Curator Name: Hayley Ferber
Residency Dates: 2023 & 2024 & 2026
Born: 1981
Hometown: Stony Brook, NY
Lives & Works: Brooklyn, NY
URL: https://www.hayleyferber.com/
Education:
2007 | Master of Arts in Teaching, Rhode Island School of Design
2004 | Bachelor of Science in Studio Art, New York University
Bio/Statement:
Hayley Ferber is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores nautical themes through artist books, prints and paintings. Born on Long Island and now based in Brooklyn, Hayley delves into the layered, symbolic world of maritime culture, where sea life, ships, and cartography serve as metaphors for struggle, resilience, and transformation. She received her MAT in Art & Design Education from RISD and a BS in Studio Art from NYU. Hayley has exhibited solo at Yashar Gallery and in group shows at Kalamazoo Book Art Center, AIR Gallery, 440 Gallery, Established Gallery, and BWAC among others. She has participated in residencies at Eutopia, In Situ Polyculture Commons, Ou-Atelier, Cuttyhunk Island Artist Residency and ChaNorth. Hayley is also an independent curator, educator and consultant, providing professional development for artists.
Hayley has taught visual arts workshops at the Swiss Institute, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s Art Center on Governors Island, Pelham art Center and Gallery North. Her personal artistic practice centers around bookmaking and printmaking and her works have been shown at Equity Gallery, Kalamazoo Book Art Center, Superfine Art Fair, 92Y and Aqua Art Miami. Other leadership positions include a New York Community Trust Leader Fellowship and role as Board President of the University Council for Art Education.
