Be AMAZING!
A Benefit for Youth Entrepreneurship and Empowerment
1st Annual Fundraising Gala and Silent Auction
Unlock Your Inner Art...
Saturday, May 17, 2014 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Maryland Historical Society
201 W Monument St | Baltimore, MD 21201
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EVENING SCHEDULE
7:00pm
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9:45pm
10:00pm
10:15pm
11:00pm
VIP Reception and Awards Presentation
Restaurant Tasting | Silent Auction | Live Art | Exhibit Tours
Live Art Auction
Silent Auction Closes
Auction Check Out Opens
Closing Remarks
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WELCOME
“Art has an ability to build a bridge where words
fall short…art should evoke emotions, ignite the
conversation and become a catalyst for change.”
—Brian Kirhagis, I Am O’Kah! 2014 Artist of the Year
Dear Friends,
Welcome to I Am O’Kah!’s 1st Annual Be AMAZING!
awards gala and silent auction. We are surrounded tonight
by the relics of Maryland’s amazing history, to reflect on the
past and celebrate the future. This night is dedicated to the
possibilities. Our honorees have dedicated their lives and
work to being AMAZING. Our scholars are all striving for
it. Our Financial Rockstar Academy students envision it.
And you have joined us tonight because you too believe in
the potential to Be AMAZING.
This year’s theme, “Unlock Your Inner Art” is about vision and perspective. Art changes
the way we view things: the way we view ourselves and the world around us. Art
empowers us to Be AMAZING. It challenges us to think and feel and stretch beyond
what we know or believe to be true. Whether or not we are master artists, there is art
inside of us all. In that inner art is your power to Be AMAZING.
Our goal tonight, is to raise funds which will allow us to expand our Financial
Rockstar Academy and fuel the Kahdine Ann DaCosta Scholarship for Excellence
in Leadership. Our students and scholars are the future. Please enjoy the evening
knowing that your support is empowering all youth to unlock their greatest potential.
All the BEST!
Makenzie L. Lawson
Vice President
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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
When was the first time that you were told
to be amazing?
Very few of us will be able to recall ever being told that our purpose
in life is to be just that…amazing! Amazing is risky and is often
proceeded by gut-wrenching failures; but that’s where the magic
happens. For those who are brave enough to weather the storm,
there is victory on the other side. I once heard a wise saying that
simply stated, “You cannot ruin your life, you can only waste it”.
Those words are thought provoking and have been restated in many
different ways. How do we waste our lives? The answer is quite simple: by settling for a mediocre
existence that doesn’t positively influence the life of others.
We believe that the greatest influence that we can have on the lives of others lies within the
thoughts that we leave behind. 2014 marks ten years since Kahdine Ann DaCosta lost her battle
with breast cancer at the tender age of 26. Kahdine was only given a very short amount of time
to make an impact on the lives of others, and that she did. In her absence, I Am O’Kah! was
established on two words that she left behind: scholarship and mentorship. Today, her spirit lives
within each and every one of our programs.
What will they say when you are gone?
Steve Jobs, Co-Founder of Apple Computers, often mentioned that everyone should be focused
on leaving their own unique dent in the universe. This task demands that your life be fueled by a
purpose; your unique purpose. That thing that separates you from everyone else is what we would
like to coin your inner art. Our first annual gala is themed Unlock Your Inner Art, because we are
inviting you to release yourself from all false expectations of who you are meant to be in order to
get in touch with your life’s purpose and Be AMAZING! Some of us will be born with attributes
and opportunities that will set us up to do something amazing; others will have to learn how to
change our perspective of what is possible.
I Am O’Kah!’s flagship program the Financial Rockstar Academy, uses entrepreneurship and
financial literacy to teach children self-confidence and encourage them to dare to embrace their
greatest potential. Just like art challenges the perspective of the beholder, it is our mission to
challenge the status quo and nurture our youth to be all that they are meant to become. On this
night, May 17, 2014, we will reflect on the life of Kahdine Ann DaCosta and the work of the
organization built in her honor. Thank you for joining us as we honor those that embody the
spirit of I Am O’Kah!
