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Berkeley Arts Council Artist Directory Register here for the Berkeley County Artist Directory Name Art Discipline Address Phone Email/Website Teach? Lisa Linn Arroniz Photography Writing Kearneysville WV rightbrainedventures@gmail.com no Teaching Experience Other Information Mary-Jo Bennett Photography 130 Amelia Drive Hedgesville WV 25427 304-754-5692 703-606-2833 mojophoto@comcast.net www.mjbennettphotoart.com no Teaching Experience Other Information Mary-Jo specializes in nature, travel and architectural color photography. Her favorite subject matter is in her own backyard of West Virginia; however, she has traveled widely to capture scenes of uniqueness and beauty. She is particularly drawn to photographing images of our rapidly vanishing countryside, hoping to inspire the viewer of her work to appreciate the history of a place and its natural beauty. Mary-Jo looks for vibrant color, rhythm, pattern and unique textures in her subjects. Many of her photographs exhibit a painterly quality. This is intentional and the result of early morning or late afternoon light capture, in-camera controls or manipulation, and the final printing process. Once an image is finalized in her computer darkroom, she prints most photographs on a pearl-finish, professional photographic paper to achieve a unique softness to the image. She also mats and frames each image to ensure the most attractive and highest quality results. S. J. Brown Wildlife Photography Writing Martinsburg WV 25404 bisqueness@juno.com www.sjbrown.50megs.com yes Teaching Experience My presentations to students focus on my encounters in the wild and my experiences dealing with publishers. Each lecture is geared to the age of the audience. Included are details of how an animal's image is captured, and information about wildlife and the areas they inhabit. For older students information about dealing with publishers is also included. My children\'s picture books are also part of my presentation. Attendees learn that it takes more than just having a camera and desire to take photographs to be a wildlife photographer Other Information My true passion is wildlife photography. My photographs have been exhibited in the Berkeley County area through the Art Berkeley organization in the "Windows to the Arts" program, the Dunne Building Exhibit, Light the Night and the Earth Day Festival. My work has been part of the "Neighbors" Exhibit in Hampshire county through the Berkeley Arts Council. I have also been part of the Old Opera House Artist Soiree. Additionally I have published two children s picture books featuring my wildlife photographs. My work has been published in books, calendars, and magazines. My presentations to school children have been well received by students of varying ages. My wildlife photographs are a way to share my experiences in the wild with others. Kat Cimaglio Acrylic painter Fiber art 128 Fourth Bridge Rd. Hedgesville WV 25427 304-754-6643 304-671-4062 kat@katstudioart.com www.katstudioart.com no Teaching Experience Other Information Freelance painter who works in acrylic on canvas.In my work I work to capture on canvas the grace of historic structures, the peace of a grazing cow, the farm cat or rural landscape. These are the things I know, the farm I grew up on, the smell of hay and rain and earth. I also create \"hands on\" art through hand sewn animal ragdolls that I make, cats, kittens, dogs, rabbits, goats and sheep. Each a one-of-a-kind piece. My work is shown at : Art at The Mill, Millwood VA, Aldie Mill, Aldie, VA, Miniature Art Society of Florida, Washington DC Miniature Painters Sculptors and Gravers shows, Cider Mill House B&B, and local shows and venues. Melanie Climis Appalachian Music & Dance Martinsburg WV 25404 dancesynergy@earthlink.net yes Teaching Experience Other Information Multi-instrumental & vocal Appalachian music and flatfooting Stephanie Connell "hula" hoopdance boomtownhoops@gmail.com www.boomtownhoops.com yes Teaching Experience I have been teaching hula hooping as a performing art and as exercise for three years. I have worked with people of all ages and genders, teaching classes in Berkeley Co, as well as holding workshops throughout the region. We have worked with several schools and hold workshops at festivals and community events. Other Information We dance with hula hoops. The fluid motion of hoopdance is entrancing, captivating, beautiful. We have performed at the Earth Day Celebration in Martinsburg, Mary Washington\'s Multicultural Fair, The Maryland Fairie Festival, Watermelon Park Fest, and many other community events. Hoopdance can be done to any genre of music and incorporated into any style of dance. We offer classes and workshops throughout the region. Emily Crabtree