Tom Balbo is the Executive Director of the Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory in Cleveland. In 1980, he completed an MFA at Syracuse University in Studio Arts. Over the past 35 years, Tom’s work has been exhibited in a huge number of shows and galleries. He has garnered numerous awards and critical attention, and his work is featured in many collections. Tom continues to work, principally in paper and ceramics, and divides his time between a warehouse converted to an enchanting studio, and his gallery, and the Morgan Conservatory.
Dear Tom,
I hope you are doing well and everything is going fine in Cleveland.
Recently a friend of ours was elected to be our U.S. Senator from Maryland. His wife is our good friend (the kids were in pre school together). He was Will’s soccer coach. S on Che is looking for artwork for his Senate office on Capitol Hill. Would you be willing to consider making him a piece based on the Maryland State flag for hs office.? and how much would it cost. I would like buy it and lend to their office. (Because of campaign finance rules)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Maryland
all the best,
Carrie Witkop