THERESA GIRARD: A native of Providence RI and involved in the arts from an early age, Theresa crafted her own education studying early 20th Century contemporary artists. A color expert and educator for a large manufacturing company, she advanced to the top of her career in marketing, education, and training. She staged and styled numerous photo shoots, large trade productions, and program development from NY to LA. She has been a teacher of adult education for over 30 years. She attended Community College of RI, CE Programs RISD & SMFA Tufts. She provides financial aid for women creatives through her group “Support Women Artists”
Ms. Girard is a nationally sought after facilitator of a variety of “workshops for creative people.” She is represented by several galleries throughout the country. Her painterly abstractions have been featured in several national publications including The Artist Magazine, Palette Magazine, Art Collector, Florida Design, Gulfshore Life, Elle Decor, Architectural Digest and Home & Design.
ALISON BOLOGNA: Alison started Shri in 2010 with a vision of creating a space where people from all backgrounds could come together to practice yoga, fostering healthier and more compassionate communities, while also revitalizing a city that has been economically struggling since the Industrial Revolution.
Since opening its doors in downtown Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Shri has become a success story for the city, drawing in hundreds of students for special events and outreach programs.
Alison is thrilled to be working with Theresa on curating art for this event all to support Shir’s nonprofit work.