Digital Art 112 Darden Ct E Martinsburg WV 25403 juxtaposed.design@gmail.com juxtaposeddesign.etsy.com no Teaching Experience Other Information Libby Files Music Performance Hedgesville WV 25427 304-268-1785 stoneycreekbluegrass@gmail.com StoneyCreekBluegrass.net no Teaching Experience Other Information Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band features guitarist Ed Barney, bassist and founder Libby Files, mandolinist Brett Smeltzer, and banjo player Darrell Sanders. Shortly after forming in the early 2000\'s, Stoney Creek was sharing the stage with Loretta Lynn and Ronnie Reno. Stoney Creek has also performed with many renowned artists at the Lucketts School House in Lucketts, Virginia. Stoney Creek returned to Lucketts to perform at the 38th Annual Lucketts Fair in August 2010. In October 2010, Stoney Creek performed with Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper at the first annual Pickin\' in the Park Festival in Clear Brook, Virginia. In May 2010, Stoney Creek was chosen as \"Artist of the Week\" by Bluegrass Music Profiles magazine. On August 24, 2010, Stoney Creek appeared on WAMU\'s Bluegrass Country for a one hour in-studio performance and interview with host Tom \"Cat\" Reeder. The newest CD is \"Hot Off the Press\", which was released in 2010. “Hot Off the Press” features liner notes from bluegrass icon Larry Stephenson, Lee Michael Demsey of WAMU\'s Bluegrass Country, and Berryville Bluegrass promoter Frank Jurney. The new album has been featured on bluegrass radio across the United States, Europe, and Australia. Charlie Frederick Singer Songwriter cfm-ph@comcast.net yes Teaching Experience I have taught in songwriting workshops in Los Angeles and in Nashville. Other Information I have recorded songs that have been published and distributed on CrossRoads Records in Nashville. Several of my songs have appeared in books and film. I have performed at the the famed Palomino Club in North Hollywood, California. I have also performed in many other venues throughout the country. Martha Hanley Painting - WC Collage & Fabric Art 27 Perkinswood Ct. Gerrardstown WV 25420 Hanleyml@comcast.net no Teaching Experience Other Information Twenty years ago I began WC art lessons with Robin Young in Shepherstown, WV, fulfilling a life time dream to make art. I exhibited in Shepherdstown with Potomac River Artist Guild and with Millwood, VA shows and at Good Natured in Martinsburg. My primary subjects of abstracted landscapes emerge as I paint. Soul Collage and Tissue paper collage are recent activities shared in groups locally. Retired two years from school counseling, I have dedicated space for a studio and recently made a Pilgrimage to New Mexico - Sante Fe Mountians, Taos and Ghost Ranch for inspiration. David Heatwole Oil and Acrylic Painting Community Collaborations 304 Bowers St Martinsburg WV 25401 304-283-1902 info@davidheatwoleart.com www.davidheatwoleart.com no Teaching Experience Other Information I am an 11th generation artisan. With that said I have a lot of creativity and like to explore new things. Growing up at the elbow of a successful sculptor encouraged me to look seriously into the arts as a career and a life style. Besides creating art I also enjoy collecting art and promoting the arts. I believe that the arts have more power in them than weapons and that the artists have more creativity than military but need to be harnessed to be effective in solving worldwide problems. See the arts gain more power is part of my passion. Anna Hogbin Watercolor Acrylics Martinsburg WV 25405 304-263-1094 ahogbin@earthlink.net yes Teaching Experience My teaching has centered around adults in watercolor and drawing. I have done many demonstrations and one-day workshops for art/watercolor clubs. Other Information Watercolor is my primary medium because I love the chemical reactions, transparency, and flexibility. It is easy to become 'one' with the medium. I am currently working toward becoming 'fluent' in acrylics. I paint what inspires me so topics cover the entire range of possibilitis from landscapes to lace and flowers to clowns to abstracts. In 2009, I became a juried member of the WV Watercolor Society. My work has received the WVWS Springsten Award and an honorable mention at the state level. Over the past several years, my work has been awarded Best of Show Awards, Best Watercolor and Best Abstract at the Annual Hampshire County Fine Arts Festivals in Romney, WV. work has also been accepted into the juried Cumberlnd Valley Regional Competition at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts and at The Mill in Millwood, VA. Current work can be seen at the Valley Art Association\'s Mansion House in Hagerstown (MD) City Park and on my Facebook page album. I show with the Potomac River