AUGUSTA—The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) is displaying the works of Priscilla (Penny) Markley, a professional Maine artist specializing in a variety of media, including watercolor, pastel, oil, and acrylics.
FAME CEO John Witherspoon stated: “We are proud to support and recognize Maine artists such as Penny Markley, and are pleased to bring public attention to the arts and to local artists who enrich our society and strengthen our communities.”
Markley spent most of her childhood in Augusta, where she attended local schools. She received her BA in American Studies from Barnard College, and earned an MA in Special Education from Teachers College, both part of Columbia University in New York City. Markley continues to take classes and workshops whenever she can. Her areas of study include drawing, oils, watercolor, graphic design, illustration, and portraits.
The former owner of Lakeside Orchards in Manchester, Markley retired from teaching in June of 2005 to paint full time. She has a great interest in capturing the beauty of both inland and coastal Maine. Markley is a former President of the Kennebec Valley Art Association, and currently serves as its Treasurer. She also has served on the Mile of Art Committee at the University of Maine at Augusta, and is a member of the Boothbay Region Art Foundation.
Markley has participated in juried shows for the Turner Art Center, Kennebec Valley Art Association, and the Maine Open Juried Art Show. Her art has been exhibited at various locations throughout the State, including Thomas College, the Office of the Speaker of the House, the Maine House of Representatives, and the Lithgow Library.
FAME hopes to bring visibility to the achievements of all Maine artists by providing them with an opportunity to exhibit their artwork and to inspire passion about art in others. The public may view the exhibition of Markley’s work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from now until April 27, 2007 at the FAME building, located at 5 Community Drive, Augusta (near the Augusta Civic Center off Exit 112 of I-95). To learn more about FAME art exhibits, or, if you are an artist who would like to have your work considered for exhibition, please contact FAME at 1-800-228-3734.
