ABOUT

Born in London, England, Jenifer Sher is an accomplished interdisciplinary artist and arts professional with a formal background in fine art painting and printmaking from Harrow School of Art at the University of Westminster, and Winchester School of Art at the University of Southampton.

Jenifer is a lifelong knitter and fiber artist whose passion for textiles has evolved into a vibrant professional practice. Her work focuses on intricately crafted, wearable pieces and she is known for integrating materials from local Colorado yarn dyers into her projects and classes. As an experienced educator, she has taught extensively at Lula Faye Fiber, Fabricate, and the Boulder JCC, fostering community through skill sharing and creative exploration.

Jenifer is also the co-founder and Executive Director of the acclaimed Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet. Her leadership has been instrumental in building the company’s national and international reputation. She has produced an array of performances and programs for organizations including Denver Public Art, Denver Arts & Venues, the Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Chautauqua Summer Festival, Dairy Center for the Arts, Alvin Ailey Theater in New York, Alexander Theater in Finland, and the Finnish National Opera Ballet.

A successful grant writer and program developer, Jenifer has secured support from numerous prestigious funders including the SCFD, Boulder Arts Commission, Colorado Creative Industries, and several private foundations. Her work spans educational initiatives, intensive training programs, and outreach efforts aimed at broadening access to the arts.

Jenifer is also a skilled digital designer with certifications in Website Design and Advanced WordPress Theme Customization from Boulder Digital Arts. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite—Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro—she creates custom websites and offers consulting services to artists and organizations in event management, public relations, and strategic development. Her press releases have garnered coverage in outlets such as The Denver Post, The New York Times, and Dance Magazine.