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.  Amanda offers a variety of visual arts programs that encourage self-expression, creative exploration, and overall wellbeing through hands-on artmaking. Her programs emphasize process over product and create a supportive...

David is an acoustic guitar player and singer who performs covers of various classic, easy-listening, rock, and folk musicians from the 1960s-1990s, incorporating traditional hymns at times.

Sandy Kinchen is passionate about bringing out the creative talent from within the folks who participate in her projects. She loves laughter and believes it can help to heal the broken spirit. Sandy enjoys learning new creative projects & teaching them to others. View flyer

The Sunshine Gang is a small group of guitar-playing, joy-filled women who engage audiences through vintage songs, gestures, and sign language. They focus on memory care and small groups, creating connection through music, movement, and memories.

Rhona grew up an artist by both very creative parents. She feels that creativity lives inside everyone. Rhona has been an artist working out which programs work best for many years and finds great pleasure and satisfaction in helping others through the arts. Her objective is to design and instruct visual art projects and crafting...

Greg is a retired Marine Corps infantry officer who has had a life-long passion for playing his guitar and singing. He has performed solo and with the acoustic trio the Jam Daddys throughout Hampton Roads over the past 10 years. Greg is a solo acoustic guitar player and singer who performs the acoustic classics from...

Valerie currently owns a craft shop in Chesapeake and has over 10 years of experience in creative arts and graphic design. Valerie guides programs designed to inspire creativity through activities such as line dancing, mixed media crafting, canvas painting, and more.

Jessica is a self-made artist who went to Old Donation Center for the Gifted and Talented for art. She has sold artwork at many events and online. She has taught several paint and sip events and other art classes.

Linda and Lyle Dowling are an energetic husband-and-wife duo who have been singing together for over 41 years. They perform a variety of genre and music styles from 1940-1990, something to please everyone. You may even hear a corny joke or two!

The Sunshine Gang is a small group of guitar-playing, joy-filled women who engage audiences through vintage songs, gestures, and sign language. They focus on memory care and small groups, creating connection through music, movement, and memories. View flyer

Valerie currently owns a craft shop in Chesapeake and has over 10 years of experience in creative arts and graphic design. Valerie guides programs designed to inspire creativity through activities such as line dancing, mixed media crafting, canvas painting, and more. View flyer