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Annabell Bonilla

Performing Arts: Music, Spoken Word, Vocal; Visual Arts: Performance Art, Performers and Writers, Photography; Model

October 2018 I had an accident that burned my face, hands and inside of my throat. (Lit a furnace with a gas leak and it blew up in my face) Because of the gasp, my throat was burned and I could not sing for almost a year. I sang and wrote poetry my entire life but never did it publicly. I went 2 and a half months without eyebrows or eyelashes and thought my voice would never return. When my voice returned, I promised to do all that I could with this “Second Chance.” Year 2019, I started with Karaoke and Open Mics. I performed and held Open Mic nights at Penn Market, where I was a vendor. (Pre-Pandemic) I told my story at that months Story Slam, shared and performed my poetry all over central PA; and performed my poetry and sang at Rawchella 2020. (This year will be my third year performing at Rawchella 2022) Year 2021, I performed for First Friday outside of the Sarah Ellen Event Venue. I was in two different music videos, performed at Industry Night at the Cantina, (again in 2022), RELEASED A POETRY BOOK with my daughter, (Poetry in a Minor) and sang on stage for Light It Up York. I loss my voice again in December. Early 2022, having to take a break from singing to rest my voice, I dived into event planning, poetry writing to beats (rapping), and modeling. I was a runway model and dancer in April, and have been in many photo shoots. Currently working with a band, voice coach, make up artist and costume designers, for photo shoots and videos in the near future.

Mother Crowe

Literary Arts; Performing Arts: Actor/Actress, Dance, Music, Radio/Television, Storytelling, Theatre, Vocal; Visual Arts: Constructions/Collage, Crafts, Film, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Performance Art, Performers and Writers

Welcome to my little corner of the world. Many types of art collide here to create my incredibly unique view of our reality on this planet that we call home… and beyond.

Katy Isennock

Performing Arts: Dance; Visual Arts: Crafts, Performance Art, Textiles; Native American Design and Beadwork Artist

Katy Isennock is a highly sought Native American artist & performer. She is an enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota that grew up in Southern York County. She has displayed her artwork at the world’s most prestigious Native American Festivals and performance venues. She has won many awards for her style of dance across the US and Canada. Katy and her family have performed for theaters and stages across the Nation at places such as the Brooklyn Nets Stadium, The National Museum of American Indian DC, The Juilliard School of Dance, US National Lacrosse Opening, and many more schools, government agencies, military bases and entertainment venues sharing her culture and designs. Katy has passion for promoting and revitalizing the arts of her people while developing new methods and incorporating new trendsetting ideas in both the art & designs communities. She has been creating Native American art since she was young. Starting out with beadwork and Tribal regalia, she then expanded her work into mediums such as fashion designing, and shoe designing. Katy continues to be invested within the cultural life ways of her people and actively helps with culture revitalization efforts, cultural awareness, she participates in cultural celebrations and powwows and her tribal ceremonial doings. Her role as a mother of 4 and woman of her tribe guide her to continue on the arts of her people for the generations to come. Her mission is to educate and inspire through native song, dance and art as well as bridge cultural gaps.

Liette Monic

Performing Arts: Vocal; Visual Arts: Murals, Painting, Performance Art; Outside Energy Artist

As an outside artist/creative I’ve combined my psychic/empathic gifts to create a new type of channeled reading. Using wet on wet oils I create Energy Reading Portraits painting what I see & feel of your energy field (aura)-comes with a full interpretation. I’ve painted over 60 portraits from 2016-present. From these portraits I’ve created a Shamanic Oracle Deck of 44 signed oracle cards. This project is complete and working on the means to print/publish. I enjoy hanging my paintings crooked! LOL Painting can be challenging for me as I have no depth perception due to an incident in my 30s which forced me to perceive sight in a different way. I use my creativity in many ways from painting, drawing & singing beginning at gradeschool age, psychic/clairvoyant, playing percussions, running sound, party entertainer, making home remedies, in the 80s I programmed first McCrory’s buyers inventory end user application that connected sales from all stores to inventory giving buyers immediate insight to ordering & creating reports. I received a bonus trip to Israel, Egypt, Greece, & Turkey. This all led me to my current passions of channeled tarot readings, healings, & oil paintings. My visions influence my other paintings. I’ve always followed my heart and my first passion was and still is singing. However, along life’s road as I discovered other passions which I engaged with they always kept my life interesting and learning new things. “Love Is The Key To Life!”

Ivy Rodgers

Literary Arts; Visual Arts: Ceramics, Constructions/Collage, Functional and/or Decorative, Illustration, Mixed Media, Murals, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Sculpture, Visual Arts Instructor, Works on paper

I am a local, York-City based fine artist, illustrator, and writer. I graduated in 2018 from York College of Pennsylvania with honors. I have completed freelance work for Paco’s Tacos, The Cantina, Redeux Vintage Marketplace, York Day Nursery, The Parliament Arts Organization, as well as others. I am an instructor for Creative York, and I have currently been spearheading the Creative Aging program. I am open for freelance illustration, mural, and writing jobs. My studio/office is located in The Grotto Community Center. I have worked with numerous local organizations including teaching at Crispus Attucks Senior Day Center in partnership with Creative York.

CSmoke williams

Singer song writer, promoter, manager, and CEO of CS Williams Promotions event organizer. Coming from York PA, Randy ( CSmoke ) Williams is the type of person that will push other artist and local businesses to be great before he push himself. With music that he calls reality poetry, he tell a story of not just his life but also what he have witness in society and struggles of the world today. MR. Williams also works in creating events not just in his hometown but allover central Pennsylvania and beyond. As well doing thing to up lift his community. with a big heart and ambition, Mr. Williams is what the paper call to be The Ambassador of Hip-Hop.

Krystal Younglove

Performing Arts: Dance, Theatre; Visual Arts: Performance Art, Performers and Writers; Sideshow Artist, Circus Performer, Aerial Acrobat, Aerial Instructor, Vaudevillian Producer

“Ladies, Gentlemen, and my majestic They. My name is Krystal Younglove The Indestructible Lady – presenting classic circus Sideshow to strike to your very core. High flying aerial acrobatics to dazzle you. Sparkling Stilt Walking Diva. Fire artistry to amaze your eyes and mind! York’s Circus Sweetheart.” In this era of high expectations, Krystal aspires to break the mold. As a performing Strong Woman, her efforts have been promoting strength and body positivity, not only to woman, but to all marginalized groups. She has worked to create game changers through show scripting, accessibility in her aerial classes, and involvement in alternative events. She has pursued many options that gives a connective voice to audiences. In April, she contributed to The Dark Parlour as entertainment director, MC, and performer for Fang Around. The event that took Royal Square by storm. Striving to provide a safe space to gather for community engagement and involvement. Heavily focused on various arts, culture, history/education and entertainment. In August, at Poe’s Magic Conference, Krystal was the first woman recipient of the Andruzzi Award for her contributions to the Bizarre Magic community. Krystal has joined the Appell Center Teaching Artists Program to improve her teaching and connection abilities. Additionally, looking forward to contributing insight to the instruction methods that have helped her connect with her students. During 2022, these are some of Krystal’s favorite achievements.

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