Mary Kay Thomas

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Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Mary Kay Thomas is a painter, art therapist and community activist that has dedicated her life to art enrichment programs that inspires, encourages and empowers.. After a stroke had left her unable to read, Mary enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College to continue her education and regain the skills lost from the brain trauma. After graduating from Tri-C in 2009 with an associate degree, Thomas transferred to Ursuline College and earned a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art, with a concentration in Art Therapy, in 2013. Currently, Mary is a self-employed artist and art educator, primarily working as a muralist, sculptor, and mixed media artist. She particularly enjoys introducing art to children, and recently worked with students in the Youth Opportunities Unlimited program to create a mural for the Union Miles Development Corporation. Additionally, Mary Kay Thomas serves on the Food Strong board, is a part of the Artist Bridge Coalition and and has exhibited her work at the Akron Museum of Art, Beachwood Community Center and the Western Reserve.

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