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Updated 5/24/2022

Johanna Finnegan-Topitzer

  • M

    MA

Institution/Business Type: Artist / Creative (Individual)

Animals and issues affecting animals are the focus of my artwork. I am inspired by the natural world and illustrate my observations of it using paper, painting, and mixed media. As an illustrator, I use traditional media to create designs that I then transfer to greeting cards, prints, and more items to sell retail and wholesale. I also illustrate for museums, non-profits, and other cultural institutions. With my background in education, I am very aware of how people learn through visuals and hands-on experiences. I am available for hire to create illustrations for organizations looking to enhance their exhibits or instructional material. 

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Johanna Finnegan-Topitzer
Job Title: Artist
Phone: (603) 988-4474
Address:
Remote
Somerville, MA 02144

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Visual/Crafts - Illustration / Drawing

Additional Disciplines:

  • Visual/Crafts - Printmaking

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Arts for Social Change / Creative Activism
  • Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
  • Public Art Projects (In Free, Public Spaces)
  • Publishing
  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Cultural Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Residency - In School
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
  • Residency - Community
  • Community Arts
  • Exhibitions
  • Artist Market

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Elders
  • Immigrant Populations
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Nonprofits

Languages Available:

  • English

Geographic Reach:

  • Town / City
  • County
  • State
  • National
  • International
  • Multi-State Region
  • Multi-County Region

Accessibility of Services

Accessibility of Services:

English as a Second Language (ESL) - any level/age

Media Gallery

I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Rocky Neck Art Colony

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Rocky Neck Art Colony

Awards

Awards:

  • Artist Fellowship Finalist - Massachusetts Cultural Council
  • Artist in Residence - Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
  • Artist Fellowship Recipient - Somerville Arts Council
  • Artist in Residence - Acadia National Park, ME
  • Newburyport Art Association - Best in Mixed Media

Education

Education:

  • North Bennet Street School - Bookbinding
  • University College Cork - Masters in Folklore
  • Boston Academy of English - TEFL Certificate

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Visual/Crafts
  • Arts Integration - English as a Second Language
  • Arts Integration - History and Social Science

Certifications and Training:

  • MA - Folklore
  • TEFL Certificate
  • Diploma in Bookbinding

Fee range:

$250/day +

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Visual/Crafts
  • Arts Integration - English as a Second Language
  • Arts Integration - History and Social Science

Certifications and Training:

  • MA - Folklore
  • TEFL Certificate
  • Diploma in Bookbinding

Fee range:

$250/day +