Angela Dribben | Meadows of Dan

Angela Dribben is an autistic artist and writer based in the Appalachian region of Virginia. In addition to leading poetry workshops, she serves as VP of Poetry Society of Virginia’s West region.

Chris Jeter | Richmond

Chris passionately utilizes hip-hop for healing, merging it with mindfulness to foster reflection and authentic storytelling. Through his songwriting workshops, he seeks to catalyze both individual and communal change. Chris was awarded a VCA Songwriting Fellowship in 2022.

(Eli)zabeth Owens | Richmond

(Eli)zabeth Owens, an avant-garde music producer, harpist, multimedia artist, and music educator. Their passion for music has led them to creating spiritual experiences through the fusion of music, experimental video, and interactive digital art.

Inspira Dance | Alexandria

Inspira Dance integrates culture, history, and movement into high-quality dance programs for students of all ages. Inspira Dance embodies a community-based approach to make dance an integral part of shared spaces, inspired by the Spanish word “Inspirar” – to inspire.

Kuumba Dance Ensemble, Inc. | Lynchburg

Kuumba Dance Ensemble, Inc. tailors its workshops and performances to the entire community, providing hands-on drumming and dancing experiences. Founder Sheron Simpson, initiated Lynchburg’s “Drums Not Guns” program as a proactive measure against youth violence.

Local Motion Project | Alexandria

LMP’s inclusive programming engages people of diverse identities, offering dynamic classes that respond to social issues, education philosophies, and exercise science. Their dance programs foster artistic expression by teaching participants to create, perform, and understand movement.

Maggie Kerrigan | Virginia Beach

As a former elementary-school teacher, Maggie enjoys teaching others how to create their own works. Specializing in altered books and paper, she utilizes a diverse array of techniques such as cutting, folding, carving, painting, paper-casting, and other exploratory methods to craft sculptural pieces, 2D artworks, and installations.

Grandin Theatre Film Lab | Roanoke

Tyler Lyon leads the award-winning Grandin Theatre Film Lab in Roanoke, VA. The Film Lab equips youth with critical skills necessary for pursuing cinematic or visual arts studies at the university level, as well as for entering the commercial television or film industry.

Groovy Nate | Arlington

Groovy Nate’s interactive shows inspire children to move, sing, and play creatively together. His engaging workshops offer a unique blend of fun, education, and entertainment reminiscent of Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic.

P. Muzi Branch | Richmond

Muzi’s mural residencies transform public spaces into vibrant hubs of exploration and discovery. He brings a wealth of experience to students, having taught at several Virginia universities as well as serving as Director of Arts of the VCU Health System.

Robin Ha | Winchester

Robin Ha is an award-winning author and illustrator whose experience in the comics industry informs how she teaches visual storytelling. By balancing conceptual and practical aspects, she empowers students to apply the knowledge gained in her graphic novel workshops to the real world.

Sarah Irvin | Richmond

Sarah Irvin is a multidisciplinary artist that leads cyanotype workshops. Her workshops provide a historical overview of this alternative photography process and encourages students to use found objects and investigate the environments around them.

Synetic Theater | Arlington

Synetic Theater’s workshops actively engage students, keeping them on their feet and fostering imaginative participation. Suitable for both theater and non-theater classes, these workshops encourage students to employ creative thinking and collaboration.

Quentin Walston | Brunswick, MD

Quentin brings history to life by skillfully recreating the sounds of influential jazz artists and styles. His jazz and music composition workshops shares insights and stories, song by song.