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Annual Commemorative Artwork


Meet the Artist... Elizabeth Phelps
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I first heard about NCFH when I was in the field of public health, working with teenagers using theater as a means of discussing health issues. One of my favorite projects at that time was with a local farm worker community. I then earned my teaching certificate and taught art and ELL at the high school level. Next, I shifted to my favorite project of all: raising my twin sons.  
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All through my life, I've loved to paint. I've continued to find ways to indulge this passion - whether it be a quick study from life or a larger mural project. Now that my sons are in college, for the first time in my life, I am able to paint full time. I've had the fortune of being able to study with masters such as Susan Lyon and Michelle Dunaway. I am particularly interested in artwork that addresses social issues, and I'm thrilled to be able to support the wonderful work that NCFH does. 


Elizabeth Phelps’ artwork can be viewed on Instagram @lizphelpsart, and she can be contacted at lizphelps18@aol.com. 
INTERVIEW WITH ARTIST, ELIZABETH PHELPS ​
Read about Elizabeth’s experience as our 2022 Commemorative Artist.​    

1. What inspired you to respond to the NCFH Call for Artist announcement, would you be interested again?   
Creating artwork for NCFH's scholarships is a win-win situation for me - I get to do what I love and, at the same time, support an organization that does fabulous work. It was delightful to be back as the commemorative artist after 22 years. The idea for this diptych came to me early in the pandemic, when I noticed that farm workers were often left off lists of essential workers that were being honored publicly. I wanted to create this diptych to honor, equally, two groups of people that have been lifelines throughout this pandemic. 

2. Did you learn anything new about the agricultural worker population through this  experience? 
Meeting people at this conference warmed my soul. It was wonderful to surrounded by so many people who are working so hard to improve other people's lives.  

 3. What was your “take home” (i.e., favorite, or most memorable part) of this experience? 
I was touched that so many people responded to my paintings by sharing stories about their childhoods, their families, or their experiences during the pandemic. I was very much inspired by people's resiliency, determination, and hope.  

4. Will this experience influence your future artwork? If so, how? 
I would love to find other opportunities to create artwork that benefits organizations that I support. I think NCFH's commemorative artwork project serves as a wonderful model. 

I certainly enjoyed this project.  

Best to you, 

​Liz 

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"Lifelines: Sustento de Vida" by the artist Elizabeth Phelps
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  • About
    • NCFH History & Mission
    • Staff
    • Careers
    • Board of Directors
    • Partners
    • Artwork >
      • Meet the Artist
      • Call for Artist
    • Scholarships
    • IMPACT
  • Ag Worker Health
    • History
    • Fact Sheets & Reports
    • Open Access Data
    • Number of Ag Workers
    • Migrant Health Centers
    • Ag Worker Organizations
    • Farm Labor Data Dashboard
  • Resources
    • Helpline for Ag Workers
    • Health Education Resources >
      • Diabetes Resource Hub
      • Mental Health Resource Hub
      • SDOH Hub
    • Health Center Toolbox
    • Farmworker Outreach Resources
    • Digital Stories
    • Digital Archive
    • Online Store
  • Training
    • Workforce Development Trainings
    • Webinars >
      • Archived Webinars
    • Midwest Stream Forum >
      • Regional Stream Forums
    • NCFH Consulting & Professional Development Services
  • PROGRAMS
    • INFECTIOUS DISEASES
    • Health Center Learning Collaboratives
  • COVID-19
    • Our Response
    • COVID Educational Resources for Ag Workers
    • COVID Resources for Service Providers
    • COVID Resources for Ag Employers
    • COVID-19 Promising Practices
    • Demonstration Project Grants
    • Farmworker COVID-19 Community Assessments
  • Español