Amanda Nelsen
Exhibiting Artist, Featured Artist
Amanda Nelsen uses art to respond to and celebrate our place on this earth, highlighting the care we must take and the respect we must show to all living beings if we are to live in peace. She often engages others in the creative process, employing the traditions of printmaking, bookbinding, sculpture, and public art in her work. Amanda studied Studio Art at St. Olaf College in Minnesota, earned a certificate in Bookbinding at North Bennet Street School, and was awarded an MFA from the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University in Massachusetts. A long time art educator, she taught Book Arts classes at several Boston-area colleges and universities before moving to Virginia to serve as the Director of Programs & Education at Rare Book School. Recently, she helped develop the Write Climate course series at the University of Virginia, wherein students use art to encourage climate action while engaging with members of their community. Amanda’s work has been exhibited throughout the U.S. and abroad in museums, libraries, and galleries.
Bio courtesy of the artist.
