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Alexi Rutsch Brock
Alexi Rutsch Brock

Ms. Brock holds a BFA in Fine Art/Art Education from the School of Visual Arts, NYC and an MS in Studio Art from The College of New Rochelle. She has been an art instructor at New Rochelle HS since 1991 and an independent curator since 1988. Ms. Brock has been affiliated with PAC since she was 4 years old.

Kevin Brownie

Mr. Brownie recieved his BA and BFA from Concordia University, Montreal, and also studied at the Banff Centre for the Arts in Alberta and York University, Toronto. He has taught in Ireland and at School of Visual Arts and Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. His credits as a background painter, storyboard, layout and animation artist include 'Heavy Metal,' 'An American Tail II,' Bugs Bunny shorts, Beavis and Butt-head, Saturday Night Live, C.O.P.S., Teddy Ruxpin and the Ace Ventura animated series.

Jeanne Carreau
Jeanne Carreau

Ms. Carreau has been a potter for over 25 years and was a master potter's apprentice in Japan before she earned her MA at UC Berkeley. Moving to Hong Kong, she established a studio and taught at several schools.  Ms. Carreau has worked with students in public schools and teaches at the Clay Art Center Portchester, New York.  She has exhibited in Asia and throughout the U.S.

Maria Elena  Carullo
Maria Elena Carullo

Mrs. Carullo first became interested in jewelry creation in high school while visiting her grandparents in Spain.  During her vacation she had the opportunity to visit jewelry workshops in Toledo. She has worked in several areas of jewelry design including pearl crochet and silver creations for women, men, and the home. Currently, she is creating contemporary designs in beaded jewelry which she markets through her company, Mariele Garcia. Mrs. Carullo holds advanced degrees in modern languages and educational administration.

Deborah  Coulter
Deborah Coulter

Ms. Coulter has exhibited her work and taught classes at Pelham Art Center. She earned a BA from The Evergreen State College in Washington, and has since studied drawing, painting and art history at both The School of Visual Arts and the University of Hartford Art School. Ms. Coulter has been a visiting artist at Solomon Schecter School and Mamaroneck High School, and she currently teaches privately in Westchester and Connecticut.

Daniel  DeNapoli
Daniel DeNapoli

Mr. DeNapoli received a BFA from the School of Visual Arts and studied at the Art Students League of New York. He has taught children cartooning, painting and drawing at the Westchester Academy of Self Defense and has taught advertising and graphic design at the School of Visual Arts. He has won various art competitions in the US and Europe and has exhibited his work in New York City.

J.C. English
J.C. English

Ms. English is classically trained in oils, pastels, and drawing. She was an apprentice to Daniel E. Greene and received academic training at the Art Students League. Her work has been included in juried exhibitions at the Salmagundi Club, the Hudson Valley Art Association, Audubon Artists, New Haven Painting and Clay Club, and the American Artists Professional League Inc. She has taught drawing and painting in the area for over 20 years.

Michelle Foligno

Ms. Foligno earned a BFA from FIT in Textile Design and she has a Chef Certificate from the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health in NY. She has designed textiles for well known brands in fashion and home furnishings and she has owned and operated a catering company in NYC. She teachers art, sewing and cooking classes in her own studio and in schools in Westchester.

Hope  Friedland
Hope Friedland

Ms. Friedland is an award winning watercolor painter who has exhibited her work in group and solo exhibitions. Her articles on elementary art education have appeared in magazines, periodicals and journals. Known as "The Art Lady," Ms. Friedland teaches workshops to kids in the Westchester Library System. She has also taught watercolor on the cruise ship Cunard QEII and for Crystal Cruise Lines.

Mary Louise  Gladstone
Mary Louise Gladstone

Mrs. Gladstone received her BA at St. Josephs College and her MS in Education from CUNY Brooklyn College. She teaches visual & cultural workshops to children of all ages, adults and special needs populations throughout New York.

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