Lys Akerman-Frank

Email: lys@dendros.com

Meet Lys, a vibrant Brazilian native first-generation immigrant who has called the United States home for 29 years. Since becoming a citizen in 2015, she has continuously pursued her passion for creativity and education. With a Master’s Degree in Instructional Design and Technology from Full Sail University and a B.A. in Graphic Design from St. Catherine University, Lys is well-equipped to merge creativity with technology.

Her diverse educational background includes a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant degree from Mount Ida College in Boston, MA, and a degree in Industrial Design from Faculdade de Belas Artes in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Lys spent over a decade in the corporate world, bridging the gap between creative and marketing departments while managing large-scale print production projects.

Seeking a balance between work and family life, Lys founded Art & Frames in 2010, a custom frame shop and gallery in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her entrepreneurial spirit doesn't stop there; she also designs professional awards for companies and showcases art from local and international artists.

Lys's latest artistic passion involves designing, producing, and selling puppets and Masks.  Her work has been exhibited in various venues throughout the Twin Cities, including the prestigious Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia). Lys brings her creative flair to The Catherine G. Murphy Gallery at St. Catherine University. With her rich cultural heritage and multifaceted talents, Lys inspires and enchants those around her.