collaborates - consults - co/works -
creates
installation - mixed media - photographic & collage
imagery - written word
blogs - documentaries - magazine articles - pod casts -
workshops
MELANIE G. DANTE`
works & lives between the old "Pleasure Point"
neighborhood in the Fishtown- Kensington
section of Philadelphia & "Brewerytown" near the
Art Museum. In 2003 she graduated with a Bachelor of
Arts from Goddard College where she studied creative -
critical writing, media arts & photography as a tool
for cross cultural communication. Examples of her photography
and mixed media collage art could be seen in Lancaster County
community exhibitions the summer of her graduation through her
move to Philadelphia. In 2006 she received a Master of Arts in
the Health Arts & Sciences for technical writing &
qualitative research with a firm focus on women's
health.
Prior to moving to Lancaster City in
1999 Melanie spent eleven years in New York City & San
Francisco working as a crew member on independent film,
documentary & theater.
NOW in Philadelphia for 2013 Melanie is actively metamorphosing
her creative vision from the Lancaster farmers markets into a
polished, fashionable, commercial realm; all while remaining
true to her educational roots in social
justice.
While working with Melanie during study at Goddard College,
Katt Lissard wrote:
"(She) was always a pleasure to work with ...
She's
articulate, intelligent, highly creative, and has a strong
sense of justice and the individual's right to personal
freedom. Her
work moves between the transgressive & the
transformative,
always including compassion & heart".
NEW WRITING IN PRINT & LIVE VENUES 2012 -
2013
IOTA. Arlington.
The Erotic Literary Salon. Philadelphia.
"Sen-Sexual" E-Anthology in affiliation w. The Philadelphia
Erotic Literary Salon
The Walking Fish Theater. Philadelphia.
HeadPress 2.6: The Contemporary Grand Guignol.
Collaborative interview with V.Vale of
ReSearch
PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGERY & MIXED MEDIA
COLLAGE
PHILADELPHIA 2012 - 2013
Free Tours by Foot Philadelphia
Sales Gaspillee at The Irish Pol
LANCASTER 2005-2011
jasharp Custom Jewelers
Kalargyros Gallery
Dosie Dough Bakery
Dog Star Books
Millersville University/ Ganser Gallery
Franklin & Marshall College
FUND RAISER AFFILIATION
Clare House (Shelter for Women)
Crispus Attucks Community Center
Team American Spirit
The National M.S. Society
The Red Thread
FREELANCE & COMMUNITY EVENTS
PA Ballot Access Coalition, Philadelphia
CB Richard Ellis, Philadelphia
Christina's Pantry, Lancaster
DJ Gerri Hoff & The International Network,
Lancaster
Dog Star Books, Lancaster
Eyes Wide Open /American Friends Service Committee,
Lancaster
Gallery 141, Lancaster
Goodman Creations, Lancaster
HeadPress, UK
Mimi Shapiro, Lancaster
Octavia & the Earthblood Blues Band, Paradise
Padmani Kundalini Yoga Products, Lancaster
Party of One, Lancaster / NYC
The Maternal Diva Rose Hudson, York
Andy Black's Necronomicon, UK
Barrel Entertainment, Detroit
SOCIAL NETWORKING
as
M. Dante & BDC LANCASTER
Flickr , Google + , LinkedIn & Yelp
Thank you for visiting. Have a lovely
day!
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