Unlock Your Inner Art!
Aisha D.DaCosta
Executive Director
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THE LIFE THAT INSPIRED I AM O’KAH!
As the first of eight siblings to attend college, Kahdine left
New York to come to Baltimore in 1995 to attend Morgan
State University. During her college years, Kah (pronounced
Kay) felt a bit lost, she didn’t have an active support system to
guide her through her college experience, especially the first
years. In the back of her mind, she carried these thoughts with
her. The need: to provide students with not only scholarship,
but also mentoring through their first years of college.
Kahdine Ann DaCosta
Sunrise: October 15, 1977
After her passing, Kahdine’s family, like so many others,
Sunset: February 05, 2004
focused their energy on the fight against breast cancer.
Halfway through the last breast cancer walk her younger sister
Aisha realized, this wasn’t how she wanted to remember her sister. Each one of these
walks was only mourning Kah’s loss and not celebrating her life. Aisha’s purpose: to find
a way to honor Kahdine; the woman whose spirit was infectious. Filled with the spirit of
her sister’s zeal for philanthropy, Aisha embarked on a new mission to keep her sister’s
legacy alive. It was there, in May of 2011, on an Air Force base in Germany, that I AM
O’KAH! was born.
I AM O’KAH!, and the Kahdine Ann DaCosta Scholarship for Excellence in Leadership
is about destiny. It is about the destiny to living an amazing life. Regardless of the
circumstance, we are all meant to be amazing. This is the legacy of Kahdine Ann DaCosta
and the driving force of I AM O’KAH!
The Kahdine Ann DaCosta Scholarship for Excellence in Leadership is facilitated
and administered through the College Bound foundation. All complete scholarship
applications are scored and ranked based on an exacting criterion, which includes
academic potential, demonstrated leadership and community involvement. Every year
two recipients are chosen to receive a one thousand dollar ($1,000) non-renewable
scholarship.
Our Scholars
2012 recipients: Asha Elmore and Ericka Miller
2013 recipients: Morgan Greene and Thaakirah Cason
2014 recipients: Cody Dorsey and Cameron Brown *
* Sponsored in part by Anthony Management Group
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Our Honorees
Sponsored by M&T Bank
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OUTSTANDING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Favorite Quote:
Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so does one person
sharpens another.
Describe yourself in 140 characters or less:
I was born to create. I believe my talent comes with
responsibility, and with this in mind that I seek to redefine
what art can be.
What artist or genre of art sums up your personality best?
Salvador Dali and Surrealism.
Brian Kirhagis
Title: Artist
When did you realize your life’s purpose?
As far back as I can remember, I had an inclination to formulate my thoughts into
images. As I grew in technical ability and gained experience, I realized the power and
reach of my abilities. That epiphany gave me purpose, and it has been my passion for over
twenty years.
What would you say are the key ingredients to greatness?
First and foremost, an unwavering confidence is essential to any dream. While on one
hand you must be your greatest fan, on the other you must be your harshest critic. The
facility to self-diagnose your weaknesses will allow you to continuously improve and grow
as a person and artist. No one will be as honest as you are with yourself. I would also say
that dedication is imperative. You cannot control anything except how hard you work.
Everything else is a wonderful melody of luck, circumstance, and opportunity.
What will be your dent in the universe?
I believe that art is a language. When spoken correctly, it has the unique ability to build
bridges where words fall short. We live in an exciting yet crucial period of history, and I
intend to document it through art, shedding light where there is darkness along the way.
What advice would you give someone who is struggling to find their life’s path?
Stop looking for a path. Instead, focus on the steps of today. Shift the perspective and
expectations. Life is a series of dots, and how you connect them eventually becomes your
path. The universe will provide the dots, it’s on us to recognize them and take advantage.
