I am interested in the questions "what if?", "what's next?" and "where is the fun part?" Innovation, ingenuity and originality are key to the work that I am interested in making now. I work in many different materials because the challenges of each media allow different explorations into what is possible. Craftmanship and artistic principals are paramount to the execution of each project.
Maureen Murphy has worked professionally as an artist for 25 years. Her clientele is primarily based in Tampa, and Palm Beach. Her work is in collections all over the world. She has exhibited internationally, in galleries from the east to the west coast. She has also been contracted for commissioned murals, portraits and paintings for interior designers and individual clients. She has earned Bachelor of Fine Arts in both Ceramics and Art Education and furthered her art education at the Fleischer Art Memorial and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
Work Experience
Freelance Artist/ Instructor March 2022- Present
Moe Murphy Art, 34404 Appaloosa Trail, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543, 850-445-7449 https://www.moemurphy.art
Artist, Instructor, Commissioned Original Work, Restoration and Conservation of Art and Antiques.
Volunteer Consultant March 2022- Present
Pasco Fine Art Council, 4145 Fairford Dr, Port Richey, FL 34652, (727) 845-7322 https://www.pascoarts.org/
Volunteer Grant Consultant, Accessibility Coordinator, Non Profit Policy and Procedure Consultant.
Volunteer Consultant March 2022- Present
Rehabilitating & Assisting Americans & Veterans Everyday (RAAVE) Tampa, FL 813-381-0265 https://www.raave.org/
Volunteer Grant Consultant, Accessibility Coordinator, Non Profit Policy and Procedure Consultant
Freelance Artist Fine Art America Nov 2016 - Present
Fine Art America Artist, Wesley Chapel Florida 33543 https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/3-maureen-murphy
Commissioned Fine Art and Sculpture, Art and Antique Restoration
Executive Director 2014- 2022
Life Enrichment Center, Inc. 9704 N. Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, 813-932-0241, https://lectampa.org
Non Profit Administrator, Grant Writing and Management, Marketing, Event Planning and Coordination, Virtual Class Instruction and Moderation,, Branding, Accounting, Data Entry, Scheduling, Staff Acquisition, Policies and Procedures.
Arts Administrator 2012-2014
FL Division of Arts & Culture 329 N Meridian St, Tallahassee FL 32399, 850-245-6470, https://dos.myflorida.com/cultural
Grants Administration, Accessibility Coordinator, Accessibility Instructor, Poetry Out Loud Event, Arts In Aging.
Fine Arts Coordinator and Art Instructor 2010-2012
Pyramid Studios, 1910 Commonwealth Ln, Tallahassee, FL 32303, 850-513-1733, https://www.pyramidinc.org/
-Management of Fine Arts Program, Art Instruction, Art Exhibition Coordination, ,Federal and State Care Documentation, Develop curricula, and arts related vocational skill programs, Staff and Volunteer Supervision and Training.
Art Restoration, Framing 2008-2010
Utrecht Art Supply, 1350 E. Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-877-0321 https://www.utrecht.com
Art Restorer, Framing, Materials Consultant, Customer Service, Florida Watercolor Society Demo Artist.
Owner/Artist/Restorer 2001-2008
Studio 413 West Palm Beach/Tallahassee FL
Art and Antique Restoration & Conservation, Murals, Furniture, Paintings, Sculpture, Architectural Renderings.
