Joann Dewwealth-O’Brien

Joann Dewwealth-O’Brien didn’t start making art until an adult, when, in 2014, she moved from Malaysia to Baltimore. She remembers liking art as a child, but did not consider this a viable career path for herself. Once in the United States, she found time afterhours from her full-time job as an IT professional, a career… Continue reading Joann Dewwealth-O’Brien

Kerry Graham

Kerry Graham knew she moved to an arts district when she bought her home in Highlandtown in 2016, but her real goal was to be close to Patterson Park. Once she started exploring nearby blocks, she realized how much creative activity was available within walking distance. This helps to inspire her work as a writer,… Continue reading Kerry Graham

Katie Pumphrey

Originally from Frederick, MD, artist and open water swimmer (and possibly perpetual list-maker) Katie Pumphrey came to Baltimore to attend the Maryland Institute College of Art.  Katie has lived and worked in the Highlandtown Arts District for 10 years. She can be found most days in her studio at Crown Cork & Seal, working on… Continue reading Katie Pumphrey