Are you an artist, arts organization or venue?

artist

What town do you live in?

Amherst, MA

In which disciplines do you work or exhibit?

Other

Artist Statement/Bio

I am a beadweaver and create jewelry using seed beads and embellishment beads. I work off-loom using seed beads and embellishment beads to incorporate texture, color and shape, creating unique, wearable art. After graduating from college, I spent two years in the Peace Corps teaching English in a small town in Iran. I have taught beadweaving at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan and at several venues in western Massachusetts. I have exhibited with the Bead Society of Greater New York in Manhattan and Tokyo, Japan and in Amherstat the former Fiber Art Center. I am also a member of the Shelburne Arts Cooperative in Shelburne Falls, MA and Saw Mill River Arts in Montague, MA.

Describe your organization or gallery

The Shelburne Arts Cooperative has over 50 working and non-working members working in a wide range of art and fine craft. The website is www.ShelburneArtsCoop.com. Saw Mill River Arts is a new cooperative at the Montague Book Mill.

Website

http://www.scm-bead.com