General Manager 2001-1998
Metropolitan Antique Gallery, 475 West 12th Ave Denver CO 80204, 303-623-3333
Sales, Merchandising Design, Accounting, Staff Management, Marketing, Restoration of Antiques
Education
Arcadia University, Glenside PA; Degrees: BFA in Art Education, BFA in Ceramics 1992
University of the Arts Philadelphia PA Portraiture 1988-1989
Fleisher School of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA Anatomy 1988-1989
Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA; Major Sociology 1988
Exhibitions
Carrollwood Cultural Center First Prize Bridesmaid Show 2022
Carrollwood Cultural Center Gallery Artist The Five Women Show 2017
Women Artist Show Bamboozle Café 2017
Las Damas De Arte Show Artist 2016
RunawayArt Gallery, Internet Gallery Artist 2003-2005
Balatro, Palm Beach, FL Gallery Artist · 2004-2005
Frenchman’s Creek, Palm Beach Gardens, FL Annual Juried Art Shows 2003-2005
Around The Edge, West Palm Beach, FL Gallery Artist 2003
Pine and Design, West Palm Beach, FL Gallery Artist 2003
Metropolitan Antique Gallery, Denver, Co Gallery Artist 1998-2001
Vilda De Porro, Palm Beach, FL Gallery Artist 1997-1998
Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL Juried Small Works Show 1998
Z Gallery, West Palm Beach, FL Gallery Artist 1995-1998
Arts for the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach, FL Monthly Art Show 1996-1997
Unarmed Underground Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL Juried Art Show 1995
Manayunk Art Center, Manayunk, PA Members Exhibition 1994
University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA Juried Summer Exhibition 1993
Best in the Bay Readers Poll Best Community Center, Life Enrichment Center 2019
Weinberg Village Volunteer Service Award, Outreach, Life Enrichment Center 2018
FPL Quality Senior Living Award Vision Media, Artfully Aging Project 2018
Governor’s Shine Award Recipient Florida Department of State 2014
NGSSS Sunshine State Standards Reviewer, Art Education, FL Department of Education 2013
Recognition by Governor Scott for Accessibility Educational Webinars 2013
Professional Affiliations
Vice Chair of the Hillsborough Council of Aging 2016- 2022
Juror for Florida State Fair, Carrollwood Cultural Center, and art organizations 2015-Present
National Council of Aging Member 2018
Board Member of the North Tampa Art League 2016
FAAE Member 2014
Board Member of North Board Member of Arts in Health Florida 2013
State Arts Agency Art Educators, Accessibility Coordinator 2012
South Arts Affiliate, contributed to 2013, Arts in Education Study 2012
Volunteer/Community Service
Florida State Fair Judge, Tampa, FL 2016-Present
Art Exhibition Judge, Carrollwood Cultural Center, Dunedin Art Center, Tampa, Dunedin, FL 2014-Present
Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Grant Panelist 2019
National PTA Reflections Judge, Tampa, FL 2019
NTAL Membership Show Judge, Tampa, FL 2018
Dunedin Fine Art Center Judge, Tampa, FL 2017
White House Conference on Aging, Tampa, FL 2016
Strawberry Festival Art Judge, Tampa, FL 2016
North Tampa Art League Member Show Judge, Tampa, FL 2015
FAAE Symposiums Jacksonville and Panama City, FL 2014
Seven Days and Seven Nights, Tallahassee, FL 2013-2014
Accreditations
Accessible Routes on Sites by Great Lakes ADA Center Feb 6, 2014
Section 508 - Accessible Web Content WCAG 2.0 by Great Lakes ADA Center July 11, 2013
Accessible Means of Egress by Great Lakes ADA Center Feb 7, 2013
Accessible Communication Elements and Features by Great Lakes ADA Center May 3, 2012
Accessibility Standards: "The Basics" by Great Lakes ADA Center April 5, 2012
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design by Great Lakes ADA Center March 1, 2012
Accessible Historic Buildings and Facilities by Great Lakes ADA Center Nov 1, 2012
Assistive Listening Systems by Great Lakes ADA Center Oct 4, 2012
Accessible Webinars by Great Lakes ADA Center Sept 6, 2012
On Site Training for HIV, Pacemaker issues, Dementia, and Emotional Issues 2010
Florida Disabilities Act. 2010
APD Direct Care Core Competencies, Health and Safety, Zero Tolerance 2010
CPR Certification 2010
V.B. Language Development Certification Pennsylvania Public Welfare Department 1994
Pennsylvania Art Instructional Certification 1993
Presentations:
Division of Cultural Affairs, Grant Programs for Orlando Museum of Art 2014
Division of Cultural Affairs, Grant Programs for Orlando Museum of Art 2014
