Melanie Parker

I have lived and worked in Vermont since 1999.  Through many wonderful mentors I have learned what it truly means to be a Vermonter.  I now work as a freelance graphic designer, donating many of these skills to local community, non-profits groups.  I help organize fundraising events, support two CSA programs in our valley, and paint the town (literally) at Christmas time to promote the local shop owners and beautify the “Old Business District” of Manchester, Vermont. I closely align myself with a community arts organization in N. Bennington and have taught children and adults, workshops and afterschool classes through their in-house and outreach programs. At home, my husband and I are raising  our two children, 26 chickens, 11 ducks and work to double our garden every spring, (so far, so good).   During the cold winter months, I spend my time near my fireplace dreaming up flags and colorful garden artwork helping to keep away the winter blues.