Celebrated Readers
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Sanctuary is a community, and our readers are an invaluable part of that community. Since we have several interactive sections, we've gotten to know many of you more intimately. So, we wanted to celebrate you and thank you for your support of our publication. Each month, one reader will be chosen to be highlighted on this page.
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2021 CELEBRATED READERS
October 2021: Kathleen Casey (NY) - Kathleen is an abstract artist who has been engaging with us for quite some time on Instagram. We would like to thank Kathleen for her interest and support of what we do. Readers can learn more and view her colorful and fluid acrylic paintings from her website.
September 2021: Cayli (Istanbul, Turkey) - Cayli is a fine artist specializing in photography, painting and drawing. The Sanctuary Team would like to thank Cali for regular support and engagement on Twitter. Browse some of Cayli's work HERE.
August 2021: Sharon Squire (NY) - Sharon has been reading Sanctuary since its launch in May 2016 and is very active with us on Instagram. She is a big supporter of youth as a teaching assistant, coach and mentor. Thank you so much for your support of our magazine, Sharon!
July 2021: Melbra King (CA) - Melbra has been following Sanctuary since its launch. She has been super supportive and has regularly engaged with us in social media. She is a lawyer, mom and avid reader who appreciates our content. We celebrate you, Melbra. Thank you for your support!
June 2021: One Art Space (a gallery located in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood) - This gallery boasts a fabulous, open space featuring a variety of international and local contemporary artists in the heart of Tribeca. It opened its doors at 23 Warren Street in 2011 and has since exhibited over 200 solo and group art exhibitions. We would like to thank the gallery and its team for engaging with us regularly on Instagram. Find out more from their website at One Art Space.
May 2021: Elena Zelenina (New York City) - Elena is an author, artist and educator who has been actively engaging with us on Instagram. Her project Art Completes You includes a book by the same title and a network of global, online workshops and seminars that help people to realize their inner artist and creativity. Learn more from her Instagram page and her website.
April 2021: Linda Mesibov (VA) - Linda is a photographer who takes stunning photos of wildlife and landscapes. She has been interacting with us on Instagram for quite some time. Find Linda's Instagram page and more of her photographs HERE.
March 2021: Wendy Slater (VT) - Wendy is a poet and founder and creator of TRADUKA, an integrated metaphysical healing modality incorporating medical intuition, shamanic healing, clairsentience, clairaudience, and clairvoyance. She has been engaging with us on Twitter for quite some time.
February 2021: Nicole Wrona (NY) - Nicole is the owner of Simplicity, a high-end consignment shop in Poughkeepsie, NY with a focus on fair trade and social impact. Nicole's $20 Bag Sale for Charities has raised over $200,000 for local charitable organizations. Go Nicole! And we love her engagement with us on Instagram! Find more about her company HERE.
January 2021: Jean Marie Bucich (NJ) - Jean Marie is an oil painter who engages with us frequently on Instagram. Her large-scale, colorful works represent the incredible details we find in nature. Readers can find more from her website and can follow her on Instagram.
September 2021: Cayli (Istanbul, Turkey) - Cayli is a fine artist specializing in photography, painting and drawing. The Sanctuary Team would like to thank Cali for regular support and engagement on Twitter. Browse some of Cayli's work HERE.
August 2021: Sharon Squire (NY) - Sharon has been reading Sanctuary since its launch in May 2016 and is very active with us on Instagram. She is a big supporter of youth as a teaching assistant, coach and mentor. Thank you so much for your support of our magazine, Sharon!
July 2021: Melbra King (CA) - Melbra has been following Sanctuary since its launch. She has been super supportive and has regularly engaged with us in social media. She is a lawyer, mom and avid reader who appreciates our content. We celebrate you, Melbra. Thank you for your support!
June 2021: One Art Space (a gallery located in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood) - This gallery boasts a fabulous, open space featuring a variety of international and local contemporary artists in the heart of Tribeca. It opened its doors at 23 Warren Street in 2011 and has since exhibited over 200 solo and group art exhibitions. We would like to thank the gallery and its team for engaging with us regularly on Instagram. Find out more from their website at One Art Space.