Making Your Marketing Materials Accessible, with VSAFL for FL DCA 2014
How to Apply for a Grant for FAAE 2014
CPALMS Programs, Practices and New Initiatives 2014
Poetry Out Loud Accessible Poem PowerPoint 2014
Symbols and their Use, with VSAFL for FL DCA 2014
Thinking Systematically for FAAE with Dr. Santone and Kristy Callaway 2014
Funding Opportunity Quality & Practice f FAAE with Dr. Santone, Jennifer Coolidge 2014
“How to Apply” Webinars For DCA 2013
How to Serve as a Panelist for DCA 2013
7 Panel Meetings for DCA Applications 2013
Ecotourism and Accessibility with FDOA, VSAFL for SEE 2013
Putting it all Together & Training Your Staff, with VSAFL for FL DCA 2013
Planning for Patrons with Mobility Issues, with VSAFL for FL DCA 2013
Planning for Patrons with Visual Impairments, with VSAFL for FL DCA 2013
Planning for Patrons with Hearing Impairments, with VSAFL for FL DCA 2013
Create a Sensory Friendly Event, with VSAFL for FL DCA 2013
Access on a Shoestring, with VSAFL for FL DCA 2013
How to Apply Webinars For DCA 2012
How to Serve as a Panelist for DCA 2012
7 Panel Meetings for DCA Applications 2012
1960 The Era, Art and Culture, for Pyramid Studios 2012
1950 The Era, Art and Culture, Part 1 and 2 for Pyramid Studios 2012
1940 The Era, Art and Culture, for Pyramid Studios 2012
Publications:
South Arts White paper on Art Education contributor 2014
Arts Blog contribution How to work together….using successful business practices as a model for sustainable collaborations in art education http://blog.artsusa.org/2014/03/12/how-to-work-together-using-successful-business-practices-as-a-model-for-sustainable-collaborations-in-art-education/ Mar 12, 2014
Art Talk: Accessibility with Division Staff Member Maureen McKloski By Tim Storhoff
http://culturebuildsflorida.org/2012/12/11/art-talk-accessibility-with-division-staff-member-maureen-mckloski/ Dec 11, 2012
Holiday Tours of Homes goes Green, written by Len Adams, Nov 13, 2010
Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens, “Mizner Lives! Untouched Splendor:” Client Dale Coudert Jan, 2003
Rocky Mountain News, Saturday, July 20 2002 Home front “Denver White House” Client Joyce Paschal July 20, 200
Denver Business Journal, May 3, 1999 “Antique Stores Report Booming Business” Metropolitan Antique Gallery. 1999
Denver Business Journal, April 12,1999 “Antique Store takes Larimer Square Space” Metropolitan Antique Gallery 1999
Rocky Mountain News, April 10, 1999, Author Dina Bunn “Gallery Brings Wares to Larimer Square” Metropolitan Antique Gallery 1999
The Florida Catholic, Vol. 56 No. 10 Friday, Jan. 13, 1995 “Migrant life mural” 1995
Palm Beach Post, Accent, Page 1B December 24, 1994 Author: Monika Gonzalez “Artist Draws on What She Saw in a Dream.” 1994
Media/ Television and Video
Tampa Bay Times, Interview with Philip Morgan https://www.tampabay.com/news/community-news/2021/08/21/creative-pursuit-for-the-golden-years-of-tampa-residents/ Aug 22, 2021
Life Enrichment Center Podcast interview, Maureen Murphy and Janet Reynolds, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwP21gI1dOs Feb 25, 2021
Fox News Good Morning Tampa Bay May 7, 2020
“Tim Gibbons” WEDU Arts Plus Video 506 video.wedu.org/video/2365683655 Mar 10, 2016
“Life Enrichment Center Unveils Sculpture” by T.J. Couch, Tampa, FL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rk_IpVHDCg Jul 21, 2015
”Life Enrichment Center to receive sculpture from Rustic Steel Creations” by T.J. Couch, Tampa, FL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdMLsZcBw2g Jun 17, 2015
Host Linda Saul-Sena, Maureen Murphy, T.J. Couch “Culture Vultures: Life Enrichment Center”, TBCN, Tampa FL, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrrZv3zynvs Jun 13, 2015
“Life Enrichment Center Mural” by T.J. Couch, Tampa, FL, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTcp7DzRJi0 Nov 2, 2014
Restoration and Conservation:
Paintings, and Screens
Varnished Wood, Veneer, and Marquetry Repair
Ceramics
Marble Repair and Faux painting
Frame plasterwork and gilding
Bas Relief Plaster Sculptures, Concrete Statuary
Leather Cleaning and Conditioning
Composite and 24 Gilding and Patination
Paint finish, Faux finishes including Tortoise, Lapis, Quartz, Marbles, Woods, Geode,
Cane and Double French Caning, Rush Seats
Art:
Portrait Commissions
Murals
Large scale paintings
Sculpture, Statuary, Paper clay, Concrete, Fiberglass reinforced concrete.
