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Artist Statement
My work explores the intricate connections between nature and humanity, portraying the symbiotic relationships that sustain our planet. Through mixed media, I depict environmental sustainability, capturing unique ecosystems. Traveling to endangered regions deepens my perspective on the urgency of conservation, infusing my art with a commitment to sustainability. My aim is to forge connections through a visual language that transcends conventional boundaries.
Galleries
Artemis Gallery, Northeast Harbor, ME
Nepenthe Gallery, Alexandria, VA
Arches Gallery, Lorton, VA
Van Landingham Gallery, Alexandria, VA
Gallery 75, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VA
Professional Memberships and Residencies
Torpedo Factory Artists’ Association Juried Member
Artist is Residence, Palette 22 Washington, DC (2024-2025)
Signature Juried Member, National Association of Women Artists
Union of Maine Visual Artists
Center for Maine Contemporary Art Member
ArtWaves MDI Artist Member
Women's Caucus for the Arts
Creative Ground, New England
Curatorial and Juror Experience
June 2024-present: Identify and support jurors for VanLandingham Gallery monthly shows and serve on jury committee for new gallery members; manage social media
Jan 5-27, 2024: Curator: “Visions of Resilience: Art for Climate Justice,” Delray Artisans
May, Sept. 2023: Juror for the Capitol Hill Arts League monthly challenges
Teaching Experience and Presentations
July 2025: Schoodic Arts For All Festival Workshop Instructor
July 14, 2024: Artist-In-Action, 868 Estate Vineyards, Harper’s Ferry, VA
March 23, 2024: “Collage City Spires and Skylines” Delray Artisans, Delray, VA
Jan 13, 2024: “EcoArt: Collage Landscapes for Climate Awareness” Delray Artisans
2024-present: 4-H Environmental Action Club Leader: Exceptional Leader Award
Sep 2007-June 2017: Master Gardener: led environmental education; consulted with FCPS and Fairfax, VA Parks on establishing pollinator and vegetable garden
Exhibits
2026 Solo Exhibition
Lorton Workhouse Art Center, Lorton VA
2025 Solo Exhibitions
February 1-March 1, 2025: Ten Moir Gallery Solo Exhibition (internationally juried award for excellence in art)
June 1-30: “EcoArt for Climate Awareness,” Hunters Woods Gallery, Reston, VA
June 1-30: MDI Hospital, ArtWaves MDI, Mount Desert Island, ME
July 1-31: Mount Desert Island Municipal Building, ME
2025 Juried Group Exhibitions and Art Fairs
Aug. 2025: Women Artists of DC area wide juried art show
July 15-Aug. 9: Viridian Gallery 33rd Annual International Juried Art Show, Chelsea, NYC
July 26: Coastal Fine Art Alliance Of Maine Festival, Southwest Harbor, ME
May, 2025: Invited to participate in Tephra ICA Festival, Reston, VA
May 3-June 5: Art League of Alexandria open exhibit, Torpedo Factory Art Center
May-June VanLandingham Gallery “May Moments” Exhibit (2nd place for “Perspective”)
April-May: VanLandingham Gallery “Art In Bloom,” (2nd Place for “Kili’Ohu”)
May5-June8: Art League of Alexandria open exhibit
Mar. 3-Apr. 5: Art League of Alexandria open exhibit
Mar. 1 -Apr. 1: "March Into Color," VanLandingham Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center
Feb. 1 - April 1: "Asymmetry," Arches Gallery, The Lorton Workhouse Arts Center
Feb. 1-28: “Heart to Heart,” VanLandingham Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center (Honorable Mention for “Tides of Change”)
Jan 1-21: "Winter Reflections," VanLandingham Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center
Jan 23 - Feb 23: “Winter Solstice” Exhibit, Nepenthe Gallery, Alexandria, VA
Jan. 21-March 21: Penn Journal of Arts and Sciences Virtual Winter exhibit
2024 Solo Exhibitions
October 14-December 2: "Roots and Rhythms,” Bodzin Gallery, Fairfax, VA
July 5- July 28: “Earth Awakened: An Artistic Exploration of Ecological Consciousness,” Stone Tower Gallery, Glen Echo, MD