Sometimes the confidence of knowing you’re going somewhere is much more valuable
than actually knowing your destination. Believe in the first ten paces, and you will find
yours before you know it.
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OUTSTANDING STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Describe yourself in 140 characters or less:
I’m a 21 year old artist living in Baltimore who just recently
graduated with a BFA in photography from MICA.
What artist or genre of art sums up your personality best?
1970’s feminist performance and video art
When did you realize your life’s purpose?
I still don’t think I know! In a general sense, I think I’ve
always been an artist and I’ve always known I wanted to do
big and important things, so hopefully I can continue to stay
focused and keep aiming higher and higher with what I do!
Lindsay Bottos-Sewell
Title: Artist and Photographer
What would you say are the key ingredients to greatness?
Confidence, making goals, and not being lazy!
What will be your dent in the universe?
Hopefully, I can make some sort of difference by helping people, especially girls, to feel
more confident.
What advice would you give someone who is struggling to find their life’s path?
Don’t rush it and don’t worry if it’s always changing!
“Let me be something every minute of every hour of my life.
Let me be gay; let me be sad. Let me be cold; let me be warm.
Let me be hungry…have too much to eat. Let me be ragged or
well dressed. Let me be sincere — be deceitful. Let me be truthful;
let me be a liar. Let me be honorable and let me sin. Only let me be
something every blessed minute. And when I sleep, let me dream
all the time so that not one little piece of living is ever lost.”
—Betty Smith
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OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
“The young are unconstrained by the habits of fear.”
—Barack Obama
Describe yourself in 140 characters or less:
I am a communicator, connector, and world traveler; constantly
in awe of the world and its people, especially our potential for
greatness and love.
What artist or genre of art sums up your personality best?
India Arie
When did you realize your life’s purpose?
Frank
I continue to uncover my purpose every day; I am grateful for Deana
Title: Director, Elijah
the lessons learned in my past and excited to find out what else Cummings Youth Program
is in store for my life on the road ahead.
What would you say are the key ingredients to greatness?
Vision, Persistence, Optimism, and Integrity.
What will be your dent in the universe?
Inspiring young people to seek out and live up to their best potential; connecting diverse
individuals and sharing a little humor.
What advice would you give someone who is struggling to find their life’s path?
Best advice I’ve heard lately comes from my program leader, Elijah Cummings, when he
encourages young people: “Don’t curse your journey. Trust your journey!” How true that
sometimes our biggest challenges in life give way to our biggest blessings!
“To laugh often and much . . . to appreciate beauty; to find
the best in others; to leave the world a bit better; to know
even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
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OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY LEADER OF THE YEAR
Describe yourself in 140 characters or less:
Principal At Liberty Elementary In Baltimore City, Adjunct
Professor At Towson University, NBCT, Technology
Advocate, Lover Of Disney!!!
What artist or genre of art sums up your personality best?
French Impressionism
When did you realize your life’s purpose?
When I was appointed the Principal of Liberty Elementary
School
Joseph Manko
Title: Principal, Liberty
Elementary School
What would you say are the key ingredients to greatness?
Hard work, learning through failure, reflection, relentlessness
What will be your dent in the universe?
Still left to be seen… hopefully something meaningful, aimed at making life better for
kids.
What advice would you give someone who is struggling to find their life’s path?
Life almost never presents us with a direct path, it is through the twists and turns, moving
forward and backtracking that we learn, grow, and become better.
“All is well, answered Candide…
but let us cultivate our garden.”
—Excerpt from Candide by Voltaire
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OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
Describe yourself in 140 characters or less:
We build families that transcend barriers by recognizing that
everyone is of value: mentor and mentee both.
What artist or genre of art sums up your personality best?
Mixed media: IMP families are a collective of students and
volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
When did you realize your life’s purpose?
Ten years ago, IMP had a bold idea. We saw that no matter
how many resources agencies channeled into programs aimed
at improving learning and test scores, the programs failed to
reach all students using one approach.