Architectural Renderings
Interior Renderings of Interior Design plans.
Furniture and Interior Accessory Design and Creation
Drawings, graphite, ink, pastels, and charcoal
Juror for Art Shows
Authentication of Original Works
Informational:
Accessibility
Grant Application Process
Policies and Procedure
Art as a Business
The Artist Elevator Pitch
Writing an Artist Statement
Software Knowledge:
Microsoft Office Suite
QuickBooks
County and State Grant Procedural Application and Reporting Websites
WordPress
Zoom and Go to Meeting Virtual Meeting hosting
Managerial Skills:
Client Consultations
Cultivation and Creation of an inclusive and positive community creative culture with and for children and adults.
Non Profit Policy and Procedural Consulting: Code of Conduct, Non- Discrimination, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion, Employee Handbook, Accessibility Coordinator, 504 Workbook and Procedures, Creation of Organization QuickBooks, Organizational History, Mission Statements, Non-Profit Bylaws.
Grant Consulting, Writing and Management for Non-Profits.
Proven Diplomatic skills in working with governmental, state serve organizations and non profit agencies in building collaborative relationships with program stakeholders for mutual success.
Detail oriented with time management, organizational and planning skills for multiple types of events, projects, activities and programs.
Broad Management background including: Business/negotiating skills, budget management, financial management, Marketing, leadership ability and supervisory skills.
Wide variety of communication skills including public speaking, educational presentations, video and live interviews, written communications, public relations, computer/desktop publishing and information sharing.
Sales, Design, Presentation
Payroll, Hiring, Procedure and policy creation.
Inventory, Ordering, Art Sets for Classes, Activities or Events
Marketing in Print Collateral, Print Media, Social Media and on Websites, Media Releases,
Affordable and Informative Group Class Options:
Beginning Drawing
Drawing the Face, and Figure
Advanced Drawing
Colored Pencil
Portrait Painting
Beginning Painting Acrylics and/or Oils
Advanced Painting Acrylics and/or Oils
Pastels
Watercolor
Paper Clay
Croquis, Figure Drawing Sessions
Art in Process Critiques
3d Design and Create
Veneer and Wood Jewelry
Wire Jewelry
Sculpting with Oil base clay and/or Casting
Kites design and create
Making a functional Chair in Cardboard or Veneer
Faux Painting; Marble, Wood, Geodes and Tortoise Shell
Linoleum Prints/ Creating Note Cards
Linoleum Prints/ Creating Tee Shirt Designs
Gilding Composite or 24 K
Signs that an Antique is not Authentic
The Importance of Play
Creative Thinking: How it works.
Living American Artists
Contemporary Art; Why doesn't it make sense?
The Era, Art and Culture and History 1950s, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's
Accessibility
How to apply, and what you need to know about Grant Applications
Non Profit Policies and Procedure
Art as a Business
The Artist Elevator Pitch
Writing an Artist Statement
I went with LEC to Moe's paper clay class and I was so impressed with Moe's teaching that I never missed a clay class after that day. She is a NATURAL teacher and and wonderful facilitator. I stopped going to the LEC after she left. I WISH that she would return! If she does, I'll go back. Moe is an AMAZING woman!! Dr. Chris R.
