The Artists

Jeanne McDermott — Music is the Key to Happiness

Music is the Key to Happiness

This key was created by Jeanne McDermott, who relocated from Baltimore to Frederick several years ago to pursue a career in teaching art for Frederick County Public Schools. Upon settling in to Frederick, she noticed with delight the variety of art galleries, opportunities for artists and the enjoyable First Saturday Gallery Walk. She believes this city has a lot to offer for both students and experienced artists and wanted to be a part of it. She recently took part in the Plein Aire painting for "I Art Frederick" for the First Saturday Gallery Walk in June and will participate in "In the Street" in October as a craftsman. Jeanne wants to share her enthusiasm for the city and its people through her art. Her paintings are colorful and bold and she wants to add this palette to an already colorful, exciting city. She attended the College of Notre Dame of Maryland and received a Masters of Arts degree in Art Education. She was an art teacher at Lewistown Elementary in Frederick.