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Marion ‘Kippy’ Stroud, founder of Acadia Summer Arts Program, dies

Marion ‘Kippy’ Stroud, founder of Acadia Summer Arts Program, dies

December 10, 2024
by Field of Artisans

Marion ‘Kippy’ Stroud, founder of Acadia Summer Arts Program, dies

Field Team

Katrina

Founder + Field Producer

Katrina has a passion for bringing people together and facilitating success for them in their creative and original endeavors. Originally from the Ocean State, Katrina moved to NYC to work in fashion. She honed her skills through a wide range of exp… — Katrina has a passion for bringing people together and facilitating success for them in their creative and original endeavors. Originally from the Ocean State, Katrina moved to NYC to work in fashion. She honed her skills through a wide range of experiences including styling at NY Fashion Week, merchandising at Kate Spade and event planning for art galleries. While living in the city, Katrina created her own accessory line and sold at markets such as Artists and Fleas and Brooklyn Bazaar. Inspired by the business opportunities available for artists in a city, Katrina moved back to RI to create more opportunity for artists by the ocean. Field of Artisans was born in 2015 and has grown every year since. Katrina finds inspiration in community and culture. When not in the Field, she teaches yoga, reads old fashion magazines and styles events for parties and restaurants. She is also co-founder/owner of The Gathering Table, an art nouveau inspired cheese shop, cafe and specialty shop in Wakefield, RI.

Kevin

Field Logistics & Locations

Kevin is an efficient executor while also being a charming conversationalist. His experience in hospitality ranges from managing high volume NYC bars to esteemed fine dining restaurants in RI. His ability to look at events from a logistical perspect… — Kevin is an efficient executor while also being a charming conversationalist. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Kevin’s work in acting for TV brought him to NYC. While pursuing his creative interests in the film industry, he also gained a wealth of knowledge in hospitality. His experience in restaurants/events ranges from management of high volume NYC bars to general manager of the award winning fine dining restaurant, Matunuck Oyster Bar. His ability to look at events from a logistical perspective while also making genuine connections with artisans and event attendees, makes him an invaluable member of the Field of Artisans team. When not in the Field, Kevin consults for new/changing restaurants, surfs, refurbishes classic bikes and fishes. Kevin is also co-founder/owner of The Gathering Table, an art nouveau inspired cheese shop, cafe and specialty shop in Wakefield, RI. Stopping in is a must to try his crepes and experience his cheese knowledge!

Andrew

Field Day Manager

Andrew brings a multifaceted nature to the Field with a true appreciation for a wide-range of artistic pursuits and the human experience. Born and raised in Matunuck, Andrew is currently pursuing degrees in both psychology and studio fine arts, while paving the path to being a clinical counseling psychologist. With an immense love for growing and arranging flowers, archery, embroidering, rock climbing and the beach, there is no limit to Andrew’s ever-growing curiosity. One day he may be working with charcoal, but on any given day it could be fiber works, oil painting, glass-blowing or bronze casting. Meet Andrew at various Field of Artisans events, managing day-of tasks and vendor coordination. When not in the Field, Andrew is continually facilitating and connecting to community as a barista at Java Madness and a peer recovery specialist at URI.

Alison

Field Day Manager

Alison started with Field of Artisans as an artisan vendor herself. Born and raised in Matunuck and currently a southern RI creative, Alison brings her artistic eye, grounding energy and kind spirit to the Field. She has education and an ever evolving interest in photography, design and art history. Alison will be managing day of coordination at multiple events. When she’s not in the Field you may find her creating and supporting more magic working at The Farmer’s Daughter. — Alison started with Field of Artisans as an artisan vendor. Born and raised in Matunuck and currently a Southern RI creative, Alison brings her artistic eye, grounding energy and kind spirit to the Field. She has education and an ever-evolving interest in photography, design and art history. Exploring emotion and connection via conceptual photography is one of her passions. Alison manages day of coordination at multiple Field events. When she’s not in the Field you may find her creating, organizing and supporting exposure for artists as the Gallery Director at Hera Gallery in South Kingstown. (Hera just celebrated their 50th anniversary!) She is behind-the-scenes of all exhibits in the reputable gallery. Alison is devoted to her two sweet dogs and farming, where she loves spending time with her horse, Wes.

Dylan

Field Day Manager

RI native, Dylan is a strong supporter as well as member of the arts community. He studied English at URI with a concentration in poetry/creative writing and has won an award from The Academy of American Poets. His passion and curiosities took him to NYC where he interned at Poets & Writers Magazine, PEN America, and for the Brooklyn Poet Laureate Tina Chang. With a personal interest in the arts, and experience as an operations manager at Anthropologie in NYC, Massachusetts and RI, Dylan brings a solid understanding of the importance of an organized behind the scenes that allows room for creative event flow. Dylan will be managing day of coordination at multiple events.

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