Philadelphia based artist Diane Collins graduated in sculpture from The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1997 where she received a broad foundation in classical study. Her early work in home restoration and graphic design strengthens her multi-media constructions. Diane has exhibited in local, regional and international shows since 1994 including The Barnes Foundation, Rosenfeld, Stanek, Gross McCleaf, J.Funk Fine Art, The Arnot Art Museum, Cerulean, Craftforms’ 28th Annual International Juried Exhibition and others. Diane is the recipient of awards and honors, most notably, The Ward Prize in Sculpture, The Cresson Memorial Travel Scholarship an Honorable Mention at The Academy Fellowship Show @ Gross McCleaf in 2021 among others. Her work is in private collections on the east coast and abroad including the prestigious Georgia and David K Welles Collection. She currently is building toward a solo show with life sized “red listed” animals available in 2026