In Connecticut, she was honored to have her work exhibited at the Capital Building in Hartford and the Mayor's Gallery in the Stamford Government Center, where she curates six shows annually. Local galleries in Connecticut have also invited her to exhibit; 22 Haviland Street in Norwalk and Galleria D'Arte in Ridgefield.

In New York Lina has exhibited at the American Craftsman Gallery, the Blue Door Gallery in Yonkers and most recently the Upstream Gallery in Dobbs Ferry.

As president of the Loft Artists Association, a dynamic organization of professional artists in Stamford, Lina has successfully produced numerous high-profile art events:

• 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 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 Stamford Center for the Arts, Rich Forum Theatre.
• Mayor's Gallery: Now in its 15th year, Stamford showcases its local emerging and established artists at this public venue.

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.

Background

Lina Morielli was born in Montreal, Canada and raised in Darien, Connecticut. She is a graduate of Parsons School of Design in graphic communications. Her career has ranged from editorial work for Woman's Day and Family Circle magazines, to arts advocacy work, to creating and teaching in the after-school and summer camp art enrichment programs for the I Have a Dream Foundation, the Yerwood Community Center. Many local high school students have participated in her television video workshops, and aired their work on public access TV stations. She has also produced several videos for the Loft Artists Association, "Art in the Community" and "History of the Loft Artists" to mention two.

Commissioned Artwork on Permanent Display

The Connecticut Commission on the Arts selected Lina's artwork as part of the "One Percent for Art" program for permanent display at:

• The State Superior Court House in Stamford
• Stamford Health System's Tully Center - Cardiac Rehabilitation Department
• Bennett Cancer Center - Specialty Care Pavilion
• Stamford Hospital - Neo Natal Unit – Cow Parade
• Danbury Hospital Praxair Heart Institute
• Child Guidance Center – Donor Recognition Wall Sculpture