style. Public recognition then enabled me to work for many other national publications over the years; 2006-Present: Sculptor Exhibitions: --"Artomatic", May 9-June 15, 2008, Washington, DC; --"Reincarnations", July 28-September 23, 2008, Gallery Space, 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC; --"Food Glorious Food IV: Changing Courses", Zenith Gallery, Washington, DC. A 2009 calendar including my work was produced for the show and sold to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank; --Interview with Explore (a multi-media division of the Annenberg Foundation) for a documentary film on "The Art and Science of Seashells", Sanibel, Florida, April 2010; --"59th Annual All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition", Boca Raton Museum of Art, June-August 2010; --Florida International Magazine (November-December 2010 issue) "Hall of Fame" list 2010. Recognized in the article "Florida Artists: A Showcase, An Album of Established and Emerging Artists Pushing Creativity Forward"; --Florida International Magazine November Launch Party-Artist Showcase, November 13, 2010; --Soho Arts Pavilion exhibition hosted by Andrew Rothschild and Ilana Vardy, November 13, 2010; --"Humoratorium: The Art of Whimsy", 1310 Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, October 2011, in collaboration with ART FALLOUT 2011; --"Miami's Independent Thinkers Art Basel Show", December 2011 and December 2012; --"Summer Heat" #3 and #4, Anniversary Exhibition, August 2012 and August 2013, Tom Rossetti Fine Art Gallery, Wilton Manors, Florida; --"Art Basel Broward" #2 and #3, (2012 and 2013), Tom Rossetti Fine Art Gallery, Wilton Manors, Florida; --"Art Bravo", Seventh annual juried exhibition and competition at Art Serve, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, October 2012; --"Parallax Art Fair", Art Basel week, December 2012; --"Sixth Annual All-Media Juried Biennial", Art and Culture Center, Hollywood, Florida, May 2013; --"80th Annual Awards Exhibition", National Sculpture Society, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa, Florida, and Brookgreen Gardens, Pawleys Island, South Carolina, May-October, 2013; --"Holiday Showcase 2013", Art Bravo at Art Serve, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; --"EARTH", A Juried Exhibition by Broward Art Guild, Broward County, Florida, April-May 2014; --"50th Founders Juried Awards Exhibition", Naples Art Association, Naples, Florida, June-August, 2014; --"Triumph of Detritus", A Juried Exhibition 1310 Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, July 2014. ---Represented by Tom Rossetti Fine Art Gallery, Wilton Manors, Florida, 2012-present.

Alejandra Palacios

Visual Artist; Architect and 3D Architectural Visualizer

Alejandra Palacios Biography Alejandra chose the brush as her way of expressing her feelings through life. It allows her to combine colors and feelings to create an artwork with a sense of realism, and a peek from her perspective. Her art shows life from a completely different viewpoint; suggesting a life that many people do not see, even when standing next to her. Simply stated, she deconstructs the view that most see, and creates a fresh new energy and movement of the same landscape, with vivid colors/energy. Traditional media (oil on Canvas), she is reminded that there is more to life than tradition. She wishes the people to see outside of the box; to view a common sight in a not-so common way. Having studied styles as diverse as Sandro Botticelli, Leonardo Da Vinci, Van Gogh, and Marinetti as artists, she also pursued an Architectural Degree studying Ricardo Legorreta, Luis Barragan and Le Corbusier and incorporated Omquest Design Solutions. A 3D Architectural Rendering Company that has been instrumental to the Hollywood CRA or Community Redevelopment Agency in it's goal to revitalize both downtown and the beach community. Often times, these themes are combined into a medium that incorporates a layered architectural design, keeping the real image of the minds eye that most see, but showing the futuristic view that she views. The subject matter of each body of work determines the materials and the forms of the work. She has created a pattern of circles; a pattern that is reflective of the source of energy that she in visions creates the movement in her work. Thomas Edison spent his life inventing light & motion picture, inspiring her work to explore new artistic techniques and compositions to exhibit life through her eyes. As a result, she created her own style that she refers to as "Geometric Futurism Art". Exhibitions: Nina Torres Fine Art, Arts and Entertainment District - Miami FL Hollywood City Hall - Hollywood FL Sisters Cities, Art Deco Welcome Center - Miami Beach FL Art Garage - Delray Beach FL• Chamber of Deputies Building - Mexico City Hospital Siglo XXI - Mexico City Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Hollywood FL Hollywood City Hall FL 2014 Nina Torres Gallery Art Miami Beach FL 2014 Sister Cities, Art deco Welcome Center- Miami Beach FL Chamber of Deputies Building -2016 Mexico City Hospital Siglo XXI Mexico City 2015 Lola Beltran Museum/ Casa Moran Sinaloa, Mexico 2017 Hollywood Chamber of Commerce American Institute of Architecture (AIA) 2014 Award Winner 2016 AIA Nomination Commissioned Artist for the 1st Anniversary promotion of Margaritaville Hollywood Beach FL Commissioned Artist for Florida Derby Cup promotional in January 2017 to Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach FL Commissioned Artist for Pegasus World Cup promotional in January 2018 to Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach FL

