As a prominent artist, spirited cultural advocate, and producer, Lina Morielli is actively involved in Fairfield County’s local art scene. Her award-winning artwork is displayed in more than 100 private collections across the United States.Throughout her career, she has exhibited in countless major venues and solo exhibits in Los Angeles and New York. In Connecticut, her work has also been prestigiously exhibited at the Capital Building in Hartford as well as the Mayor’s Gallery in Stamford. Currently, Lina’s work is represented at Galleria D’arte in Ridgefield

The Connecticut Commission on the Arts selected Lina’s artwork as part of the “One Percent for Art Program” for the State Superior Court House. You can also see her work in the permanent collection on display at:

• Stamford Health System’s Tully Center – Cardiac Rehabilitation Department
• The Specialty Care Pavillion at the Bennett Cancer Center

For years, Lina was president of the Loft Artists Association, a dynamic professional artist organization, and successfully produced numerous high profile art events in Stamford.

• Open Studios: Attracting over 4,000 visitors across the tri-state area, this weekend art extravaganza enables the public to roam through the working studios of over 70 Loft Artists.
  
• Spring Fling: Stamford’s first-ever community performance series, combined a surreal film festival, world-inspired music, free-flowing acrobatic dance, classical ballet, and an expansive visual art show – all in one amazing night at the Rich Forum Theatre.

Under Lina’s leadership, the Loft Artist Association was recognized by the Stamford Cultural Development Corporation and received three prestigious City Arts Partnership Program Grants.

Lina Morielli was born in Montreal and raised in Darien, Connecticut. A graduate Parsons School of Design
in graphic communications, her career has ranged widely. From designing and producing craft editorials for Woman’s Day Magazine and Family Circle Magazine to developing craft projects for the industry ……this foundation led her to promote arts in the community. She created and taught after school and summer camp art enrichment programs for the I Have a Dream Foundation, the Yerwood Community Center and the South End Senior Center. Many local high school students have participated in her television video workshops, and aired their work on public access TV stations. Lina is also known for creating the Miracles “Special Delivery Cow” for Stamford Hospital’s Neo-Natal Unit. During the 50th anniversary of STAR Lighting the Way, Lina created a 5’ star which was auctioned during the “Galaxy of Stars” benefit celebration. Today, she is currently curating six exhibits annually at the Mayor’s Gallery in the Government Center in Stamford.

Feel free to contact Lina … to visit her Stamford studio by appointment … to inquire about fine art commissions for private clients or public spaces … or to join her mailing list for upcoming exhibits.

Publications

• Westchester Weekly
• Barnes & Noble
• Stamford Hospital
• State of Connecticut

Art and Community Involvement

• City Arts Partnership Program Grant, juried applications for the $175,000 program for artistic and cultural development (2005)
• Board of Directors, The Historic Neighborhood Preservation Association
  Stamford, CT (2005)
• South End Revitalization Zone Initiative, wrote guidelines for the arts initiative for the strategic plan. (1998-Present)
• President, Loft Artist Association, Stamford, CT (2000-2003)
• Vice president, Loft Artist Association, Stamford, CT (1998-2000)
• University of Connecticut, Stamford Branch, Arts Committee Exhibition and Gallery Guidelines (1998-2000)
• Board of Directors, Vice President, YWCA of Stamford, CT (1987-1990)

Select Commissions

2005 Sexual Assault Crisis and Education Center:
Tricia Melei Lecture Series on Healing. Mixed media metal and paint 3D heart construction presented to keynote speaker, Dr. Mehmet Oz, world renowned heart surgeon and four mixed media collages presented to panelists.

2003 Mixed media construction presented to:
Tricia Meili, aka, The Central Park Jogger at her first public event announcing her identity.

2002 One Percent for Art Program:
The Connecticut Commission on the Arts Mixed media series, “History of the World” for the State Superior Court House Stamford, CT. Permanent installation.

Stamford Health System:
The Tully Health Center, 10 mixed media pieces from“Reconstruction of the Heart” series. Permanent installation, Cardiac offices.

Galaxy of STARS, 50th Anniversary Benefit, Norwalk, CT
Mixed media applied to 5ft fiberglass star, sponsored by the Fairfield County Savings Bank and auctioned to private supporter.

2001 Specialty Care Pavilion:
Critical Care Unit, 3 mixed media collages,“Elevated Views” series. Permanent installation.

2000 Art in Public Places:
Cow Parade, sponsored by Stamford Health System, Neo Natal Unit. Permanently installed at Stamford Hospital.