Using salvaged textiles, found objects, pigments and thread, artist Julie Woodard creates impressionistic landscapes, multimedia installations, functional sculptures, and wearable pieces that convey her passion for nature, memory, and creative reuse. Current incarnations pay tribute to her late mom and repurpose family heirlooms, as well as feature vintage goods, cutting room remnants, broken furniture, and street debris.Julie’s artistic practice is rooted in the tension between holding on and letting go, of memorialization and detachment. Her practice incorporates elements of collage, applique, embroidery, quilting, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Every piece has a story. Every material is repurposed with purpose. Julie is also a songwriter and many of her visual works are translated into song.Julie holds a BA in American Studies from Temple University and a MA in Museum Education from the University of the Arts. She has worked in Philadelphia's cultural sector for twenty years, including a 15-year tenure at University of the Arts. She has served on the board of Spiral Q Puppet Theater, was the Curator of Experiential Arts at Broad Street Love, and co-led Philly Swap, a local clothing and material exchange initiative. Julie has engaged communities as a teaching artist through Fleisher Art Memorial, Girls Rock Philly, The Pulpery, Ray's Reusables, Cut-n-Sew, Green Philly, Da Vinci Art Alliance, and a variety of K-16 settings.Collaborations, public projects, and requests for workshops are welcome.