Women In Business: Mary Ann Burrows

Here at Just An Ordinary Family

we like to celebrate 

women who have ventured out 

on their own and become their own bosses. This looks different in various fields

and today we are excited to share with you

a local artist Marry Ann Burrows.

Mary Ann used to own a local

kitchen and garden gift ware company

 called Mudler & Co. Marketing Inc.

After a number of years, Mary Ann

decided to change courses and pursue her passion for painting.

She now has a studio called the Sandiacre.

Mary Ann won second place 

in the Neward National contest 

for her encaustic painting titled 'Vancouver',

pictured below.

Photo courtesy of Sean Hitrac 

Not only did Mary Ann 

pursue her passion in painting,

she also is the founder of a non-profit

organization called Artists in the Village.

Mary Ann felt that there was something missing within the core of this amazing little village. 

She wanted an opportunity for visual artists to connect, share, support each other and grow, 

that included all forms of visual artists; the younger generation as well as the working and established ones.   

She wanted a place where we could all learn from each other.

  She also saw the missed opportunity and potential  

for our little town to create this wonderful artistic identity.

 Mary Ann found some amazingly creative people like Megan Anderson (of the Upstart Crow), 

and other local artists that felt the same way,

 and on September 25, 2014, Artists in the Village was formed.

One of them you may remember from a

recent post we did about Ali from Bella Photography.

You can follow Mary Ann Burrows

through her website and blog.

You can also connect with her through Facebook

or contact her by email or phone.