CPCC Art Galleries play an important role in the region as one of only a few galleries who exhibit work by emerging and mid-career artists living and working nearby. We are proud that our exhibiting artists show creative diversity and are able to connect well with students through educational programming. We also believe in continuing the support of artists who have shown work in our exhibition spaces, which is why we extend a hearty congratulations to those who recently won 2015 Regional Artist Project Grant from the Arts and Science Council!

Heather Freeman – $2,000
Mecklenburg County
To purchase a fifth generation Makerbot Replicator to 3D print stop-motion puppets for a series of animations called “Terra Firma,” beginning with the short “Artemis.”

Heather showed prints from her multimedia body of work titled, “Denisovan,” Pease Gallery, Fall 2014.

Marek Ranis – $2,000
Mecklenburg County
To cover the cost of studio rental to continue work on an Arctic Utopia project.

Marek exhibited photographs and films in “Kunstwissenschaft,” Ross Gallery, Winter 2012.

Betsy Birkner – $2,000
Mecklenburg County
To purchase a laptop computer.

Betsy showed ceramic pieces from her “I Should…” series in “Artifice,” a two person show with Pamela Winegard, Winter 2014.

Shaun Cassidy – $2,000
York County
To purchase 18 sheets of metal to create a series of new sculptures.

Shaun Cassidy will hold a solo exhibition titled “The Sound of Everything” in Ross Gallery, Spring 2015.

Erika Diamond – $1,600
Mecklenburg County
To purchase a new Bernina 1008 sewing machine.

Erika showed her mixed media and textile works in “Enduring Impermanence,” Ross Gallery, Fall 2011.

Allison Luce – $1,351
Iredell County
To purchase a slab roller for a home studio to create larger and more sophisticated work.

Allison showed ceramic works in “The Serpent Tree,” Ross Gallery, Fall 2014.