JoAnne Berkow

At 21, Berkow held her first solo exhibition in a private collector's home. She is known for her realistic oil paintings of European cityscapes.^[2] Besides her paintings, Berkow is also known for her figurative sculptures.^[3] Initially working with bronze, she has since transitioned to glass. This medium allows for intricate detailing and vibrant color play.^[3]

Berkow's works have been exhibited in notable venues, including Madison Avenue in New York City, Washington, D.C., Boston University, and the Vatican in Italy.^{[citation needed]} Her work has been featured in notable publications over the years.^[4][5][6]

At the age of 26, Berkow founded Touchstone Gallery, a cooperative gallery in Washington, D.C.^[3] At forty-five, she founded Frenchman's Art Gallery and Studios in Juno Beach, Florida.^[7] Ten years later, she established a retail gallery known as RosettaStone Fine Art Gallery.^[1]

In 2015, Berkow transformed the historic FEC Train Depot into the Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts, a 3D fine art fabrication center specializing in glass.^[8][9]

Berkow is a prolific writer. She has published four books that reflect her artistic journey and personal experiences.^[10][11]

• Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts