Profile
I have been writing for as long as I can remember and have kept blogs and journals until associates and friends encouraged me to begin writing professionally. Much to my surprise, five years ago I landed a gig pretty quickly with INK Publications. People seemed to like what I had to say and they responded in wonderfully positive ways.
Writing for INK Publications, ArtScope Magazine, AIGA Connecticut, Design Is Love and Shoreline Out & About, I've interviewed good people such as Caryn B. Davis, Jan Cummings & Peter Good, Marc Petrovic and Kari Russell-Pool, Jody Dole, Matt Isenburg, Balam Soto, Aid for Artisans and I've reviewed art shows and galleries around Connecticut, New York and Boston. I invite you to visit my blog at lisamikulski.com/blog which discusses art, design and lifestyle.
I received my education in Art History at Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT and Trinity College in Hartford CT. Receiving highest honors, I was the recipient of the Baird Fellowship at Trinity which allowed me to study art and architecture in Paris, France . . . That was amazing!! I was honored to be a Board Member of AIGA CT for two years where I served as Director of Communications and Public Relations before regrouping for my upcoming move to Sweden in the summer of 2011. I am a supporter of NoSpec.
Prior to my work in the arts, I worked in corporate and project management consulting. That experience brings an exceptional organizational ability and an understanding of business management which I share with my clients. I've also worked twice as a Gallery Manager. My roles included gallery management, public relations, art selection and sales, exhibitions and installations and all graphic design and marketing services.
I presently live in Westbrook, Connecticut and enjoy travel, reading, photography, and make-your- belly-hurt silly humor. I am learning Swedish. Some of my upcoming projects include a three part series on the power of idea and a book on marketing for creatives. I am also preparing travel profiles for INK as I visit Sweden, Scandinavia and Europe. I hope to do much more writing for travel publications and concerns. Visit 2Sweden4Love to read more about Sweden and Scandinavia. You can see my photography work on the gallery of Lisa's Blog, and on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr. My photography is also available at Venetucci Gallery of Fine Art in Westbrook, CT.