I am a visual artist who has worked in the arts education field for over thirty years with students spanning a broad spectrum of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, economic circumstances, ages, abilities and identities. I have been teaching art in elder communities for the past eight years. As an Artist-Teacher and Mentor to Artist-Teachers, I have worked with numerous arts and arts education institutions, notably, The Joan Mitchell Foundation, The Solomon R. Guggenheim’s Learning Through Art Program, The Studio in A School Association, Lifetime Arts, Inc., Elders Share the Arts, The Brooklyn Museum, and PS 1Museum (now PS1 MoMA) . I directed the Education Program at Art in General, a not-for-profit contemporary arts organization, for eight years. I also work as an arts education consultant for small arts institutions. I hold a BA in Visual Arts and Arts Education from SUNY, Empire State College and a MFA from CUNY, Queens College.

Working with older adults has been a joy. Older adult students are highly motivated and know what they want to learn. They are fearless in attempting new things.  I learn so much about myself as a person and as an artist working with older adults and I feel that I also have a lot to offer of my experience in making art, and exploring materials and ideas. I have a strong belief in the power of art to promote healing, personal growth, creative and critical thinking and self-confidence for people of any age, ability or background. For myself, engaging in art making processes, and thinking and talking about art is what keeps me going and this is what I love to share.