Eugenia Marve is an award winning educator, international artist, motivational speaker and gifted intuitive. She was born in Flint Michigan in 1948 and received her Master of Fine Arts Degree from Michigan State University in 1974. After serving as Artist in Residence for the State of Michigan, she began teaching for Michigan’s, Grand Rapids Public Schools in 1976. She has worked in diverse areas
of education as a coordinator and instructor in Alternative Ed., K-12, Adult Compensatory Education, Drug Rehabilitation and as Visiting Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. As a director and coordinator in Education and the Arts, Eugenia has created community service programs that addressed students’ self-esteem and retention rates. Responsible service and her belief in the power of one has been a driving force in her holistic approach to education and creativity. She melded art and service, emphasizing esthetic excellence as a state of “being”, carrying Urban Youth beyond the classroom into community involvement. She provided students an opportunity to be of service, to appreciate their voice and their power for good. In 2006 Eugenia received an award from Governor Jennifer Grandholm for her commitment to Urban Youth and the Arts. For seventeen years her “Eugenia Marve Scholarship Program” has assisted students with their academic goals. In 2009 Eugenia organized a free community wide “Health Expo” featuring twenty two participating public health agencies. The event was hosted by the Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Though retired from a formal teaching schedule, Eugenia continues with community projects. She remains committed to Urban Youth and the possibilities for their productive future. She is a motivational speaker with a host of inspirational topics. She conducts workshops for positive life changes, stress reduction, meditation and expanding intuitive awareness. Her fun workshop for both novice and experienced artist examines the relationship between color choices and personality, exploring Chromo Therapy, the scientific study of the physical impact of the color spectrum.
