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Fabian Sanchez

Visual Artist

My name is Fabian Sanchez. I was born and raised in the lower east side of Manhattan, New York in the 70's. Although born in New York, I am proud of my Mexican heritage. Growing up, I liked to draw, then as I grew into my teenage years I discovered I would put my art on anything I considered a canvas; walls or trains. Growing up in NYC from where I'm from trouble was everywhere. I enlisted in the US Army at the age of 21. Then, the National Guard 4 years later. I got to travel the world, but wanted to settle somewhere I could put my feet in the sand when I wanted to. I moved to Florida, got my Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, and started a family. I currently work for a Graphic Design Company but I continue to paint on my spare time.

Crystal Sawyer

Musician

As a freelance harpist, she performs solo, in ensembles, and orchestras throughout South Florida and the Caribbean. She enjoys collaborating with jazz and classical musicians, dancers, choreographers, poets, and visual artists. She has directed harp ensembles for children as well as taught privately. In 2010, THE BEGINNING was released with plans for a sophomore album in the works. Whether she is providing the background soundtrack for your special event or taking center stage, allow the Lady of Harp to entrance your guests with celestial sounds that not only delight but soothe the soul. Her vast repertoire includes Classical as well as Contemporary favorites. People often delight in the elegant view of the instrument and are captivated by its celestial sounds. www.ladyofharp.com

Amy Schlossberg

Dancer; Poet; Visual Artist; Writer

Amy started creating jewelry when she was 16 years old as a means of therapy to help her manage her trichotillomania, which is a hair-pulling disorder. Ever since then, Amy has created jewelry as part of the prize package for several Florida beauty pageants, hosted craft workshops for returning VA hospitalized soldiers, and taught children's jewelry and craft classes. Amy's designs can be found at several museum gift shops, boutiques, tea parlors, and other location throughout the South Florida area.

Onajide Shabaka

Visual Artist; Writer

My interest in art began in high school with a photography course that eventually allowed me creative license to photograph what I wanted. That interest continued through various post-secondary institutions, including: Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA., and California College of the Arts (CCA), Oakland, CA, culminating in a MFA awarded from Vermont College of the Fine Arts (Montpelier, VT), an institution focused on self-designed, and multidisciplinary courses of study. Over the past fifteen years my practice has included art writing and independent curatorial work, both of which are important aspects of my art practice and allow me to take advantage of many years of formal and informal study and research. EXHIBITION RECORD - SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2012 “Zeichnangen und Wandabjekte,” Galerie Schuster, Potsdam, Germany 2012 “Trading Places,” Museum of Contemporary Art, N. Miami, FL 2012 “Onajide Shabaka," Galerie Schuster Miami, Miami, FL 2012 “Mangrove Mud Womp,” Second Avenue Studio, Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale, FL GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2013 “DIRT Yuta Suelo Udongo Tè,” Artlab33 Contemporary Art, Miami, FL? (curated by Onajide Shabaka) 2013 “Pivot Points: 15th Anniversary,” Museum of Contemporary Art, N. Miami, FL 2012 “Trading Places,” Museum of Contemporary Art, N. Miami, FL 2012 “smoke signals: istwa, paisajes and allegories,” Art Center South Florida, Miami Beach, FL (curated by william cordova) 2012 “smoke signals: portals and perspectives,” Under the Bridge, N. Miami, FL (curated by william cordova) 2011 "Self Lit," 18 Rabbit Gallery at the Projects, Fort Lauderdale, FL (installation) 2011 “Miami Wave,” Art Naples special exhibition (drawing, photography) 2011 "Unpunished," Sue Scott Gallery, NYC, (curated by Nayland Blake) 2010 “Sweat Portfolio, Phase 1,” (printmaking) Artlab33 Art Space, Miami, FL 2010 “Hidden in the Mangrove Forest,” in collaboration with ArtoConecto, Artlab33 Art Space, Miami, FL 2010 “Three-by-Six,” (time-based performance & images) Artlab33 Art Space, Miami, FL 2010 “DCG Open,” (sculpture) David Castillo Gallery, Miami, FL 2010 “Common Ground,” (drawing) Artlab33 Art Space, Miami, FL

Claynfiber Skillings

Visual Artist

Clay and fiber artist, creating functional, decorative and sculptural works in clay, fiber and mixed media. Currently teaching pottery and hand building clay classes. Contact for further information.

