Maria Fenton

Maria Fenton is an Adjunct Lecturer of Fashion Design at Howard University's Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. As a multidisciplinary professional, her roles span artist, fashion designer, filmmaker, producer, writer, and activist. Based in Washington, D.C., she serves as Creative Director of the House of EmmaEffa, resident artist at Gateway Media Arts Lab, and wardrobe supervisor at the Dance Institute of Washington.

Her research explores intersections between fashion, identity, and cultural narratives, with a focus on challenging stereotypes through projects like Softly Softly: Debunking the Myth of the Strong Black Woman. Creative practice incorporates mixed media, furnishings, and performance art to examine social constructs.