Glynis J. Blanker is a curator, published photographer, and mixed media artist whose work reflects a deep commitment to creative exploration across multiple disciplines. Her artwork has been featured in Wanderings publications celebrating regional artists, and in 2025, one of her oil pastel works was selected for the cover of the Wanderings book jacket, further distinguishing her presence within the local arts community. With more than three decades of experience in visual presentation and design, Glynis currently serves as Visual Merchandising Manager for the NEXCOM at the Navy Exchange Subase in Groton. Her leadership in the field has been recognized through her team’s receipt of the prestigious 360° Excellence in Visual Merchandising Presentations and Standards Award in 2019, one of the highest honors in visual merchandising. Glynis is an award-winning visual artist whose creative journey began in photography before evolving into painting and pastel work. In 2023, her photographic work received significant recognition throughout southeastern Connecticut. At the Annual Members/Elected Artists Exhibition at the Mystic Museum of Art, she was honored with the Members Overall Excellence Award for her photograph Windows of the Wauregan. The following month, the photograph The Kiss earned Second Place at the Norwich Arts Center in Norwich, Connecticut. Later that year, her photograph The Boat Yard was selected as one of 32 featured works in an exhibition at the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery at University of Connecticut Avery Point and was highlighted in The Day. Glynis’s artistic practice is grounded in experimentation and a deep appreciation for the expressive possibilities of multiple mediums. Under the mentorship of local artist Marvin Espy, she has expanded her visual language through oil and pastel painting, creating work that is both deeply personal and visually compelling. Alongside her studio practice, Glynis is committed to strengthening the regional arts community through leadership and service. She currently serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Hygienic Art Organization, where she is in her third year of service, supporting opportunities for artists and fostering community engagement. She is also an active member of both the Norwich Arts Center and the Mystic Museum of Art.