Born in Queens, NYC, Joanne Ross holds an MFA in Photography from SUNY Buffalo/Visual Studies Workshop, an MS in Art Education from Syracuse University, and a BA in Art Education from Buffalo State College. Joanne is a recipient of the New York Foundation for the Arts Photography Grant, the Art Institute of Chicago TICA, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Artist/Educator, the PBS Art 21 Artist/Educator, Earthwatch Costa Rica Rainforest Environmental Documentation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities Scholar Grant Landmarks of American History and Culture. These accolades are a testament to her artistic prowess and commitment to pushing the boundaries of her art. One-person exhibitions have been held at the Nave Museum in Victoria, Texas, the Edward Williams Gallery at Fairleigh Dickinson University, the Center for Visual Arts at Metropolitan State University, the Anderson Gallery at Virginia Commonwealth University, Guttenberg Arts Project Space in New Jersey, and the Shed Space in Brooklyn. Her art is in MOMA’s Permanent Collection, Bank of America La Salle, Visual Studies Workshop Archive, the Franklin Furnace Artists’ Book Collection, and private collections. This recognition underscores the enduring value and impact of her artistic vision. Concurrent with her artistic pursuits, Joanne has taught photography at the International Center of Photography, School of Visual Arts NYC, Rockland Community College, Ramapo College, New Jersey City University, and the New Jersey Secondary School System.