Incentive Mentoring
Program (IMP)
We thought, what if we designed a program that could adapt to the needs of each
student? What if we could replicate the bonds shared by close-knit families? What if we
could expand our definition of family and community to radically reconfigure students’
social support structure? So we built a network.
What would you say are the key ingredients to greatness?
Endless hope, Unwavering humility, Learning from everyone, Others before self,
Adaptability
What will be your dent in the universe?
The people and resources of Baltimore will unite to break the cycle of poverty, drugs,
and lack of education. No child will be without the guidance, encouragement, or means
to accomplish his/her dreams. Generations of IMP alumni will create ripple effects
throughout their communities, establishing a new cycle of learning, service, and social
well-being.
What advice would you give someone who is struggling to find their life’s path?
Fail successfully - Try, fail, revise, and try again. Never give up hope!
“Ora na azu nwa (It takes a village to raise a child)”
—Igbo Proverb
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OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Descibe yourself in 140 characters or less:
Taharka Brothers Ice Cream is a for-profit and forcommunity social enterprise operated by urban youth. We
use our award-winning ice creams and sorbets and business
initiatives to help bring about a better, brighter, and more
“Taharkafied” world. We champion cultural understanding,
economic and social justice, civic involvement and good times!
What artist or genre of art sums up your personality best?
Tupac, bone thugs n harmony, early to mid 90s music
Mike Prokop
Title: Distribution Manager,
Taharka Brothers
When did you realize your life’s purpose?
When I was 20 and going through the re branding of Sylvan Beach to Taharka Bros
What would you say are the key ingredients to greatness?
Knowledge, perseverance, open mindedness
What will be your dent in the universe?
Helping create and being apart of a company that helps change society by bringing
awareness to social issues, bringing people together, and helping educate and influence
young people.
What advice would you give someone who is struggling to find their life’s path?
Always keep an open mind. Take advantage of all life’s opportunities you never know
what may come out of it. And stay patient your already on a path it may twist and turn
but it’s up to you to figure out were it may lead.
“Let America be America again.
Let it be the dream it used to be.”
—Langston Hughes
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OUTSTANDING MAN OF THE YEAR
Describe yourself in 140 characters or less:
I am person that try as best as I can to follow the principles
that God expects of me. I try to find the right in all actions,
decisions, people, and reactions. My life has been so blessed
by following these principals and trying to maintain a healthy
balance on the four focused areas and principles of my life..
Faith, Health, Family, and Wealth.
What artist or genre of art sums up your personality best?
Marvin Gaye…60s and 70s
When did you realize your life’s purpose?
I would have to say in my early 30s
Teddy Coates
Title: President of Black
Professional Men, Inc
What would you say are the key ingredients to greatness?
Have a faith to believe in ground you, guide you, and hold you. Have a love of people.
Be purposeful yet humble. Follow the principal of Faith, Health, Family & Wealth all
in balance.
What will be your dent in the universe?
How I have impacted and been of value to my family, friends, and people in general.
What advice would you give someone who is struggling to find their life’s path?
Seek faith. Be righteous as much as you can in all that you can. Use your resources and
ask those around you for advice and guidance. Go hard or go home when needed. Love
yourself or honestly become someone you can love do what you love, love what you do,
and love those who deserve your love.
‘To whom much is given much is required’
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OUTSTANDING WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Describe yourself in 140 characters or less:
Rather than describing myself, I decided to ask my 6 year old
daughter, Evie and others close to me. This is what they said:
Fun and Freckly, Math Machine, Lots of Jobs, Tall, Generous,
Kind to a Fault, Intelligent, Happy, Driven, Honest, Loyal,
Truly wants to help make others’ lives better.
What artist or genre of art sums up your personality best?
It’s hard to say what genre sums up my personality - I love so
Williams
many forms of art and artists: Cindy Sherman, Andy Warhol, Kate
Title: Downtown Baltimore
Jasper Johns, Mark Rothko, Jeff Tweedy (WILCO)…..
Family Alliance
When did you realize your life’s purpose?