Artists Guild and Art Berkeley. My paintings have appeared in the Martinsburg Journal, the Shepherdstown Review, the Hampshire Review, and the Hagerstown Herald. My commitment to art has included being an officer and board member of The Potomac River Artists Guild, The Valley Art Association, and others. I have taken a few classes at Shepherd University. My main training has been through workshops with internationally known artists Zoltan Szabo, Jean Uhl Spicer, and Diane Maxey. Local influences have been the late Regis Kontra, Clyde Roberts, Lynn Ferris, and others. Learning in art is a continuing process! Ike Jordan Bluegrass music performance-mandolin/vocal 380 Jones Spring W. Rd. Hedgesville WV 25427 304 702 3591 IkesterJ@gmail.com http://www.thebackcreekvalleyboys.com no Teaching Experience Other Information I am part of a five piece traditional bluegrass band called The Back Creek Valley Boys.We have performed the last two years at Pickin' in the Panhandle,and all over the Tri-State area since April of 2009.We have performed over 100 live shows including a one hour live radio show on WDHC 92.9FM in Berkeley Springs and a live TV appearance on WHAG-TV 25 promoting Pickin' in the Panhandle.Our upcoming live shows are listed at www.thebackcreekvalleyboys.com We have also released two CD projects. The first July 2009 "Bluegrass,Plain and Simple" has sold over 500 copies. The second Sept. 2010 "Back Creek Valley Express" has sold nearly 200 copies as of Sept.30th!We put on an exciting, hard driving bluegrass show,Please come out and support live music in Berkeley County! Barbara Keech Photography (Wildlife/Nature) 37 Stormfield Dr., E Martinsburg WV 25404 304-582-1953 wild_spirit_photo@yahoo.com no Teaching Experience Other Information Most of my work is in the area of wildlife/nature, but I also have a passion for rescue animals and have done several successful fund raisers whereby I have photographed for East Coast Exotic Animal Rescue in PA and created 2 calendars that were used to raise much needed funds. I have also photographed the dogs of Shepherdstown and created 2 calendars that some of the proceeds were used to raise funds for the Animal Welfare Society. The ASPCA Animal Watch (Spring 2003) did an article on my first event in their national magazine To date through these fund raising events have created quite an animal network and have been instrumental in finding homes for animals and finding lost animals to be returned successfully to their owners. Photgraphy is a passion and although my heart is with wildlife/nature I have also photographed for several land management companies for advertising purposes as well as general photography of kids/families. My desire is to do more photojournalistic pieces on Farming and Homelessness in this area. Patricia Kinzie Colored Pencil & Acrylic Watercolor 35 Morningside Dr. Falling Waters WV 25419 304 274-3536 pakinzie@gmail.com no Teaching Experience Other Information My medium is mostly colored pencil but I also work in acrylic and watercolor. I do portraits, landscapes, flowers and whatever inspires me. The classes I have taken are the following: The Art Center Manatee in FL, The Washington Co.Museum of Fine Arts and VAA Mansion House in Hagerstown MD, in Martinsburg WV with Frank Russell and Winchester VA with Leah Brumback. My paintings have been in several juried shows in the Art Center Manatee in Bradenton FL. They have shown in The Washington Co. Museum of Fine Arts, The VAA Mansion House In Hagerstown MD, the AHA in Shepardstown WV and Martinsburg WV. My paintings have sold in the Art at the Mill, in Millsville VA and some commissioned work. My colored pencil paintings won two First place ribbons, one Second Premium and two Second place ribbons at the Manatee Co. fair in Fl. I continue to take classes as there is always something new to learn. Mona Kissel Polymer Clay jewelry, framed art, serving ware Paper collaging, one of a kind art cards Martinsburg WV 25405 304-261-9507 mona@monakissel.com www.monakissel.com yes Teaching Experience I offer two polymer clay workshops teaching techniques that I have invented or developed further/modified from existing polymer clay techniques. Other Information Polymer clay has been a part of my life and my main art medium since 1994. My work was sold in various galleries in the region in the early years, and now is sold twice per year at the Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival, June and Sept. Have been in the festival for 10 years. Have participated in several polymer clay books during the past fourteen years, see links on my website for more information. Hope to be part of Trees & Trails, in Oct. 2011, in the first Berkeley County Studio Tour. Jocelynne Lowans Painting Jewelry Creation EuterpesPleasure@gmail.com