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...

Sparkle has been painting for years after reconnecting with her inner-artist in 2014, sparked by area paint and sips. She established her own business of Sparkle 'N' Splash in 2016 which continues to this day. View flyer

Tidewater Bluegrass Revival is a 5 person band focusing on bluegrass music that will be sure to get feet moving and heads swaying. The group features a fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass. They love to include participation from the audience.

Michael Malinowski is a freelance drummer and percussionist who has performed with artists such as Blue Man Group and Sheila E. He has performed at large venues in LA, including Hollywood Bowl. He also has an extensive teaching background. View flyer

Sparkle has been painting for years after reconnecting with her inner-artist in 2014, sparked by area paint and sips. She established her own business of Sparkle 'N' Splash in 2016 which continues to this day.

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...

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 magazines....

Anna Scott is a local crochet artist and instructor based in Virginia. She has been crocheting for over 10 years and teaching crochet for over 3 years. Anna will teach participants how to crochet, including foundation techniques & stitches as well as crochet lingo and tips. View flyer

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 managed a Dixieland band for the South Carolina State Arts Commission. Dan plays keyboard and sings music of the 1950s - 1970s, music for Oktoberfest,...

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...

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...