That realization is still a work in process for me but it certainly focuses around my
children, my family and excellent education of all youth.
What would you say are the key ingredients to greatness?
Greatness is earned through hard work and drive. When you get knocked down, as
tough as it might be, you have to get back up and give it another crack. It also takes a
collaborative approach because greatness will not be achieved alone.
What will be your dent in the universe?
I want my “dent” to have made the universe somehow improved from my actions, my
children or other children I may have influenced.
What advice would you give someone who is struggling to find their life’s path?
What makes you the most excited? Aim your compass toward that true passion in life
and the path will find its way to you. It will attract others to you that share your spirit.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful
committed citizens can change the world; indeed,
it’s the only thing that ever has.”
—Margaret Mead
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Time is on your side.
Attention young entrepreneurs…
Real estate investing is the perfect business for young
go-getters. You can make money today, build wealth
for tomorrow, and make the world a better place, one
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get started—just brains and guts. Learn more about it
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Visit www.BaltimoreREIA.com for meetings and classes.
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FRA INFORMATION
I Am O’Kah!’s Financial Rockstar
Academy provides entrepreneurship and
financial literacy training to students in
grades 4-12. In 2014 alone, it served over
64 students Mars Estates Elementary
in Essex and their families by providing
entrepreneurship training that gives
the students opportunities to interview
business owners and develop their own
business ideas through in-classroom
lessons and in-depth youth entrepreneurship workshops. The students from our pilot
program had the opportunity to interview the World’s Youngest Entrepreneurs, Sanjay
and Shravan Kumuran from their home in India. As well as, Micah Weinblatt, Founder
and CEO of Crooked Monkey and Jerome Latimer, Co-owner of Little Caesar’s
franchise store.
The Financial Rock Star Academy is 18-week course that includes 6-week three
modules focused on helping youth unlock their awareness of entrepreneurship and build a
solid foundation for personal financial literacy:
• Module One: I am an Entrepreneur
• Module Two: I am an Investor
• Module Three: I am Financially Secure
All three modules comprise a foundational base of knowledge that equips graduates with
the tools they need to become financially secured adults.
OBJECTIVE: To establish a relevant framework for our youth to explore the essential
elements of financial security and entrepreneurship. Our students examine case studies
of successful entrepreneurs and interact in practical classroom exercises that deepen their
understanding of concepts explored during each module.
Exciting News! On May 1, 2014, with the help of generous donations, I Am O’Kah!
sponsored 51 4th grade students from Mars Estates Elementary school to attend the
#EYECON Premier Youth Entrepreneurship Conference at Morgan State University.
This trip was made possible by donations from WCS Funding, Wal-Mart – Carroll Island
and Braxton Investment Group.
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Silent Auction
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FINANCIAL ROCKSTAR ACADEMY STAR PUPILS
The Entrepreneurship Module of the Financial Rockstar Academy is designed to spark
innovation and encourage our students to find ways to monetize their talents and ideas
with the support of their family and mentors.
Students are taught entrepreneurship from a perspective, which presents a spectrum of
entrepreneurship that provides a framework for employment and business ownership. This
perspective provides a proactive approach to life that fosters self-reliance and financial
literacy. Along the spectrum participants learn the skills of business development and
business ownership.
Our Silent Auction will begin with the works of our Financial Rockstar Academy Star
Pupils. These young men have decided to develop their business acumen while pursing
their academics in elementary school as 4th grade students. Although, the Financial
Rockstar Academy laid the foundation for their entrepreneurial pursuits the support and
encouragement of the parents is vital to their continued success.
Please join us as we celebrate the courage and ambition of Cameron Cooper and
Ali DaCosta-Paul!
