Welcome to the Velvet Rope Experience Arts Showcase… a tribute to Aaliyah
#VRE Aaliyah Event Schedule:
7:00 - Event Begins
8:30pm - Special Appearance Entrance
8:45pm - Welcome/Wellness Experience by Soul Cole
9:30pm - Performance by Ricky Bailey
10:15pm - Presentation of Body Art Models
10:30pm - Best Outfit Runway Contest
11:00pm - Event Concludes
#VRE Entertainers
#VRE Exhibiting Artists
A is for Artt
Born and raised in Washington, DC loving art from the beginning. Since middle school, I used art as a way for me to escape. In the 7th grade, my teacher influenced me so much that I wanted to make art my career. That school year I sold my first painting, and displayed a piece in the DCPS calendar, and at the Ronald Reagan Airport. At that moment in my life, I realized that this is more than just a hobby this can be my life, too. My philosophy of art is that it is life. Art is science, math, engineering, music, etc. I learned that without art there wouldn’t be 100% of objects that people know and love. I just want people to know that my artwork exists and that I have never given up on what I know and love. I am teaching an Art program that I created for my middle schoolers, which has been the best experience of my life so far. I would love to expand my world in an artistic manner.
Last year, I won a grant to create portraits for families who lost someone to gun violence. I loved giving families a reason to smile and art that would last forever so I decided to start painting again. Since then, I have joined ArtBAE (an art organization in WASHDC), started an Art Elective at KIPP KEY Academy, and started my own business (AisforARTT LLC).
IMDesigns by B
Creativity is nothing but a mind set free. Taking your wildest imagination and inspirations and bringing them to life. I've always been a creative person and my art is a look into a true creative mind.
JaeLex
Jasmine LeBeaux "jaelex" is a Visual Artist and graphic illustrator from San Jose California, now based out of Maryland. In her paintings she uses vibrant hues of her medium, acrylic paint, to convey the emotions of her expressive style. Her artwork reflects different aspects of spirituality,healing, and love. She hopes to elevate others through the soul and essence of her work.
Photos by Roux
Born and raised in the DMV I have always had an affinity for arts and social issues. Early experiments with film photography sparked my photography interest; but I rarely saw the images that represented my authentic experience. Upon founding Photos By Roux I have been inspired to document, showcase, and appreciate the struggles and successes of those who are continuously oppressed in order to raise awareness and awe of their unique beauty.
IG: photosbyroux // trulyrouxx
#VRE Vendors
We hope you enjoy the showcase and we thank you for your support of Artbae!
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