This week’s featured artist: Jayne Shatz ME: I am an artist, educator, and ceramic historian. I have a PhD in Ceramic History, an MA in Pottery and Sculpture and a BA in Art History. During a ceramic career spanning 40 years, I have taught in colleges, founded two potters’ cooperatives, founded The Albany Ceramic Institute and taught ceramics and sculpture…
This week’s featured artist: Stephen Borko, Board of Directors, member since 2003 ME: I am a native Washingtonian (a breed not as rare as is commonly believed) and currently live in Bethesda. I have had a career in managing a variety of nonprofit organizations in Washington, from think tanks to arts organizations. My passions include travel, inventive food, and many kinds…
This week’s featured artist: April Rimpo, member since 2005 ME: I’ve lived in Maryland for 17 years. I’ve been fortunate to be able to travel to many places within the US and to a couple other countries; most of these travels have been part of art workshops, inspiring me to create paintings that share these places with others through my…
This week’s featured artist: Claudia L. Brookes ME: I live in Northern Baltimore County (Monkton, MD), in beautiful rural “horse country.” From the windows of my downstairs studio, I can see the woods in every season, as well as our busy birdfeeder and my “north-facing” gardens. I have been a professional fine artist for the past 15 years—a second career…
This week’s featured artist: Marie Crow, member since 2013 ME: I am a portrait artist. I was born and raised in Annapolis, growing up on Spa Creek next to my grandmother, who ran Flood’s Firestone on West Street. I have been a painter since childhood; I took my first art classes in Annapolis from a German woman named Mrs. Hansel,…
Something new: Starting today, we are going to feature a different MFA member every week for our new series “Me & My Art” Monday blog posts. Our goal is to get to know our members individually and hear about their connection to their art and to MFA. If you are a member, this is a great way to get known…quickly!…
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