Mary Jones Dementev is a candidate for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio textile design with an art history minor from East Carolina University expected in May 2012. She has received several honors including being named to the Dean's List from 2008-2011 and receiving third place in the 49th annual Juried Fine Arts Show held by the Beaufort County Arts Council in 2012. Mary has exhibited her artwork in numerous group exhibitions across North Carolina since 2008 and has experience teaching art camps and workshops.