Mary Anderson Arts at Mount Saint Francis was pleased to announce Mr. Steven Cheek as the Clay Studio Artist-in-Residence effective December 2009.
Steven Cheek received his MFA from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2006 and a BFA from the University of Evansville in 2002. Prior to coming to Mary Anderson Arts @ Mt. St. Francis he was visiting professor at Georgia State University School of Art and Design, a sabbatical replacement and adjunct lecturer at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga and an Artist in Residence at Odyssey Center for the Ceramic Arts in Asheville, NC.
Some of his exhibitions include “The New Aesthetics of Ceramics Invitational, curated by Charlie Cummings, in Huntington, IN”, “International Cup, juried by Richard Notkin, in Missoula, MT”, the “16th San Angelo National Ceramics Competition, juried by Ann Lancaster, in San Angelo, TX” and “Cup: The Intimate Object V, juried by Pete Pinnell, in Fort Wayne, IN.”
He has received several awards and recognitions and is included in many private and public collections.
Steven’s first pottery classes started in February. They are an 8 week program so look for the next set coming soon.