Grand Opening with Maryland's First Lady and Annapolis Mayor

September 12, 2018 Joe Barsin

Local by Design Annapolis Mall had our grand opening at Westfield Annapolis on September 6. It was an honor to meet First Lady Yumi Hogan who is an artist herself. She took the time to look at each display and meet the artists. Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley was also generous in showing his support for local businesses. Congrats again to the amazing owners of LBD: Suzi Matthews Jett and Susan Mrofka Sears.

Local By Design is an arts and crafts store in Annapolis Maryland that features work from over 60 local artists. This is the grand opening of their 3rd store in the Annapolis Mall and features Citizen Pride artist and business owner Joe Barsin, as well as the Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley.

L-to-R: Suzi Jett (Local by Design Co-Owner), Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley, Maryland's First Lady Yumi Hogan, Susan Sears (Local by Design Co-Owner) and Joe Barsin (Citizen Pride)

Eva Barsin (Citizen Pride) with Maryland's First Lady Yumi Hogan visiting the Citizen Pride section of Local By Design in the Annapolis Mall.

Entrance of Local by Design in the Annapolis Mall. Thank you Mall Security for a great job!

L to R: Artist Charon Letarte (Crab Shack), Gene Deems (DNR), Joe Barsin (Citizen Pride), Tré Holmes (The Drift Shop).

Maryland's First Lady Yumi Hogan explores Local By Design at the Annapolis Mall.

Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley and Joe Barsin. Before becoming Mayor, Gavin has been a visionery business leader for Annapolis, especially in expanding the arts.