Artist CV

Skills Summary:

Demonstrates problem solving abilities; organized, detail-oriented; excellent communication skills; motivated and creative; proven ability to supervise others and manage multiple and shifting priorities. Experienced workshop leader/teacher in many different areas and formats. Charismatic teacher with extensive experience. Nature inspired Artist, Photographer, Printmaker, Successful organizer for gatherings of as many as 500 attendees.

Education:

  • BSc Hons Springfield College 1996 (Outdoor Education, Minor in Art Therapy)

  • Raworth College of Sports Science and Natural Therapy 1991 (Dip Natural Therapy)

  • I.T.E.C. Certifications: Clinical Aromatherapy, Nutrition, Massage, 1991

Professional Experience:

  • Director /Principal Teacher of Blazing Star Herbal School 2000-present

  • Instructor of Botanical Art In-studio Program 2019 Present

  • Workshop leader/presenter 2000-present

  • Studio Monitor Zea Mays Printmaking, Florence MA 2023-present

Lectures, Presentations, Workshops:

To name a few: Northeast Women’s Herbal Conference, NoFA/MASS Conference, NAHA (Northeast Aromatherapy Conference), Green Nations Gathering, Healing with Flowers Conference Rowe Camp and Conference Center, Midwest Herbal Conference, Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University, New England Botanical Garden, Provincetown Art Museum, Snow Farm, Shepherd & Maudsleigh Print Studio.

Exhibitions:

Solo Shows

  • Art That Breathes, Jo Smith Gallery, Northampton MA, June 2024

  • “Spirit Gardens” A Collection of Eco-Prints, River Valley Coop, Northamtpon, Dec 2023

  • “Winter Blooms” Bloomery Meeting Space, Northampton Feb 2023

  • “Local Wonder: Ode to Rachel Carson” Common Folk, North Adams August 2022

  • “Extraordinary Plant Beings”. Cup and Top Florence MA, April 2015 “

Group Shows

  • Art that Breathes (New work) Hosmer Gallery, Forbes Library Dec 2024 (a three person show)

  • Zea Mays Printmaking Biennial Exhibit, APE Gallery Northampton MA Oct 2024

  • Portsmouth Print Expo, 3S Artspace, Portsmouth NH July 2024

  • Mouseion Virtual Art Exhibit Celebrating Women and NB Artists

  • MICA Fest, Museum of Visionary Art, Northampton MA May 2024

  • Book Artists of Zea Mays, Florence MA March 2024

  • Mind Memory and Mycelium at A.P.E Gallery Northampton MA February 2024

  • “Cosmic Breadcrumbs” Common Folk, North Adams Aug ’22

  • Wild and Precious Arts, CitySpace, Easthampton Fest May 2022

Curator

  • Co-Curator Mind Memory and Mycelium at A.P.E Gallery Northampton MA March 2024

  • Curator of monthly art shows at “The Wall” Gallery Space, @Rhyniainc, Northampton

Awards/Grants/Fellowships:

  • Recipient of United Plant Savers Artist Residency 2022

  • Recipient of Ashfield, Westborough and Deerfield Cultural Council grants 2022 /2023

  • 2027 MFA Candidate Clark University. Worcester MA

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