Joseph Panico

Metal Art, public and private.

Allen Paul

Musician

Allen Paul began learning the piano at the age of 3, taught by his mother, an elementary music teacher. His early years were filled with discoveries of jazz, blues, funk, gospel, and other styles.. He capped off this start by winning the Florida State Music Teachers Association Concerto Competition at age 17 and performing with the Tampa Bay Symphony. Allen continued his studies in the University of Miami classical piano program, but he soon switched to jazz piano. Never one to be limited to one style, he and his friends started an R&B band. Allen began writing songs for the band, and one of his compositions “Come My Way” was the song the band selected to play during the 1996 Mastercard National Talent Search. The band won 1st place in the Southeastern region and came in second place nationally. Later, Allen worked in church music full-time and built a reputation as a top notch gospel musician. Once he re-entered the South Florida music scene, he quickly became a sought after sideman with artists of all types and styles, and performed on stage at the Jazz in the Gardens music festival in Miami Gardens two years in a row. Artists that Allen has accompanied include Miki Howard, Betty Wright, Raheem Devaughn, Jaguar Wright, Mike Phillips, Anthony David, Algebra Blessett, Chantae Cann and many others. His jazz fusion trio “Unclazzified”, released an EP in 2014, and was featured at the Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival in Haiti. For many years, he served as musical director for “Flow Fridays”, a weekly music and poetry event at Piano Hollywood in Fort Lauderdale, FL. , and for his own group, the Allen Paul Band, a collection of top musicians and vocalists. He is the co-founder and host artist of the summer concert series “Sit Sing and Swing” along with singer-songwriter LaVie, as well as the host and founder of “Keep The Music Playing”, a livestream acoustic concert series established in the midst of the 2020 pandemic, which gave much needed exposure and opportunities to fellow musicians and guest artists. He has been married to his wife Lia for over 24 years and has 3 children. Along with his performance career, he is a published author, podcaster, coach and advocate for musicians in the areas of business, creativity and faith. His first book, “God and Gigs: Succeed as a Musician without Sacrificing your Faith,” along with his study guides and devotionals are available at all bookstores.

