Tempered Storm

Cynthia Sumner graduated from the San Francisco Art Institute in sculpture, and has exhibited work on both the East and West Coasts, as well as in Louisiana. Her artistic journey began in childhood and has evolved through an experimentation with materials and deep a curiosity. While living in New Orleans, she developed a thriving children’s art program using recycled materials and hosted grant-funded art workshops for teachers. There, she collaborated on site-specific installations and collaborative projects before returning to California and shifting towards two-dimensional work. In addition to her artistic pursuits, she stays actively engaged with the local arts community through volunteering and mentoring. She's previously worked as an arts educator for various organizations both in New Orleans and the Bay Area and founded a co-working artist space, Art Scene Studio in Fort Bragg. Fostering creativity and community is an extension of her belief in our interconnection and that each one of us matters.