Artist Directory

Adrienne Byrd

Graphic Designer - Visual Artist

in the beginning, there was a shower and the shower was good. in the shower, there was a vision in soap scum and it was bunny. conceived in hillsborough and born in saxapahaw, bunnies in crowds (… and otherwise) are popping up on canvases, t-shirts and bowling pins across the... More

Cass Catlett

Visual Artist

In 2003 I began painting for the first time in my life. The beginning came after an epiphany that revealed an unconscious thought: “ I have always wanted to paint”. This came accompanied by much fear and trepidation; the usual apprehensions about jumping into the unknown, believing that I was... More

Eric Cavanaugh

Musician

Illicitizen are a varied mix of thought provoking lyrics, melodic bass grooves and spikey guitars. Without fail the duo is compared to early Talking Heads as well as being noted for changing their sound with each song. The constants are dramatic and demonstrative vocals and a stimulating bass beat.

Central Carolina Children's Chorus

Musician - Children's & Youth Chorus

The Central Carolina Children’s Chorus is a Winston-Salem based community organization for auditioned singers from the ages of 8 – 18. A partner with Music & Arts Ministries at Centenary United Methodist Church, and an educational affiliate of Bel Canto Chorus, CCCC’s mission is to provide quality music education with... More

Stewart Coley

Musician - Singer

Stewart Coley is one of those individuals that you would find playing in a resort in the Cumberland Mountains or a coffee house or folk club in the Carolinas. He mixes beautiful acoustic guitar work and chordal progressions with personal stories and songs. He has had a successful career touring... More

B Coyne

Graphic Designer - Visual Artist

Bill Coyne was the founder and CEO of Coyne Beahm Advertising, Greensboro. He retired from the advertising/marketing business several years ago, to devote time to painting. We offer large format, affordable contemporary original art and reprints on gallery wrapped canvas and textured watercolor paper. Our product line also includes note... More

Nikki Craven

Dancer

I am a Certified Vertical Dance Instructor. I have been dancing since 2005. I opened my pole dancing studio, Descending Angels, in 2008. I give personalized pole dancing lessons and pole parties. I am also looking to do performances at events. There are many faces of pole dancing, and yes,... More

Alex Crawley

Theatre Educator integrating Drama and Theatre Technique into the classroom.

Ron Curlee II

Visual Artist

Ron Curlee is an artist who specializes in large abstract art work on canvas. His work can be found in collections throughout the United States as well as Australia. His formal training in Italy and international travel is apparent in his body of art work on canvas. Though varied in... More

Duane Cyrus

Choreographer - Director

Is the Artistic Director of Cyrus Art Productions and an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina—Greensboro, Duane Cyrus holds an MFA from the University of Illinois where he was a Dewson Fellow and a BFA from the Juilliard School, which he attended on scholarship from the Aaron Diamond... More

Quinn Dalton

Writer

QUINN DALTON is the author of a novel, High Strung, and two short story collections, Bulletproof Girl and Stories from the Afterlife (Press 53, 2007). Her work has been anthologized in Sex and Sensibility, American Girls out on the Town, Glimmer Train's Where Love is Found: 24 Tales of Connection,... More

Lisa Dames

Musician - Singer

Lisa Dames is neither timid nor cold. She is a sassy, sexy wife and mother who is set to make her mark on country music. On Dames’ new album, No One Like Me, she explores her songs from the inside out, investing each one with a sense of urgency ripped... More

Evan & Dana

Actor - Composer - Musician - Poet - Singer - Storyteller - Writer

Evan Olson guitar and vocals Dana Bearror upright bass and vocals High energy, quasi-acoustic party music. Straight out of the NC Piedmont. Contact evananddana@gmail.com or 336.407.9404 for booking info. Evan & Dana are available for private parties, weddings and any special event that needs great live entertainment. What do you... More

Paradigm Dance

Choreographer - Dancer - Filmmaker - Storyteller

The purpose of this student organization is to create a competitive performing dance ensemble that strives for excellence by creating a professional atmosphere that will develop the artistic growth and creativity for members within both the UNCG and Triad communities. Furthermore, we aspire to use dance as a medium for... More

Anne Marie Davis

Visual Artist

Anne Marie Davis creates brightly colored collages that represent her whimsical, cock-eyed view of life. Her collages and collage prints are sold throughout small shops and galleries in North Carolina. She also is an oil painter and currently is fascinated with the changing light of skies. Her landscapes are quiet,subtle... More