Kathleen Small

Visual Artist

I was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec in Canada. I caught the bug of artistry in fifth grade where I had a submission at the Toronto Art Exhibition in Ontario, Canada. A registered nurse by trade and a single mother, I have reconnected with my "creative" side which is one of my passions. My goal is to create art that will evoke emotions which bring you peace and joy. My hope is that you find that "something special" you'll want to take home with you to enjoy. I have some work on ETSY.com- my etsy shop is smallxpressions-feel free to take a look :) Please note: I can create custom artwork based upon your interests. Feel free to "convo" me on Etsy or send an email to smallxpressions@gmail.com. Favorite materials: Oils, acrylic, water colors, and oil pastels

Trina Soumare

Choreographer; Dancer; Director; Musician; Storyteller

Trina Soumare 651 NE 45th Court, Pompano Beach, Florida 33064 Phone: 954-687-5789 Email: Thebridgecae@aol.com url: www.balletbrika.com EDUCATION 1991 Bachelors of Arts Degree–Developmental Psychology/Social Work, University of Maryland- Baltimore County 1992 Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Office of Training for Addiction Services Received training and certificates in Grant Writing, Substance Abuse Prevention, Prevention, Program Management, Community Empowerment, Marketing for Prevention Programs, Prevention Programs for Children and Adults. 1993 Business Skills Training Certificate, Women Entrepreneurs of Baltimore 2006 Participated in Kennedy Center’s Seminar, Artists as Educators: Planning Effective Workshops for Teachers. 2007 Participated in Kennedy Center’s Seminars, Artists as Educators: Planning and Presenting Effective Workshops for Teachers. PRESENTATIONS (partial list) “Beyond the Museum Walls: The Truth About the African Mask” for Teachers of Grades 3-8. Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. May 2014. Broward County Student Enrichment Trust Fund (SEAS), Wrote, directed, choreographed and performed in theatrical adaptation of ‘Mmadipetsane: The Girl Who Refused to Listen to the Warnings of Adults”; Funded for 2012, 2013, 2014 for a total of 14 performances State of Florida, Arts-On-Tour, Florida’s State Touring Roster, Choreographer, Director and Performer for Ballet Brika West African Dance Theater (2012-2014) “The Enchanting Song of the Magical Bird: A Simulated Journey into Rural West Africa (for grade K-5 Educators)”, Florida Alliance for Arts Education, Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts,. . “Celebrating African Culture through Storytelling, Music and Dance: A Multi-Sensory Approach to Teaching Students about West African Culture for Teachers of Grades 3-8”. Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. October 15, 2008 and April 24, 2010. “Celebrating West African Culture through Storytelling, Music and Dance: A Multi-Sensory Approach to Teaching Students about West African Culture for Teachers of Grades 3-8. Sixth annual conference on arts integration—Teaching for Success: Educating the Whole Child through the Arts on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. FILMOGRAPHY Role: Haitian dancer in “Charlie’s Angel’s” television series, Season 1, Episode 2: Runway Angels (aired 29 Sep. 2011) Role: West African Dancer in “Dancer”, the third installment in a set of films by internationally acclaimed film-maker Dara Friedman. (Debuted Nov 19, 2011 in NYC) INTERNATIONAL: Taught English to Primary and Secondary Francophone students at Tounyifili Prefecture School in Guinea, West Africa, March – June, 2007. EMPLOYMENT Center for Creative Education, West Palm Beach Florida, 2009-present Teaching Artist Responsibilities include providing arts integration and arts education to Palm Beach County Florida children and their caregivers in classroom and after school program settings. Lessons involve the use of multiple intelligences, Blooms Taxonomy, Florida Sunshine State Standards, creating lesson plans, Essential Questions, and Time Management. AileyCamp Miami, Miami, Florida, 2010 – present West African Dance Instructor/Choreographer Introduce dances, music, and culture of West Africa to 100 middle school students. Classes include warm-up, authentic dances and songs from West Africa, as well as their historical and cultural contexts. Worked closely with a master drummer to encourage students’ understanding of the marriage of drumming, rhythm, and music to African dance. Choreograph energetic mini-ballets for culminating