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	| Valerie Gilbert 
 
 |  | Biography |  | It seem art has been the main drive in my life. With my mothers encouragement, I attended a art college to refine my school. I started making  stuffed dolls in the 80's for extra money. That passion has evoled to a fulltime passion of making art dolls and mask. |  |  |  | Statement |  | Most of work is geared or represents women. I srtongly beleive in womens' empowerment and try to show that in my work. |  |  |  | Exhibitions |  | Head House Crat Fair  1979 to 1987
Tribute to Black History  1999
Tribute to My Sisters   2007 |  |  |  |