A practicing artist and educator from  California, she has  spent the last 15 years working with the local community, universities and city agencies on the integration of public art with Capital Improvement Projects. In this quest she has collaborated with a consortium of other artists,  as well as architects, educators, and other professionals.The projects she has developed include new constructions, landscape design, interior design, infrastructure design and work on the City Wide Public Arts Master Plan.

Dovetail Art Gallery and Silverton Prudential Real Estate Professionals will host a First Friday Opening Reception on August 3, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 210 S. Water St. Silverton. Gallery Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.