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Book, EP, T-Shirt
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Music My Way
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My Rhymes. My Voice. Music My Way Book
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AUCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Worth 1,000 Words
#101 Picture Perfect - A picture is worth a thousand words. How much is a family
portrait worth to you? David Hartcorn Photography of Annapolis would like to
photograph you and your bunch! Value $495. Donated by: Hartcorn Studios
#102 Picture Perfect - A picture is worth a thousand words. How much is a family
portrait worth to you? David Hartcorn Photography of Annapolis would like to
photograph you and your bunch! Value $495. Donated by: Hartcorn Studios
You Deserve A Break – Relax!
#103 Pampered! - Treat yourself and your bestie to a day of beauty at the Aveda Shop
in Columbia. The day will include skincare rituals, makeup application and hand massage.
Value $50. Donated by: Friends of I Am O’Kah! Inc.
#104 Mary Kay Goodies - Mary Kay Ashe was an entrepreneur who built an empire!
Enjoy this collection of signature beauty products.
Value $50. Donated by: Nicole Dearry, Mary Kay Representative
#105 Massage on the Go - Let the massage come to you! Massage therapist, Damien
Cameron, owner of Health and Wealth for You, will provide you with a 1 hour massage at
the location of your choosing.
Value $100. Donated by: Damien Cameron
#106 A Little Shopping is good - Enjoy your Saturday errands with a few gift cards to
your favorite shopping locales. Walmart, Lowes, Exxon and FedEx.
Value $200. Donated by: Friends of I Am O’Kah!
#107 Airport ride no more! - Don’t you hate waiting to be picked up at the airport?
Instead of waiting for a ride, drive yourself! This certificate is for 7 days of parking at
BWI with Fast Park. Value $90. Donated by FastPark
#108 Just Crusin’- By land or sea, Baltimore is beautiful. Appreciate Baltimore’s
beauty on a scenic 45 minute, narrated Inner Harbor cruise for two.
Value $36. Donated by: WaterMark Cruises
#109 Let’s go out to the movies! With these movie passes for 6 all you’ll need is the
popcorn and goobers to enjoy the show! Value $63. Donated by: AMC Theatres
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Fan Zone
#110 Washington Caps - Jason Chimera Autographed game puck.
Value $60. Donated by: Washington Capitals
#111 Washington Nationals - Craig Stammen Autographed baseball.
Value $100. Donated by: Washington Nationals
#112 Baltimore Ravens - White panel football autographed by John Harbaugh
Value $100. Donated by: Baltimore Ravens
Immersed in Culture
#113 History Abounds! The Maryland Historical Society is offering a family
membership and this exciting coffee table book African American Leaders of Maryland:
A Portrait Gallery. Value $ 85. Donated by: The Maryland Historical Society
#114 Visit Baltimore- Vacation or Stay-cation? Fall in love with Baltimore all over
again! The Legends & Legacies Heritage Passes for 4 (2 adults and 2 children) include
the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum, Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African
American History and Culture and the Frederick Douglas- Isaac Meyers Maritime Park.
Finish the evening with an overnight stay at the Baltimore Hilton.
Value $225. Donated by: Friends of I Am O’Kah! Inc.
Culinary Treats
#115 Brewers Art - Exclusively for I Am O’Kah!, our friends at The Brewers’ Art want
you to enjoy dinner with this $50 gift certificate. Value $50. Donated by: The Brewers’ Art
#116 Get your snack on! - Trader Joe’s is a neighborhood staple for many of us. Take
this bag full of exciting treats home. You could share with your friends and family or just
keep these popular goodies all to yourself! Value $50 Donated by: Trader Joe’s Towson
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Get Your Fill of Spirits
#117 Wine Anyone? Have you ever wanted to host a wine tasting bud didn’t know
where to begin? Let the pros at Total Wine do it for you! Treat your friends, family, and
fellow wine lovers to a private wine tasting for up to 20 people. Total Wine & More will
host an event that is certain to impress you and your guests. Taste eight premium, handselected wines and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing.
Value $500. Donated by: Total Wine
#118 B is for Beer - And Baltimore! Heavy Seas Brewery is welcoming four people on
a VIP tour and tasting of the local brewery. And a complimentary pint glass for enjoying
more later!
