Joseph Barbaccia

Joseph Barbaccia Georgetown Established Visual Arts: Crafts By: Gail Obenreder “I’m continuously excited about how a specific medium which is traditionally used in one genre can be expanded to a successful level in another.” All his life, Joseph Barbaccia has been inspired by color and form. He was drawn to their motivating force even before […]

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Stephanie Boateng

Stephanie Boateng Newark Emerging Visual Arts: Painting By: Gail Obenreder “During periods of sadness . . . painting these happy figures helped revive me. That is why it’s my mission and passion to allow those smiles to impact others as well.” Since she was 18, Emerging Artist Fellow Stephanie Boateng has owned a business selling […]

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Kiara Florez

Kiara Florez Magnolia Emerging Visual Arts: Painting By: Gail Obenreder “I feel I’m sharing a piece of my soul with another with my art, and it’s been the greatest gift I can offer.” Painter Kiara Florez was always involved in “artistic endeavors.” As a child she wanted to be a writer, “creating characters and worlds […]

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