Marcia Maltz is a seasoned artist, dedicated educator, and lifelong lover of Meher Baba. With over 32 years of experience in the visual arts, she has spent her life creating, teaching, and sharing art that is rich with beauty, spirit, and purpose.
Born on August 24, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Marcia's journey in art began early and has continued through decades of education, exhibition, and service. Her work—spanning painting, photography, ceramics, hand-painted books, and poetry journals—has been widely shown and collected across the country.
ABOUT
Marcia works across a variety of media, including:
🎨 Painting
📸 Photography
🖌 Ceramics
📚 Hand-painted books & poetry journals
🖥 Digital images
Her art often reflects her spiritual path and her desire to uplift others through color, texture, and storytelling. She has exhibited her work in venues such as the Gold Coast Art Fair, Water Tower Art Fair, Chicago Botanic Garden, Northwestern University, and the Marwen Foundation. She also occasionally presents benefit shows in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, supporting charitable causes through the proceeds of her sales.
ARTISTIC PRACTICE
Marcia holds a B.A. in Art Education from Roosevelt University (1969) and a Master’s Degree in Liberal Education from St. John’s College (1988). Her educational journey also includes:
Chicago Public Schools (1950–1964)
Northwestern University – Summer Art Program (1985)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1965–2007)
Chicago Botanic Garden – Master Art Classes (2007–2020)
Lillstreet Art Center (1990–2020)
North Shore Art League (2010–2019)
Workshops with artist Thomas Trausch (2018–2022)
EDUCATION & LIFELONG LEARNING
From 1990 to 2007, Marcia taught in the Chicago Public Schools, where she served as the Chairperson of the Art Department at Sullivan High School. Her teaching philosophy centers on creativity, collaboration, and deep engagement with the arts. Highlights of her career include:
Collaborations with artists and musicians
A mural project with Keith Haring
Work with Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project
Participation in the Paideia Program and Socratic Seminars with Mortimer Adler
Serving as Teacher Liaison for Gallery 37 / After School Matters, sponsored by Maggie Daley
Leading the weekly Zoom art series Exploring Art
Volunteer art classes at Ivy Assisted Living (2007–2012)
Workshops with Circle of Friends and Robert Een
TEACHING & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
PHILANTHROPY & SERVICE
Marcia regularly donates her artwork and the proceeds of her shows to causes close to her heart. Beneficiaries include:
The Circle of Friends
Cancer Wellness Center
GoFundMe campaigns
Anonymous individuals in need
For Marcia, art is both a means of self-expression and a tool for healing and generosity.
Marcia is the mother of Jesse’ Talia, a nurse and ceramic artist. In addition to her artistic life, she is an avid gardener, a devoted animal lover, and has practiced Tai Chi since 1978. Her creativity is grounded in nature, spirituality, and human connection.
She continues to travel for art shows and benefit events and maintains ties to both Chicago and Myrtle Beach, SC.
