Ten minutes after sitting down to a tiny table in a tiny Afghani restaurant, Peter O’Gorman scouts the menu for lunch. This is, in all probability, his first meal of the day and might only be moments after waking, although his kempt appearance in a navy sweater would never give him away. Like so many artists, Peter spends his nights working, enjoying an enviable jolt of creativity with the coming of night.
Stephen serves on the ACF board of directors and the education committee. He is a research and development professional with General Mills and plays saxophone in the company jazz band, The G-Naturals.
Why are you involved with the ACF? How did you first hear about the Forum?
Dawn Avery is a cellist, vocalist and composer of Mohawk descent, Avery performs Native American music with her band and premieres solo and chamber music in collaboration with the First Nations Composers Initiative. She is Professor of Music at Montgomery College where she produces an annual World Arts Festival.
What sparked your interest in music? Do you have an early musical memory?
Pearl Bergad is a lover of international music and culture. Specifically, Pearl is interested in the idea of blending Chinese styles with western traditions. Outside of ACF, Pearl is a retired, long-time research molecular biologist at the University of Minnesota. Currently, Pearl serves as the Executive Director of the Chinese Heritage Foundation.
Why are you involved with the ACF? How did you first hear about the Forum?
Ten minutes after sitting down to a tiny table in a tiny Afghani restaurant, Peter O’Gorman scouts the menu for lunch. This is, in all probability, his first meal of the day and might only be moments after waking, although his kempt appearance in a navy sweater would never give him away. Like so many artists, Peter spends his nights working, enjoying an enviable jolt of creativity with the coming of night. 
Dan Thomas serves on the ACF board of directors and the advancement committee. He is the Executive Director of 
Dawn Avery is a cellist, vocalist and composer of Mohawk descent, Avery performs Native American music with her band and premieres solo and chamber music in collaboration with the First Nations Composers Initiative. She is Professor of Music at Montgomery College where she produces an annual World Arts Festival.
Pearl Bergad is a lover of international music and culture. Specifically, Pearl is interested in the idea of blending Chinese styles with western traditions. Outside of ACF, Pearl is a retired, long-time research molecular biologist at the University of Minnesota. Currently, Pearl serves as the Executive Director of the Chinese Heritage Foundation.
National Performing Arts Convention