Allen Paul

Musician

My music is designed to bridge the space between genres, emotions and cultures to find the true essence of what moves people. While my styles have been birthed out of my love for jazz, pop, R&B, gospel, blues, and classical music, I find that the sweet spot for people who listen is often labeled as "none of the above", or more appropriately, "all of the above." Therefore, I write, compose and improvise in order to deconstruct the label and reinforce the actual moment of creation and the spontaneous connection that moment creates. The same effect that I find in music is the same effect I seek in my collaborations, as nothing is more authentically musical than the interplay of like-minded and like-hearted artists. While I enjoy solo opportunities, I rarely perform without introducing or incorporating the ensemble / duet element. Only when there are interactions on the stage do I really believe there are authentic interactions in the audience, and that's why I've hung my hat on being the bridge between artist and audience - even when it means my artistic footprint is less noticeable. In each of my performances and recordings, the overall impression is to leave the listener more thoughtful, more joyous, and more connected with themselves, their fellow listeners, and the world at large - and perhaps more importantly, that the performers in the room feel and experience the same.

Edison Peñafiel

Storyteller; Visual Artist

About Edison Peñafiel South Florida artist Edison Peñafiel addresses the migrant experience with a large-scale immersive installation containing a vast and undulating seascape that surrounds viewers on all sides. It is populated by 14 boats and 81 larger-than-life characters who are navigate a never-ending journey in which they are caught in a perpetual loop of their video universe, arriving back where they began, continually heading against the waves. Peñafiel’s work focuses on video and immersive, site-specific, multimedia installations that create surreal echoes of our world. Informed by his own life, he centers the migrant as a subject. His practice channels migrant narratives in order to transmit to the viewer the reality behind the experience of marginalization. Peñafiel is the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships, and his work has been presented at museums and galleries throughout the U.S. and abroad. [ngg src="galleries" ids="5" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]

Pine Crest School Performing Arts

Actor; Dancer; Musician; Visual Artist

Involvement in the arts is integral to the development of the educated individual. Through the arts, Pine Crest is committed to inspiring creativity and an appreciation for learning that goes beyond traditional core academics.

Ulises Pineda

Composer; Musician

FLUTES OF THE ANDES is a musical program created by Ulises Pineda to showcase the most prominent flutes and sounds of the Andean cultures in South America, such as the Incas and Aymaras. Ulises provides live performances and showcases for educational, community and private events. ULISES PINEDA is a Chilean born flute player/composer who specializes in the indigenous flutes of the Andes. His style combines the sounds of ancient civilizations of the Andes with contemporary arrangements. During his early musical career, Ulises toured throughout Europe with the Ballet Nacional de Paraguay as the leading ethnic flute player. SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE: FLORIDA: ASP Kids Program, ASYL Broward County, JCC, Broward Cultural Division’s 2014 Arts Education Convening CALIFORNIA: Assemblies & After School Programs: Pasadena Symphony Association's TEMPO!, Pasadena Unified School District, Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles Public Library and Los Angeles Music Center Cultural performances: LA County Museum of Art, Natural History Museum L A County, Museum of Latin American Art, The Getty Center Los Angeles, Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts MacArthur Park, Elisabeth Waldo Foundation (MCMAFN), Hollywood Bowl's Summer Children’s Program Voyage of the Global Harmony, LA Zoo Summer Concerts, Pershing Square, The Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach, CA), John Anson Ford Theater, Mendocino Music Festival, CA Universities; UCLA, USC, UCSD, UCSB, UCD, UCR, CSUN, El Camino & Occidental College. STUDIO WORKS: TV Shows; The Bold & the Beautiful, South Park [two episodes], Cheech Marin's Chicano Collection Documentary [writing and performing], CD’s; El Sueño de Tilopa [writing and performing], Araucana [writing and performing], Tilopa’s Dream [writing and performing], Que siga la Farra [performing], Strunz & Farah's Rio de Colores RECOMMENDATIONS: Mr. Pineda put on a wonderful enlightening cultural program that our students really enjoyed. Not only does he show his love of music, he educates the student with the history and how the instruments are made and what inspired the people who used them. The program is not just to listen to Mr. Pineda play, but an interactive event that engages the audience with answer questions and to participate, to be part of the music! Susan Middleton, Broward County ASYL Program Coordinator Ulises is a must have for any party or event in need of some high spirited music and good vibe. His simple but effective approach to putting something together which is just right and matches the mood and atmosphere of your event is impressive, and his ability to blend and stand out all at once is essential and key to his magic of music which for sure will keep the mood and good times rolling. Q’orianca Kilcher, Actress, Los Angeles, CA

