About the Artist
Penny Gamble-Williams
Spiritual Leader of The Chappaquiddick Tribe of the Wampanoag Nation, (“CTWN”)
President of CTWN’s Non-Profit Corp.
Former Sunksqua (Chief) of the CTWN
Environmental Activist
Visual and Performing Artist
Poet, and Writer
Experience
Artist, 1970-Present Teaching and creating ArtPrograms for After School Programs, Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation Department’s Special Programs, Non-Profits, Public, Charter, Private Schools, and Community Organizations for At Risk Youth
Environmental Instructor – 2003 – 2007 – Co-created art and environmental curriculum designed for elementary, middle, high schools, and Charter Schools in Washington DC as an Independent Contractor working for the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
Exhibiting Artist, 1968 – Present – Art exhibits in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York City, Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Storytelling and Cultural Presenter, 1992 – Present – Storytelling for all ages, sharing information concerning historical, cultural connections, and relationships of African Americans and American Indians
Museum Co-Curator, 2005 – 2009 – Co-author concept paper, and co-curated the traveling exhibit, “IndiVisible, African-Native American Lives in the Americas,” sponsored by the National Museum of the American Indian, and co-partnered with The National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Radio Producer and Talk Show Host, 1994 - 2013 – Co-produced and co-hosted the Talking Feather, a talk radio show on WOL 1450 AM, XM Satellite Radio; and Internet-based, BlogTalk Radio. Produced and hosted a variety of programs for WPFW 89.3 FM.
“Remember to use the gifts that the Great Spirit has blessed us with. Let's create ways to uplift all people. We can do it through visual arts, crafts, writing, poetry, music, movement, activism, laughter, healing, positive vibrations, and pure love energy....." ~Penny Gamble-Williams
