This Workshop is designed to uplift and empower young music and art students, emerging artists, and seasoned artists in Baltimore.   Six local industry leaders will share their experiences and give talks on what it takes to be a free-lance artist, tightening up your brand now and after graduation, pricing creative works, tips on networking, and more!  Speakers:   Abdu Ali, Curator/Leader; Kondwani Fidel, Published Author/Poet; Gaia, International Muralist;  KSAL, Radio Host- 92Q; Thea Washington, Casting Director, HBO/Netflix; Laura Weiss, Director@Maryland State Arts Council.   This Workshop is Day 1 of a 2-day Music & Arts Festival hosted by Love Groove Music Festival (Aug 27/28).  Workshop:  Free for high school students - register by 8/15:   https://lovegroovemusicfestival.com/workshop-application;  For the general public:  Festival tickets give free admittance to Friday's Workshop:  lovegroovemusicfestival.com. 

Sponsors: Black Arts District, Blak Waterhouse, Loyola University, Maryland State Arts Council, MICA, PNC Bank, Station North Books, Visit Baltimore