Sharon Portelance

Sharon Portelance is a Professor and Program Chair of the Metalsmithing & Jewelry Department at Maine College of Art (MECA). She holds an MFA in Metals from SUNY New Paltz and a BFA in Jewelry and Silversmithing from the Portland School of Art. Her work focuses on artistic metalwork and jewelry design education.

• Educational Background:
• MFA in Metals, State University of New York at New Paltz
• BFA in Jewelry and Silversmithing, Portland School of Art

As Program Chair, she oversees curriculum and academic initiatives in metalsmithing and jewelry. Her research and teaching emphasize contemporary approaches to material practices and design innovation. No specific awards, grants, or publications are listed in the provided information.