Karla Davis

Musician - Singer

Karla Davis is a soulful singer/songwriter from Monroe, North Carolina. Driven by the church, it was the choir that invoked her musical spirit. Karla grew up not only singing at church, but was also a phenomenal athlete. She played multiple sports throughout high school and went on the receive an... More

Elena DeAngelis

Actor - Singer

Classicly trained soprano available for weddings, funerals, private parties or any time you need a singer - singing telegram, anyone? Repertoire includes classical & opera, musical theatre and sacred songs; willing to take requests and fit your needs. Open to all artistic collaborations! Diverse performing resume includes opera, musicals, theatre... More

Blues DeVille

Musician

Blues DeVille is a progressive blues based band that blends blues, rock, funk, soul and other improvisation based music into a sound that can only be described as totally raw, bare boned, in your face electric blues music. The band performs with a balance of skill and soul that is... More

Michael Diiorio

Director - Filmmaker - Graphic Designer - Storyteller - Writer

I have been a filmmaker since 1984. I love everything about filmmaking from concept to final edit. Recently I finished my first feature length documentary which won many awards including documentary of the year from Moving Pictures Magazine. If you need a film, commercial, corporate video, music video or television... More

C N Dillon

Filmmaker - Musician - Visual Artist

BIO CNDillon creates using a variety of media including painting, drawing, video, audio, and digital imaging. He works as a freelance designer/illustrator and regularly exhibits paintings at local art fairs and regional science fiction conventions. Currently residing in Jamestown, North Carolina, CNDillon grew up in Northern Ohio, studied art in... More

Irene Donnelly

Visual Artist

Irene is currently working on her senior thesis in the field of Printmaking at Guilford College. The college is a libral arts quaker collage located in Greensboro, North Carolina, a six hour drive from her home town of Baltimore, Maryland. At Guilford's student show this past October she received first... More

Jamie Dose

Musician

" Rolling down the highway at top speed, Velvet Truckstop combines searing vocalsand kick ass guitar, with hard hitting bass and a fiery rythim section. Velvet Truckstop is winning hearts, minds and ears with their no-nonsense approach to down home rock and roll." Don Talley editor of the Asheville Music... More

Gaurang Doshi

Composer - Musician

Performing Indian Classical Music on the "Sarod" as per the traditions of the "Maihar Gharana". Guru : Dr. Laxmikant Doshi. Performed extensively in India, U.K. and USA. Albums: 1. Evening Melodies 2. Flowers from the maestro's bouquet

Karen Dresser

Actor - Poet - Singer - Visual Artist - Writer

KAREN DRESSER is an award-winning artist whose art quilts, ritual garments and banners have been commissioned by individuals and religious institutions around the world. Recent work includes "Sarah, Hagar and Mary" (by Hind Jarrah, founder of the Arab Heritage Society in Dallas, TX); "Mary the Singer" (by the Wake Forest... More

Brother Esau

Musician

Brother Esau plays the music of the Grateful Dead.

Madison Farson

Actor - Singer

I'm in the 8th grade (Ledford Middle School). I've been in several commercials for my family's business over the past 6 years. I've also been in several school plays/musicals including versions of "A Christmas Carol" with both speaking and singing parts. I'm an active singer in school and church choruses.... More

Robert Fasone

Writer

I am a stay home dad who currently has two book published - A Chase After Wind and Bread Upon the Water (Newest). I am a former NYC Police Officer and worked for American Express for 15 years. I earned an English degree from Brooklyn College. I have been married... More

Faun Finley

Actor - Choreographer - Dancer - Writer

Faun has a 20-year background in dance and live performance and 10 years of teaching experience. She founded SoulFlower Studios and co-founded Studio 318 World Dance Oasis. Faun is also the Artistic Director of two performance groups: LunaSea Belly Dance and LunaSea Cabaret & Burlesque. Her degree, Anthropology of Expressive... More

Jackass Flats

Musician

High-energy bluegrass band Jackass Flats is Travis Rinehart on the banjo and guitar, Stephen Kuester on the guitar and pedal steel, Sweet Eddie Carlton on bass fiddle, Cory Potrafka on keys and harmonica, Scott Lewis on drums, and Jesse Wells on fiddle.

The band's latest album, "Rusty Feeling," came out... More

The Folsom Prison Gang

Musician - Band

The Folsom Prison Gang is America's leading Johnny Cash tribute band. They are located in North Carolina but perform regionally all over the Southeast at festivals, fairs, theaters and other live music venues. In 2011 the band released a CD titled "Cash Only," which is a collection of 10 of... More