Living Legends of Alexandria Gains Non-Profit Status

Artist-Photographer Nina Tisara has incorporated Living Legends of Alexandria as a non-profit organization based in Alexandria, VA.

Living Legends of Alexandria started as a photo-documentary project recognizing people who are making history in Alexandria, and will seek 501(c)(3) status. Living Legends is the recipient of a 2008 grant from the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. Information about the project and a nomination form for recognition of 2009 Legends is available at www.tisaraphoto.com/legends.

Evelyn Brooks Promotes Socially Responsible Art and Fights Poverty

Peruvian jewelry designer Evelyn Brooks was selected as the spokes model for this year's Fashion Fights Poverty "Dress Responsibly" campaign; her face graces the posters publicizing this year’s event. Fashion Fights Poverty Campaign 2008 commemorates the American way; using creative means to address global issues. Poster photograph courtesy by Michael Dumlao.

To purchase the charms designed by Evelyn Brooks and support her campaign visit: http://www.ebrooksdesigns.com/ffp/

Set Designer Mariana Fernandez Joins the Baltimore School for the Arts

Artists and Set Designer, Mariana Fernandez accepted a teaching position in set design at the Baltimore School for The Arts. This year she has completed a series of set design commissions including: "THE SOUND OF MUSIC", Millsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi, "Made in Argentina", Inter-American Development Bank, Washington, DC, "Agustin Lara, Boleros and Blues", GALA Hispanic Theater, Washington, DC. She also has contributed as a Prop Master to "Blood Wedding", GALA Hispanic Theater, Washington, DC. More at http://www.marianafernandez.com/