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Nina O'Neil is founder of Monochrome Collective, which matches collectors & art. Her aim is to create focused, style driven, visual experiences in personal surroundings. Nina scores a 2 on the Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test, is an experienced Milliner, and has been an international art courier, which makes her, quite obviously, a great podcast guests. This episode of DIRECT MESSAGE dives into Nina O'Neils #aCreativeDC.

Angela Maria Spring is founder of Duende District, an inclusive, multicultural. and mobile bookstore featuring titles entirely by POC, and where all are welcome. Dive into the mission, the model, and the movivation behind Duende District on this episode of A Creative DC's Direct Message.

Photo by @slodak

Curry Hackett is a transdisciplinary designer and man of many projects: this episode of Direct Message dives into his experience at the intersection of design and local gov, his take on DC style, and how he spends his time in this city (hint: it involves living above a vintage clothing shop, and has zero to do with re-branded neighborhoods. This is Curry Hackett's creative DC.

This week on Direct Message, Morgan H. West dives into the #aCreativeDC project with Pammy Carroll, Makeda Solomon, and Damon King.

Vina Sananikone is a VA/DC-based graphic designer, photographer, and food enthusiast. She received her BFA in Arts & Visual Technology in Graphic Design from George Mason University in Virginia, including a strong background in printmaking and photography.

Sananikone is the Multimedia Maven for Eat Good Food Group [EGFG], headquartered in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. She heads the graphic design identities, photography, and social media for the restaurants in EGFG, including Restaurant Eve, PX, Society Fair, and Eamonn's A Dublin Chipper. Through her work with EGFG, she has been recognized as having one of the best social media presences of a Washington D.C. area restaurant.

She is a founding member of re:collective, a DC-based, interdisciplinary group of visual artists and designers who collaborate on experimental projects. Various topics are explored, including social communication, the dichotomy between language and meaning, and the relationship between the urban and suburban landscape. Members include Justin Raphael Roykovich, Janis Sweeney, and Marzia Motta. Founded in 2010, re:collective has exhibited at Artisphere (Arlington, VA), LUMEN 2014 (Staten Island, NY), Adam Lister Gallery (Fairfax, VA), Gallery 123 (George Mason University, Fairfax, VA), and Georgetown GLOW (Georgetown, DC).

Sananikone enjoys food, travel, naps, and Oxford commas.

Craig Kraft is an neon artist whose studio is located in the Anacostia neighborhood of SE. A longtime DC resident and working artist, this episode of Direct Message dives into the work and world of Craig Kraft.

Curandera Club is a webspace where A L L women are welcome, a space where they can build supportive communities and become their best selves so they’re able to thrive when they're out doing ~ W O R K ~ in the world. Curandera Club is proudly located in Washington, DC, and this episode of Direct Message dives into the work and world of Curandera Club founder Nicole Capo.