Outreach Program

Amanda is an encaustic artist and a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where she earned a degree in Painting and Printmaking with a minor in Sculpture. She also holds a...

Beverly has been entertaining audiences of all ages in the Tidewater area for over 30 years. She can be seen with the Doorway Singers, on Live on Atlantic at the...

Karen, as a Certified Music Practitioner, has provided thousands of hours of therapeutic music in hospitals, memory care units, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and hospices throughout the Tidewater area...

Retired with 20 years as a musician in the U.S. Army, Dan served as an instrumental instructor at the Armed Forces School of Music, performed as an oboe soloist, and...

Vanessa is a visual artist whose art style is abstract and medium is acrylic. She teaches acrylic paint pour classes and has received awards, presented a solo art exhibit, and has an art piece on permanent collection at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Vanessa also leads chair fitness programs, which feature low impact movement to...

Brittney is an accomplished cake artist here in Hampton Roads. She has had the opportunity to be a guest on The Hampton Roads Show and has done a plethora of weddings at some of the most popular venues. She is also a phenomenal cake instructor!

Westley & Melissa are lifelong musicians. Their band, This Great Mercy, shares original songs and familiar favorites. (folk, jazz, blues, & gospel). Experience the joy of musical improvisation with Melissa, Westley, and Charlie on piano, flute, harmonica, guitar, and drums!

Kevin Barry is a life-long music lover and self-taught guitarist with over 50 years of playing experience. Originally from Boston, Kevin is now retired from the US Air Force and US Postal service, giving him more time to play music! His warm, engaging manner and large repertoire have made him a popular entertainer at many...

Denise Bluser is a crafter at heart with a passion for beach-themed crafts and angels. She creates unique handcrafted items with love and is happy to share her skills with you. She enjoys helping others and adapting to their needs, bringing out joy and creativity. View flyer

Mary has been playing guitar since she was 10. She calls herself an old "front porch folkie" who loves to sing popular songs from the 40s to the 80s during her casual performances filled with lots of stories and laughs. Mary presents programs that engage the audience with familiar songs in the sing-along format that...

Some clients call Susan Owens the Craft Lady. She can provide a variety of crafting opportunities including acrylic and watercolor painting, collage, 3D crafts, wreath making, and more. All programs are determined by the population and needs of the community. View flyer

Mark is a singer/musician playing different styles of music. He has a band that he performs with locally and is a songwriter working on music for film and TV. Mark plays an eclectic mix of 40s, 50s, 60s, early rock 'n roll, and blues that entertains people of all ages. Mark blends a nice style...