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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.
2 THE 2ND ANNUAL BLACK TIE CHANDELIER GALA
DINNER AND FASHION SHOW 2015 3
"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."
4 THE 2ND ANNUAL BLACK TIE CHANDELIER GALA
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. ■
4 THE 2ND ANNUAL BLACK TIE CHANDELIER GALA
DINNER AND FASHION SHOW 2015 5
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. ■
DINNER AND FASHION SHOW 2015 5
6 THE 2ND ANNUAL BLACK TIE CHANDELIER GALA
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. ■
6 THE 2ND ANNUAL BLACK TIE CHANDELIER GALA
DINNER AND FASHION SHOW 2015 13
WE ARE GRATEFUL AND GIVE SPECIAL THANKS TO BEA FOSTER FOR
ALLOWING US THE OPPORTUNITY TO DESIGN THIS YEAR’S PROGRAM
BOOKLET!
DINNER AND FASHION SHOW 2015 15
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