Meg Graham

Meg Graham was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, in 1959. She is a visual artist, whose work is inspired by shapes, patterns, and textures. Meg finds inspiration in nature, exploring botanicals. As an artist, the process of exploring the unknown continues to inspire her. Every new artwork is an opportunity to ask questions, take chances, and discover something unexpected.

Meg Graham’s artistic education began at the Rhode Island School of Design Summer Program, where she studied drawing, color theory, and graphic design in 1978. She continued her studies at Parsons School of Design/The New School before completing her Foundation Year at the School of Visual Arts in New York in 1980. Graham also pursued figure drawing at the Art Students League of New York. These experiences continue to inform both her studio practice and teaching. She was also the recipient of a 2021 City Artist Corps Grant for the 100 Mandala Project and have participated in the Openings Collective artist residency at Lake George from 2022 through 2025.

Meg has taught children at Art Lab since 2021 and adults since 2015. She completed the Staten Island Teaching Artist Institute and professional development workshops through Staten Island Arts, Sundog Theatre and The Center for Arts Education, and also a workshop with Marquis Studios who’s focus is on teaching students with high-needs and students with disabilities.

“When I teach, I like to allow each student to discover what excites them and encourage them to push through when things seem tough. Being an artist can be a scary space sometimes. As both a practicing artist and teaching artist, I believe art begins with curiosity and by following what excites you.

That is the experience I hope to share with my students. I want them to know that it is okay not to have all the answers. Making art can feel uncertain, even intimidating, but those moments often lead to the most meaningful discoveries. I encourage students to trust their instincts, experiment freely, and see mistakes as opportunities rather than failures.”

“I believe each student brings a unique way of seeing the world. When I recognize a student’s excitement or natural ability, I encourage them to push beyond what feels comfortable and explore new possibilities. I love introducing artists who have inspired my own work and exposing students to a wide range of creative approaches, including painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media. My hope is that students discover there is no single way to be an artist. I want them to follow their own voice while finding inspiration in others, whether it is a master artist or their friend painting right beside them.” – Meg Graham