May 2021: Elena Zelenina (New York City) - Elena is an author, artist and educator who has been actively engaging with us on Instagram. Her project Art Completes You includes a book by the same title and a network of global, online workshops and seminars that help people to realize their inner artist and creativity. Learn more from her Instagram page and her website.
April 2021: Linda Mesibov (VA) - Linda is a photographer who takes stunning photos of wildlife and landscapes. She has been interacting with us on Instagram for quite some time. Find Linda's Instagram page and more of her photographs HERE.
March 2021: Wendy Slater (VT) - Wendy is a poet and founder and creator of TRADUKA, an integrated metaphysical healing modality incorporating medical intuition, shamanic healing, clairsentience, clairaudience, and clairvoyance. She has been engaging with us on Twitter for quite some time.
February 2021: Nicole Wrona (NY) - Nicole is the owner of Simplicity, a high-end consignment shop in Poughkeepsie, NY with a focus on fair trade and social impact. Nicole's $20 Bag Sale for Charities has raised over $200,000 for local charitable organizations. Go Nicole! And we love her engagement with us on Instagram! Find more about her company HERE.
January 2021: Jean Marie Bucich (NJ) - Jean Marie is an oil painter who engages with us frequently on Instagram. Her large-scale, colorful works represent the incredible details we find in nature. Readers can find more from her website and can follow her on Instagram.
2020 CELEBRATED READERS
December 2020: T'Alyne (CO) - T'Alyne has been a great supporter of Sanctuary in social media since we connected earlier this year. Her abstract works are meant to capture the temperament of her surroundings and to reflect the ever-changing environment. "I establish personal connections, becoming a part of the wave of collective consciousness implementing awareness." Find T'Alyne on Instagram.
November 2020: Kendall Kessler (VA) - Kendall is an award-winning, Virginia-based painter who was featured in Sanctuary in 2016. Since then, Kendall has stayed in touch and regularly interacts with us in social media, particularly Twitter, where she has been a very kind influencer for us. Readers can find Kendall on Twitter and Instagram.
October 2020: Scott Eckert (NY) - Scott has been a staunch supporter of Sanctuary in many ways, including introductions with women leaders/entrepreneurs and consistently sharing our content and news in social media. Besides being a supporter of women and Sanctuary's first male celebrated reader, he is the manager at Gigi Trattoria in Rhinebeck, NY. Readers can find Scott on Instagram.
September 2020: Diana Mary Sharpton (TX) - Diana is a photographer, blogger and poet who has been supporting Sanctuary in social media for quite some time. Diana believes in "the responsibility of being a honest and good neighbor/friend (as an individual within a community and the world at large)." Readers can find her work on FineArtAmerica, Twitter and Instagram.
August 2020: Jessica Baker (NY) - Jessica is a mixed-media, visual artist based in Woodstock, NY. Her artwork has been featured in an interview for National Public Radio and presented in solo and group exhibitions throughout the U.S. as well as internationally. The Sanctuary Team is appreciative of her continued support, particularly on Instagram. Readers can find out more from her website, or they can follow her on Instagram.
July 2020: Punam Singh (London) - Punam has been a big support for Sanctuary on Instagram. She is an abstract artist who lives and works in London. She was born in Assam, India and grew up on a tea garden in the foothills of the Himalayas. Her art is influenced by natural surroundings, particularly the mountains and rivers of her childhood. Readers can find her work on her website and on Instagram.
June 2020: Anne Camozzi (Canada) - Anne has been following Sanctuary on Twitter for quite some time and is a big supporter. She is an artist whose work has been chosen for solo and group exhibitions and is included in private collections in Canada, Europe, India, Asia and the United States...as well as in public collections in Nova Scotia. Readers can find more from her website and Instagram.
