Cheryl McCardle

Education

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA B.A. Studio Art, Portrait Sculpture– Konstantin Popdimitrov, Figure Sculpture Classes– NC State Crafts Center, Jock Gault, Litmus Gallery Sculpture group, Jim Fatata, Figure Sculpture workshop-Paul Luchessi, The Painting Experience-Stewart Hubley, Painting intensive-Gerry Lynch, Raleigh, NC

Honors and Awards/Grants

§         Regional Artists Grants Recipient – United Arts, Wake County, NC – 2004

§         Honorable Mention - Clayton Art Faire 2000

§         Outstanding Community Service in the Arts Award - Johnston County Arts Council – 1998

§         Dean of the Corcoran Art Gallery selected sculpture for George Mason University Senior Showcase - 1995

Professional Affiliations

Visual Art Exchange, Co-chair Clayton Visual Arts 2000-‘06, Vice President JOCO Artist Guild 2006-‘07, Johnston County Arts Council Secretary 2000-‘01, Clayton Public Art Committee member

Professional Experience

§         Art Instructor in oil, acrylic, watercolor, art history and creativity classes at Johnston Community College, Eye of the Eagle Art Center, Sunshine Health, Clayton, NC, Floorcloth painting instruction - Pullen Arts, Raleigh, NC,

§         Curated and promoted art exhibits for The Clayton Center & The Creativity Center, Clayton, NC

§         United Arts Council artist review Panel Member

§         Millstock Music and Arts Festival co-chair, Clayton, NC

§         Coordinated silent auction for Mountains to Sea Trail Plein Aire Event in Clayton, NC