Stacey Lee Webber facts for kids

Stacey Lee Webber (born 1982) is an amazing American artist who works with metal. She is known for turning everyday coins, like pennies, into incredible sculptures and jewelry!

Stacey's Early Life and Learning

Stacey grew up in Indianapolis. She later moved to Philadelphia, where she lives and creates her art today.

She studied art at Ball State University, finishing in 2005. Then, she continued her studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, getting her Master of Fine Arts degree in 2008. While she was there, her main professor, Lisa Gralnick, gave her a special job helping her with art projects for three years.

Becoming a Full-Time Artist

After finishing her master's degree, Stacey became an artist living and working at the Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago in 2009. This was a great way for her to focus on her art.

In 2011, Stacey moved to Philadelphia because she really wanted to become a full-time artist. For four busy years, she worked making jewelry for a company and also taught art at places like Tyler School of Art, University of the Arts, and Rowan University.

By 2015, Stacey was able to make her dream come true! She now works full-time creating and selling her unique jewelry and art pieces from her studio in Philadelphia.

Amazing Art and Awards

Stacey Lee Webber is famous for her cool sculptures and jewelry made from old pennies. She also uses other coins in her artwork. Imagine turning a simple coin into a beautiful piece of art!

Her work is so special that it has been shown in big museums. She was one of the artists featured in an exhibit called "40 Under 40: Craft Futures" at the Renwick Gallery. This gallery is part of the famous Smithsonian Museum of American Art in Washington D.C. One of her artworks was even added to the museum's permanent collection, meaning it will be kept there forever for people to see!

Stacey has also won important awards. She received an American Craft Council Award of Excellence twice, once in 2013 and again in 2015. These awards celebrate artists who create amazing craftwork.

Where to See Her Art

Stacey Lee Webber's art is so popular that it's displayed in many museums and collections across the United States. Here are some of the places where you can find her unique coin creations:

• Fralin Museum, University of Georgia, Charlottesville VA
• Racine Art Museum, Racine WI
• David Owley Museum of Art, Ball State University, Muncie IN
• 21C Museum Hotels, USA
• Museum of Fine Arts, Boston MA
• Philadelphia Museum of Fine Arts, PA
• Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery, Washington DC
• Metal Museum, Memphis TN
• Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton MA
• Kamm Teapot Foundation, Statesville NC
• National Archives Foundation, Washington DC
• The University of Wisconsin, School of Business, Madison WI