Amanda Joan Penney is a mother, visual artist and arts administrator.

 

Bookbinding, printmaking and watercolour are her favourite ways to make these days .

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Born on the Northern Peninsula in a community called St. Anthony, she has grown up all over the country with the deepest roots in Calgary, Alberta and Churchill Falls, Labrador. 

 

Amanda is currently managing a family of four, along with Eastern Edge artist-run centre in St. John's, NL.

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She is creating art, selling work and exhibiting as a professional visual artist

 

The capacity for meaningful connection in art spaces, art making, and the healing power of both is what motivates her and informs her work. 

 

Amanda is a big fan of street/public art. 

 

She is driven to experience and create art with the community every chance she gets.