International Center for Artistic Development
Camellia A. Blackwell, M.F.A, M.Ed., Ph.D. - Executive Director
International Center for Artistic Development
Learn more about ICAD's Mission Statement and History.
GRAPHIC ART SERVICES
MBE Certification Baltimore City
Camellia A. Blackwell, PhD
Professional consultant and designer of publications such a brochures, posters, flyers, business cards, letterhead and branding logos, utilizing drawing and design techniques, computer graphics and desktop publishing programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Correl Draw, N-Design, Quark Express, Microsoft Office, and Dreamweaver.
Servicing government agencies, public companies and individuals with award winning designs and publications.
We've Moved!
Our new locations are:
6001 Jamina Downs |
13766 Sillamon Road |
Camp Camellia Slideshow
ICAD's 25th Anniversary Historical Video Documentary
(Click the image above to view.)
ICAD Business Partnerships and Links: Smithsonian Institution, Laurel Historical Society, National Museum For Women in The Arts, The Volunteer Center Serving Howard County, Maryland State Arts Council, Howard County Arts Council, Maryland Institute College of Art, University of Maryland, Bowie State University, Ellipse Art Center, Sister Cities International Programs, International Executive Service Corps, Triumph Register of America, Triumphs Around the Chesapeake, Nations Capitol Jaguar Owners Club, Center For Educational and Environmental Development, Jensen Auto Club USA, and Taffel Engineering.
ICAD Board of Directors: Sherman D. Taffel, President; Dr. Sonia Fierro Luperini, Cultural Affairs; Sylvia Diehl, Marketing Consultant; Anthony Cancro, Community Outreach; Bernetta T. Richardson, Financial Advisor
Internship Program: Web Site Design, Arts and Crafts, Administrative Assistants, and Artists Assistants.
ICAD International Center for Artistic Development, Inc.
Executive Director - Camellia A. Blackwell, Ph.D.
ICAD
6001 Jamina Downs
Columbia, MD 21045
Telephone: 410-730-6008
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday - Sunday by appointment only, call 410-730-6008
30 Years of Art
1979 – 2009
UPCOMING EVENTS
Restoring Family Heirlooms
Wednesday, September 8 at 7pm
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Learn how to protect, conserve, and determine when professional assistance is appropriate for archival restorations of family keepsakes. Archival restoration examples will be shown.
Howard County Library, Central Branch
10375 Little Patuxent Parkway
Restoring Family Heirlooms Lecture
Contact: Elaine B. Johnson
410-313-7818
Register online or by calling the library at 410-313-7800.
Road to the Arts
September 25-October 30, Sat-Sun 12-3pm
Reception: September 25, 12-3pm
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Artist Camellia A. Blackwell & the ICAD International Collection of Art: Jeanne Stoessel, Erkin Merganov and Tokbolat Togizbayev
6001 Jamina Downs,
Columbia Maryland 21045
Phone: 410-730-6008
Be a pART or ART this fall and celebrate the beginning of the 2010-2011 gallery season with a weekend of gallery receptions and events in Howard County! This event encourages art lovers to explore the breadth and diversity of visual arts opportunities in Howard County. Several galleries throughout the County will participate by hosting openings and other special events during Road to the Arts weekend. Download the schedule here!
Private Art Classes & Workshops
For Children and Adults
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Cost: $25.00 per 1 hour class
Materials are included in the price
Improve your drawing and painting skills using dry and wet media: graphite, charcoal, pastels, water color and gouache. Develop left brain/right brain cognitive skills while creating a work of art and exploring new techniques in creativity.
Registration is required 24 hours prior to class. Payments can be made by cash, check or credit card.Register by phone 410-730-6008 or email: cab@icadev.org.
Student Internship Program
High school and university students learn valuable skills as gallery assistants. Students may assist with art exhibitions, publications, the mailing list, fundraising, or making craft items as fundraisers.
To register or for additional information, contact
Dr. Blackwell at 410-730-6008 or cab@icadev.org.
RECENT EVENTS
Forest Tour at Camp Camellia
July 6, 2010
Learn how to identify various trees, wildflowers, birds, berries and more. Tour lead by Virginia State Forester Joe Rossetti.
Columbia International Festival
July 24, 2010
Downtown, Columbia, MD
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Featuring displays by Camellia A Blackwell, West African Shadow Box Carvings, Vietnamese Handcrafted dolls & children's corner by Van Mai, Bolivian Handcrafted jewelry by Gus Murillo, Indonesia Handcrafted Jewelry and handbags by Eluh Diehl