Destiny Palmer

Destiny Palmer is currently an Associate Professor at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Palmer received her Masters of Fine Arts in Painting from Tyler School of Art at Temple University in 2017. Palmer is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Destiny was a cofounder of Traditions Remixed, an artist collective whose goal is to create a supportive community for young artists, especially artists of color, encouraging collaboration and networking. Palmer has been exploring and investigating what it means to be an artist and advocate for the arts. Palmer served on Boston’s Arts and Culture Team under new elected Mayor Marty Walsh. Palmer has also worked with organizations like Discover Roxbury, Dorchester Arts Collective and TLC Arts and Sciences Foundation, while also participating in exhibitions at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Museum of Fine Arts. Prior to moving to Philadelphia, Palmer was a faculty member at Boston Arts Academy. As an educator, her goals are to mentor students as they develop as young creators, especially in preparation for college and as artistic professionals.

Last updated: Jun 24, 2021