Artist Bio

Dana is passionate about bridging the gap between community art programs and their intended audiences. Having earned a BA in Art Therapy and a BS in Applied Sociology, and currently pursuing an MA in Social and Emerging Media, Dana is dedicated to supporting the arts and building community through research, evaluation, marketing, and events planning.

Dana specializes in sculpture, installation, and therapeutic art, using their expertise to nurture creativity, foster connection, and encourage intentional material exploration. They are an experienced teaching artist at the Tampa Museum of Art and other local organizations, helping to inspire and educate kids, teens, and adults. Along with their practice and teaching, Dana has experience in co-curating exhibitions and collaborating on community-based exhibitions.

Dana is dedicated to showcasing the transformative power of creativity for a sustainable and inclusive future, with a vision that art can bridge divides and spur positive change.


Artist Statement

I work with a material immediacy that is apparent in my artworks, as my inspiration is largely drawn from the materials themselves. Found furniture, used appliances, fabrics, and other intimate materials with their own histories, stories, and memories inform my process. My work is an exploration of bodies, figurative and literal consumption, value, memory, and authentic interaction. I hope to create art that is an invitation for moments of introspection and conversation.