EuterpesPleasure.com no Teaching Experience Other Information The path to art is paved with discovery. The elements of painting are all present and only guidance is needed to adjust them into being. Beginning with short, uncertain movement and morphing into more graphic styles, finally maturing with the confidence of deconstruction. Brush strokes smooth out the rough edges, sharing images that get to the point through the use of lines and concise images. The works of Euterpe's Pleasure speak clearly of experience beyond the tangible. finding oneself in a lucid dream move beyond the rational and planned world elements pull togetherstretch out your arms and fly Jocelynne Lowans's work investigates a world that exists without restrictions. Lowans explores a myriad of moments and emotions, taking form on the canvas as blended forms and shapes. Using forms and figures of various kinds, with color as the binding agent that pulls all the elements into a cohesive whole, Lowans procreates meaning into consciousness. C. Mason analog photography sculpture Martinsburg WV 25404 c.mason_photos@yahoo.com www.flickr/photos/c_mason no Teaching Experience Other Information I have been published in "Antietam Review" several times, have shown at local galleries over the last 8 years, and am devoted to black and white photography as a means of self-expression. Kathy McClung Basketry 101 Russett Road Martinsburg WV 25403 304-263-7078 skmcclung@hotmail.com yes Teaching Experience I have taught for the last ten years, primarily for Heritage Craft Center. I also instruct privately. I have been an instructor for childrens classes through Boarman Arts Center. Other Information I am a juried craftsperson for Tamarack and participate in the Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival. You may find my work at Lost River Co-op in Hardy County, WV as well as Washington Street Gallery in Charles Town, WV. Belles of Berkeley Chorus, Sweet Adelines Int'l Four-part a cappella singing for women, barbershop style Martinsurg WV 25403 304-267-4796 304-839-7957 bellesofberkeley@comcast.net www.bellesofberkeley.org yes Teaching Experience Vocal lessons at every rehearsal on Tuesday nights at Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 W. King St. 6"45 PM. Other Information The Belles of Berkeley Chorus is a chartered Sweet Adeline, International Chorus. The "Belles" perform at community events, church events, "Concerts in the Park," nursing homes, and present an annual show. Recent show productions include: "A Cowgirl Showdown," and "A Tribute to Rosie the Riveter." Beth Peterson Ceramics Watercolor 252 Fancy Filly Circle Martinsburg WV 25403 304-270-1059 beth@wingedblue.com www.wingedblue.com and pottery.about.com yes Teaching Experience I have taught workshops and tutored individuals in pottery-making. I have also given lessons to individuals in watercolor, drawing, and acrylic. I also do a lot of "teaching" online as the Pottery Guide for About.com. Other Information Working with clay is perhaps the most liberating media, while at the same time demanding a great deal from the potter / ceramic artist. It is a magical marriage of the four elements -- earth, air, water, and fire -- which appeals to my spiritual side, while at the same time allowing a deeply practical exploration into inorganic chemistry and physics. Mike Pulsifer Photography Martinsburg WV webmaster@mike-pulsifer.org http://www.flickr.com/photos/wvmikep/ no Teaching Experience Other Information Wonderment Puppet Theater Puppetry Theater theater 412 W. King Street Martinsburg WV 25401 304-258-4074 wondermentpuppets@yahoo.com www.wondermentpuppets.com yes Teaching Experience I am an art teacher for Berkeley County Schools. I teach Elementry art K-2 Other Information We are a full time puppet theater performing 5 shows a year. We also have a hands on exhibit area, a puppetry store and birthday parties. Wonderment Puppet Theater was choosen by the State Journal as "55 good things about WV" in Berkeley Co. Come see a show, Sat and Sun 12 noon and 2pm. Daniel Rogers Stone Metal 934 W. Virginia Ave. Martinsburg wv 25401 304-702-3121 steelandstone@live.com steel-and-stone.com no Teaching Experience Other Information I specialize in tight fitted stonework by use of hammer and chisel. My work is noted in and around the tri-county district. Jeff Slater Photography 81 Towerview Drive Martinsburg WV 25404 304-262-0808 240-291-7877 jeff@jrslaterphotography.com www.jrslaterphotography.com no Teaching Experience Other Information Carol P. Slovikosky Glass P. O. Box 824 Martinsburg WV 25402 304-263-4613 parrishfarmartworks@yahoo.com www.lostrivercraft.com yes Teaching Experience Have taught beginning stained glass (copper foil method) through Boarman Arts Center, Heritage Craft Center, Hagerstown