Value$ 80. Donated by: Heavy Seas Brewery
#119 Variety is the Spice of Life! Well, they aren’t really spices, but there is still
PLENTY of variety in this basket of the world’s best brand wines and spirits from Diageo. Value $200. Donated by: Friends of I Am O’Kah! Inc.
Fashion Couture
#120 Fashion is Art! Whether you would like to wear it or display it in a shadow box,
this custom crafted bustier is definitely an elegant and artistic statement!
Value $210. Donated by: Designer, Toyin Okoro
#121 Art Accessory! Are you looking for: Hot, Trendy & Affordable Jewelry? Well,
look no more! This necklace set will set off your outfit and turn heads!
Value $50. Donated by: JaNeke’s Jewelry Box
#122 Vintage Gucci! Kahdine was a bit of a fashionista. In her closet, were many gems
left behind. Her family has donated this pair of gently used Gucci Sand Pelle S. Cuoio
sandals (size 9) Style#112509A5G20 to raise funds in her honor.
Value $350. Donated by: Friends of I Am O’Kah!
#123 Vintage Gucci! Kahdine was a bit of a fashionista. In her closet, were many gems
left behind. Her family has donated this pair of gently used Gucci Sand Pelle S. Cuoio
sandals (size 9) Style#105785A3N00 to raise funds in her honor.
Value $350. Donated by: Friends of I Am O’Kah!
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Outdoor Living
#124 Porch Perch! This beautiful wicker set with two chairs, red cushions and a table is
ideal for a front or back porch. Enjoy the spring and summer breezes in classic comfort.
Value $ 300. Donated by: Braxton Investment Group, LLC
#125 Outdoor Living - This 5 piece table and purple chair set is a perfect compliment
to your outdoor living space. You can enjoy every backyard barbeque in style!
Value $400. Donated by: Braxton Investment Group, LLC
#126 Deck Delight - This 5 piece wrought iron chair and table set will look perfect
on your deck or patio. Just turn the O’s game on the radio, get the paper and crabs and
it’s a party!
Value $300. Donated by: Braxton Investment Group, LLC
Thought Provoking
#127 Reason, Season or Lifetime – The poem written by an unknown author has
often been repeated. This framed poem is a reminder that everything and everyone has a
purpose in our lives.
Value $100. Donated by: Friends of I Am O’Kah
Financial Health & Wellness
#128 The Art of Retirement - Think about your definition of a fulfilling life. Consider
how an enjoyable retirement fits into your vision. The objective of this retirement book is
to help bring those ideals into focus.
Value $25 Donated by: Williams Asset Management
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Unlock Your Inner Art
“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward
significance.” - Aristotle
The Art of Linshuttr Prophete
LinShuttr.com
#201
#202
By Any Means 11 x 14 Value $150
African Queen 11 x 14 Value $150
Min Bid. $100
Min Bid. $100
Photography by Linday Bottos
Lindsaybottos.com
#203
#204
Jacob, West Virginia, 2013
8 x 10 Matted Print
Min. Bid $100
Austin and Liane, West Virginia, 2013 8 x 10 Matted Print
Min. Bid $100
Value $250
Value $250
Fine Art by Ernest Shaw
Shawfineart.imagekind.com
#205X
24 x 48
Mixed Media
Value $1,200
Min. Bid $500
Autumn Anderson
http://www.phlygraphix.com
“Every time I put paint brush to canvas, my mission is to draw the viewers into another world,
to participate. My hope is that my work will evoke a soaring of the spirit and that each person
might experience something unique.”
