Aileen grew up in Warwick, RI and spent most summers in the RISD art programs in Providence and Tillinghast Farm. After graduating from the Butera School of Art in the early 80’s, she worked as a sign painter in Boston and then after 12 years, Aileen moved back to RI to raise two sons with her husband, Mark, where they have lived for 30 years. She is an accomplished artist in many forms, and is an inspiring and encouraging art instructor. She teaches in her own studio “The Fresh Palette” at the RI Audubon Society’s Parker Woodland Nature Center in Coventry, in addition to the Coventry Library and WCFA. She is an artist member at the Providence Art Club, Wickford Art Association and the Artist Coop in Westerly, and continues to hone her skills in the RISD ‘Painting Studies’ CE Certificate program. Aileen has a long history at WCFA as a Board Member, Office Manager, Art Instructor, Exhibits Coordinator and Program Manager. 

Debbie has been at WCFA since 2017, first as a volunteer and now staff member. She minored in Art at Rhode Island College. Her favorite mediums are ceramics and drawing with charcoal and pastels. In addition to teaching English on the college level, Debbie also volunteers at the Attleboro Arts Museum, IMPACT Melanoma, and plays flute with the Lafayette Band. You will likely see her smile greeting you at the door at our exhibit receptions!