I am a mother of a middle school and high school child, a visual artist, freelance writer and create art in a variety of methods and studied with many teachers.
I continue to take master art classes especially while I am teaching so I can experience artistic growth and gather knowledge to share with my own students.
My personal journey as an artist is always changing and evolving and to me - that's part of the fun.
I am a second term member of the Arlington Cultural Council under the Massachusetts Cultural Council a grant recipient of a 2006 and 2007 Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant, and a proud Winner of a 2006 Gold Star award for my Arlington Art Hunt
I am a Member of the Arlington Center for the Arts, National Art Educators Association Arlington Youth and Health Safety Coalition and the Massachusetts Art Educators Association.
As an art educator, I have taught in the Arlington Public School system, Lexington Montessori and Arlington Adult Education.
For nine years, have volunteered at The Children's Room; center for grieving children and teenagers as a grief counselor, where I help children use art as a tool to aid in expression and healing.
To hear my podcast on NPR's morning stories about my own journey greiving and working with grieving children.
It is my privilege to offer children a solid foundation in art education and the experience to help them realize that art can be a powerful tool for expression and healing throughout their lives.
About Karen Dillon
