Sugarloaf Crafts Artist Showcases and Feature Articles
Sugarloaf Mountain Works provides a low overhead marketplace where artists and
craftspeople can sell their unique creations direct to the public. The focus of Sugarloaf craft shows has always been on contemporary crafts and
fine art. Over the past thirty-three years the Sugarloaf Craft Festivals have
grown in popularity. Artists from across the nation now compete for the
300-500 spaces available in each show. Over seventeen shows are held
each year in major metropolitan areas. I was responsible for writing artist showcases and feature articles for festival brochures.
The
gallery exhibits & represents both
fine contemporary arts & artists, while
also incorporating non-salable, socially-minded
exhibitions & installations. Honfleur
aims to provide better access to The Arts
for residents “East of the Anacostia River,”
D.C., Affordable Artist Workspace and a
diverse range of Artistic Opportunities
for Washington D.C. Honfleur represents
both local and international artists. I was responsible for creating and producing the monthly promotional newsletter.
American Poetry Museum Member Newsletter, Monthly Event Newsletter, Grant Writing
The American Poetry Museum provides a place for communities to gather and participate in meaningful dialogue on issues that are of interest and importance to their lives. The Museum produces programs that are committed to the continuation of poetry as a literary and performance art and the use of poetry as an active tool for education. I was responsible for creating the monthly event newsletter, the bi-annual member newsletter, and writing various grant applications for the Museum.
National Education Association This Active Life Magazine
This Active Life is a bimonthly magazine for NEA-Retired members. It spotlights retirees and their passions, highlights upcoming events, and raises issues of particular interest to retired members, such as travel, health, Social Security, and more.I interview, write, and edit various magazine articles and member profiles for the magazine on an as-needed basis.
Medtronic, Inc. Co-wrote article in Medtronic's Patient Newsletter, "Rhythms of Life"
Medtronic is the global leader in medical technology - alleviating pain, restoring health and extending life for millions of people aroudn the world. As a pacemaker recipient at the age of 23, I married my medical experience with my writing skills and contribute to the "Rhythms of Life" newsletter by co-writing an article for the publication.