"Soft Sculpture #1" by K. Joy Peters

7.5 x 16 x 5 inches, sewn fabric collage sculpture

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., attended public schools. Studied at Howard University and received Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Design inJune 1969, with minors in Art History and Graphics. Received Ceramic and Watercolor Painting Awards; Howard University AnnualStudentExhibits 1966, 1967, 1968. Exhibition with mother/teachers/artist E. Loretta Ballard."MOTHER-DAUGHTER SHOW', in 1969 atMargaret Dickey Gallery, D. C. Teachers College.

Moved to Boston Massachusetts in January, 1969.Taught art in Brookline Public School System for three years. Studied at Boston University, receivedMaster of Fine Arts in Art Education in 1974 with minor in Education. Co-Director of the Children'sArt Centre, 1973.

Works shown in D.C. ArtAssociation Annual Exhibits from 1971-1976. First appliqués shown in 1973.Relocated to Atlanta, Georgia in August 1973.Founding faculty member in University System ofGeorgia's Atlanta Metropolitan State College(formerly Atlanta Junior College) from September 1974- February 2001; Retired as a Professor of Art.Active in the visual arts community on neighborhood, city, county, and state levels serving on all arts council for a period of time.