Rachel Rader Triple Ellipse Dangle Earrings

Rachel Rader (she/her) is an artist and educator based in Richmond, Virginia. Her work is driven by a passion for material exploration and a deep investigation of the enigmatic. In her current project, Ancient Truth Investigators, Rachel creates jewelry and sculptural objects that play a central role in the ongoing narrative woven by the alter egos she embodies during her performances.

Devoted to sharing her craft, Rachel teaches extensively across the country and has taught at prestigious institutions such as Arrowmont School of Crafts, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Penland School of Crafts, UrbanGlass, and the Visual Arts Center.

Rachel earned a BFA in Crafts + Material Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has been an artist in residence at institutions including Arrowmont School of Crafts in TN, Starworks Glass in NC, the Museum of Arts & Design in NY, and Wheaton Arts in NJ. Her artwork has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums including Alma’s RVA Gallery, The Brooklyn Metal Works Gallery, The Bullseye Gallery NY, Heidi Lowe Gallery, Heller Gallery, Quirk Gallery, The Racine Art Museum, The Society of Contemporary Craft, Vetri Gallery, The Museum of Contemporary Art VA,, and The Museum of Contemporary Craft.