Ron Meick

Ron Meick Wilmington Established Visual Arts: Sculpture By: Gail Obenreder “Although there is always beginning point to a piece . . . there are always surprises in execution, material, or changes along the path.” Ron Meick has a very specific body of knowledge that he accesses in creating his latest series of artworks, wooden sculptures […]

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Joyce Barbagallo

Joyce Barbagallo Wilmington Established Literature: Fiction By: Gail Obenreder “Reading makes me feel connected, and I hope to have the same effect with my writing.” Joyce Barbagallo began keeping a journal at the age of thirteen, and she has never stopped writing. But in 2010 she committed to “a more disciplined and formal approach” to […]

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TAHIRA

TAHIRA Claymont Masters Folk Arts: Oral Literature By: Gail Obenreder “As I continue my work, I remain steadfast in my mission to use my voice to empower others to think critically, choose wisely, and believe fervently in their ability to succeed.” TAHIRA’s three-decade career as a professional storyteller and teaching artist began “unexpectedly, but with […]

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