performances. The School District of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Florida 33301 Bak Middle School for the Arts, 2012-present, Artist in Residence- West African Dance Instructor I teach dance, music, and culture of West Africa to middle school for the arts students using both recorded music and live percussions. Classes included warm-up, authentic dances and songs from West Africa, as well as their historical and cultural contexts. I also choreograph dances for the student showcases and culminating performances. The School Board of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 2008-present, Substitute Teacher Responsibilities include but are not limited to following lesson plans, left by the permanent teacher; teaching of all subject areas; addressing various learning styles of students; managing individual program plan for students with special needs; applying appropriate consequences for inappropriate student behavior; displaying problem sol ving, cooperative negotiating skills and conflict resolution strategies. Renaissance Village Project Pompano Beach, Florida 2006 – present, Director/Teaching Artist Renaissance Village Project, a U.S. based co-operative of African-centered artists who provide training and educational offerings as an alternative form of social and economic development, with the human placed at the center. Its mission is to assist youth and families in developing cultural awareness, harmonious balance and self-efficacy through their exposure to African artistic forms. Children Adolescent Health Advocacy Project (CAHAP) Baltimore, Maryland 1993-1999, Mental Health Specialist (Consultant) Responsible for the coordination and delivery of various prevention services to elementary, middle and high school aged students in the Cherry Hill section of Baltimore City, Maryland. Provided individual, group and family therapy; art therapy, play therapy, values clarification training, entrepreneurial skills development. Also responsible for securing funding to support program. 1999- 2008, Cultural Arts Director /African Dance Instructor Duties included teaching traditional West African culture, dance, songs and folklore to elementary, middle and high school aged students in an after school program setting. The majority of the students were children with special needs, children of substance abusing parents and ex-offenders. Classes were warm and intent on students leaving with the new knowledge and spirituality rooted through meditations, affirmations and visualizations. Secured funding through community and government grants. Hired, trained and managed contractual workers and volunteers. Baltimore City Public Schools 1999-2005, African Dance Instructor Duties included teaching traditional West African dance, songs and folklore to elementary, middle and high school aged students in a classroom setting. PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE (partial list) • (2010–2014) Wrote, directed, choreographed and performed in theatrical adaptation of ‘Mmadipetsane: The Girl Who Refused to Listen to the Warnings of Adults’. This project is funded by Broward County Student Enrichment Trust Fund • (2011) Performed African/Haitian dance on the television show ‘Charlie’s Angels’ (Runway Angels episode) • (2011-2012) Featured in Dara Friedman’s film, ‘Dancer’ which debuted in NYC in 2011 • (2005 - present) Co-founder, instructor and choreographer of Ballet Brika African Dance Theater • (2008) Wrote, directed, choreographed and performed in “Lessons from an Old Baobab during Kwanzaa” at African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, December 2008 • Currently studying and performing West African drumming with master percussionist Moussa Soumah of Guinea, West Africa. • 1991 Performer and Production Manager for “Assembly Mystique” theatrical production in conjunction with members of the National Ballet of the Ivory Coast • Eight years modern dance and performing experience with the Joan Kerr Dance Company (Philadelphia, PA) • Studied modern and classical ballet at the Settlement Music School and at Ballet Des Jeunes (Philadelphia, PA) • Studied and /or performed with Kauna Mujamal (Sankofa Dance Theater), Youssouf Koumbassa (Les Ballet Bagata), Babacar N’dyiae (Return to Goree West African Dance Company), Nai Zou Olivier (Ivory Coast), Performed with Africa in Motion at the 5th Annual Roots Homecoming Festival (in Gambia, West Africa), Studied theater arts at Freedom Theater (Philadelphia, PA) and The Arena Players (Baltimore, Maryland)

