Brenda Belfield

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EDUCATION:
1960: B.A. Arts Education, The George Washington University with undergraduate and graduate study at the Corcoran School of Art, Washington, D.C.
1970: Independent study in Europe and the U.S. in stained glass design
1985-89: Printmaking, Northern Virginia Community College
1990-95: Painting workshop in Southern France, contemporary sculpture at Santa Fe Art Institute
1996: Corcoran School of Art, Abstract Painting
2003: Meltdown School, Washington DC, fused and cast glass

 

PROFESSIONAL ARTIST:
1960- present: Abstract Painter, 11 one person shows and numerous group exhibits in the Washington area, New York, Los Angeles and Naples - FL

1970-present: Designer, architectural and liturgical stained glass specializing in master planning for projects in the U.S. and abroad

 

STAINED GLASS DESIGN COMMISSIONS complete list available by request :
Six national awards for stained glass design from Modern Liturgy and IFRAA
Sixty windows at the Washington National Cathedral; panel at the American Embassy in Saudi Arabia, wall of glass and marble at NATO base in Sicily, Italy; University of Richmond, VA, chapel, All Saints Chapel at the University of the South, TN, 20'x35'window Marin HS, Kentfield, CA, and many churches throughout the US;

 

SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
1973: Founder and first Executive Director, Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE)
1983 to 1996: Director , representing artists, National Board of the Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art, and Architecture, a professional interest association of the American Institute of Architects

 

TEACHING:
Art teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
Intuitive Abstract Painting, Art League School, VA
"Painting Out of Your Mind" Artworks Studio, VA;

Television Producer, show about artists called Just Looking (Fairfax County)

Art Center Bonita Springs / teaching

 

PUBLICATIONS
Architectural Digest (March 83)
Southern Living (89)
North Carolina House and Gardens (September 90)
For Thy Great Glory, Inform (91)
Faith and Form (92)
Jewels of light 2004 new edition
review: Washington Post Art Review(Dec. 94)