Meet our interns!

Our internship program serves as a platform for individuals from diverse backgrounds to explore their artistic potential, develop their skills, and engage with the community through various art projects and initiatives. To find out how you can apply to be a part of our internship program please contact: danyett@empactart.life

  • Summer 2026

    My name is Nayeli Efrat, (b. Mazetanago, Guatemala), I am an upcoming Sophomore
    student at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. I am pursuing a degree
    in Fiber Art and Humanistic Studies while also pursuing two minors, Illustration and
    Experimental Fashion. Throughout my art work I examine historical topics, using visual
    storytelling as a tool for education. I also explore themes of womanhood, Guatemalan history,
    adoption, and the disconnection from heritage. From painting to fiber art, I am so excited to
    bring my mixed media, and historical background to Empact Art.

  • Fall 2025

    Hello! My name is Gabrielle (Gabby), I’m currently an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County where I am double majoring in Visual Arts and Biology, as well as a part of the Linehan Artist Scholars program. I have been an artist all of my life. I’ve explored it in its various forms ranging from digital processes, physical mediums, and music. I have always been a strong advocate for art as I believe that the expression allows us to build strong connections with the community. I believe that through art, we can communicate where words and actions can fail.

    IG: gabbeeart

  • Summer 2025

    Hi, I’m Katherine (she/her)! I’m studying studio arts and graphic design with a photography minor at Loyola University Maryland. I love to create pen and ink and marker illustrations of nature and animals that explore themes of spirituality, girlhood, time, and memory. I’m a huge fan of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements!

    I hope to get my MAT from Loyola and teach Art in Baltimore, engaging with my local community and helping everyone grow into their unique talent as an artist. Empact Art is the perfect place for me to give back to my community and foster some great new skills that I can bring to the classroom in the future. 

  • Summer 2025

    Hi! My name is Karis Tebo, and I am a student at Smith College majoring in Architecture & Urbanism. I

    am passionate about community-centered design and hands-on creative work, and I’m so excited to

    support Empact Art’s mission through collaborative public art projects. Besides buildings, I love to paint

    and do a variety of crafts! During my free time, I love to read, be outdoors, or enjoy a sweet treat.

  • Spring 2025

    Hi, I'm Hailey! I am a student at Stevenson University with a major in Graphic Design, and a minor in Marketing. At Stevenson I am active in the SGA, Student Activities, and our AIGA chapter. My experience at Stevenson has helped to fuel my crave for knowledge and learning more about life and how it can impact art and the world around me.

    Outside of school I love to read, sew, and go to concerts (when time permits). I try to dabble in just about any hobby I can get my hands on because I love the challenge of learning something new.

    I am passionate about making a difference in my community and having a purpose in what I am doing, and Empact Art has helped to show me how I can do that.

  • Spring 2025

    Adam Cho is a sophomore at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He is pursuing a degree in creative development and plans to pursue a career in the webcomic industry. Adam likes to read, write, and draw in their free time. Adam chose to intern at Empact Art to gain knowledge about the art world and experience the opportunity to empower others through creative expression. 

  • Spring 2025

    I am Trevor Sangiorgio, an artist based in Brooklyn, NY, and Baltimore, MD. My work is rooted in the exploration of time, memory, and identity, drawing inspiration from my classical art and vintage revivals. It is a pleasure to work alongside everyone at Empact Art, building strong bonds that will last a lifetime.

    Website: https://www.trevorsanstudios.com/

  • Fall 2024 - Spring 2025

    Hi, my name is Allie! I’m currently a double major student at Towson University studying psychology and fine arts with a minor in anthropology. My favorite era of art is the baroque period. I love dark, mysterious art, as well as realism. 

    I want to graduate from Towson and pursue a higher degree in art therapy, so I can mesh my passions for mental health and art together into my future career. Under Empact Art, I’m learning new techniques and skills that can be applied to my future in therapeutic practice! 


  • Hello!

    I am Lingyan, an illustrator and designer based in Baltimore. I graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art with a BFA in illustration. I specialize in crafting joyful images and heartfelt stories, particularly for children’s books. Besides illustration, I enjoy doing clay crafts, mosaic art, and participating in community art projects.

    My contacts:

    lingyan0gu@gmail.com

    www.lingyangu.com

    IG:linggu_art

  • Summer 2025

    I'm Rachel, a rising Junior at MICA studying Illustration and Humanistic studies with a minor in Creative Entrepreneurship. My role at Empact Art will be to assist artist-in-residence Danyett Tucker and explore how community art and entrepreneurship work in tandem to support an artist's goals. I work primarily in watercolor illustration, but I also sew, sculpt, and paint. I'm passionate about history and the Baltimore community, and I'm excited to work at Empact this summer!

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  • Summer 2025
    Rico Farquharson is a Jamaican-American artist based in Baltimore, MD. Their work is defined by bold, vibrant colors and smooth, graphic shapes that blend the representational with the whimsical; aiming to tell stories through the use of color. Rico’s work is primarily Influenced by Black culture, identity, and beauty, and strives to uplift and represent marginalized communities, creating pieces that resonate on a personal and cultural level.

