My Work
Painting
Performing
Painting
Painting is an emotional, messy process of instantaneous problem-solving coupled with lots of handwringing and handwashing.
2024 Solo Exhibitions
Oct-Dec 2024 Amy VanAndel Library
(Artist reception Oct. 17 from 4:30-7:30pm)
May 2024 TerryBerry Gallery
(Artist reception May 3 from 5-7pm)
Feb - April 2024 Guardian Gallery/GR
Jan - April 2024 N
Painting is an emotional, messy process of instantaneous problem-solving coupled with lots of handwringing and handwashing.
2024 Solo Exhibitions
Oct-Dec 2024 Amy VanAndel Library
(Artist reception Oct. 17 from 4:30-7:30pm)
May 2024 TerryBerry Gallery
(Artist reception May 3 from 5-7pm)
Feb - April 2024 Guardian Gallery/GR
Jan - April 2024 Neland Ave Church Gallery
2024 Juried Group Exhibits
Sept. 20-22, AllArt:Grand Rapids
A curated show with world-famous art hanging next to up-and-coming and established artists. That means my paintings will hang alongside such notables as Mark di Suvero, Salvador Dali, Norman Rockwell, Arthur Dove, Robert DeNiro Sr. and others. I can hardly believe it myself.
Sept. 13-28, ArtPrize - An annual, international art competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
May 12, -June 15 - Festival of the Arts DeVos Place Skywalk
Ongoing: All Art Works Online Gallery
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Writing
Performing
Painting
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
Performing
Performing
Performing allows Mary Jane to "discover the characters hiding inside and learn from them."
News
Aug 29, 2024 @ 8pm - Performing at The Comedy Project
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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