David O’Donaghue, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist who left active practice to establish an independent adult learning center called the Lyceum. He first received his masters in art therapy from Antioch University in Seattle and then pursued his doctorate at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. He had a private practise in Seattle and served on the core faculty at Antioch, teaching courses in psychoanalytic and Jungian theory and the creative modalities. David also became active in a worldwide network of therapists and philosophers exploring the theory and practice of philosophical counseling. David did dissertation research on a progressive educational movement in New England in the early nineteenth century that established local lyceums which hosted itinerate transcendentalists, abolitionists and feminists.It is upon this research that David grounded his school, the Lyceum. David lost his home and possessions in Katrina and spent the next nine months living a mendicant life, moving from place to place, trying to discern what his next chapter would be. In May of 2006, David moved to Baltimore. In addition to the Baltimore Lyceum, David has initiated the Lagniappe Project which is dedicated to offering classes and activities to people with life altering conditions, such a mental illness, disabilities, or chronic physical illness. His efforts currently focus on bringing the arts to the chronically mentally ill.

Allison Bachmann - I have always liked being around textiles. I’ve been quilting for 17 years, before I caught the quilting bug I made clothing. I have taught various quilt techniques at quilt shows and guild meetings. I am a member of three quilt guilds. I am most active in Friendship Quilters of Linthicum where I am the Publicity Chairperson and am on the Program and the Charity Committees. I also belong to Village Quilters of Catonsville, and the Baltimore Applique Society. I have attended many workshops through the guilds, North Carolina Quilt Symposia and classes here in Maryland and in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Kentucky.

Mary Jane Oelke - Mary Jane Oelke is a visionary artist, musician, actor and puppetmaster who was awarded a Governors’ Citation for Artistic Merit and has been working in art and theatre production for over 20 years. Her works include equine portraiture, landscape painting, theatrical set design, scene-painting, mask design, puppetry, sculpture and acting. Her original marionette plays have been seen throughout the region. She also plays violin.

Moziah Saleem - Moziah Saleem is a professional percussionist who has played with such names as Afrikan Zulu, The Oakridge Boys, The Wailers, Neil Young, Ashford and Simpson, and The Neville Brothers. He lived and toured out of Nashville, Tennessee for twenty years before returning to his hometown of Baltimore, where he started teaching young people and adults drumming. Moziah’s current Talking Drums Program introduces students to the history, art form and language of the drum.

Jamie Gelo works as the volunteer coordinator, as well as assistant to the Chief Operating Officer at the American Visionary Art Museum. When not working with the Lagniappe Project or the museum, she is a student of Psychology at Towson University.

David Cunningham is a visual artist and community artist. He has been working as a Muralist and a Visiting Artist with The Maryland State Arts Council and through The Lagniappe Project in Baltimore. He is a frequent collaborator with The Kevin Robinson Ensemble as a scenic/visual artist. His work is represented by The Antresian Gallery in Baltimore. He received his BFA from Parsons School of Design in NYC.

Azya Maxton: In addition to teaching drama for the Lagniappe project, Azya Maxton is a resident artist with Everyman theater, teaching drama to elementary students, and the Special Projects Manager for Young Audiences of Maryland/Arts 4 Learning. Azya is also a performing member of the Baltimore Improv Group and According 2 the Ancients Theater group, as well as a spoken word artist and writer.

Andrea Cooper is a professional visual artist, musician and patient advocate. After earning a degree in fine arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 1979, she worked as a graphic designer for nearly twenty years. She is also a well-known folksinger and song leader in the Baltimore area. Over a span of nearly 30 years, she has been a lively participant and workshop leader at popular folk camps and events for adults and families

Ava Field is a dance facilitator for the Lagniappe Project.

Suzanne Dolan is a visual art facilitator for the Lagniappe Project.

Vincent R. Oula (aka Zaipo Oula) was born in Cote D’Ivoire in West Africa. Zaipo studied and toured with Les Guirivoires Dance de Rose Marie Guiraud which led to his touring the United States with Chuck Davis and the Brooklyn Academic Music Group in 1988. Zaipo taught music and dance at Spellman College, GA. in 1989 as well as at San Jose university, San Jose City college until 1994 than joined Garth Fagan Dance in Rochester, NY in 1995. Zaipo is a lead dancer and former founder of Savage Jazz Dance Company, CA. In 1999 he moved to Maryland where he is raising his family while teaching in schools in the inner city. In 2002, he founded Zebra Kids INC. to promote cultural awareness and he developed a program to reach out to all community members. Zaipo is current V.P. of the Baltimore International Rhythm and Drum Societies (BIRDS).

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DAVID O’DONAGHUE 410-523-4182 FOR QUESTIONS AND TO RESERVE A PLACE IN THESE CLASSES. SPACE IS LIMITED, SO MAKE SURE YOU CALL.

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