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Artists Development Community
Vision
The Board
Mission
THE BOARD
To encourage and support the creativity of the community. To help the community grow and sustain life through artistic development.
The discipline of creativity brings about a community that will sustain itself. UADC will encourage, educate and empower.
Audrey Johnson-Gibbs
PRESIDENT/FOUNDER
EMPLOYER
Leona Group
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science at BGSU in
Visual Communications
FAVORITE FORM OF ART
Photography
FAVORITE ARTIST
James VanderZee
"VanderZee's historical photography adds value to American History."
Kimberly Gray
VICE PRESIDENT
EMPLOYER
Achieve Career Preparatory Academy
POSITION
Office Manager
FAVORITE FORM OF ART
Visual Art
FAVORITE ARTISTS
Kehinde Wiley and Nick Davis
"I've always been fascinated by how art deepens our understanding for one another."
Tillman Gibbs
TREASURER/FOUNDER
PROFESSION
Research Science
FIELD
Lithium Ion Battery
Research Scientist
FAVORITE FORM OF ART
Visual Art
FAVORITE ARTIST
Jean Michel Baquiat
"I am a scientist that has an eye and heart for art and the creative nature of it all."
Michael Hayes
BOARD MEMBER
PROFESSION
Contract Manager for Musicians
OTHER WORK
Had the longest running open mic/poetry night in Toledo
FAVORITE FORM OF ART
Music
FAVORITE ARTIST
Prince and Notorious Big
"Being a creative is due to my upbringing - the family and city that raised me."
Johnna Bankston
BOARD MEMBER
EMPLOYER
Rosary Cathedral
PROFESSION
Second grade
Home room teacher
FAVORITE FORM OF ART
Oil on Canvas
FAVORITE ARTIST
Janet Fish
"I really get lost in Fish's painting style and all of the bright colors she uses."
Dorian Grey
BOARD MEMBER
PROFESSION
Multi Media Artist
OTHER WORK
Visionary Magician/Mentalist
Writer, Lecturer
FAVORITE FORM OF ART
Music
FAVORITE ARTIST
William Blake
SEE PROMOTIONS & AWARDS
BOARD MEMBER PROMOTIONS
DORIAN GREY
The first African-American to be awarded top honors in International Magic Competition. Performed at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, Ca., lectured across the US, and appeared on national television. Can be seen every week in Fallen Timbers at the Escape Room Experience as the premier Game Master.
DORIAN GREY
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