#206 The Brown Seed Framed Prints
#207 Diana Framed Prints
#208 7 Framed Prints
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Value $250
Value $250
Value $250
Min. Bid $200
Min. Bid $200
Min. Bid $200
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Ryan Arnold Studios
http://rarnoldstudios.tumblr.com
#209 White on Orange 22 x 22
#210 Blue on Yellow 24 x 36
#211Mercia
36 x 24
Oil on Canvas
Value $500 Min. Bid $150
Oil on Canvas
Value $700 Min. Bid $275
Acrylic on Canvas Value $700 Min. Bid $275
Peter Smith
http://petersmith1979.tumblr.com
#212 Signal Lost
#213 Heart of the City
#214 Westside Story
#215 Women at Dinner
#216Waiting
18 x 24
14 x 18
18 x 24
16 x 20
16 x 20
Value $525
Value $315
Value $565
Value $575
Value $465
Min. Bid $275
Min. Bid $165
Min. Bid $285
Min. Bid $295
Min. Bid $275
Juan “Rain” Faidley
www.nuajevisions.com
#217 Guardian of the Station 60 x 30 Mixed Media Value $1,200 Min. Bid $800
Jorge Vasquez
http://jorgevascano.com
“...The themes portrayed in my work aim to create a dialogue with the viewer through
this mixture of figurative and abstract imagery, loaded with bold elements, which in their
composition, transcend their pictorial forms, evoking experiences and emotions we once felt.”
#218
Volatile
13 x 5 x 5 Wood and aluminum Value $1,000
#219
Personalities 13 x 5 x 5 Oak, pine & plywood Value $1,000
#220Motherhood 14 x 5 x 5 Steel and copper
Value $1,000
#221 The Game of Love 30 x 40 Oil on Canvas
Value $2,100
#222 Burning Words 24 x 24 Oil on Canvas
Value $1,100
#223Ecstasy 28 x 22 Oil on Canvas
Value $1,400
#224 Afrodita 36 x 24 Oil on Canvas
Value $1,400
#225 Fire Tree 48 x 36 Oil on Canvas
Value $2,100
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Min. Bid $800
Min. Bid $800
Min. Bid $1,900
Min. Bid $900
Min. Bid $1,200
Min. Bid $1,200
Min. Bid $1,900
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Lindsey Napoleon
www.facebook.com/lindsey.napoleon
#226
#227 #228
#229
Beautiful Ballerina
Dizzy Gillespie
Miles Davis
Aisha Asha
16 x 20
14 x 18
14 x 18
14 x 18
Charcoal
Giclee Edition
Giclee Edition
Giclee Edition
Value $400
Value $50
Value $50
Value $70
Min. Bid $200
Min. Bid $40
Min. Bid $40
Min Bid $60
Value $175
Value $175
Min. Bid $100
Min. Bid $100
Jeff Byron Photography
#230
#231
Sunset
Winter Scene
8x10 framed
8x10 framed
Loring Cornish
www.loringcornish.com
“I’m not a trained artist; they call me a visionary, an “outsider” artist. My work comes out of my
relationship with God. While I worship, I create, and while I create, I worship God.”
#232HOPE
Mixed Media
Value $500
Min. Bid $250
Live Art Performed by Karamu DC ARTists
#233TBD Created Live by Apartment 50 (Apt50)
http://www.rawartists.org/apartment50
#234TBD Created Live by AJ Desus
www.facebook.com/AJDesusArtMore
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“Art is the stored honey of the human soul.”
—Theodore Dreiser
Live Music Provided by:
Marc Avon Evans and the Soul Centered Band
www.facebook.com/MarcAvonEvansMusic
Art Supplies Provided by Artist & Craftsman
Event Photography Provided By
ANONYFAMOUS PHOTOGRAPHY
http://anonyfamous.com
kevtav.tumblr.com
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR ARTISTS! WE UNDERSTAND HOW
EXTREMELY VULNERABLE IT IS TO SHARE YOUR CRAFT WITH
THE WORLD…WE SALUTE YOUR COURAGE & SUPPORT!
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Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers
and mentor for making the 2014
Be AMAZING!
1st Annual Fundraising Gala and Silent Auction
A huge success! We could not have done it without you!
BIDDER NUMBER:
Unlocking Greatness
211 E. Lombard Street, Suite 275, Baltimore, MD 21202
443-579-7950
www.iamokah.org