Life in the City

I am so proud to be part of the Capitol Hill Art League’s 15th Annual Open Call exhibition, Living in the City, a group show featuring artwork and photographs by local artists—and I’m especially thrilled that my son, also an artist, will have a piece included in the exhibition as well. The reception will be held at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop on February 7. Juror and curator Barbara Januszkiewicz will discuss the theme and selected works. Join us for an evening of art and community!

Living in the City celebrates the vibrancy and many facets of urban life through a carefully curated exhibition that includes painting, photography, sculpture, works on paper, and multimedia pieces.

FEBRUARY 2 – APRIL 3, 2026

Where: Capitol Hill Arts Workshop

545 7th St SE, Washington DC 20003

Opening Reception: Saturday February 7th from 5:30-7:00 pm

Webinar this Week! Convention 101: Navigating the NAEA26 Experience

This year, the National Art Education Association’s national convention is in Chicago, bringing together art educators from across the country for three inspiring days, March 5–7. Teachers, artists, leaders, and advocates will converge to share ideas, celebrate creative practice, and engage in meaningful professional learning that strengthens art education nationwide. 

The convention will also feature a remarkable trifecta of keynote artists—Bisa Butler, Yvette Mayorga, and Jeffrey Gibson—alongside so many incredible presentations, workshops, meetings, and museum events. The local artist series is chalk full of the finest contemporary artists in the Chicago area: Shannon Downey, Riva Lehrer, Faheem Majeed, Damon Lamar Reed, and Tonika Lewis Johnson. 

I am so honored to have served as a co-coordinator with my friend and colleague, Libya Doman, for this year’s convention. We are looking forward to discussing all the exciting happenings both during the conference and around the city alongside our IAEA colleagues. Join us this Thursday afternoon online as we share all things NAEA convention and Chicago!

Register Here : NAEA Open Studio Conversation | Convention 101: Navigating the NAEA26 Experience

Pink Ambition

 As 2025 came to a close, NAEA announced its annual Member Art Exhibition. I am so tickled to have been selected to exhibit alongside such an inspiring group of art educators whose creative practices continue to shape classrooms and communities across the country. NAEA received 356 entries, with just 70 artworks jury selected for inclusion, making this opportunity feel especially meaningful. Being part of this exhibition is a celebration of both personal studio practice and a shared commitment to artmaking, teaching, and continuous creative growth.

Pink Ambition 

This work is inspired by the vision of feminine leadership: bold yet compassionate. The pink bullseye on the Capitol symbolizes hope for a future where women uplift women, and power is guided by empathy. Art matters because it imagines possibilities, challenges systems, and points us toward a kinder world.

To enjoy the exhibition, visit the newly designed NAEA website.