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What is The First of Many (TFOM)?
TFOM is an accessible space dedicated to supporting artists and creatives in Baltimore. We aim to offer a welcoming environment for the community to collaborate and connect through artist-led workshops, panel discussions, the TFOM podcast, and art resource fairs in partnership with local organizations. TFOM will also serve as a hub for creatives to house their businesses and showcase their products.
Inside TFOM Headquarters, you’ll find:
- Sourcher Studio – A photography and content studio
- Film Developing and Printing Suite
- Exhibition/Gallery Space
- Classrooms for workshops
- Meeting Room for Panel Discussions
- Retail shop featuring merchandise and works from local artists/creatives
- Local businesses
- Artist Studios
- Cafe
TFOM began as a vision to amplify creative voices and provide educational opportunities through art, community-building, and accessible programming. Initially a project, The First of Many Series (TFOMS) is a Movement; An appreciation and realization of self centered around 50 artists and creatives in Baltimore, MD.
Now, it’s time to transition TFOM into a full-fledged business organization, expanding its reach and impact.
Why TFOM?
Through TFOM, Jasmine Washington can continue advocating for change and greater accessibility for artists and creatives in Baltimore, MD, by fostering connections and collaborations with artists, creatives, and organizations in Maryland and Baltimore City.
About the Founder
Jasmine Washington is an ART-ivist and Status Quo Disruptor. With a dedication to exploring the complexities of identity, culture, and social justice, Jasmine uses her art to challenge conventional perspectives, fostering both personal reflection and collective dialogue.
Committed to amplifying marginalized voices, she creates platforms where the unheard are not only seen but celebrated.
As a multidisciplinary visual artist and curator, Jasmine designs exhibitions that evoke emotional resonance and spark conversations about pressing societal issues. Beyond her visual work, she moderates panels with intentionality, guiding discussions that cultivate connection, understanding, and growth.
Rooted in empathy and purpose, Jasmine’s practice is driven by the belief that art has the power to inspire change, uplift communities, honor untold stories, and redefine the very essence of what art can be.
Why is $50,000 Needed?
TFOM is not just a project or an art exhibition—it’s a business dedicated to expanding accessibility for artists and creatives in Baltimore through a variety of programming, including exhibitions, artist-led workshops, panel discussions, the TFOM podcast, and more.
Your contribution will directly support our transition, helping us build the necessary infrastructure and resources to sustain and grow TFOM as an organization. Donations will ensure that we can continue providing valuable resources, programming, and opportunities to those who need them most, all while expanding into an actual physical space.
By supporting The First of Many, you’re helping to fund a dream—creating a lasting platform for innovation, connection, and social change within Baltimore's community, with plans to expand beyond the city.
Below are examples of what your donations will support:
- Legal/Accounting Fees – Ensuring we do this right from the start
- Graphic Design Services – Branding to establish TFOM's identity and voice
- Marketing Materials – Both print and digital
- Photography Services– Capturing programming and events
- Videography Services – Documenting programming
- Art Supplies/Materials – For workshops
- Venue Rental Fees– For events and programs
- Storage Unit Fees – Until we secure a permanent space
- Securing a Physical Space – A large industrial multi-level warehouse for headquarters to host all programming
- Licenses and Permits – Required for operating in different spaces
- Buildout and Renovation– Transforming the warehouse space and acquiring necessary equipment and furnishings
- Panel Discussion/Podcast Equipment – Including subscriptions for streaming and production tools
- Paying Panelists– For expert speakers to lead critical discussions
- Paying Workshop Facilitators – For accessible classes in alignment with art and mental health
- Paying Staff– To support day-to-day operations and growth
Our Request
- That you support us financially
- That you share our mission with your network
- That you come out and share our upcoming programming
Learn More
Follow us on Instagram @thefirstofmanyseries
Get In Touch
DM Us on Instagram @thefirstofmanyseries
Visit our website and click "CONTACT"
Thank you for your support!
With love and gratitude,
Jasmine Washington
Organizer
Jasmine Washington
Organizer
Baltimore, MD