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Patricia Renee' Thomas is a Lecturer at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. She holds a BFA from Tyler School of Art and Architecture and an MFA from the University of Pennsylvania, with a Certificate in College and University Education. Her work focuses on painting, drawing, and art education with an emphasis on social justice and cultural preservation. She has exhibited widely, including at Kravets-Wehby Gallery (NY), Kapp Kapp Gallery (Philadelphia), Gaa Gallery (Cologne), and institutions like the DuSable Museum and Charles H. Wright Museum. She is a recipient of the 2021 Meyer Family Award and Toby Devan Lewis Fellowship.
- Education: BFA – Tyler School of Art; MFA – University of Pennsylvania (with Certificate in College and University Education)
Thomas’s research and practice explore themes of identity, community, and history through visual art. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, notably with The Colored Girls Museum. Her teaching spans institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, University of the Arts, and Tyler School of Architecture.
- Awards: Meyer Family Award (2021), Toby Devan Lewis Fellowship (2021)
As an educator, she has led arts programs at the Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia, fostering community engagement. Her exhibitions often address social justice narratives, bridging local and global contexts.
