ABOUT LISA
Lisa Lezell Levine is a Richmond, VA based artist whose work focuses on the subject of community with the belief that the ordinary is worthy of expression.
She is the holder of a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, a BA in education from Simmons College, and an MA from Syracuse University.
She has served the greater Richmond public schools as an educator for many years and continues to share her work in regional galleries.
RECOGNITION
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Membership Chair of Membership Recruitment and Resources (2021-2025) Artspace, Richmond VA 23225
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Delineation, Westminster Canterbury, The H. Scott November Gallery, Solo exhibition, Richmond, VA (2021)
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"Hope, Peoplehood, and the Five Legs", Curator and participant, the Weinstein JCC, Sara D. November Gallery (2020)
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Creator, Second Chances, United for UNOS, October (2018)
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Featured Artist: Montpelier Center for Arts & Education Celebration of the Arts, April (2018)
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Curator, From Israel with Love, Weinstein JCC, March (2018)
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Virginia Art Education Association, Annual Show 2nd place, Crossroads Art Gallery, Richmond, VA (2015)
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Art Auctions for Non-Profit organizations participant; Artspace, Congregation Or Ami, The Faison Center Art for Autism, UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing) Richmond, VA (2012-Present)
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Artist Member-Artspace Gallery, Richmond, VA, (2009-present)
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Southeastern Region Elementary Art Educator of the Year, National Art Education Association (2008)
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Elementary Art Teacher of the Year, Richmond Public Schools, Virginia (2005-2007).
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Chairman, Local Human Rights Committee, Henrico, VA (2003-10)
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Awarded a grant to create a mural for the Respite Care Center at St. Joseph’s Villa, (2003)
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Children's Day and Residential Board Services Member, St. Joseph's Villa, Richmond, VA (2001-10)
PRESS
"Hope, Peoplehood, and the Five Legs" Jewish community art event curated
by Lisa Lezell-Levine (Sept 2020, Pg.14)
Second Sight: The lives of organ donors and recipients are celebrated in an exhibition at UNOS (Sept-Oct 2018)