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Marietta Camillieri

Education

2019–2023 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Coursework in Sculpture —

1980–1984 Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO
Studies in Fiber (with Shigeko Spear) and Sculpture (with James Leedy and Dale Eldred)

Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art, Newark, NJ Studies in Fine Art — Degree- BFA

1979–1980 Mountain High School, West Orange, NJ
Awarded Outstanding Artist Award with original work placed in the
school’s permanent collection.

Professional Experience

Fiber Artist & Textile Conservator
Independent Studio Practice

1981-1998 Performed museum-quality restoration of handmade rugs from around the world, with specialization in Oriental and Native American textiles. Trained under and assisted master conservator Shahin Medghalchi, completing high-level restoration for private collections and cultural institutions.

2014–2018 Silk Painter & Artisan Vendor
Bentonville Farmers Market & Regional Art Shows. Designed and hand-painted silk scarves, ties, and functional artworks. Developed a dedicated collector base through regional shows and the Bentonville Farmers Market.

Art Educator & Community Instructor

2009-2014 Life Styles, Inc., Northwest Arkansas — Taught adults with disabilities across multiple art disciplines including weaving, jewelry making, Shibori/tie-dye, and silk painting.

1983-Led workshops in elementary schools and community centers for both children and adults. Designed accessible art curricula emphasizing creativity,
self-expression, and cultural craft techniques.

Exhibitions

2026 – exhibit Fayetteville Public Library

2023 – Our Art, Our Region, Our Time

2023 – Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville, AR
Life and Death (Art Installation)

2021 – Levi , Fayetteville, AR
Space Oddities (Art Installation)

2016 – What Is a Flower? (Endangered Flowers)
The Underground Gallery, Fayetteville, AR

1984 – Walls
Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO

Permanent Collections

2015 – Private Collection
Arkansas River

2021 – University of Arkansas Museum
Family Ties

Public Art Commissions

2021 – Marigold
Tse-La-Gi Walking Trail, Fayetteville, AR

2021 – Spirit Steps
Cane Hill Historical Park, Cane Hill, AR

1984 – Waterfall
Kansas City, MO

1983 – Under the Water
Kansas City, MO

Art Assistant & Workshops

2023-Clear Weaving workshop to children-Springs School

1996- Weaving workshops to adults and children -Pagosa Springs Elementary School

1977–1979 Assisted paper maker and teaching artist Sue Saks.

1977-Taught art in after-school programs – Eagle Rock Elementary School.