The Juror
Kelly King holds a BFA (Art Education) and an MFA (Ceramics) from the University of
Georgia. In her own studio practice, she makes both sculptural ceramics and functional
pottery. Her hand-built ceramics fuse painting, art history, and narrative with a sculptural
sensibility. Thematically, her work deals with the human impulse to arrange and
organize the natural landscape and domestic spaces.
King has taught in the college and community settings for over 20 years and has led
numerous workshops, including the Potter’s Council Series “Focus on Function” in
Cincinnati, Ohio. Her sculpture and functional pottery have been featured in several art
publications, including a feature article and cover photo in Ceramics Monthly. Originally
from Georgia, she joined the faculty of The Fine Arts Center in Greenville SC in 2013.
She holds a studio in her Greenville home that she shares with her husband and two
children.
The Schools
With majors in Graphic Design, Art Education, 3D Studies, Photography, and Painting & Drawing, the Department of Art + Design can help you discover your options and define your creative path. You’ll be guided by faculty artists and designers who are active in their respective fields. Our faculty includes Fulbright scholars, holders of prestigious arts fellowships and residencies, published authors, and artists who exhibit widely on regional, national, and international levels. As a student, you’ll work with faculty in small studio classes focused on professional mentorship.
Sydney Krauth
Aubrey Partain
The Converse Department of Art, Design & Letters recognizes the dynamic relationship between the visual arts and the literary arts. Our exemplary programs in Art Education, Art History, Art Therapy, Creative and Professional Writing, Interior Design, and Studio Art represent a unique range of opportunities for the serious student in the professional and liberal arts fields.
Utilizing “Creativity that Works” as a model for our programs, the Department of Art, Design & Letters provides options for internships, research, and travel-study to ensure the highest quality experiential learning. You will learn at the hands of dedicated award-winning art, design, and creative writing educators, who are skilled professionals in their fields.
Converse University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design
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Irma Whaley “Baggage”
Samuel Treharne “Found Unity”
Greenville Technical College’s Department of Visual Arts (DVA) is a great place for students to begin or expand upon their studies in fine art, graphic design, photography, and web design. The DVA is well respected in the arts community for education that allows graduates to go directly to work or move on to a four-year college with a strong portfolio and the skills to succeed.
Kali Passafiume “Untitled Self-Portrait”
Yeoun Hee Kim “Maybe we are living in an illusion.”
The Lander University Art+Design degree programs rigorously prepare students for a professional creative career or an advanced degree in art. Students will master studio techniques in different media of choice while developing an individual conceptual voice. We offer 2D BFA, 3D BFA, BDES and BA Art degrees at the undergraduate level and 2D MFA, 3D MFA and MAT degrees at the graduate level. Students will study with active professional studio faculty in a close-knit educational environment focused on individual instruction. Visit wwww.lander.edu for more information and follow us on Instagram @landerartplusdesign.
Lander University - Art+Design
James Zelano “The Burden of Choice”
Ava Cianfarano
As an Art Major at NGU, you will spend much of your time designing, drawing, painting, photographing, printing, and sculpting. You will learn about principles of design; basic, intermediate, and advanced color theory; the timeline of art history; technical skills; the importance and execution of fine craftsmanship; syntactical strategies for expressing your ideas; speaking and writing about your work; professionally exhibiting your work; and creating a portfolio, as well as how to apply this knowledge in mastering your own chosen area of emphasis.
North Greenville University - Art Department
Bella Kuckel “Glass Study with Charcoal”
Laura Cervantez “Look Up Lodge”
Since 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College has led the way in innovation in higher education. Early in our history, we launched the first cooperative education program in the country, and we are South Carolina’s first liberal arts college to make career development the centerpiece of our four-year degree programs. We care deeply about our students and their dreams, and we are dedicated to creating a practical liberal arts degree to help them reach their goals. Like most small private colleges, we offer small class sizes, personalized support, and quality academics to help our students excel in the classroom. And of course, there are many opportunities for extra-curricular activities that engage students’ diverse talents and interests.
Spartanburg Methodist College - Art
Reina Gonzalez “Familia G.M”
Accredited by NASAD, the major national accreditation organization for design and education, USC Upstate offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Art Education and Art Studio with an emphasis in Graphic Design.
Art Education programs is designed to provide graduates experiences in studio art, art history, educational theories and dispositions that will prepare them to teach effectively which leads to initial certification to teach art in K-12 schools.
Graphic Design students will explore a broad range of content areas—including design theory, history, production, criticism, and aesthetics—resulting in a comprehensive and deep perspective. Courses are designed to discover how graphic design shapes print and web, electronic design, and illustration. The program provides students opportunities to grow skills in creativity, critical thinking, and problem analysis; it also empowers students with insights on the impact of design on global environments. Enable students to respond to global shifts in visual codes proactively and equip them with an ethical mindset that employers value how design can affect the broader society.
Amanda Towery “Still Standing”
Mykeia Kennedy “Rocko 2.0”
Students in the Wofford Studio Art program are taught, mentored, and advised by practicing artists and scholars. They develop their own creative voices through the study of a broad range of contemporary and traditional modes of artistic production and can develop skills in design, drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, photography, digital art, printmaking, and ceramics.
Wofford College - Art and Art History
Carmen Bunche
Mariella Stine
