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Noreen Braman

Author; Designer; Lecturer; Literature: Childrens, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry; photographer, digital photography artist

I am the author of “Treading Water,” a collection of my humor columns and essays, and “A Bouquet of Roses” a collection of shorts stories previously published in other places.. My poetry, fiction and non-fiction have appeared in print and online and also produced as stage readings and a radio play. I admires Shirley Jackson, sharing her penchant for both humor and horror. Links to some of my online writing, online portfolio and books can be found at www.noreenbraman.com As a photographer and a poet, capturing the essence a moment is paramount, whether by painting a picture with words, or creating digital art from a photograph. Photography and poetry have much in common and form, the line is often blurred; poetry conjuring an image, and photography inspiring lyrical words. In my digital art as well as my writing, I look to capture and preserve both real and imagined moments in time. My photography has been featured in several online magazines, and the NJ Law Center Art Show. As a lifelong storyteller I use that concept in artistic pursuits, professional work as a graphic designer and in keynote presentations and workshops centered on the importance of enhancing well being, whether that is through writing, artistic expression, or laughter. My graphic design work reflects an interest in posters as both art and cultural statement.

Jeff Lopez

Lecturer; Music: Composition, Instrumentalist, Music Educator

“Lopez writes melodic songs that stay with you long after the recording has finished. That doesn’t happen every day. It’s one of those criticisms that pops up every time we compare Pop Music to Jazz. Surprisingly, for a debut album, Lopez’ debut belongs on this year’s top ten list.” – Cadence Magazine Jeff was born and raised in New York City, He has been playing bass for 40 years. Jeff is a bandleader, composer, and arranger. This is evident on his first two CD releases, Sun And The Rain 1998 and Jeff Lopez-Jazz Composer, as well as numerous US Army Jazz Ambassador recordings. Jeff’s compositions have appeared in various film and network TV productions. Jeff’s professional career has included performing and touring that have taken him around the globe, including a 20-year tenure as the bass player of the U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors, He has toured in 35 countries and all of 50 states in the USA. Some performance highlights were his two orchestral appearances at New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall. Jeff has performed with Toots Thielemans, Kenny Werner, Joe Lovano, Jon Hendricks, Phil Woods as well as many other jazz luminaries. He has recorded with John Scofield, and Joe Lovano. Jeff Lopez’ debut solo recording,The Sun and the Rain, featured Joel Frahm, Craig Handy, Tom Guarna, Rodney Holmes and Uri Caine. Jeff Lopez-Jazz Composer is comprised of musicians from the Jazz Ambassadors. Jeff teaches jazz combos for aspiring adult musicians. More info at www.jerseyshorejazzworkshop.com

Albert Gabriel Nigrin

Film: Crew, Equipment, General Services, Multimedia, Production; Lecturer

Albert Gabriel Nigrin is an award-winning experimental media artist whose work has been screened on all five continents. He is also a Cinema Studies Lecturer at Rutgers University, and the Executive Director/Curator of the Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, Inc. — a non-profit organization which screens and promotes independent, experimental and artistic cinema in New Jersey via the New Jersey Film Festivals, and the United States Super 8mm Film + Digital Video Festival. Mr. Nigrin has an M.F.A. (in Visual Arts/Film and Video) and an M.A. (in French Literature) from Rutgers University and a B.A. from the State University of New York at Binghamton. Mr. Nigrin has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts/ American Film Institute Mid-Atlantic Media Arts Fellowship Program and the Ford Foundation for his film/video work. In addition, Mr. Nigrin was awarded a 2002 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Media Arts Fellowship.

Tchin

Educator; Entertainer; Lecturer; Music; Visual Artist

Tchin (pronounced ‘chin) is a nationally known, multi-award winning artist. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia and lived in rural Virginia and Rhode Island where he received his early schooling. He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico and graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. He is an accomplished metalsmith, author, flutemaker, educator, lecturer, folklorist, musician, entertainer and clothes maker. He lives with his wife and looks forward to many visits from his four daughters and eight grandchildren.

Gail Thompson

Educator; Entertainer; Lecturer; Storyteller

Gail Thompson was born in Hawaii and currently lives in New Jersey. Ms. Thompson curates a Hawaiian History and Culture program as well as facilitates embroidery workshops for women. She graduated from Toastmasters International where she earned a certificate in public speaking. She finds her purpose in life is sharing her culture with others. Ms. Thompson is a proud Hawaiian, and hopes her lectures entice people to visit her beautiful homeland. The Hawaiian History and Culture programs include interactive demonstrations by the artist where she brings in traditional objects as well as a movement demonstration of the hula dance.(Please find the agenda for the Hawaiian History and Culture Program below) Ms. Thompson also facilitates a mini series of embroidery workshops for beginners. This is also a good class for women who know how to embroider but have not done so for a long time. Throughout the duration of the series, Ms. Thompson teaches students five embroidery stitches where they stitch a prepared design. The artist also offers an advanced embroidery workshop for anyone who has completed her beginner series. If you would like to hire to Ms. Gail Thompson for an embroidery workshop and/or for her Hawaiian History and Culture workshop, please make sure to email her @ quilt23lady@gmail.com.

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