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This will be the place to come for the latest news on my art and educator activities.

And don't forget to check out the button project update and my calendar.

Since my last entry in July, I have been busy with the usual variety of teaching workshops, studio artwork and residency work. Some of the highlights of the summer include the workshops that I did with the AIR girls. I guided the younger girls (ages 13-14), in the design and creation of a park bench that was based on the four elements: earth, air, fire and water. We worked for three mornings to paint, add twigs and beads and finally assemble a bench that was inspired by nature-based writing and reading. This bench will be donated to the Mill Pond Center in Durham, the site of the AIR workshops.

Earlier in the summer I guided the older girls (ages 15-16) in the design and creation of journals and personal altars. The altars were constructed from found boxes that we painted and decorated with personal items such feathers, collage materials and even a small fountain. These altars are real treasures to not only the girls who created them, but for the viewer who experiences a window into the spirit of each girl. The image (above right) is one of the young artists painting the box for her altar.

The exhibit at the Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester was an incredible experience for me. I received much positive feedback for my work, and I feel that the exposure was a real boost for my art career. The Button Project is now at the UNH Gallery in Durham, NH. On September 11th, I presented an artist's talk on the inspiration and development of the project.

The Button Project received a great deal of press just before September 11th. Images and articles about the work were in the following papers:

The Boston Globe, 9/8/02
The York Weekly, 9/11/02
Foster's Daily Democrat, 9/5/02

Last spring I applied for an Artist Advancement Grant from the Greater Piscataqua Community Foundation. Although I did not receive the award, I was one of 13 finalists. I received wonderful feedback from the Foundation for my well-composed grant proposal. I am motivated to keep making my art, and will apply again next year.

This fall my residency work takes me to the VA Medical Center in Manchester, NH. Here my students range in age from the late 40's to 102! Mostly we are working on table and floor looms, (see photo on left) and often we are simply sitting - looking at woven fabrics and sharing memories.

Later this fall I will travel to Connecticut for two residencies. I will be at the Country School in Madison, and then at the Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School in Waterbury. I will post images as the students' works unfold.

This last image, taken from the top of Duck MT on Isle la Haut, ME, reminds me that summer is a time to drift, be with those you love and to renew.

Now it is autumn, and we are nesting. Have a great fall, and please drop me a note. I'd love to hear from you!

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