David Ashworth Burslem

David Ashworth Burslem Arden Established Visual Arts: Sculpture “The actual creation of a work of art is a battle of emotions ending with a feeling of awe and wonder for the finished product.” When David Ashworth Burslem’s artistic parents moved their family to the arts enclave of Arden, Delaware, he was immediately immersed into the […]

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Maya Belardo

2024 Art Maya Belardo Wilmington Established Jazz: Performance By: Gail Obenreder “I fell in love with jazz music the moment I heard the song Nature Boy.”   Maya Belardo began her professional career at the age of 17, booking a prime spot in Wilmington’s fabled Clifford Brown Jazz Festival. Though she was one of the […]

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Mark Hagerty

Mark Hagerty Wilmington Master Music: Composition By: Gail Obenreder “I strive for music that transports the listener, with expression and connection paramount, and to reach both seasoned concertgoers and newcomers.” In creating his substantial musical oeuvre, Mark Hagerty has determined his own musical path. Working outside of any institution or tradition, he divides his compositions into […]

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