I always enjoyed your painting classes and your advice on how to proceed to finish my pictures. With your help and guidance I was able to create unbelievable portraits of my close friends and family. I miss you, no doubt. Marilyn S.
There is no doubt that you are a consummate artist. I still have the material you provided for your class on creativity. You are a gifted teacher, and many artists cannot both teach and create, but you can. It was gifts given to us by you, and we all grew from you to be better artists and better people. ... Moe has been a great inspiration to me as an artist, and she bent over backwards to ensure that I and the other artists have been encouraged, informed, and supported. Margaret Z.
I interacted with you Pre-Covid at Wednesday open studio and sometimes critiques and portraits. When Covid hit, you organized zoom classes. I enjoyed them all, and the zoom art classes contributed to my mental health during that period. I am a teacher myself, so I feel I know how much effort good teaching takes. Mish M.
After being shut in for almost two years I am grateful for the sacrifice you made during Covid. My painting are coming to life because of your talent and experience in the art world that you have shared with me. You have the ability to make everyone feel like they belong, thank you. Virginia F.
I learned about Portrait Painting with you, but need to learn more. If you decide to teach it again, let me know. Joyce S.
Hi Moe just wanted to let you know that you were a great inspiration to me. I learned a lot from you in our Art class. Your words of encouragement and your knowledge of Art techniques were always spot on. I just loved how you always kept us all engaged with shows and with movies of great artists. Margarita T.
Individual clientele, and interior Designer Past Patrons include: Colin Phipps, Gayle and Gary Landrum, Sally Phelps, Inga Bowdre, David Shane, Circa who, Around the Edge Framing, The Brass Scale Antiques, Devonshire, Christian DuPont, Donald Trump, The Shane Company, Jack Phillips Design, Metropolitan Antiques, Collins and McCullough Antiques, The Dancing Bear Antiques, Rush Limbaugh, Henemader Antiques, An Occasional Piece, Arnold Abramson, Rose Levitt, Pam Melvin Studios, RDH Studios, Mary Fisher, Ty Philpit, Dale Coudert, Morgan Doran, Dodie Liebman, and Patruesevich and Company.
It was such a wonderful surprise to return to my office today and find the delightful sketch and gracious words you left for me. I am sorry I did not get to thank you personally for your kindness. What a gift you have to share with others, and what a gift you have given to my wife, me, and all of my family. I just wish that your subject could have been more presentable! John E. Crusoe, Judge, District Court of Appeal, First District, State of Florida
Thank you so much for the wonderful portrait you did for me. I loved it! Especially that it made me look better than I really am. You do wonderful work! The Honorable Ricky Polston, Judge, District Court of Appeal, First District, State of Florida
Thank you very much for the beautiful drawing of Matthew! You really captured him how we will always remember him! He was a soldier for a short time of his 22 years. Thank you Love Mary, Shawn, Tim, Molly & Anna In Remembrance of Pfc. Matthew Bean March 15, 1985-May 31, 2007
Maureen Murphy! You are a multi talented person who is like the person who spins a disc on top of a stick, adds another disc onto another stick until there are multiple discs spinning and you managed to keep them all spinning so they didn't fall to the ground. While other people were binging on TV series and movies during COVID shutdown, I was enjoying zoom classes with Lionel, Sarah, Rick and Kathy and it made a terrible time in our lives enjoyable. You did that! Thank you for you! I love the way God places people in our paths and makes it all good and I was so fortunate that our paths crossed. I miss you and the LEC. Its not the same with you not there. Lee R. 2022
I have seen your art (stunning, created with a trained and deft eye), and have heard you present on Zoom to about 20 people a few yrs ago. Well thought out, timely, and wise presentation for our Group. All these qualities are also good teacher qualities, so am sure your guidance is helpful and well received. Christina B. 2022
My Mom attended the oil painting classes... She loved the class, the fellow artists and the LEC became second family. My mom was up in her 80s and was getting dementia. Moe came along and adopted my Mom. I lived 50 miles away so I was ever grateful for Moe and all she did for Mom. Forever grateful. Becky H. 2022
We all did the best we could to navigate through COVID. Your leadership created a lot of opportunities for many. One of my favorite times was when you brought the young and the old together and uplifted a local charter school .…we know you made it look easy , but always so much behind the scenes that goes unnoticed to make everything come together. Gail K. 2022
