Craftmanship and artistic principals are paramount to the execution of each project.
Maureen Murphy has worked professionally as an antique restorer and conservator for over 25 years. She began her restoration career serving the Palm Beach area, apprenticing with amazing artisans working in gold leaf, painting conservation, woodworking and antique restoration. 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, Restoration and Conservation of Art and Antiques.
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
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
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
Restoration and Conservation:
Refinishing, restoration, conservation of furniture, and Paintings
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
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