Creative, funny and intriguing best describe this unique and talented individual who graciously shares her special creations with us. As a native New Yorker and successful business woman, JoAnne decided to fulfill her passion as an artist after achieving many of her long term career goals. Featured in Who’s Who of American Women, Long Island Business News, Top Female Entrepreneurs and Singular Sensations; she has been profiled in The New York Times, The Daily News, Newsday, Economic Times, Suffolk News, Channel 12, Focus TV and Telecare. As a former downhill skier, power-boat navigator, rock climber and now artist and mother of three her enthusiasm and zest for life shows in all aspects of her work. Revel and enjoy her wonderful contributions of art.

Selected Solo Exhibitions:
Rosa Mystica, Edmeston NY 2007
Celebrate Long Island Poster Artist and Show 2006 NY
Ariel Fine Art, Locust Valley, NY July/August/Sept. 2005
Martha Clara Vineyards, Jamesport, NY June 2004
The Long Island Philharmonic Artist reception, Brookville, NY 2003
Citibank, Long Island, NY 2003
Hicksville Library, Hicksville, NY 2003
Jericho Library, Jericho, NY 2003
The Bank of New York, Syosset, NY 2003
European American Bank, Massapequa, NY 2002
Farmingdale Public Library, Farmingdale, NY 2002

Selected Group Exhibitions:
Group Exhibition Award, NY Institute of Technology April 2006
Maryland Federation of Arts "Go Figure" Feb./March 2006
Focus on the Arts, Town of Oyster Bay Dec. 2005
Arts Adventure Award Winner, Old Westbury, NY November, 2004
Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY 2002
Nassau County Museum, Roslyn Harbor, NY 2001

Selected Special Events:
Focus TV special on America Series 2007
One Hour TV Special on her painting "Our Lady of America" 2006
Framed Print in the White House Collection 2006
Mirror Designs picked by Home Decor Magazine as "Top New Pieces"
Featured paintings, Touch of Class catalog 2006
Featured painting in Lenox summer catalog, July/August 2004
White Nights Gala Invitation, Pittsburg, Pa June 2004
Cover Design for Focus Television Featured Video, New Orleans, La 2003
Michael the Arch Angel for the Rosa Mystica, Edmeston, NY 2002

Member of Portrait Society of America
Board member of the Man Foundation
Corporate Committee member of the Nassau County Museum of Art
Trustee Nassau County Conservancy
Womans Executive Network
Founder and Chairperson for Second Chance Program, dedicated to finding permanent
homes for special needs children
Art League of Long Island
Town of Oyster Bay Arts Council

Currently studying with Vivian Christopoulos & Steven E. Lampasona