Comm. College and Eastern West Virginia Comm. & Tech. College Other Information Traditional Glass Painted Panels, suntcatchers, postcard frames, kiln work, repair work (lead or copper foil) and commission panels and jobs. Work is on display at WV Glass Outlet, Martinsburg, WV, Lost River Artisan Cooperative, Lost River, WV and Washington Street Gallery, Charles Town, WV. Carol is also a juried artisan for Tamarack in Beckley, WV. Rip Smith Photography Web Design PO box 969 Martinsburg WV 25402 304-596-0873 304-261-1212 rip.smith@sterlingimages.com www.sterlingimages.com yes Teaching Experience I have taught several workshops, including basic digital photography, Photoshop Elements, and high dynamic range imaging. Other Information I am a fine art photographer with a specialty in architectural images. I have exhibited throughout the region and juried in exhibits nationally, regionally and locally. I am available for commission work. Shirley Snyder Basket weaver PO Box 2207 Hedgesville WV 25427 304-754-7134 301-988-1702 Blue-Ridge-Basketry@msn.com http://blueridgebasketry.com yes Teaching Experience Have taught 8 years Summer Sampler program in Jefferson County. Teaching elsewhere 17 years. Other Information My work is in Tamarack, Mountain Made in Douglas, WV. 8 Years in Mountain Heritage Arts Festival. Opened my shop and studio in June, 2010 Edwin Symonds Landscape Oil Painting Estate Portraits Bunker Hill wv capecodcanalbridge@yahoo.com http://www.estate-portrraits.webs.com/ Teaching Experience Other Information Mr. Symonds has been a Estate Portrait Painter for 25 years painting up and down the east coat. Between 1977 and 1979 he attended Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, MA and received an Associate in Science degree in painting before moving on to complete his BFA in fine arts at the Massachusetts College of Fine Art in Boston in 1982. He has studied under several painters including George Nick (Concord, MA), Jeremy Foss (Maine), Jean Cauthen (Gardner, MA) and William Gruters (Gardner, MA) He enjoys painting homes on location, concentrating on studies of natural and man made land forms and how light effects this subject matter. Mr. Symonds has shown at the Burwood-Morgan Mill in Clarke County, Va for the past several years as well as at the spring Bluemont, Va Art Show. He has also shown previously in New England at the Concord Art Museum and at the Fitchburg Art Museum, where his work received honorable mentions. Skip Wolodkewitsch Fine Arts - Oil Graphic Arts 465 Lost Road Martinsburg WV 25403 304-279-0164 siegwitsch@comcast.net no Teaching Experience Other Information Skip Wolodkewitsch has been involved with art throughout his life. His love for doing fine arts is evidenced in his interest in oil paintings that primarily encompass landscapes, portraits, still life . He has works in Nebraska, Virginia, Florida, Alabama, West Virginia, Iowa and Maryland. Skip also creates mural type art on full sized walls in homes. He also designs newsletters, program brochures, program tickets, and original one of a kind Christmas cards. Skip has shown his works primarily at private showings and other regional events. Available for commission works. Leia Wood Painting Pottery Martinsburg WV leia.wood@notrightminded.com www.notrightminded.com yes Teaching Experience PreK-Adult, all levels, drawing, painting, pottery, Black/white 35mm photography, graphics, 3-D design Other Information I have many paintings in private collections from N. Carolina to New Hampshire. I have a sculpture of a painter's palette in the atrium of Eagle Intermediate School and another fairy designed palette at North Middle School's living science lab courtyard. I have created numerous mural paintings for private residences and outdoor spaces throughout the region. I am also a licensed art teacher and hold private art lessons. Anvil Works Artist-Blacksmith Designer-Craftsman 101 Potato Hill - P.O. Box 1313 Hedgesville WV 25427 304-574-282 Anvilworks.net no Teaching Experience Other Information Artist-blacksmith, furniture maker, sculptor and designer craftsman. Workshop and studio on WV Rt.9 in Historic Hedgesville open by chance or appointment only. Private and professional commissions: 304-754-3282 Carl Wright Stone Sculpture 330 Winchester Avenue Martinsburg wv 25401 carl@wsggallery.com www.wsggallery.com no Teaching Experience Other Information I produce abstract stone sculpture from tabletop size to corporate lobby size. I am represented by 3 galleries & several discriminating art consultants. The galleries are my studio at WSG Gallery in Martinsburg, Somerhill Gallery in Durham, NC, & Chasen Galleries in Richmond, VA. I do take custom orders. Teaching Experience Other Information

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