Selected Bibliography (*Reviews)

*Carl Mellor, “Group Show Features 14 Female Artists,” Syracuse New Times, September 6, 2017,

Carolyn Edlund, "Artist Success: How Painters Sell Their Work," Arts Business Institute, December 13, 2016,

David M. Henahan, ‘“Dreaming in Purple” Takes Home First Place and Wins Poster Contest in Annual Student Art Competition,’ SUNY Empire State College, November 15, 2016,

Lindsey Wickham, "WISE Women Igniting The Spirit Of Entrepreneurship, FEATURED ENTREPRENEUR," Syracuse Woman Magazine, August 2015.

Melinda  Johnson, “Artist Maria Rizzo ends her community tree projects with art exhibition,” The Post Standard, March 12, 2014,

Maria Norris, “Artist promotes nature appreciation with Symbolic Tree project at Skaneateles Library,” Skaneateles Journal, May 07, 2014,

Melinda Johnson, “Maria Rizzo named curator, artist-in-residence at The Gallery at The Tech Garden in Syracuse,” The Post Standard, March 27, 2013,

Melinda Johnson, “Maria Rizzo curates 'Trees: Symbols of Powerful Experiences' her last show at Tech Garden,” The Post Standard, Mar. 22, 2019,