Are you an artist, arts organization or venue?

artist

What town do you live in?

Shutesbury/Amherst

In which disciplines do you work or exhibit?

Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Clay, Sculpture, Performance, Dance, Theater, Other

Artist Statement/Bio

I am the Artistic Director of The Rainbow Players and the new Non-profit (in process) ETTA International. (Empowerment Through The Arts) Since 1984: I've performed original choreography and my solo show across Canada. 1986: Stiltwalker/dancer throughout Canada and US and Dominican Republic. 1990 on: Teaching stilts to youth and adults- Quebec, Vermont and Massachusetts; Teaching Circus Arts and mounting Environmental Earth Circuses with kids and adults; Performing locally and in New York City in the Dance Parade and in the yearly NYC Halloween Parade. Traveled to Ireland twice and to multiple US cities with The Rainbow Players for Social Justice conferences and Theater Festivals. Starting a community Arts Center with Arts Educator Dara Herman-Zierlein in Amherst for the Local surrounding area, for adults membership and for classes.

Describe your organization or gallery

ETTA International. (Empowerment Through The Arts) is a new Non-profit that has as it's goal to foster: an arts exchange and training between Artists of all abilities and to create opportunities for the showing and performance of the Arts, re-inventing the perceptions of "ability and dis-ability". 2010 is the 10 Year Anniversary of original performance works for The Rainbow Players and full of community activities to watch for and to get involved in. Look for ETTA International.

Website

http://www.etta-international.com