Mary Jane Pories
An improviser who writes, paints, and performs.
An entrepreneur who teaches others how to integrate improvisation into their creative practice.
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Painting is an emotional, messy process of instantaneous problem-solving coupled with lots of handwringing and handwashing.
2024 Solo Exhibitions
Jan - April 2024 Neland Ave Church Gallery
Feb - April 2024 Guardian Gallery/Grand Rapids
May 2024: TerryBerry Gallery
(Artist reception May 3 from 5-7pm)
Oct-Dec 2024: Amy VanAndel Library
2024 Jur
Painting is an emotional, messy process of instantaneous problem-solving coupled with lots of handwringing and handwashing.
2024 Solo Exhibitions
Jan - April 2024 Neland Ave Church Gallery
Feb - April 2024 Guardian Gallery/Grand Rapids
May 2024: TerryBerry Gallery
(Artist reception May 3 from 5-7pm)
Oct-Dec 2024: Amy VanAndel Library
2024 Juried Group Exhibits
Festival of the Arts DeVos Place Skywalk from May 12, through June 15
Ongoing: All Art Works Online Gallery
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Mary Jane releases her new book, Color Me Happy: A Memoir in Poetry, Painting, and Prose .
June 2023 Book Launch and Tour
Mary Jane and fellow poet and debut novelist, Cheryl J. Fish, will be hosting readings and a workshop in Michigan.
6/ 7: Holland at the Felt Estate
6/11: Grand Rapids at Grand Valley Artists
Mary Jane releases her new book, Color Me Happy: A Memoir in Poetry, Painting, and Prose .
June 2023 Book Launch and Tour
Mary Jane and fellow poet and debut novelist, Cheryl J. Fish, will be hosting readings and a workshop in Michigan.
6/ 7: Holland at the Felt Estate
6/11: Grand Rapids at Grand Valley Artists
6/12: Suttons Bay at Bay Books
6/15: Kalamazoo with Bonnie Jo Campbell
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Performing allows Mary Jane to "discover the characters hiding inside and learn from them."
News
April 2023 - MC for Chili Cook-Off and Grand Ole Opry Fundraiser
Fall 2021 performed Shauna Johannessen's M is for Music with the Lima Symphony Orchestra.
December 2021 performed The Miracle of Chanukah at Jewish Theater Grand Rapids.
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