Maggie mayfly Kundtz Joseph is a visual artist who has been an AVA studio tenant since 2013;  As an AVA Instructor since 2017, Maggie strives to nurture & empower the young and old in the creative process.  She earned a BFA from the University of Michigan in painting & photography and her Master’s in photography from Maine Media College.  In her early life, Maggie worked in the gallery/ museum arena and the NYC photography scene; Currently, she is immersed in art making and raising a family.  Maggie created the artist persona, mayfly, to better embody the ideas of ephemerality and transformation in her art. 

Teaching Philosophy – Creativity cultivates discovery and transformation. By empowering the inner-artist & nurturing authentic art making, we can heal and grow. Maggie values open-studio classes as an opportunity for people to experience joyful learning and creative self expression.   “As a teacher, I feel being present and listening holds space for students to courageously reach in,  and express what’s needed for their journey”.