Born in California and raised in Frederick County, Maryland, Connors’ early inspirations stemmed from his elementary art teacher, Charlie Shobe, a Vietnam veteran who sparked his passion for artistic expression. Connors went on to study at the Maryland Institute College of Art, later earning his Master of Fine Arts from the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California.
His practice has evolved across a decade of exhibitions spanning the United States, England, and Korea, with works ranging from illustration and sculpture to immersive installations. Today, in addition to his studio practice, Connors serves as an elementary art teacher, continuing the legacy of his own mentors by inspiring the imaginations of future generations.
John Aquilino is a prolific artist whose career started in Manhattan and developed across the mid-Atlantic region. His preferred media are oil and gouache, but he also uses photography, drawing, and collage to create urban landscapes. His work often combines realistic and minimalist elements.
Christine is an award-winning oil painter based in Maryland. She was represented at the District Arts Gallery in Frederick, MD, before they closed in 2024, and has exhibited her work widely in juried competitions and group shows including at the Torpedo Factory in Fairfax, VA; The Maryland Federation of Art in Annapolis, MD; The Salmagundi Club in New York City; The Montpelier Center for the Arts in Virginia; The Laurel Arts Guild in Maryland; The Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD; The Yellow Barn Studio in Glen Echo, MD; The Strathmore Mansion, MD, and more. Christine has a collection of paintings currently on view at the Visitation Hotel, Frederick and had a solo show at Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm from the end of 2024 to early 2025. Christine will be represented at the new Vault of Visions Gallery in Frederick, MD, when they open in 2025.