May 2020: Kadiyah Lodge (NY) - Myrna Haskell met Kadiyah at a 2019 event hosted by New York Senator Sue Serino, where Kadiyah talked about the importance of finding mentors and women supporting one another. Kadiyah is a nonprofit sector professional currently working for Dutchess One Stop Career Center as Business Services Manager. She is also the assistant manager at their Career Center. Thank you, Kadiyah, for continuing to stay connected with us and for supporting our magazine. Find Kadiyah on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIN.
April 2020: Penny Contemporary (Australia) - This is an art gallery in Hobart, Tasmania, an island off the southern coast of Australia. Sanctuary would like to thank the staff for being a big supporter on Instagram. Thank you for the likes and camaraderie we've built over the past year or so. Wishing you well from across the world! Find Penny Contemporary's Instagram and Website.
March 2020: Kim Miller (New York) - Kim has been following Sanctuary and spreading news about our publication since 2017. She has also been a dedicated volunteer for the American Heart Association since 2004. She continues to organize a team of community members for the Dutchess-Ulster Heart Walk and 5K Run. Readers can donate to Kim's Team.
February 2020: Lara Morrison (Virginia) - Lara is a Virginia-based photographer who has been following us on Twitter and Instagram for quite some time. She is an engaged reader whose beautiful landscape and animal photographs can be found HERE. Readers can also find Lara on TWITTER and INSTAGRAM.
January 2020: Ángeles M. Pomata (Spain) - Ángeles has been following us on Twitter for quite some time. She is a valued supporter of what we do at Sanctuary. Readers can find her colorful paintings and learn more HERE. She is also very active on TWITTER where you can find her most recent work.
November 2020: Kendall Kessler (VA) - Kendall is an award-winning, Virginia-based painter who was featured in Sanctuary in 2016. Since then, Kendall has stayed in touch and regularly interacts with us in social media, particularly Twitter, where she has been a very kind influencer for us. Readers can find Kendall on Twitter and Instagram.
October 2020: Scott Eckert (NY) - Scott has been a staunch supporter of Sanctuary in many ways, including introductions with women leaders/entrepreneurs and consistently sharing our content and news in social media. Besides being a supporter of women and Sanctuary's first male celebrated reader, he is the manager at Gigi Trattoria in Rhinebeck, NY. Readers can find Scott on Instagram.
September 2020: Diana Mary Sharpton (TX) - Diana is a photographer, blogger and poet who has been supporting Sanctuary in social media for quite some time. Diana believes in "the responsibility of being a honest and good neighbor/friend (as an individual within a community and the world at large)." Readers can find her work on FineArtAmerica, Twitter and Instagram.
August 2020: Jessica Baker (NY) - Jessica is a mixed-media, visual artist based in Woodstock, NY. Her artwork has been featured in an interview for National Public Radio and presented in solo and group exhibitions throughout the U.S. as well as internationally. The Sanctuary Team is appreciative of her continued support, particularly on Instagram. Readers can find out more from her website, or they can follow her on Instagram.
July 2020: Punam Singh (London) - Punam has been a big support for Sanctuary on Instagram. She is an abstract artist who lives and works in London. She was born in Assam, India and grew up on a tea garden in the foothills of the Himalayas. Her art is influenced by natural surroundings, particularly the mountains and rivers of her childhood. Readers can find her work on her website and on Instagram.
June 2020: Anne Camozzi (Canada) - Anne has been following Sanctuary on Twitter for quite some time and is a big supporter. She is an artist whose work has been chosen for solo and group exhibitions and is included in private collections in Canada, Europe, India, Asia and the United States...as well as in public collections in Nova Scotia. Readers can find more from her website and Instagram.
May 2020: Kadiyah Lodge (NY) - Myrna Haskell met Kadiyah at a 2019 event hosted by New York Senator Sue Serino, where Kadiyah talked about the importance of finding mentors and women supporting one another. Kadiyah is a nonprofit sector professional currently working for Dutchess One Stop Career Center as Business Services Manager. She is also the assistant manager at their Career Center. Thank you, Kadiyah, for continuing to stay connected with us and for supporting our magazine. Find Kadiyah on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIN.
