Kid Balloon's artistry is an ode to joy, a vibrant manifesto that calls us to "Celebrate Yourself/Celebrate Life." Through his dynamic exploration of mixed mediums, he embraces a scientific curiosity, blending unconventional materials to craft works that resonate with cultural significance. Each balloon character he creates draws inspiration from real people, inviting viewers to find a reflection of themselves within the canvas of celebration.

Brandy "Blu" Murphy who is a mixed media artist, educator, and photographer residing in the Washington, D.C. area. This series is a tribute to the black community and celebrates the essence, beauty, and magic of this resilient and often undervalued group of people. The focal point of each piece is a photographic portrait of Blu’s muse(s).

The Washington Commanders in partnership with The Museum came together to commission artists to tap into their creative genius and design custom helmets as a part of this inaugural Artist in Residence initiative. The Museum chose a wide range of creatives from all walks of life to design Helmets that represented them as well as their community.

As a young child born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Laurenee Gauvin was inspired by her father’s artistic passions. At the age of 4, Laurenee began sketching on sticky notes and would later sell them to her family and friends. At that moment, Laurenee had a desire to expand her passion and begin her creative journey. At the age of 14, Laurenee relocated from Haiti to the United States; Maryland became her new home.

"Black people are at the forefront of all cultural movements. I wanted this collection to celebrate our joy rather than paint images that uphold tropes associated with identity. Young entrepreneurs are tackling obstacles differently in professional realms. We are the wayshowers who no longer tolerate demeaning behaviors.”

“Remember? Remember.” artist Lex Marie’s first solo exhibition consists of a series of 15 paintings and 2 art installations, in between two locations, exploring the idea that one can restore lost memories through the act of storytelling. She addresses the impact that the erasure of personal histories through gentrification, generational trauma and memory loss can have on oneself.