Teen Art Salon is a free virtual studio visit series for teens, created by teens in MAD’s Artslife Internship Program. Teen Art Salons connect teens ages 13-18 with a member of MAD’s Artist Studios residency for a teens-only studio visit, facilitated via Zoom webinar and hosted by a MAD Artslife teen intern.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

MAD Artist Fellow Mia Wright-Ross is a leather artisan, designer, educator, and entrepreneur. The leather cording techniques that appear as a signature motif across her luxury lifestyle brand, MWR Collection, also represent Wright-Ross’ design philosophy—each material used is fundamental to the unity and completion of the design. Her handmade bespoke collection includes footwear, accessories, home goods, and furniture. Wright-Ross is the Creative Director and Founder of MWR Collection, and is currently a faculty member at Parsons School of Design. Previously, Wright-Ross was Footwear and Accessories Designer for brands including Tibi, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Calvin Klein. She received a BFA in Fashion Design from Parsons The New School of Design, and has trained at the Ecco Tannery Holland and Arsutoria Institute in Milan.