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Donna L. Holmes (Theater) Actress/Educator, theatrical training includes: H/B Studios; American Academy of Dramatic Arts; and Negro Ensemble Company Professional Actors Workshop. Roles in her repertoire include: Bernice in August Wilson's "Piano Lesson," Fredi in Ray Arahana's "Creedmore" and "Corina" in Leslie Lee's "Colored People's Time". As a theatre arts instructor, Ms. Holmes also works for NJPAC, and Playwright of New Jersey.  As a proud Newarker, she is proud of her artistic credits working with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Newark Public Library, and the NJ Historical Society.

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Beatrice East (Visual Arts) B.A. at Kean College of New Jersey and completed her Master in Fiber Arts at Montclair State University. Ms. East is coordinator of the Visual Arts Department of NSA. She has taught at the Newark Museum for over eleven years, in the Newark Public School system for twenty-five years and is currently employed by the East Orange School District and Montclair State University. She received many years of training under an Artist in Residence program for New Jersey State Council of the Arts/Artist Teacher Institute. Many of her works reflect her travels to Senegal, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya and Egypt. Her works are part of a collection of Carol Martin, formerly of channel 2 News, Montclair State Graduate office and other public institutions.

Kathryn Eddy (Visual Arts), has exhibited her paintings in galleries throughout the country for over 15 years.  Common themes found in Kathryn’s work include animals, still-life, people, and landscapes.  She works on large canvases often incorporating multiple images.   For several years, Kathryn taught art to all age groups at the Newark Museum.  Classes included drawing and painting, as well as portfolio preparation, and artist bookmaking.  Most recently, she worked with middle school students at Renaissance School in Montclair adapting a student friendly version of Conversation on Race.  In this capacity, she has incorporated art and discussion as a way to encourage students to discuss issues and topics relevant to their lives.  When time permits, she teaches private lessons in her studio in East Orange.

Luisa Pinzon (Visual Arts), Colombian-born photographer has been involved in the field of photography for over a decade.  Pinzon’s photography has evolved and developed from a diversity of fields to create her own unique vision.  Pinzon’s photojournalism career began in 1997 at the age of 18 when she decided to move to the only landlocked country in South America.  Pinzon became a staff photographer and writer for the Bolivian Times, the only English language paper in the country.  After two years at the Bolivian Times, she returned to the United States where she continued her studies in Photography at the School of Visual Arts.  After digital photography became more commonly used, Pinzon decided to combine her knowledge of photography with design.  After 12 years in photography, Pinzon has grown and learned from many different facets of this art.

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