Amir Barnett is a 24-year-old self-taught artist from Washington, DC.

Amir never envisioned art playing such a crucial role in his life. In 2020, while faced with the untimely passing of his father along with the COVID-19 pandemic, Barnett turned to art to find peace during challenging and uncertain times. Surprised and inspired by his newfound artistic expression, Amir's friends and family rallied behind him to support his new artistic passion. Over the last 3 years, Barnett has watched his art practice blossom from passion projects to multiple gallery placements, a published coloring book, and WBJ 25 Under 25 designation. Amir's art has grown an international audience, gracing the continents of Europe and Asia, and his designs have been worn by NBA players, C-Suite executives, and all the like in-between. He hopes his art brings peace, happiness, and inspiration to its viewers.

A Cum Laude Biological Engineering graduate of North Carolina A&T University, Amir works as a Water Resources Engineer, gaining inspiration and peace from nature. He currently lives and works out of his studio in Washington, DC. Check out his website to secure your ticket for his first solo art exhibition, "FLOW", on May 18th from 7pm - midnight at Homme Gallery!

Miraje is a musical duo who strives to explore new avenues in the tried and true singer-songwriter genre. Equipped with a timeless instrumentation, Miranda’s beautiful and rich vocals combined with Jason’s lush guitar chords and melodies create a refreshing approach to the genre.

Germany Ray is a 23 year old Multifaceted artist from Washington D.C .Germany stumbled upon her love for art. Starting in middle school Germany learned that she loved art and enjoyed consuming it. She began obsessed with it and started practicing a craft she didn’t know would change her life. She has been doing art for over a decade now and prides herself on making art that brings happiness , Promoting love and light is her specialty.

Samantha Van Heest (b. 1998) is an artist and art educator currently residing in the greater Washington DC area. She has exhibited her work across the United States and Europe. Her debut solo exhibition, DEEP/CLEAN, opened February 2023 at HOMME Gallery in Washington, DC. Samantha has been included in various group show at spaces such as UMBRELLA Art Fair (Washington DC); Hamiltonian Artists (Washington DC); Magma Maria (Offenbach am Main, Germany); McNeese State University (Lake Charles, LA); The University of Maryland (College Park, MD); among others. She was featured in New American Paintings South #148 and has worked for the contemporary painter Amy Sherald. She is a member of the 2024 Sparkplug Collective at DC Arts Center (Washington DC). She teaches art in the Greater Washington DC area with a focus in drawing, painting, and portfolio development. Van Heest earned a BA in Studio Art from the University of Mary Washington in 2020.