    In addition to their personal practice, Rico is deeply passionate about using the arts as a tool for building and strengthening community connections. Through their work with local organizations, individual artists, as well as other local community projects, they have developed a strong commitment to fostering creative spaces where diverse voices can be heard and celebrated. Rico believes in the power of the arts to bring people together, spark conversations, and create lasting, positive change.

    You can find Rico's work on their website (www.rikkit.art) or on their instagram (@rikkito_)

  • Fall 2024 -Spring 2025

    Hi!
    My name is Yoonjung, feel free to call me Vicky.
    I graduated from MICA on May 2024, and currently striving to experience new/real art world .

    As I majored in Illustration during undergraduate years, my drawing practice revolves around creating whimsical things out of daily life. I loved getting inspired from pop cultures, so my drawings usually derived from what I see, I hear, and I do.

    My other passion comes with engaging in community especially children as I did MAT in my graduate years. Maybe that is the reason why I encountered Empact Art Studio, where a hunch of warm and inspiring people who love art gathers.

  • Summer 2024

    Hi there!

    My name is Chelsea and I am an animation major senior at Maryland Institute College of Arts. I originally started animating traditionally but now I lean more to 2D animation. My main interests in that field is storyboarding, rough animation and, sound design. 

    My inspirations when it comes to anything I create is fantasy storytelling whether it is from shows I watched or an idea that came to me. I honestly hope to one day create one of those ideas into a comic one day or a short film. 

    Other than that, I enjoy rollerskating, baking sweets, going to Ren Faire and concerts

    Art Instagram @jenga.doodles

    C.njenga78@gmail.com


  • Hey there, I'm Shubo from China, currently rocking my senior year at Maryland Institute

    College of Art, majoring in illustration. While I love drawing digitally, I've also found a passion for mosaics and clay lately. And right now in my personal time I'm knee-deep in my final thesis, a children's book story drawn in ink and pen!

    I believe that good art can tell a wonderful story. And likewise community art is all about telling our own stories. I love and want to see people connect with themselves andothers as they engage in community art.

    www.shuboyu.com

  • Summer 2024

    Hi there! My name is Sari and I’m a rising senior at MICA studying interdisciplinary sculpture and experimental garments. My main mediums are welding and puppetry but I also have skills in digital fabrication. At Empact, I have the tremendous honor of working with puppeteer and Artist in Residence, Danyett Tucker. 

  • Summer 2026

    I’m Mason, a rising Sophomore majoring in Fine Art with a concentration in Illustration at Morgan State. I’m the head of animation at Underground Studios and hope to go into the industry proper after graduating. I dabble in all sorts of mediums; clay, graphite, charcoal, crotchet, origami, watercolor, acrylic, oil paint, digital, graphic design, collage, laser cutting, and animation. I’m always looking for new mediums and methods to create things. I’ve always loved making things. I enjoy creating things I can share with people and I want to make things people can look at and enjoy here at Empact. A lot of my art recently has been introspective though I enjoy creating character art and abstract pieces as well. I’ve had a recent fascination with nautical things, especially lighthouses for some reason. I like playing card games, ttrpgs, and video games with friends and reading manga, comics, and novels.

  • Summer 2026

    Hi, I'm Emmett (he/him) and I am a soon-to-be Illustration major at Towson University! Art has always been in my life and I am looking forward to have hands on experience with public art and to learn ways to carry a career in the Arts. I think Empact art has a wonderful inclusive mindset and highlights the synergy that radiates from collaborative community art. I am excited to be a part of it

  • Fall 2026

    Hi! My name is Mackenzie Zahn, I am a Senior at UMBC with a cinematic arts (film) major and a minor in history!

    Despite my heavy involvement and interest in video based artistic media, I love working physically with all kinds of artistic material. I also love working with others to create art together, whether its stories or a community art project, I find myself very focused and having a lot of fun!

    In my spare time I enjoy writing, cooking/baking, playing video games and tabletop RPGS with friends, and spending time with my pets at home.

    My Business email: macbzahn@gmail.com

  • Fall 2025

    Hi, I'm Reynie! I'm a 23 y/o sophomore Graphic Design student at UMBC with a passion for photography, writing, drawing, and crafts of all kinds. I am originally from Boston, but have been calling Maryland home for the past 11 years now. I hope to inspire others to find joy in new mediums, as well as ways to explore their imagination and lives through art. 

  • Summer 2025

    Hello, hello! My name is Angela, and I am an artist and graphic designer from Maryland. I am a student at University of Maryland College Park, majoring in Studio Art.


    Art has been my passion for as long as I have been 9 years old. I primarily work in painting, drawing, and graphic design, using art as not just a means of self-expression but also as a tool for personal growth and self-discovery. Now, I am eager to make an impact on the world around me with the skills and knowledge that I have gained under my belt to contribute to the broader community and connect with the hearts of others.
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  • Summer 2025
    I’m Carrie ~♡ I’m a Graphic Design and Art Education Major at MICA. I am working towards being a Design Media Art teacher and being able to write Curriculum one day for 6-12th Graders in Baltimore City.


