André Pellerin Artist Relief Fund

André Pellerin was a beloved Artist-in-Residence at Red Dirt Studio for over 15 years. He was light-hearted, generous and a proud Deaf/ Blind ceramic artist who helped us be more sensitive to the world around us. André passed away too soon in December of 2024, but we continue to feel his generous spirit and presence in the studio. André wanted sales of his art to benefit the studio, so we set up the André Pellerin Artist Relief Fund for any artist who needs a little extra help making ends meet. Contributions in André’s name can be made at Venmo @RedDirtStudio or checks mailed to Red Dirt Studio, LLC, 4051 34th Street, Mount Rainier, MD 20712

See more of Andé’s work at his Instagram account here

We designated his studio to continue to be a dedicated Deaf Artist studio, to carry on his legacy of Deaf art visibility in the Gateway Arts District and wider community. Stop by and check it out.