Art of the Story 2018 performer spotlight: Geraldine Buckley

Hear Geraldine Buckley perform at the 2018 Art of the Story festival:

• Wednesday, May 2, 7 - 8 p.m at the Tigard Public Library
• Thursday, May 3, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Elsie Stuhr Senior Center
• Thursday, May 3, 7 - 8 p.m at the Banks Public Library
• Friday, May 4, 7 - 8 p.m. at the Garden Home Community Library Annex
• Saturday, May 5, 7 - 9 p.m at the Festival Finale Showcase Concert at the Sherwood Center for the Arts

Award-winning storyteller and educator Geraldine Buckley is internationally known for her trademark wit, warmth and humor.  She is also known for personal stories that make people laugh and think. She has been involved in storytelling, speaking, conducting  workshops, and coaching for over thirty years in the US, Canada, England, Holland, South Africa, Spain and New Zealand. 

Geraldine teaches workshops, and performs in conferences, colleges, churches, schools, corporations, and house-concerts. She has appeared as a featured teller in festivals throughout the US, including twice at the National Storytelling Festival, in Jonesborough, TN., and the Timpanogos Festival in Orem, Utah. 

Geraldine was the Protestant Chaplain at the largest men’s prison in Maryland until January 2010. In addition she conducted workshops in Rimutaka, the largest men’s prison in New Zealand. The inmates performed a Haka, a ceremonial dance as a thank you. She was thrilled.

Geraldine is frequently heard on Sirius radio. She has recorded three CDs, each which is a recipient of a gold award from Storytelling World. She has as a Master of Arts degree in Communication from Regent University.  Geraldine lives in Frederick, Maryland, 45 minutes from Washington, D.C. Find out more on her website www.geraldinebuckley.com