Ed Sparan

Actor; Director; Singer; Writer; sculpture, mixed media

Ed Sparan began his theatre career as an actor in New York City in the 1980's. In 1990 he moved to San Francisco what he expanded his theatre career to writing and directing. He Was the artistic director of the P.W.A. Theatre ( People With AIDS ) Part theatre, part support group people told their stories of HIV/AIDS and the theatre created plays to educate and entertain. This endeavor sparked in Ed his legacy in life to educate about HIV/AIDS using theatre arts and the visual arts. He was at The PWA Theatre from 1990 to 1993 and wrote the play "Berts Big Bed" This was a hit which ran for a year and was done in several regional LGBTQ theatres. He came to Orlando in 1994 to Direct his play and decided to stay in Florida and relocated to Ft. Lauderdale. In the late 1990s he worked with The Public Theatre of South Florida as Production Manager and occasionally took an acting job In New York and always came back home. In 2002 very active as a director Ed found out he was HIV positive. This fuel his passion even more writing more plays about HIV, " Positive Purgatives" " Ciao Mark" "Last Gay Man On Christopher St." "For Everhard" " The Why Chronicles" This experience fueled not just theatre but also artwork. Ed began to explore clay and mix media sculptures. As a speaker and educator he used his writing and artwork to inform and educate about HIV/AIDS. This lead him to 2014 and he became the Director of The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center for 6 years. the only AIDS museum in the world. Creating art gallery projects at the museum gave him great joy. His sculpture "The 10 year Ribbon" gave him national recognition and is still with the museum. HIV has changed over the years and his current series "Blue Dove" is a series of sculptures made from blue pills, The Truvada medication used for PrEP. He uses the artwork and speaks about HIV all over the country. HIV is emotional, art work is emotional, enlightening and healing. With the museum and his theatre company they worked together to do several plays about HIV. "AS IS" "The Normal Heart" "Safe Sex" "Heroes" He left the museum and began to do more theatre but theatre spaces to rent was a difficult challenge in Broward County. Most theatre company's have their own place and no room to rent to others. In 2017 Ed signed a contract with The United Church of Christ and Elliot Hall was their permanent home. Here we are able to do our own theatre and artwork but we also leave room for others to use our space as well. In 2020 Ed published his first book. " Always On Easy Street, Never On it" this book is about his early career in New York City. Ed had city's planned to do book signing but COVID came along and put a halt to that. During COVID Ed tried to keep the theatre alive. It took a year and finally was able to present "Nunsense Amen " the "Stepping Out" but that was cancelled due to COVID 2 weeks before opening. During COVID there has been alot of time at home. Ed has been writing new plays and working on a complete rewrite of his 1991 play "Berts Big Bed" Ed Sparan began his theatre career as an actor in New York City in the 1980's. In 1990 he moved to San Francisco what he expanded his theatre career to writing and directing. He Was the artistic director of the P.W.A. Theatre ( People With AIDS ) Part theatre, part support group people told their stories of HIV/AIDS and the theatre created plays to educate and entertain. This endeavor sparked in Ed his legacy in life to educate about HIV/AIDS using theatre arts and the visual arts. He was at The PWA Theatre from 1990 to 1993 and wrote the play "Berts Big Bed" This was a hit which ran for a year and was done in several regional LGBTQ theatres. He came to Orlando in 1994 to Direct his play and decided to stay in Florida and relocated to Ft. Lauderdale. In the late 1990s he worked with The Public Theatre of South Florida as Production Manager and occasionally took an acting job In New York and always came back home. In 2002 very active as a director Ed found out he was HIV positive. This fuel his passion even more writing more plays about HIV, " Positive Purgatives" " Ciao Mark" "Last Gay Man On Christopher St." "For Everhard" " The Why Chronicles" This experience fueled not just theatre but also artwork. Ed began to explore clay and mix media sculptures. As a speaker and educator he used his writing and artwork to inform and educate about HIV/AIDS. This lead him to 2014 and he became the Director of The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center for 6 years. the only AIDS museum in the world. Creating art gallery projects at the museum gave him great joy. His sculpture "The 10 year Ribbon" gave him national recognition and is still with the museum. HIV has changed over the years and his current series "Blue Dove" is a series of sculptures made from blue pills, The Truvada medication used for PrEP. He uses the artwork and speaks about HIV all over the country. HIV is emotional, art work is emotional, enlightening and healing. With the museum and his theatre company they worked together to do several plays about HIV. "AS IS" "The Normal Heart" "Safe Sex" "Heroes" He left the museum and began to do more theatre but theatre spaces to rent was a difficult challenge in Broward County. Most theatre company's have their own place and no room to rent to others. In 2017 Ed signed a contract with The United Church of Christ and Elliot Hall was their permanent home. Here we are able to do our own theatre and artwork but we also leave room for others to use our space as well. In 2020 Ed published his first book. " Always On Easy Street, Never On it" this book is about his early career in New York City. Ed had city's planned to do book signing but COVID came along and put a halt to that. During COVID Ed tried to keep the theatre alive. It took a year and finally was able to present "Nunsense Amen " the "Stepping Out" but that was cancelled due to COVID 2 weeks before opening. During COVID there has been alot of time at home. Ed has been writing new plays and working on a complete rewrite of his 1991 play "Berts Big Bed"