June 23-Oct 6: “Wild Harmony,” 868 Estate Vineyard (artist demo July 9)
April - May: “Flora and Fauna,” Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria, VA
March 27-June 30: Potomac Falls Health Center Solo Exhibit
March 11-21: “Earth Echoes”, Dumbarton Concert Series Featured Artist Solo Show
2024 Juried Group Shows
2024 Art League of Alexandria, Torpedo Factory Art Center (Jan, Mar, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct)
Gallery 75 Juried Member shows, year round
11/6/24-1/5/25: Cornerstones Benefit HeART Exhibit, JoAnn Rose Gallery, Reston, VA
11/23-11/29: Maryland Art Place Under $2500 Virtual Benefit and Sale
11/15-Jan. 5, 2025: Glen Echo Holiday Show Invitational Exhibit
11/1-12/1: Sims Contemporary “The Mind of an Artist” Exhibit, Chelsea, NY
9/5-8: Glen Echo Juried Labor Day Art Show
2024 Van Landingham Gallery monthly shows, Torpedo Factory Art Center: Best In Show for “Motherhood”; Honorable mention:“Sultry Afternoon”; 2nd Place: “Approaching Emerald Lake”
McLean Art Society Spring Thing show, juried honorable mention: “Potomac Bluebells”
May 7: Sept 5: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital CHAL Juried exhibit
April 27-June 30 Alexandria Party4TheArts
Spring and Fall Art At The Mill Regional Juried Exhibits
Mar 12 – Apr 12 “Destinations,” The Mansion at Strathmore, Rockville, MD
Jan 12 - Feb 19: Touchstone Gallery Virtual Figures Exhibit, Washington, DC
Jan 8-May 4: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital Regional Juried Exhibit, DC
Nov 18-Jan 7: Glen Echo Holiday Art Show and Sale, Glen Echo, MD
2023 Select Juried Group Shows
Dec 2-3: Occoquan Regional Holiday Fair, juried fine art vendor
Dec 17 - Jan 8: Gifts from the HeART Fundraiser for Cornerstones, Reston, VA
Jan-Dec Capitol Hill Arts Workshop: “Environmental Chaos” (Honorable Mention)
Sept 1-4: Glen Echo Labor Day Art Show
Jul 30-Aug 7: “People and The Planet” Touchstone Gallery International Exhibit
Art League of Alexandria, TFAC: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sept, Nov (Honorable Mention for “Requiem for Winter,” “Tomorrow is Another Day,” and “Still Standing”)
Oct 1: Mclean Project for the Arts Mid-Atlantic Art Fest
Apr 27: Britepaths' Artful Living Fundraiser, Fairfax, VA (First Place Award)
April (“Discord”) and August (“It’s Only Natural”) Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Monthly Challenges: First Place
Del Ray Artisans Gallery: “The Unseen,” (Honorable Mention) “Fun With One,” “A Tale of Two Studios,” “American Patchwork,” Alcove Gift Shop, and Spring Art Market
March: League of Reston Artists Founders Show Juried Awards (Honorable Mention)
Media
June/July 2025: Sunshine Artist Profile/Interview
April 2025: Maine Arts Journal, Spring: In Times Like These, UMVA Showcase
February 2025: Reviews of Nepenthe Gallery Winter Solstice exhibit in Zebra Press, Alexandria Gazette, and Mount Vernon Gazette
January 2025: Canvas Rebel Interview
January 2025: U. Penn Journal of Arts and Sciences, featured artwork/artist profile
September 2024: Xanadu Gallery Catalog feature
August 2024: Bold Journeys Magazine feature
July 2024: Sanctuary Magazine Feature
April 9, 2024: Canvas Rebel magazine feature
Dec 2023 “Visions of Resilience” exhibit featured on WTOP news and VA Dogwood News
Nov 2023: Sketchbook Revival Featured Artist
Nov 2023: International “It’s Liquid Contest”, Honorable Mention and Featured Interview
Oct 2023: Artsy Shark Featured Artist
July 2023: Capitol Hill Arts Workshop “Mind of the Artist” Feature
Education
2006-present: Art League School of Alexandria; Lorton Workhouse Art Center; Golden Certified Artists; Winslow Art Center; Penn Studio School of Art
American University, M.A. International Development, public health
Muhlenberg College, B.A. English and International Studies; coursework in ceramics and painting
Media Profiles and Awards
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