Helen Webber

Helen Webber, known for her fabric collage tapestries, has created site specific art across the U.S. and abroad for more than 30 years. She has also worked in metal, clay, wood and glass. These varieties of art expressions have adorned the spaces of medical facilities, cruise ships, community centers, colleges and universities, corporate and religious institutions.

Her career has included writing and illustrating children’s books as well as licensing her designs for the home and for children’s crafts. Currently she is developing her own line of games, books and toys for children of all ages. Helen, who has a Master’s degree from the Rhode Island School of Design, has lectured and taught at colleges and organizations across the U.S. to “encourage the creative spirit in all of us, in our personal and public environments and especially in our souls.”

She is a co-founder of New Earth Songs and is the writer and director of the film Catch A Dreamer, inspired by the United Nations’ declaration of The Rights of the Child.

Please contact Helen at hwebber@newearthsongs.org

Dawn S. Mazzone

Dawn S. Mazzone is a social entrepreneur, redefining business and community through intentional and artistic expression. She founded Creative Economy Enterprises in 2009, as an extension of her work for over eight years bringing sustainability into business practices. As a founding member of B Corporation, Dawn Mazzone is part of the movement to build a new sector of the economy in which business emphasizes commitment to environmental and social performance. She is an educator and speaker, with 21 years in the event and marketing resource fields. She is co-founder of the speakers’ series Mixed Greens, chair of The Alliance for a Sustainable Future, co-originator of New Earth Songs Productions, and a producer of the film Catch the Dreamer.

Please contact Dawn at dmazzone@newearthsongs.org

Al Antonucci

Albert Antonucci is a practicing registered architect in the Delaware Valley currently working as a consultant, assisting other architects on a wide variety of projects. Designing sustainable buildings is his specialty, having been one of the earliest in the Philadelphia region to become a LEED-accredited architect trained in all varieties of sustainable design. Albert also specializes in other type projects such as historic preservation, accessibility for the handicapped and affordable housing.

“I see my participation in the New Earth Song’s film, “Catch a Dreamer” and other New Earth Songs’ projects as an extension of my work as an architect with the common thread of working towards creating a healthy, sustainable environment for the earth and its inhabitants.”

Please contact Al at alantonucci@newearthsongs.org

Jim Petersen

Jim Petersen studied political science and English at the University of Kansas, and international relations for a Master’s degree at Yale University. On the universal copy desk at The San Francisco Chronicle and at the Examiner, he edited city-side reportage and news from wire services, rewriting, and creating headlines and photo captions.

After newspapering, he joined the studio of Helen Webber, and sought designers, consultants and buyers of art for specific sites where her artwork might bring an environment to life. On occasion, he wrote words to become part of Helen Webber’s fabric collage tapestries including the poetry for her book Catch A Dreamer, a celebration of the rights of the child.

Please contact Jim at jpetersen@newearthsongs.org