BLIFTD’s TEAM

  • A confident middle-aged man with glasses and a bald head, wearing a denim shirt with rolled-up sleeves, standing indoors in front of large windows with greenery outside. He has his arms crossed and is looking at the camera with a slight smile.

    Jeffrey Kent

    FOUNDER

    Jeffrey Kent is an American multidisciplinary artist whose life's work has been a conduit for self-healing and communal wellness. In addition to his art practice, Kent founded several public art hubs. LEARN MORE

  • A woman with blonde hair, wearing a black sheer top and a beige skirt, sitting on a blue couch and smiling at the camera.

    NICOLE CLARK

    CO-FOUNDER + DIRECTOR

    Nicole Clark is an American artist, writer, and change management consultant who lives and works in Baltimore, MD. LEARN MORE

  • A person with a large, curly, blond wig in a green sweatshirt, lying on the floor with the head resting on their hand, in front of a colorful, abstract painting.

    Alexis Tyson (TWZ)

    BLIFTD STVDIOS Coordinator

    Alexis Tyson (TWZ) is an artist, curator, and public historian dedicated to preserving and amplifying overlooked Black narratives. Based in Baltimore, their work spans murals, exhibitions, and interactive storytelling, transforming public spaces into sites of memory, dialogue, and reclamation. LEARN MORE

  • A man in athletic gear, sunglasses, and a black durag, tying his bright yellow running shoes outdoors next to a white truck.

    Tavon Smith

    BLIFTD LEAD VOLUNTEER

    Tavon Smith is the Lead Volunteer at BLIFTD ART STVDIOS, where he brings unwavering dedication, creative energy, and a deep commitment to community healing and empowerment. A personal trainer, nonprofit founder, and returning citizen, Tavon supports our resident artists and events with heart, hustle, and vision for a thriving Baltimore. LEARN MORE

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