Outreach Program

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...

Denise Bluser is a crafter at heart with a passion for beach-themed crafts and angels and has been creating and sharing her art for many years. Denise loves helping others...

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...

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. View flyer

Adrienne specializes in singing, musical performance, abstract acrylic painting, and seasonal crafts. She founded her business, Enriched Moments, to provide meaningful engagement, especially the healing power of the arts, to the aging population. Adrienne leads interactive music programs covering multiple genres with selections based on audience demographic. View flyer

Kat is a Norfolk-based artist, designer, and incorrigible aesthete who enjoys a wide variety of disciplines. In each of them, she is inspired by the beauty of nature and community, seeing art as the ultimate tool to bring people together. Kat received her BFA in Fashion Design from VCU, where she was featured in recruitment...

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 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 senior...

The EarthTones, hailing from various locales in the U.S., are all residents of the Virginia Peninsula. Most are retired, and all share a love of the music usually known as "Oldies" rock and of making people smile with shared memories. They will perform familiar tunes from the 1950s-1970s, as well as some original music. The...

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. View flyer

Denise Bluser is a crafter at heart with a passion for beach-themed crafts and angels and has been creating and sharing her art for many years. Denise loves helping others and adapting to their needs, bringing out joy and creativity to the consumer. She creates unique handcrafted items with love and is happy to share...

Dana, a native of Virginia Beach, is a vocal artist who entertains with upbeat, sing-along hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. A retired educator, she is ready to do what she loves - play music! Her music experience includes over 20 years playing for local churches and a duo act in the mid...

Both Eric and Ted live in Hampton Roads and have had music in their lives all along the way. They like to share songs and stories — and get the people involved. Their programs include folk, old time, traditional and bluegrass music as well as sing-alongs, interactive humor and dialogue.