about:
Mary B Mason loves to create statement jewelry and sculpture by combining glass, stones and found objects to form unique 3D pieces. The statement jewelry and sculpture invoke meaning and communicate a specific environmental or social intention, creating dialogue with the viewer.
As a lifelong art maker and art educator, spanning several decades and four states, Mary has incorporated many experiences from the classroom and beyond; from teaching copper enameling to 6th graders to being mentored at the Appalachian Rock Shop by experienced metal smiths. In her home studio she uses a myriad of tools to manipulate metal and melt colors in a kiln or with fire, which is exciting and produces rewarding results.
Her membership in several guilds such as Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Society of Artists and the Society of Sculptors offers many opportunities to exhibit my work in galleries and museums in the tri-state area.
As a founding member of the Cranberry Artists Network, she enjoys the camaraderie of other artists, volunteering and being involved in many wonderful local art events.
EDUCATION:
FA-Art Education
West Virginia Wesleyan College
MFA-Art Education
West Virginia University
MEMBERSHIPS:
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Society of Artists, Cranberry Artists Network and the Society of Sculptors
EXHIBITIONS:
2021
Trigger Warning
Sewickley Center for the Arts, Sewickley, PA
2020
Hoyt Regional
Hoyt Center for the Arts, New Castle PA
Juror: Tyler Cann
Studio Tour and Demo
Zoom/YouTube
Hoyt Center for the Arts, New Castle PA
to the republic for which it stands
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh
AAP Exhibition Space, Pittsburgh PA
Jurors: Sheila Cuellar-Shaffer, Tony Norman & Kathleen Zimbicki
2019
Statement Pieces
Sewickley Center for the Arts, Sewickley, PA
Juror: Kate Lydon
The World Falls Down
Panza Gallery, Millvale PA
Small Works
Pittsburgh Society of Artists
Ketchup City Creative, Pittsburgh PA
Juror: John Eastman
Martinis with Monet
Cranberry Artists Network
Cranberry Township Municipal Building, Cranberry Twp PA
Pittsburgh Society of Artists 54th Annual
Panza Gallery, Pittsburgh PA
Juror: Peggi Habets
2018
Pittsburgh Society of Artists 53rd Annual
3rd Street Gallery, Carnegie PA
Juror: Nicole Capozzi
Martinis with Monet
Cranberry Artists Network
Cranberry Township Municipal Building, Cranberry Twp PA
Juror: Christine Swann
Mother
Percolate Gallery, Pittsburgh PA
Juror: Carolyn Pierott
Drip, Drizzle, Splash
Cranberry Artists Network
Cranberry Township Municipal Building, Cranberry Twp PA
Juror: Leah Price
award 2017
Just Say'n
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh
Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, Johnstown PA
Juror: Jill Larson
22nd Annual Exhibition
Southwestern PA Council for the Arts
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Ligonier PA
Juror: Alison Helm
Woman In Art
Seton Hall University, Greensburg PA
Juror: Carol Brode
2016
Martinis with Monet
Cranberry Artists Network
Cranberry Township Municipal Building, Cranberry Twp PA
Juror: Patricia Barefoot
award
Girls Rock
Percolate Gallery, Pittsburgh PA
Juror: Carolyn Pierotti
da burgh
Pittsburgh Society of Artists
Jask Gallery, Pittsburgh PA
Juror: Linda Price-Sneddon
From Dark to Light
Cranberry Artists Network
Cranberry Township Municipal Building, Cranberry Twp PA
Juror: Dr. Louis A Zona
2017
Hoyt Regional
Hoyt Center for the Arts, New Castle PA
Juror: Kim Beck
Summer Show
North Hills Art Center, Pittsburgh PA
award
2015
Pittsburgh Society of Artists 51st Annual
Harlan Gallery, Greensburg PA
Juror: Carol R Brode
Legacies: The Merrick Masters
Merrick Art Gallery, New Brighton PA
Juror: Katherine Mickle
award
Martinis with Monet
Cranberry Artists Network
Cranberry Township Municipal Building, Cranberry Twp PA
Juror: Dr. Louis A Zona
Isn’t it Romantic
Cranberry Artists Network
Cranberry Township Municipal Building, Cranberry Twp PA Juror: Patricia Zona
2014
The New Collective
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh PA
Jurors: Patricia Mautides and Petra Fallaux
Wild Thing
Sewickley Center for the Arts, Sewickley PA
Juror: Cynthia Shaffer
Group of Four
Eastside Gallery, Pittsburgh PA
Small Works
Pittsburgh Society of Artists
Most Wanted Fine Art Gallery, Pittsburgh PA
Juror: Jason Sauer
Hoyt Regional
Hoyt Center for the Arts, New Castle PA
Juror: Dr. Louis A Zona
