Andréa Anderson grew up as a resident of Lyme, CT, where there was no escape from the influence of art. Anderson graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts from the LymeAcademy College in 2003, at which time she was also granted the Stobart Fellowship. After graduating, she began teaching various programs for youths at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum. Other sources of employment catered to special needs, woking with inner-city children, organizing art programs for a care and rehab center, and working in galleries. Andréa has always tried to incorporate creativity with her career. In recent years she had been living in St. John of the Virgin Islands before moving to the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. While in the islands, Anderson became involved with the art community in her participation with the St. John Artist Association, as well as the Mango Tango Art Gallery. Anderson also worked with the promotion of Grenadian artist by means of representation in NYC for St. Georges University. In 2010, Anderson proves her hunger for learning to be far from satisfied through a study abroad program in Florence, Italy with the Studio Art Center International (SACI). Her studies there included fresco painting, as well as traditional advanced painting and drawing classes. After spending a few years touring with a country music band, doing photography and videography for a music management company in Malibu, Andréa has relocated to the LA area (in Topanga). She continues to work for this management company, branching onto various avenues including development, design, and fashion.

Andréa leans towards representational (with hints of abstraction) in objet d'art. Her most recent works are layers of paint on collage, where the underlaying montage relates to the subject of the painting in one way or another. Surrounded by a world of art, Andréa Anderson continues to promote art and culture with great determination. Pablo Picasso once said, “Art washes away the dust of everyday life”. In the difficult times that we are faced with today, the arts may be the strongest weapon we can use to unite and create a wholesome society.

For more information on Andrea's work, to get in touch regarding employment opportunities, or to just say hello, feel free to get in touch.

Exhibitions
1997  LymeAcademy Juried Exhibition. Juror, Janice LaMatta. Old Lyme, CT
2002  LymeAcademy Juried Exhibition. Juror, Jeremiah Patterson.
2002  Solo Show at Benjamin's, Old Saybrook, CT.
2002  Solo Show at The Bee and Thistle, Old Lyme, CT.
2003  LymeAcademy Senior Thesis Exhibition, Old Lyme, CT.
2003  LymeAcademy Juried Exhibition.
2003  Group Show at The Empress of Art, New London, CT.
2003  Beyond BFA, LymeAcademy Juried Exhibition. Juror, Philip Pearlstein.
2003  A Calder Carnival LymeAcademy Arts Ball.
2003  A Summer Salon, (fresh paint auction) Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, CT.
2003  3rd Annual Alumni Association Exhibition, LymeAcademy.
2004  The Grand Tour, LymeAcademy Arts Ball.
2004  Art of New England, Lyme Art Association Juried Exhibition. Juror, Burton Silverman.
2004  4th Annual Alumni Association Exhibition, LymeAcademy.
2005  “Shall We Dance”, LymeAcademy Arts Ball.
2005  Local Color, Lyme Art Association
2006  Musical Sessions, at Montanaro Gallery. Newport, RI.
2006  New England Landscapes, Lyme Art Association Juried Exhibition.
2006  30th Anniversary Exhibition, LymeAcademy College of Fine Arts.
2007  Tiffany Appreciation Paint-out and Benefit and Art Sale. Lyme, CT.
2008  Marine Art Exhibition, Lyme Art Association, Juried Exhibition.
2008  Valentine’s Show, St. John Art Association, St. John, USVI.
2009  Exhibition of 5, Mango Tango Art Gallery, St. Thomas, USVI.
2010  “New Signatures”, Mango Tango Seaside Art Galley, St. Thomas, USVI.
2011  25th Annual Gifft Hill School Auction, St. John, USVI.
2011  Reunion Exhibition, The Gallery at Firehouse Square. New London, CT. Juror, John Stobart
2012  Art Jamboree, Mango Tango Art Gallery, St. Thomas, USVI.
2013  Alumni Exhibition, LymeAcademy College of Fine Arts.

Education
2001  Middlesex Community Technical College, Middletown, CT
2003 The LymeAcademy College of Fine Arts, Old Lyme, CT (BFA in painting)
2010  SACI (Studio Art Centers International),  Florence, Italy

Collections
Amity Art Foundation; Woodbridge, CT.

Affiliations
2003 and 2004  Southern Graphics Council
Awards and Honors
2003  CAPFAA (Connecticut Association of Professional Financial Aid Administration, Inc.)
2003  John Stobart Fellowship, LymeAcademy College of Fine Arts
Teaching Experience
2002  Student Teacher and Visiting Artist Program at District #18 Elementary Schools (Lyme Consolidated and Mile Creek Schools), under the supervision of their art teacher, Helen McDonald. I assisted Helen with her classes and was responsible for several smaller classes that included exceptionally talented students. Painting demonstrations were also preformed at both schools for all grades, giving the students a first hand glimpse of the actual painting process, while answering any questions that they had.
2005  Summer Art Immersion. Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London, CT.
2006  Spring and Summer Art Camp at Lyman Allyn.
2006  November After-school art program at Lyman Allyn. 2007 January After-school art program at Lyman Allyn.
2007  Summer Art Immersion. Lyman Allyn Art Museum.
2006-2008   Futures and Directions Inc. New London, CT. - Working with low-income, inner city elementary school students as a tutor. - Working with those who have behavioral and physical disabilities.

Employment History
1995-1996  Gap Kids. Old Saybrook, CT
1997  Mountain Tees. Breckenridge, CO (970) 453-9531
1997-2007  P&M Painting. Co-owner, Interior/Exterior Painting and Wallpapering. Essex, CT 06409 (860) 767-8931
2005-2008  Lyman Allyn Art Museum 625 Williams St. New London, CT. 06457 (860) 443-2545
2006-2008  Futures and Direction Inc. 158 Broad Street Middletown, CT. 06457 (860) 343-5099 Note: Employed at the New London office.
2008  Artist Consultant for artist in Grenada. Participant in The International Caribbean Art Fair, sponsored by St. George’s University in Grenada.
2008-2010  Mango Tango Art Gallery Location 1: Hillside Al Cohen’s Plaza Raphune Hill, Rt 38 St. Thomas, VI 00802 (340) 777-3060
Location 2: Seaside Yacht Haven Grande (Havensight) St. Thomas, VI 00802 (340) 715-2789
2010-2011  Valarie Allyn Inc. 809 Max Thompson Rd. Canton, NC 28716
2011-present   Gellman Managemet 23823 Malibu Road, #50-345 Malibu, ca 90265                                                                                                                      2014-present  Organic Modern Girl 7575 West Washingtuite 127, Las Vegas, NV 89128