Nanette Hopkins graduated from Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She has lived in the Englewood area for 25 years where she creates art and exhibits in Fine Art shows and local galleries. She has taught children and adults for the past 15 years. Her teaching experience includes; The Venice Art Center, Sarasota Arts Council, Ringling College of Art and Design, Boca Grande Island School, Out of the Door Academy, Golide Feldman School, Visual Artists Association, Sarasota County Public Schools and the Englewood Art Center.