Diane Bares
Member Artist
BOARD MEMBER
WORK EXPERIENCE
An award-winning artist working in oil, acrylic and watercolor, whose current work features landscape painting through which she expresses nature’s moods; an illustration of feelings evoked by the light and atmosphere in our environment to which we all respond. Her employment as a cataloguer in the American Painting Department at Sotheby’s served as an early influence for her appreciation of American realism.
The Art Guild is a remarkable organization whose members, leadership and staff define the success story that quickly emerged and continues to grow since its inception 20 years ago. It is exciting to be part of a visual arts community brimming with talented individuals whose creativity is respected, nurtured and shared. I have been honored to serve on the Board of Directors.
THE ART GUILD The Art Guild is a remarkable organization whose members, leadership and staff define the success story that quickly emerged and continues to grow since its inception 20 years ago. It is exciting to be part of a visual arts community brimming with talented individuals whose creativity is respected, nurtured and shared. I have been honored to serve on the Board of Directors. THE ART GUILD The Art Guild is a remarkable organization whose members, leadership and staff define the success story that quickly emerged and continues to grow since its inception 20 years ago. It is exciting to be part of a visual arts community brimming with talented individuals whose creativity is respected, nurtured and shared. I have been honored to serve on the Board of Directors.
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Art Guild of Port Washington – Executive Director May 2010- May 2018
Decorative Painting/Fine Art – Freelance. Commissioned works include paintings, interior wall finishes, and murals. Pieces sold at galleries, fine art/craft fairs. Paintings exhibited in juried shows.
Administrative responsibilities at various local organizations – Part time employment
Sotheby’s Auction House, New York – Cataloguer and researcher, American Paintings Department 1973-79
IN THE COMMUNITY
Founding Member of Port Washington SEPTA (Special Education Parent Teacher Association) 1991-1999. Served on Executive Board as Co-President, Vice President, Corresponding and Recording Secretary. Coordinated and implemented highly successful after-school sports program for children with disabilities.
Presenter at New York State Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Albany NY, November 1996. Best Practices in Special Education: panel member – “Inclusive Education: A Team Approach.”
New York State Education Department Conference, Albany NY, May 1995. Inclusive Schools and Communities for Children and Youth: panel member – “A Collaborative Team Approach.”
The Art Guild of Port Washington, Inc. – Member since 2002, Board of Directors 2004-present. Served as Secretary, Co-President and Membership Chair.