Sri Prabha

Visual Artist

Sri Prabha is a mixed media artist originally from Hyderabad, India. Sri’s early influences while attending Cornish College of the Arts and Mass Art include James Turrell, Bill Viola, and Mark Rothko. Sri has shown works at The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, The Deering Estate, Boca Raton Museum of Art, pop up installations at the Dupont Building, the Ingraham Building, and downtown Hollywood. Sri’s awards include the SESYNC artists’ residency, the Innovative Artist Award at Fraker Scott Gallery, and the Juror’s Award from Smithsonian Affiliate, Annmarie Sculpture and Arts Center and won the Ford Motion in Drive video award. He has taught video art at Film Arts Foundation and Expression Center for New Media in San Francisco. His works are in several private collections in Seattle, San Francisco, Miami, New York, Washington, DC, and Copenhagen. Sri lives in Hollywood and explores the natural wonders of South Florida. Sri’s studio is based at FAT Village, Fort Lauderdale and he loves studio visits.

Lori Pratico

Visual Artist

MISSION STATEMENT Girl Noticed is a Nationwide Mural Project, building and maintaining a world better informed about the positive impact the simple act of "Noticing" a girl has. Girl Noticed makes the bold statement that it is a community's responsibility to yield to the greatness in every girl. The aim of this program is to bring attention and awareness to the important role females play in our society. It all starts with local communities nominating girls and women as candidates to be "Noticed" for their talent, intelligence, and character. Nominations cover a wide spectrum, ranging from personal struggles to momentous achievements. An individual is then selected from the list of candidates and recognized in a unique and compelling way. The girl’s image is drawn in charcoal, along with the words "Notice Me," on a large exterior wall. The brief lifespan of these charcoal images are at the mercy of weather conditions and time. It becomes clear that the temporary mural has a permanent message. A different medium, paint, may also be used in some of the murals, and over time, these will be erased or replaced as well. For a girl unnoticed, being recognized like this is a powerful declaration on many levels. The larger objective of communicating the message behind the message is that there is a very limited window of time to "Notice" the mural, the girl and what she values most in herself. By design, this rapidly disappearing message creates a sense of urgency in a local community, and that is, to see and be impacted in an enduring way by a big and bold statement that is in contrast, short-lived and impermanent. This metaphor conveys a powerful lesson of what can happen to a girl who may never fully grow into her fullest potential if family members, mentors, friends and society don't Pause, Acknowledge and Appreciate her. Artist and Activist, Lori Pratico, plans to travel through all 50 states to erect these large exterior murals. Photographs will be taken during the creation of each mural, leading up to the eventual publication of a book about the Girls Noticed and the overall project.

The Harden Project

Composer; Musician; Singer; Band

The Harden Project Bio The spirit of music brought them together and the spirit of love binds them together. When you go to experience The Harden Project you will feel the love of music encapsulated in this couples musicianship. The core of The Harden Project consists of vocalist Ja'Nia Harden and organist John Harden. These two artists skillfully and fearlessly play off of each other and displays fluent chemistry during their performances. Their influences range from Bobby McFerrin, Dinah Washington, Al Jarreau, Jimmy Smith, Robert Glasper, Soul Live, Andre 3000, Ella Fitzgerald, Chaka Khan/Rufus and Bobby Floyd. The couple blends their influences and life experiences to create soulful groovy sometimes enchanting compositions. They are not afraid of being transparent and open while performing. The goal of the project is to bring soul-stirring, emotion-provoking, life-influenced music to the world. The Harden Project features fusion based music of all genres, heavily influenced by jazz, social music, and soul.

Emonde Prosper

Actor; Poet; Singer; Writer

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