ABOUT THE ARTIST

Over the last 25 years, I have been on both side of the visual art experience in New York and Pennsylvania. I have worked and exhibited in several art galleries. I was co-founder of Gallery 41 In Owego, NY, an assistant to gallerist Betty Bryden at the Butternut Gallery in Montrose, PA, and as managing executive director of Pink Arrow Arts, Inc. These experiences included finding participating artists, curating work for solo and group exhibits, and personally designing and hanging those exhibits. I have been a participating artist in juried and group exhibits in all these places, but not yet as the solo artist.

In addition to the month-long exhibition be open to the public during the Fall of the 2026 grant cycle, I will open my studio during monthly Friday gallery night events in Owego. This allows the public to watch the series of paintings evolve. Although the goal at this point in my career is to achieve a greater technical skill, it also includes the desire to convey the inclusive nature of creative participation for all the community. This is regardless of age or perceived ability. Authenticity is not about skill. Authenticity is about being able to fully express where you are in your journey.