    As for my personal art practice, I am multidisciplinary, utilizing graphic design, portrait photography, and painting. My artwork aims to recapture the femininity internalized in my childhood. I am influenced by the feminine, I seek to rediscover and understand the essence of childhood as it’s a fleeting, distant memory. In addition, my work portrays black models, adding a representation of culture I wish to see.

  • Summer 2024

    Hello! My name is Neylan and I am currently a senior majoring in Graphic Design at Maryland Institute College of Art. I have a passion for drawing, painting and, of course, digital design. During my free time, I find myself mostly working on poly portraits of different celebrities.

    You can view some of my work on my website at:
    neylanparker.designs

  • Summer 2024

  • Summer 2026

    My name is Lauryn and I am a multimedia artist from the DFW. I primarily do character/ narrative based work both traditionally and digitally, and aspire to have a career in animation. 

    Visibility and community is such an important aspect of life, and my goal is to facilitate that through art. I primarily create works that revolve around self acceptance, vulnerability, and growth, especially as it pertains to certain experiences.

  • Summer 2025

    Scissors, glue, paint and a little chaos- that's how my pieces usually begin. Hi, my name is Faith and I love combining different textures, colors and unexpected objects to tell my story. Mixed media is my specialty. I'm inspired by everyday magic seen in the ordinary things that are often overlooked. I create to connect with myself and others. And I hope to do this even more during my time with EmpactArt! 

  • Summer 2025
    Marli Thompson is an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland College park with an interest in animal sciences, serving her community and all things art. While her main focus is to become a dog trainer for a variety of working animals, she is eager to participate in the creative community to enrich and inspire connections between people from all walks of life. Though most familiar with portraiture, she hopes to become a mixed media artist and writer, creating work that brings people together by focusing on affect theory and experience design.

  • Summer 2024

    Hi my name is Kimari, i’m an artist from Brooklyn, NY, currently studying Interdisciplinary Sculpture and Product Design at MICA .

    My artistic background in photography developed into a love for sculpture. That budding passion led to me attending MICA and meeting Ali & Duffy. 

    I enjoy cooking, drawing and making mini sculptures of household items lol. I love meeting new people so reach out if you ever want to connect :)

    My Contacts:

    IG @Kimari.rh

    Kimarirh@gmail.com

  • Summer 2026

    Nina Henry is a senior at Morgan State University majoring in Psychology with a minor in Fine Art, expected to graduate in Spring 2027. She is passionate about exploring the intersection of psychology and art and hopes to gain greater experience in art therapy and art education, helping individuals express themselves freely through creative practice. Nina enjoys working with bright colors and a variety of mediums, including ceramics, acrylic paint, and oil pastels. Her artwork often embraces experimentation, abstract storytelling, and a sense of whimsy, allowing her to explore emotion, imagination, and personal expression. In her free time, she enjoys creating art, singing, and discovering new ways to bring color and creativity into her work.

  • Fall 2026

    Fiona Sinphavong is a Towson University student studying Fine Arts, expecting to graduate by the end of Fall 2026 with a BFA. Her main interest lies in drawing and painting, but is constantly looking for ways to improve in other artistic mediums. With her AA degree in Psychology, she has an in-depth understanding regarding human behavior to further assist communities through the means of art. 

  • Fall 2025

    Lyle Barr is a trans artist and illustrator raised in D.C. and currently based in Baltimore, MD. Majoring in Illustration at MICA, his work is gothic fantasy, often depicting knights, transness, and birds, ranging tonally from the tongue-in-cheek to the tragic.

  • Spring 2025

    I’m Amaya, a political science major, Resident Assistant, and someone who’s always on the move. Whether I’m planning events, keeping up with classes, or making sure my residents feel at home, I put my all into everything I do. I love a good debate, a well-organized to-do list, and creating spaces where people can connect and have fun. Most importantly, I’m dedicated to serving my community—whether that’s through leadership, advocacy, or just being a supportive presence for those around me. No matter what I’m doing, I always bring positive energy and a little bit of humor along the way.

  • Fall 2024

    Leinyuy Michal-Dominica Dzekewong is an African-American student currently attending the University of Maryland College Park and majoring in Studio Arts. She was born in Cameroon and moved to the United States as a teenager. She has earned an Associates Degree in Art from Prince George’s Community College and is working on her Bachelor's degree now. 

       She makes and creates drawings, paintings, and sculptures. Her drawings and paintings are mainly realistic like portraits, figures,  of black people, and still lifes. Her drawings and paintings show emotions as the paintings exult the figures in them and also tell stories. 

    During her time at Prince George’s Community College, She has had her works featured in student art shows and has won a few awards. When she moved to The University of Maryland, she worked on murals for the LEAP program,  a Middle school wall Mural as well as an Art Tent for Parks and Recreation. In doing these projects, she has gained experience as a creative and dedicated artist.