Mo, you have done a outstanding job always helping me, and encouraging me. You are top notch. You are missed, the Life Enrichment can't replace you. Allan K. 2022
Moe gave her heart and soul to the Life Enrichment Center for so many years. I was especially impressed by her hard work during the pandemic. Because of her, the LEC has been able to offer Zoom classes for over two years. She worked many, many nights and weekends to make that happen, and at times she was the only employee. She kept the calendar full of offerings when other senior centers closed. She has no equal as a grant writer. She is integral to the Tampa arts community. Under her guidance, the LEC did amazing community outreach programs. She was never one to brag, and I probably know about half of what she did for the LEC.... I'll never forget the series she did for the school. She reached out to the community in countless ways. Somehow she managed to write grant applications, keep the Zoom classes going, and do all her administrative duties as well. I know it meant giving up many nights and weekends; she did so much for the LEC community and the larger community. It was gifts given to us by her, and we all grew from her to be better artists and better people. Margaret Z. 2022
Moe, your gifts are many. Your commitment to sharing your unusual and imaginative talents in so many fields of art, generously and freely, your intuitive talent for bringing out the best in everyone you interact with, your undeniable skill in managing dozens of people with various degrees of artistic ability, the determination you are gifted with — these are the attributes that I think of when I think of Moe Murphy. You will always be an interesting woman. Your joy comes from connecting. Noni B. 2022
I have known Ms. Murphy for three years in her position as Executive Director of the Life Enrichment Center in Tampa, FL. During this time, I have been a student, instructor and volunteer at the LEC. I spend about six hours per week interacting with and observing Ms. Murphy in her various capacities as educator, artist, grant-writer, and course facilitator. She is extremely knowledgeable about a wide range of artistic fields and shares that knowledge freely and competently. If there is something that she doesn't know, she promptly finds and shares the answer. Ms. Murphy radiates enthusiasm, creativity and practicality in all she does. She seems to love learning herself and watching others learn and grow. She has taught me a great deal about art, teaching methods, and how to manage student learning styles and expectations. In particular, Ms. Murphy has an ability to recognize the technical, educational and personal goals of students and provide the resources to help them achieve those goals. I find the LEC environment to be open, accepting, supportive, and creative. Learning from and sharing with others is actively encouraged, as is experimentation and exploration. I believe this is due in large part to Ms. Murphy's vision, wide experience, and determination. Kathleen F. 2019
I have known Maureen Murphy for the past two years in my present capacity as the arts educational specialist for the Florida Department of Education. She is passionate about providing equity and accessibility for our exceptional needs students as well as the arts in general. I have had the chance to work with Maureen on more than one occasion. Each time she has proven herself to be professional, thoughtful and through. On a proposed collaborative project, Maureen spent hours collecting articles and research pertaining to students with disabilities to provide useful data and research on the subject. Most recently, I invited Maureen to be a part of the Florida Lead Team, a 13 member panel whose purpose it was to provide the National Coalition for Core Arts Standards (NCCAS) with a collective perspective from Florida experts in the field regarding the new National Arts Standards. Her participation was invaluable in helping to outline the comments that we sent to both NCCAS and the State Agency Educators Directors for Arts Education (SEADAE). This in turn helped to shape the standards that will be used by various states across the nation. In our interactions Maureen has always shown herself to be motivated, enthusiastic and well-prepared. I believe that she would be a valuable asset for any team. Sincerely, John J. LeTellier, Jr. Arts Education Specialist, Florida Department of Education, 2014
