FREE and open to Veterans, Servicemembers, military family members, and military caregivers. Create custom-made sneaker sculptures based on the Jordan 5 using paper, fabric, and other unique materials. Templates and instruction will be provided to participants, who will use their own materials, including photos, packaging, shopping bags, posters, wallpaper, and more! This step-by-step process led […]
This is the mission of the newly formed Virginia nonprofit, Art of Life Charities. Art Of Life Charities (AOLC) supports other nonprofits and organizations who are doing good in the world by financially aiding them in their missions. Each year, at least one beneficiary is selected to have money raised for them, through an art-eccentric […]
On January 9th, we announced the winners of the 2021 DMV Best Business Awards. We have one more additional award category that was not previously announced and wanted to share the exciting news! The DMV Humanitarian of the Year Award: This award recognizes a member who truly cares for the welfare of others and who […]
Business woman, Gospel minister, and writer Christian Dorn launched her first book Guard Your Heart on August 28th, 2020. While wearing many professional hats, Christian has also traveled the world, worked in International Diplomacy, lived in Ethiopia and Belgium, and worked at Reagan National Airport. Before publishing Guard Your Heart, Christian explained that she was […]
Swannelle Wiggins always had big dreams, but never believed they would come to fruition. As a young girl, Swannelle wanted to be an author and even considered writing a children’s book. When she was young, Swannelle saw her brother sketch Snoopy, picked up a pencil, and the rest is history; her love for art was […]
This week we are featuring author and musician, Marlon Marshall Sr. co-owner of Blood Related Entertainment and co-founder of BRAVE458. He currently lives in Dumfries, VA, but is a Washington DC native. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School and later pursued Film/Digital Programming at the University of Boston. In his free time, he mentors […]
PW Perspective is ecstatic to share Afia Chin’s work with our readers for this week’s Featured Artist. Afia Chin is a first generation American born in Brooklyn and bred in the DMV. She is a multifaceted artist who got her start in literary arts, music, and other visual mediums. She enjoys speaking openly about her […]
Michelle Garcia is a 20 year-old creative writer and multimedia artist. She’s a 2018 graduate from Woodbridge Senior High School and is now a 3rd year senior at Virginia Tech. She’s enjoyed the transition from suburban Northern VA to Appalachia. She considers Blacksburg, VA to be her favorite place now. She will graduate Virginia Tech […]
We’re excited to announce our 4th Featured Artist who may be young, but don’t under estimate her. This young woman doesn’t let her age or high school status prevent her from diving into journalism, activism, and video production. Logan Russell is currently a high school student in Nokesville, VA, but her talents and dedication for […]
We are excited to feature our first poet, author, spoken word performer, and teacher. This week’s featured artist is the acclaimed Kim B. Miller! She is a native New Yorker, but currently resides in Dumfries, VA. She works as a substitute teacher for Prince William County and as an instructor at Poetry Behind Bars for […]
