| JoAnne Berkow | |
| Birth Date: | 9 October 1949 |
| Birth Place: | United States |
| Alma Mater: | Walt Whitman High School |
| Known For: | Founding Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts. |
JoAnne Berkow, (born October 9, 1949) also known as JB Berkow, is an American female artist and writer.[1] She is the founder and president of Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts.[2]
Born in 1949, Berkow attended Walt Whitman High School, located in Bethesda, Maryland. She later left college after two years to pursue her artistic ambitions independently.
At 21, Berkow held her first solo exhibition in a private collector's home. She is known for her realistic oil paintings of European cityscapes.[2] Besides her paintings, Berkow is also known for her figurative sculptures.[3] Initially working with bronze, she has since transitioned to glass. This medium allows for intricate detailing and vibrant color play.[3]
Berkow's works have been exhibited in notable venues, including Madison Avenue in New York City, Washington, D.C., Boston University, and the Vatican in Italy. Her work has been featured in notable publications over the years.[4] [5] [6]
At the age of 26, Berkow founded Touchstone Gallery, a cooperative gallery in Washington, D.C.[3] At forty-five, she founded Frenchman's Art Gallery and Studios in Juno Beach, Florida.[7] Ten years later, she established a retail gallery known as RosettaStone Fine Art Gallery.[1]
In 2015, Berkow transformed the historic FEC Train Depot into the Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts, a 3D fine art fabrication center specializing in glass.[8] [9]
Berkow is a prolific writer. She has published four books that reflect her artistic journey and personal experiences.[10] [11]