Maria Partridge

Maria Partridge serves as an Artist Advocate at Burning Man since April 2012, where responsibilities include assisting artists with self-funded projects regarding safety, installation, and special needs. In parallel, Maria has worked as an Artist Advocate and Art Tour Manager at Burning Man since 2008, supporting non-funded artists and managing art tours for various stakeholders. Additionally, Maria has been an Adjunct Art Professor at Truckee Meadows Community College since 2000, teaching courses in drawing, painting, and graphic design. As a freelance Artist/Designer at Partridge Design since 1993, Maria contributes to the fields of graphic design and fine art. Academic qualifications include a Master of Arts degree from California State University-Sacramento and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida.