Betty Vera

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Fine artist working with drawing, painting, fiber, and mixed media, both 2-D and 3-D.  Prices for artwork depend on size and medium of the work.

Teaching artist at the college level, as well as educating adults at all levels of experience in arts organizations. Teaching fees are negotiated with thespecific educational institution or arts group or organization.

Primary Discipline

Visual/Crafts - Fiber

Additional Disciplines

Visual/Crafts - Textile Weaving

Activities

Arts Instruction / Lessons
Community Arts
Consulting - Curatorial Services
Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
Exhibitions
Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class

Awards

  • SOS Grant, New York Foundation for the Arts & NYS Council on the Arts
  • NYFA MARK Artist Development Program, New York Foundation for the Arts
  • Ruth Chenven Award, Ruth Chenven Foundation
  • New York State Craft Artist Grant, Empire State Crafts Alliance
  • Project Grant, Artists Space, New York
  • A.R.T. Award, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

Education

  • M.F.A. in Studio Art, Montclair State University
  • B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art

Professional Associations

  • Textile Study Group of New York
  • Handweavers Guild of America
  • New York Guild of Handweavers
  • Complex Weavers

Additional Information

  • Is a Teaching Artist
  • Geographic Reach: Nationally, Internationally