Ms. Renda

I create art every moment. Constantly pondering the next painting, sculpture or drawing. My artwork has been exhibited in a variety of venues and galleries in cities such as Portland, ME; Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Culver City, CA and Los Angeles, CA. I studied Studio Art, concentrating in Sculpture and hold a Bachelor's in Art from The University of Southern Maine as well as an Associate's in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Pittsburg, PA. I enjoy commissions from businesses, schools and private buyers for a variety of work. Currently, I am an Art Teacher at The Founders Academy Public Charter School in Manchester, NH. Previously, I was the Art Teacher for Coastal Waters Chartered Public School in Exeter, NH. I was the Creative Arts Director of Autsin17House (A17H) in Brentwood while facilitating the art room at A17H. I taught for 6 years at Tri-City Consumers' Action Co-Operative, a peer support center in Rochester, NH. I have experience as a Direct Support Professional with Behavior and Developmental Health with an Art Focus at Community Partners in Dover, NH. During the school year, I facilitate the Arts and Crafts room at the Rochester Recreation Center's monthly Teen Night. I also spend time instructing several types of Mental Health programs - AFSP: More Than Sad, Talk Saves Lives and Gizmo's Pawsome Guide to Mental Health. Youth Mental Health First Aid. I am also certified in Mental Health through the Arts. “A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art.” ~Cezanne www.msrendasartwork.com