Welcome our new Curator, Amanda!
The Paramount is excited to welcome
Amanda Pentzak as our new curator!
A little about her background:
Amanda holds a BFA in Craft from the Oregon College of Art and Craft, where she focused on textiles and drawing/painting. Her career has been a blend of gallery work and couture sewing, including several years in bridal fashion, where she specialized in custom beading and embroidery.
What she’s excited about at the Paramount:
She can’t wait to collaborate with artists and the community to support emerging talent and bring fresh ideas to our art programming.
A fun fact:
She moved from Portland to Minnesota and absolutely LOVES the winters here—yes, even the snow and cold!
What she’s looking forward to at the Paramount:
She is really excited about the Arts Underground program, meeting everyone, and can’t wait to jump into planning upcoming exhibitions!