Howie Sneider (he, him) is a multi-disciplinary artist and collaborator based in Providence, RI.

His's childhood exploration of the forests and abandoned quarries of Central New York encouraged his sense of wonderment and discovery. His work is exhibited in galleries, on the street, in sculpture parks and in the wild.

Howie loves sewing and hiking and can often be found bringing hand sewn sculptures way out into the woods, exploring abandoned defense sites with a camera or at the Steel Yard. He has taught welding, fabricating, sculpture and drawing and has collaborated with hundreds of artists to create functional and decorative public-art for temporary or permanent installation.

Howie is a Board Member of the Community Built Association and the Executive Director of the Steel Yard. An Industrial arts collaborative and community organization in Providence, RI.

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I had an amazing residency at the |//http://sqhap.org|Stone Quarry Hill Art Park| in Cazenovia, NY. While I was there I created a permanently installed sculpture, Outcropping. I also had the great honor of spending time with Dorothy Reister (happy 100th Birthday Dorothy!), the park's founder. Her vision has helped to shape the park into a place where art and nature meet on equal terms. Her studio is endlessly inspiring to work in, and her sculptures and studies, which cover the walls and shelves are worthy of close examination.

If you get a chance, go check it out, and take advantage of the miles of trails, wide views and many sculptures which share a home at the Art Park.