Ms. Bedolla possess over 20 years of experience as an artist’s representative and in preparing artists for the art market through lectures, workshops, and individual consulting. In addition, Myrtis advises corporate, private and institutional collectors in the acquisition and sell of fine art; and provides corporations, civic and arts organizations with professional curatorial services, lectures and educational programming.
She served as a member of the curatorial team for the exhibition, At Freedom’s Door: Challenging Slavery in Maryland, featured in 2006, at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture and the Maryland Historical Society located in Baltimore, Maryland.
In 2004, Ms. Bedolla served as the chief curator for the exhibition Ancient Traditions – Contemporary Forms an exhibition which explored the theory of Atavistic (genetic) Memory and examined the innate similarities found in the shared traditions of honoring family and culture as interpreted through paintings and sculptures created by contemporary artists from Ghana and US-based African American and Ghanaian artists. The exhibition was co-curated by Dr. Kwaku Ofori-Ansa, a noted art historian and professor of African Art at Howard University. In 2003, Myrtis participated in a project to research and document the utilitarian and ceremonial art forms created by women of the eight ethnic groups of Niger. The art objects collected were featured in the exhibition:The World of Women of Niger mounted at the National Museum of Niger, in Niamey 2005.
As a writer, Myrtis has contributed to Valentine New York, The Magazine, published by Michael Valentine; The International Review of African American Art, published by Hampton University, and online newsletters: ARTINFO and IRAAA (International Review of African American Art) and catalogue essayist for the Tubman Museum. As cultural liaison for the embassies of Ghana, Haiti, Mali, Republic of Georgia and Zimbabwe; Ms. Bedolla uses art to encourage cultural exchange and awareness.
Creative Artisans represents national and international artists. We offer assistance in securing gallery and museum exhibitions, private and corporate sales, commissions and lecture opportunities.
CA represents the works of Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa, master sculptors of Zimbabwe, and prominent and emerging artists in the United States and abroad.
We have had the honor of working with such noted artists as: Paul Goodnight, Joseph Holston, Bernard Stanley Hoyes, Jonathan Pinkett and Jason Miccolo Johnson in the United States. And master sculptors, Bernard Matemera, Richard Mteki, Tutani Mugavazi, and Lazarus Takawira of Zimbabwe.
Professional Affiliation
Myrtis Bedolla is a member of ArtTable, Inc., a national membership organization for professional women in leadership positions in the visual arts. She is also a member of the African and American Women's Association (AAWA). An organization committed to raising the standard of living for women and children in the United States and Africa.
Myrtis sits on the board of Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts. A education and creative arts organization that serves individuals, families and communities affected by cancer and other serious illness.
As cultural liaison for the embassies of Ghana, Haiti, Mali, Republic of Georgia and Zimbabwe; Ms. Bedolla uses art to encourage cultural exchange and awareness.
Gallery Opening
We are pleased to annouce the opening of Galerie Myrtis, LLC in spring 2008. This new and exciting gallery will be located in Baltimore, Maryland and will feature the works of emerging - midcareer painters, sculptors and photographers.
