The Second Annual Black Tie Gala Program

DINNER AND FASHION SHOW 2015 1

2 THE 2ND ANNUAL BLACK TIE CHANDELIER GALA

B ea Foster, Allied ASID, has had a long career

in fashion and design. She decorated homes

across the U.S. for 35 years as an interior de-

signer. After Founding bea’s Design and Fash-

ion Center, she established its reputation as a

virtual design wonderland. For 25 years, foster

coordinated the Central Ohio show of the Eb-

ony Fashion fair—the world’s largest traveling

fashion show. As chair of the non-profit group,

TWIG 110, the group raised over $350,000

for Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Now Foster’s work is centered on giving

back. She formed Beau Beautiful Inc, a non

-profit 501c3 and organized The Chande-

lier gala as the first annual fashion show

benefit. A portion of the proceeds will

benefit the American Cancer Society.



"I love what I do and

have an inner

passion that will not let

me stop." B orn in Middle America - Circleville, Ohio, Mary Ann can best be de-

scribed as a self-taught, self-motivated artist whose work continues to

gain depth and expressionism.

As a child and in high school, Mary Ann expressed herself in artistic

ways, through different etchings and physical art renderings. Al-

though she garnered little support from her surroundings, her passion

for art continued to ferment. No one but Mary Ann knew about her

creative inner drive. It didn't help that Mary Ann exuded a quiet demeanor

early on, and was raised in a strict household laced in old-fashioned values.

After her children were born, she painted intermittently. When the children

started high school, Mary Ann realized that there was a large void in her life so

she picked up her paint brushes again - something she knew - something she

loved.

Mary Ann's mix of genres continues to amaze her fans as she is able to express

her messages of African, Caribbean, Abstract and Contemporary stories within

many different types of mediums. Mary Ann has also dabbled in the firing and

painting of clay caricatures.

Throughout her travels, local and abroad, Mary Ann is inspired by all kinds of

people and their cultures. But it is her deep love for Black Culture that drives

her passion to paint. Through her paintings she is able to combine these loves

and show her fascination and love for black art, her pride, and devotion to her

race. She paints what she sees and feels what she paints.

Mary Ann is so very easy for others to see her experiences and expressions

through her art, that she is willing to show her art to anyone who's interested,

and hopes they see a part of themselves in her characters.

Although she has had limited formal training, Mary Ann has taken private art-

ist tutoring classes, along with class time at the Columbus Cultural Arts Cen-

ter. More importantly, Mary Ann has exhibited her works around Ohio and

Florida.

Mary Ann is one of eight children; she has a twin brother, twin sisters, and two

other living brothers. She has been married to Marcus L Anderson Jr. for 48

years. They have three grown children and four wonderful grandchildren. ■

"As long as GOD allows

me to live, I will bring

my self and my love of

art to those who care."


M isti Leigh, creator of iii Creation ( iii pronounced :

third eye ) is a elated self - taught fashion photogra-

pher and designer from Springfield, OH. With no

seamstress experience she took a few lessons from a

great tailor John Legend's father, Ron Stephens. In

less than 2 yrs she has created four collections, her

designs have been on NBC "Living Dayton" and

FOX 45. Her 5th collection will debute this fall "de

Kooning Picasso" Spring 16' collection. She won 2014 Best High

Fashion Designer & Fashion Photographer of the Year in Ohio at

award show Posed. Misti's works has been published in many

fashion magazines. She's very honored with extensive support

working with DE-FI, Essence Magazine, Africa Vogue, Ebony

Magazine, Laura Kirkpatrick ANTM Allstar, PopzTopz, John

Legend and more. ■



N ia Noelle’s media career has spanned two decades, begin-

ning as a Media TV Spokesperson at Norman High

School, to her formal training at The William Fulbright

School of Arts in Broadcasting Journalism at the Univer-

sity of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, doing TV and

radio, to her professional career. This professional career

has taken her to Fayetteville, North Carolina, Huntsville,

Alabama, and finally to her home state, Columbus,

Ohio. She will tell you, journalism is her first love. ■



K ennesha White, is from Columbus Ohio she currently

attends the Columbus College of Art and Design,

studying fashion design. She graduated

from Eastmoor Academy High School and Fort Hayes

Career Center. Fashion has been a passion of hers ever

since she was a little girl. She was always close by her

grandmothers side watcing helping, and eager to learn.

One of her main goals is to launch her own clothing

line, along with the hopes to be a fashion icon and mogul. She

loves making people feel special in the clothing she designs.

Kennesha is determined to succeed in this incredibly creative

and exciting field. ■





10 THE 2ND ANNUAL BLACK TIE CHANDELIER GALA 10 THE 2ND ANNUAL BLACK TIE CHANDELIER GALA

DINNER AND FASHION SHOW 2015 11 DINNER AND FASHION SHOW 2015 11



WE ARE GRATEFUL AND GIVE SPECIAL THANKS TO BEA FOSTER FOR

ALLOWING US THE OPPORTUNITY TO DESIGN THIS YEAR’S PROGRAM

BOOKLET!



HERE IS A LIST OF PEOPLE , BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT

JOINED TO BECOME A PART OF THIS WONDERFUL EVENT.

VENDORS Thirty - One Gifts

Real Pain Natural Relief

Tracy Lynn Jewelry

Sentcy

Bedroom Kandy

Saks

Over Joyed Travel

Origami Owl

Her Bag Habits

J Elaine Designs

MAKE UP ARTISTS

Cassandra Powell

Tashona Gibson

Tajuan Hancock

Girl and Guy Republic

Hair 2 Envy

Iman

HAIR STYLIST

Hair to Envy

Girl & Guy Republic

Cassandra Powell

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Robert Berry

Cammie Blalock

John Flynn Photogra-

phy

B1 Photography

Clay Jones

MODELS

Tonja Scott

Kimberly S.

Jamez Aloha

Aaron Eldridge

Geno V.

K Nassim Mohammad

John Flemon

Mrs Shirley

Candace Wilson

Tierra Jacobs

Kendra Rena

Quiana Tenise

JaMez Aloha

Indiah Jackson

Evyn Mills

Tomi Jones

LaTresha Lane

Mimi Walker

Raynel Scott

Ellie Krug

Twomneisha Dunson

Al'Tee Harris

Jassy Jas

DJ

Mr. Marley Mcfly

Crooked Style DJs

MISTRESS OF

CEREMONY

Nia Nowell

VOLUNTEERS

Shyra Marshall

Nikki Tolliver

Shecola Hewlett

Nia Grain Porch

BEHIND THE SCENES

Vicky Rogers

Angela Miles

Willa Pantoja

GRAPHIC DESIGN

DPI Graphic Design

Derek Payne


DINNER AND FASHION SHOW 2015 17 DINNER AND FASHION SHOW 2015 17

18 THE 2ND ANNUAL BLACK TIE CHANDELIER GALA 18 THE 2ND ANNUAL BLACK TIE CHANDELIER GALA



The Second Annual Black Tie Gala Program

Documents