April 2020: Penny Contemporary (Australia) - This is an art gallery in Hobart, Tasmania, an island off the southern coast of Australia. Sanctuary would like to thank the staff for being a big supporter on Instagram. Thank you for the likes and camaraderie we've built over the past year or so. Wishing you well from across the world! Find Penny Contemporary's Instagram and Website.
March 2020: Kim Miller (New York) - Kim has been following Sanctuary and spreading news about our publication since 2017. She has also been a dedicated volunteer for the American Heart Association since 2004. She continues to organize a team of community members for the Dutchess-Ulster Heart Walk and 5K Run. Readers can donate to Kim's Team.
February 2020: Lara Morrison (Virginia) - Lara is a Virginia-based photographer who has been following us on Twitter and Instagram for quite some time. She is an engaged reader whose beautiful landscape and animal photographs can be found HERE. Readers can also find Lara on TWITTER and INSTAGRAM.
January 2020: Ángeles M. Pomata (Spain) - Ángeles has been following us on Twitter for quite some time. She is a valued supporter of what we do at Sanctuary. Readers can find her colorful paintings and learn more HERE. She is also very active on TWITTER where you can find her most recent work.
2019 CELEBRATED READERS
December 2019: Armantė Majar (Lithuania) - Armantė has been following Sanctuary very actively on Instagram since we shared her beautiful paintings in early 2018. She is an award-winning painter who works in watercolor, acrylic and oil. Find Armantė's Fine Art Page in our publication.
November 2019: Dr. Sherry Kelly (Florida) - Sherry has provided her expertise for Sanctuary's Ask an Expert section and continues to stay in touch us, suggesting topics and interviews with women who've made a positive impact on their communities. She has been supporting us throughout social media, particularly Instagram. Readers can can learn more about Sherry from her Mind and Heart Coaching website.
October 2019: Kerry Zacharia (London) - Kerry has been active and sharing on all social media channels for close to two years now. She is an artist whose unusual works in ink have caught attention from collectors far and wide. We appreciate your shout-outs, Kerry! Find some of Kerry's creations HERE.ed in this very special two week exhibition from 23rd October to 6th November 2018, hosted at the Salvation Army International Headquarters, 101 Queen Victoria Street, London
September 2019: Rosita Larsson (Sweden) - Rosita has been an active follower on Twitter for almost two years now, retweeting and commenting frequently on our posts. She is a generous soul who never fails to let us know when something truly inspires her. Find a feature with Rosita from 2017 HERE.
August 2019: Cheryl Thorson (Florida) - Cheryl has been sharing amazing macro photographs on Instagram using #WheresYourSanctuary for over a year now, and we want her to know how much we enjoy her posts. To see Cheryl's work, find her Instagram HERE.
November 2019: Dr. Sherry Kelly (Florida) - Sherry has provided her expertise for Sanctuary's Ask an Expert section and continues to stay in touch us, suggesting topics and interviews with women who've made a positive impact on their communities. She has been supporting us throughout social media, particularly Instagram. Readers can can learn more about Sherry from her Mind and Heart Coaching website.
October 2019: Kerry Zacharia (London) - Kerry has been active and sharing on all social media channels for close to two years now. She is an artist whose unusual works in ink have caught attention from collectors far and wide. We appreciate your shout-outs, Kerry! Find some of Kerry's creations HERE.ed in this very special two week exhibition from 23rd October to 6th November 2018, hosted at the Salvation Army International Headquarters, 101 Queen Victoria Street, London
September 2019: Rosita Larsson (Sweden) - Rosita has been an active follower on Twitter for almost two years now, retweeting and commenting frequently on our posts. She is a generous soul who never fails to let us know when something truly inspires her. Find a feature with Rosita from 2017 HERE.
August 2019: Cheryl Thorson (Florida) - Cheryl has been sharing amazing macro photographs on Instagram using #WheresYourSanctuary for over a year now, and we want her to know how much we enjoy her posts. To see Cheryl's work, find her Instagram HERE.
