José Pereira, JP, as his friends call him, is a Portuguese artist from the Azores Islands who has been working with metal art since 1986. JP is skilled in metalwork spanning from blacksmithing, ornamental iron, structural steel and stainless steel. JP uses his knowledge, coupled with expertise, always focusing on addressing each customers' special and diverse needs. Collaborating with architects, designers, and other artists, he has used his artistic skills to custom design and create exceptional concepts, as well as engineer structural and visual solutions for his clients. With over 30 years of experience, José's goal is to provide innovative, functional and artistic quality metalwork. Perfecting the craft, his talent is limitless, whether he is constructing custom artwork, furniture, home improvements, commercial steel, welding, or fabrication.
NorthStar Church of the Arts is a multidisciplinary artist led 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our mission is to harness the transformative power of art for social change, with a steadfast commitment to centering creative spiritual expression and fostering deep healing for artists of color. Housed in a historic church originally designed for the deaf community, our organization is a sanctuary for marginalized creatives. NorthStar stands as an illuminating nexus that expands its historical roots, providing holistic material support for artists and cultivating a safe haven for cross-cultural collaboration and community engagement.
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