Tammy Barnes is a muralist, teaching artist, and custom sign maker who makes "research the foundation of [her] public practice," and "believe[s] the strongest banner series strikes a balance between the familiar and the unexpected, celebrating the landmarks people already know, while sparking curiosity about the histories and identities they may not yet know."
Relevant experience: commissioned by the Southwest BID to design six streetlight banners celebrating the unique identity of Southwest DC. Tammy's work includes streetlight banners, murals, and other public art commissions for municipalities, nonprofits, and private clients throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area.
Roxanne Bradley-Tate is an award-winning illustrator, graphic designer, and art director who draws on a background in brand identity design to create "work that is both distinctive and functional, while helping people connect with the places they live, visit, and explore."
Relevant experience: Roxanne’s experience spans illustration, brand identity, and environmental graphics. She has held design and art direction roles with Hallmark Cards, Target, Marriott International, and MGM Resorts, with clients including Microsoft and the Hawaii Department of Education. She is also a 2026 Maryland State Arts Council community art grant recipient. Roxanne knows Alexandria well as a former resident of 10 years.
