Cynthia A. Alberto is an artist and teacher. She is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technolgy (FIT) in New York City, where she studied textile surface design with a specialization in weaving. She has exhibited her work around the world and is the recipient of the Dan River Weaving Award, The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, Peters Valley Craft Center Art Educator Scholarship, Museum of Arts and Design - Open Studio Artist, LAND - League Artist Natural Design Gallery and Studio - Resident Artist.