Jeremy Dennis
Lead Artist & President of Ma’s House
jeremynative@gmail.com
631-566-0486
The Ma’s House project is being led by artist and photographer Jeremy Dennis. Dennis is a contemporary fine art photographer and a tribal member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton, NY. In his work, he explores indigenous identity, culture, and assimilation.
His work can be viewed online at:
Director of Production
914-672-5101
Hunter Begun is great grandson of Ma and the nephew of Denise and cousin to Jeremy. Hunter is a videographer and documents visiting BIPOC artists at Ma’s House using his videography skills and is creating a podcast with visiting artists. He provides his unique perspective, creative ideas, and his videography skills to whoever needs them in the community to share their story.
Workshop Coordinator
weetahmoe@gmail.com
631-678-1348
Brianna L. Hernández
Director of Curation
curatorialmashousestudio@gmail.com
Brianna L. Hernández is a Chicana artist, curator, and educator guided by socially-engaged practices. Brianna’s interdisciplinary practice focuses on end-of-life care, grief, and trauma, informed by her own experience as her mother’s caregiver and formal death doula training. Brianna will serve as the Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio Inc. board secretary.
https://briannalhb.com/
Darlene Troge
Establishing Board Member & Treasurer
Darlene Troge (Jeremy’s Aunt & Shinnecock Tribal Member) has a business administration background and will serve as the Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio board treasurer.
Avery Dennis Jr.
Facilities Director
Avery Dennis Jr. (Jeremy’s father & Shinnecock Tribal Member) is leading the work to rehabilitate Ma’s House by re-framing walls, replacing floors, and general house maintenance.