Barb Armstrong

I began my career as a graphic designer and worked fifteen years as both a freelancer and staff artist. My jobs in included work in an ad agency BBDO, Sotheby's, Scholastic Magazine and various design studios. When times got tough, I went back to business school in the evenings and eventually got my MBA at Sacred Heart University. My corporate career spans 20+ years working in business, higher education and non-profit.

Currently, I volunteered at ArtsWestchester as an Ambassador but jumped at the opportunity to become a part-time Gallery Assistant along with assisting in Special Projects. By working at ArtsWestchester and engaging with other artists and professionals in the art world my passion was ignited to paint. It took just two painting classes and I was off creating. I am entering this art call as a novice and continue to paint in my free time. Please consider my entries just as they are.

I am evolving as an abstract expressionist that has just begun painting again after a corporate career. By experimenting with shapes and forms and finding my painting style, I feel I am on my way. My use of vibrant colors, marking and layering is bringing me to a new space.

My style continues to evolve as I experiment between realism and total abstraction. Every day I continue to paint with the possibility of creating something new.

BARB ARMSTRONG
914-260-6038
BARBARMSTRONG2024@GMAIL.COM
https://instagram.com/barb_arm...

ARTIST STATEMENT:
I am evolving as an abstract expressionist and have begun painting after a long corporate
career. By experimenting with shapes in free form and using mixed media, I am intuitively
finding my painting style. My vibrant colors are created by mixing on my palate, along with
mark making and layering which brings me to uncharted space. My style continues to
evolve as I experiment between realism and total abstraction. Every day I continue to paint
with the possibility of creating something new.

EXHIBITIONS:
MAG (Mamaroneck Artist Guild) https://mamaroneckartistsguild... Small Works, Random Objects, 2025
ACOR https://www.artscouncilofrockl... Women in History, Nonna from the Old World, 2025
Garner Arts Center https://garnerartscenter.org/ 8th Annual Member Exhibition, Blue Queen, 2024
Insidesmallartexhibit https://www.insidesmall.com/ The Color of Passion, Wildflowers on Display, 2024
Westchester Community University, Pot of Posies, 2024

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ArtsWestchester, White Plains, NY
10/2022- PRESENT
Special Projects Coordinator P/T
• Report to Chief of Staff to provide support in prospecting potential corporate
sponsors. Research and identify potential sponsors for some of our signature events
and programs including: Arts Awards, Golf Outing, Benefit Concert, Arts Mobile and
Westchester Roots.
• Conduct outreach, including cold calling and email solicitations to engage new
sponsors. Utilize existing sponsorship decks and pitch materials to prospective leads
• Initiate communications with prospective sponsors and convert them to committed
sponsors.
• Help with facilities issues with tenants, studio rentals and contractors
• General administrative tasks and maintain an organized office environment

EDUCATION:
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut
John Welch MBA, Management
Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
SUNY at Farmingdale, New York
AA, Advertising Art & Design
SVA
Arts Students League

New York

USA