Mary Ann Schindler is a practicing artist who has lived on the Eastern Shore for over 20 years, during which she has consistently been an advocate for regional artistic and environmental initiatives. She currently serves on the Boards of Talbot Arts and the Artistic Insights Fund of MSAC, and is a Trustee of the Academy Art Museum, Co-chair of the Exhibitions and Permanent Collection Committee. She maintains studios in the Davis Art Center in Easton and on Millsboro Pond, Delaware.