by Shawna Barnes | May 8, 2019 | Arts Accessibility, Events, Speaking Engagements
The Conference On May 6, 2019; I had the opportunity to attend and lead a breakout session at the USM/SMP 4th Annual Assessment for Learning & Leading Conference. Dr. Marcia Tate was the keynote…and let me tell you..she is one AMAZING woman. I was able to... by Shawna Barnes | Mar 25, 2019 | Speaking Engagements, Announcements, Art Studio, Business of Art, Events
Back in October 2018, I had the opportunity to fulfill a goal of mine – to speak about the benefits the act of creation can have. I got to talk to a room full of professionals and brain injury survivors about the little talked about physical benefits creativity... 
by Shawna Barnes | Oct 18, 2018 | Announcements, Events
Maine Arts Leadership Initiative – MALI Just over two months ago, I had the amazing opportunity to attend a three day long professional development event called MALI. MALI stands for Maine Arts Leadership Initiative. It is my invitation only, and is comprised... by Shawna Barnes | Jul 24, 2018 | Events, Community, Vets Helping Vets
A Budding Relationship This year marked the inaugural year of Veterans in Craft week at the Haystack Mountain School of Craft. In partnership with Frontline Arts, they brought more than 40 Veterans from across the country to a workshop/creative retreat for a week... by Shawna Barnes | May 14, 2018 | Spoonie, About Me, Announcements, Community, Events
Last month (about 2 weeks ago) the hubby and I drove down to Andover, MA for the Run for Our Troops 5K. Participating in the 5K was part of the “package” of receiving my handcycle. Through a series of snafu’s and miscommunication, I actually...