William Stewart

Composer; Musician; Singer

Willie Stewart, Chairman/Co Founder of Embrace Music Foundation, was the principal drummer and percussionist for the international supergroup Third World, the reggae ambassadors of Jamaica. With an illustrious career spanning 23 years as its principal drummer and percussionist, Willie co-produced 13 albums, 5 of which received Grammy nominations. He has received world acclaim as the recipient of the NAACP Image award, The Diamond Award and the United Nations Peace Medal. He received the African American Achievers Award Nomination (2009) and the Knight Arts Challenge Award (2010). Known for excellent collaborative skills and musical genius. He was a recipient of the Jamaica Diaspora Honors 2012, in the category of “Vanguard Award for Significant Contribution to Culture and Entertainment art, presented by the Consulate General of Jamaica, Miami. ICABA saluted Willie Stewart as one of the 2012 South Florida “100 Most Accomplished Caribbean Americans.” He was also featured in the August 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. Willie has teamed with composers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, recorded and performed live with Stevie Wonder, Eddy Grant, Carlos Santana and Bob Marley, and shared billing with Quincy Jones, U-2, and Police. READ ON

Jimmy Stowe

Musician

Party in paradise with Jimmy Stowe & the Stowaways as they sail into port with an incredible mix of trop-rock tunes and a captivating stage show. With lead singer Jimmy Stowe at the helm, this dynamic party/dance band performs all the "Songs You Know By Heart" and more. Frequent appearances with Jimmy Buffett have established their national notoriety. With a reputation for great music, the Stowaways have become the #1 choice for quality entertainment among hundreds of special event coordinators and corporate planners throughout the U. S. and Caribbean!

Surge

Visual Artist

SURGE, born in Los Angeles and raised in Miami, Postgraffisim artist, Surge, has taken his bold, unmistakable style straight from his sketchbooks to the sun-stained streets of South Florida and beyond. Surge’s love for cartoons and brilliant colors, along with a passion for hip hop culture, has shaped his artistic identity and resulted in work that can now been seen everywhere from walls in Miami’s legendary Wynwood Arts District to live painting performances during some of the area’s most high-profile events. His vibrant illustrations feature anthropomorphized characters that are both brash and inviting. Surge has worked with Brands like NIKE, Jameson Whiskey, the NBA, the Miami Dolphins, Microsoft, Bloomingdales and Bud Light to name a few. It is the ability to be daring and free with his art that is ultimately closest to Surge’s heart.

Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra

The Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra is a unique South Florida orchestra of professional, conservatory and gifted secondary school students, rehearsing and performing side-by-side. As role models, the professionals demonstrate high quality musical performance and model professional behavioral standards for students. The orchestra program includes a wide variety of challenging repertoire, including world premieres of new music. An annual concerto competition provides high school students as well as university- and conservatory-level musicians, of any instrument, the opportunity to perform with the orchestra. These concerts, in addition to others presenting respected guest artists, also afford orchestra members a chance to develop skills and insights necessary for accompanying soloists. The orchestra strives to embrace members of the audience who may have little occasion to interact with the classics. Speaking from the podium during pre-concert lectures followed by a question/answer period, and inviting the audience to interact with musicians following performances, are practices which make the classics more understandable and thus approachable. At Music for Munchkins concerts the children are encouraged to ask questions and to interact with the conductor even during performances. Public master classes, conducted by guest artists, are offered to South Florida student musicians and observers. Ars Flores joins with humanitarian organizations in collaborative performances which raise funds for charitable purposes. Ars Flores welcomes collaboration with other musical and nonmusical entities, relishing the opportunity to nurture an appreciation and enjoyment of a variety of musical genres in young musicians and audiences alike.

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