Nan Hurlburt is an artist, designer, and creative entrepreneur whose work is rooted in a lifelong passion for making, teaching, and storytelling through art. She works primarily in water-based mediums including acrylic, watercolor, and gouache, and incorporates fiber and sewing into mixed-media and collage pieces.
Nan owned and operated a garment and costume design business for 28 years, producing work for theater, dance, and performance arts nationwide. After selling her business, she returned fully to fine art, earning certification in the Art is 4 Everyone program and dedicating herself to accessible, inclusive arts education.
For more than a decade, Nan has taught painting and creative workshops in community settings, rehabilitation centers, and senior centers, sharing her belief that creativity is a habit, a way of being, and a powerful tool for connection. She currently exhibits throughout New England and has received multiple awards for her work.
Nan is also the founder of Tangled Vine Jewelry, a small-batch handcrafted jewelry line inspired by wine, vineyards, gemstones, and nature—where her love of design, craftsmanship, and storytelling continues in wearable form.
She has served in leadership roles within the arts community for over 15 years and is currently Special Assistant to the Board for the Scantic River Artisans.
“When imagining a composition, there are several ingredients: the medium, me, and the mystery—the work itself, which often seems to tell its own story.”