Providing this Letter of Recommendation for Maureen Murphy is a welcome opportunity to boast about someone who is an excellent asset for the advancement of the arts and cultural sector as a whole, particularly as it relates to issues of equity in our sector. I have had the pleasure of a wonderfully collaborative relationship with Ms. Murphy over the past two years in her multi-faceted role with the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs. From inclusion, to advocacy and grants, Ms. Murphy has been an invaluable resource for my work as an administrator with Broward Cultural Division in arts education services and advocacy. She deeply understands the interconnectivity of the arts and operates from a holistic perspective that is refreshing given that one of the greatest obstacles faced by our sector is the tendency of its parts to function within silos. Today, working through collaborations and partnerships to synergistically integrate and leverage resources is more than critical. Organizations with leaders who are able to do this have been proven to be the most successful. Maureen has an extensive network of supporters from both the public and private sector; she connects the dots and brings together the right kinds of people. Currently, we are working together to convene a Stat Roundtable on Arts Advocacy, Equity and Leadership; she brought the people to the table. Her leadership stems not from position, but from character, mission, purpose and commitment to the arts and cultural access for all. . . Grace Kewl-Durfey, Arts Administrator, Broward Cultural Division, 2014
It is an honor for me to write this letter of support for one of the most dedicated arts administrators that I have had the privilege to work with- Maureen Murphy. Ms. Murphy and I have worked together for the past year in several capacities, giving me the opportunity to recognize her strengths as both a creative individual and non-profit administrator. While working with Ms. Murphy on a grant that provides professional development opportunities for teaching artists. I experienced her willingness to provide support, direction, guidance and assistance. Her knowledge of the reporting requirements for DFS is extensive - and a crucial asset to any organization that receives state and/or Federal funding. Ms. Murphy has also demonstrated expertise in regards to issues of accessibility and inclusion. She has provided clear direction and guidance for organizations, helping us to succeed in making our programs and products accessible for all. Her extreme dedication to this comes from a professional belief of the importance as well as personal experience. FAAE produces four days of professional development for teachers and teaching artists every year- in addition to our annual conference. These symposiums occur on Saturdays. Ms. Murphy has enthusiastically presented workshops on various topics at these events. She is not compensated for this and has also covered her own travel to be able to provide this support. Her sessions are always very informative and well received. I have also had the privilege of viewing Ms. Murphy's art work. To simply refer to her as creative is a gross understatement. Her talent is immense. Her work is evocative and exquisitely executed. Words cannot describe her talent. Maureen Murphy's contributions to the arts in Florida and the non-profit community have been intensive and heartfelt. She is creative, highly organized, and has a highly informed knowledge of the arts as well as accessibility. She is a leader and an innovator. .. Caroll Vick, Executive Director, Florida Alliance for Arts Education, 2014
It is with pleasure that I write this letter of support for Maureen Murphy. I am so pleased that Maureen Murphy is the Stat of Florida's ADA coordinator. As executive director of VSA Florida I work alongside Maureen on cultural access in the arts. With Maureen's leadership the opportunities to bring cultural access to the attention of the state's cultural organizations has reached new levels. Maureen has: - Implemented a series of webinars that addressed best practices for cultural organizations to be disability friendly. -Increased the awareness of the state's cultural organization on the resources available to increase access for cultural organizations through website listing specific resource lists and emails sent directly to cultural organizations. - Encouraged cultural organizations to develop their policies and procedures to accommodate people with disabilities, including the listing of the ADA coordinator and describe the access work as part of the state's grant program requirements. -Worked on codifying the requirements to be a quality teaching artist. -Connected with many organizations that provide services for people with disabilities to introduce them to the opportunities of the cultural organization in the sate and the accommodations that are available for access. Maureen definitely sees the big picture in her work but also focuses on the details to make sure things get done accurately and in a timely manner. She is dedicated to increasing the opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families and friends to enjoy the state's wonderful cultural offerings. Marian Winters, Executive Director, VSA, 2013