Who We Are
ARTWORKS AMERICA collaborates with an outstanding roster of talented individuals with experience in many arts and culture disciplines along with a wealth of business experience encompassing finance, marketing, technology and performance management.
ARTWORKS principals have more than 40 years of arts and business experience with excellent business, government, community and arts relationships. Over a nine year period, as principals of ARTWORKS, the Palmers managed projects which raised over $4.5 million for children's charities all while enriching the arts and culture environment of their communities and benefiting many thousands of people. The Palmers reside in Santa Fe, New Mexico which is ARTWORKS AMERICA CORPORATION's registered corporate office.
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Patricia McGourty Palmer Patricia, co-founder of ARTWORKS AMERICA, is the artistic force behind all ARTWORKS projects. With degrees in art, theater and education, Patricia drives the community and education elements of all ARTWORKS concerns and, as an accomplished artist herself, creatively directs all collaborating artists. An award-winning theatrical and costume designer from the US, Patricia has many years experience in major film and theater productions in New York and other performing art centers in the US and around the world. |
H. Kenneth Palmer Ken, co-founder of ARTWORKS AMERICA, is a seasoned international businessman within the financial management sector. Ken has held executive management positions with Chase Manhattan Bank in the US, Asia and Africa. Following his Chase career he worked for the two largest banks in the Middle East. Later, as a financial consultant to Middle East banks, he worked with many of the major financial institutions in the region. His executive and financial management experience makes him particularly well suited to provide overall coordination and direction to the company. Ken's primary focus in the company is strategic planning, financial management and government and sponsors relationships. |