Team
The staff and educators at Rosebud Art Studio are highly skilled, passionate professionals dedicated to fostering the artistic development of New York’s children. Our mission is to design a curriculum that nurtures the creative growth of every child, tailoring it to their individual needs as learners. As practicing artists themselves, our educators bring their own studio experiences into the classroom, enriching the students’ learning. Our programs are grounded in Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development, where our educators carefully build supportive scaffolds to guide children in their artistic journeys, helping them grow alongside their teachers. Inspired by the constructivist ideas of Viktor Lowenfeld, our educators create an optimal artistic environment that fosters creativity and enables students to achieve their fullest potential.
Administrative Staff
Rosebud Ebenezer
Rosebud Ebenezer is a multidisciplinary artist and educator with expertise in ceramics, sculpture, photography, and textile arts. A graduate of Brooklyn College, City University of New York (M.A. in Art Education) and the College of Fine Arts, University of Madras (B.Sc. in Ceramic Design), she has been recognized for her excellence with awards like the Victoria Technical Institute Award. Her teaching career spans over two decades across India and the U.S., working with institutions like Hunter College High School, National Institute of Fashion Technology, and CAMBA, where she fosters artistic creativity in diverse communities. As a practicing artist, Rosebud has exhibited introspective abstract works in prestigious galleries, including Whitebox Gallery, New York, Julie Keyes Art Projects – Sag Harbor – New York and Art and Aesthetic Gallery in New Delhi.
Kirsten Ebenezer
Kirsten Ebenezer holds a B.A. in Political Science from Hunter College and is currently pursuing her J.D. at Cardozo School of Law, with a specific interest in Art Law. Kirsten is passionate about community engagement through the arts. Brought up in Brooklyn, she has always taken a keen interest in uplifting the community around her through public service initiatives, whether through non-profit work or collaboration with the New York City and State government. Kirsten believes that a community can only thrive when there is flourishing art and culture, and she knows that this belief will pass on to all the students who choose to attend Rosebud Art Studio.
Art Educators
Amelia Saddington
Amelia Saddington is a painter and educator with an MFA in Painting from Columbia University and a BA in English Literature with a minor in Women and the Fine Arts from Concordia University. Her work, which often explores layered narratives and conceptual depth, has been featured in solo exhibitions such as Awkward Silence at Night Gallery in Los Angeles (2015) and the forthcoming Olympia Gallery show in New York (2025). She has also participated in notable group exhibitions, including Limbs and Carriage at the Brooklyn Army Terminal (2023) and What Wind at Ceysson & Bénétière, New York (2019). Amelia has held teaching positions at prestigious institutions like Columbia University and the Rhode Island School of Design, where she has guided students in painting and drawing. Her dedication to both her artistic practice and education reflects her commitment to fostering creativity and critical inquiry.
Taekyung (Tk) Suh
Taekyung (Tk) Suh is a dynamic artist and educator with an MFA from Columbia University and a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His work has been showcased in numerous solo exhibitions, including Bad Paintings Forever at CICA Museum in South Korea (2022), Boogie Nights at Gallery LVS in Seoul (2021), and Eye Kill You at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (2019). Tk’s group exhibition highlights include Currents at SK Gallery (2024) and the Visual Arts MFA Thesis Exhibition at Wallach Gallery in New York (2024). Beyond exhibiting, he has held teaching positions at Columbia University and contributed as a curator for Gallery LVS & Craft in Seoul. His practice, deeply rooted in painting and interdisciplinary exploration, continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide.
Madison Haws
Madison Haws is a versatile sculptor and educator with a strong foundation in both fine arts and anatomy. She earned her M.F.A. in Sculpture with an Anatomy Track from the New York Academy of Art and a B.F.A. in Integrated Studio Arts from Iowa State University, where she gained expertise in a wide range of artistic disciplines, including painting, printmaking, and metalworking. Madison has a passion for teaching, with experience ranging from leading college-level anatomy courses for high school students to facilitating adult workshops in sculpture and creative skills. Her work seamlessly combines technical precision with a deep understanding of the human form, reflecting her dedication to both art and education.
Clio Sherman
Clio Sherman is a freelance illustrator based in Brooklyn, blending her background in gender and feminist studies with her artistic practice. A graduate of Pitzer College with a Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Feminist Studies, Clio’s senior thesis involved writing and illustrating the graphic novel The History of Reproductive Rights in the United States. Using tools like Procreate, Procreate Dreams, and Adobe Suite, she creates worlds and visual narratives that support activism, social justice, and community engagement. Her work spans a variety of mediums, from books and social media to album covers and textiles, always embracing creativity and the silliness of world-building.