About The Artist
David Scott McCurry is an interdisciplinary artist in Greenville, South Carolina, working primarily as an oil painter and draughtsman. His life and work experience extends to the African continent where he has lived in The Gambia (1980-83), Malawi (1988-91) and Namibia (1995-98). His work builds an autobiographical narrative of place and history, often focused on architectural and natural subjects in the many locations of his life/work. David is also an academic scholar in the fields of qualitative educational research, media and technology, recently turning from a career as a tenured university professor to focus on his artwork. Living proof that you are never too old, or that you can never know enough, he is currently a student in the Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts program at Goddard College, Vermont.

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Born 1957 in Charleston, South Carolina

Education:

Goddard College, Vermont, Master of Fine Arts (candidate)
1995 University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Doctor of Education
1987 University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Master of Education
1980 University of California, Santa Cruz, Bachelor of Arts

Teaching:

2004-2006 Associate Professor of Education, Monmouth University
1998-2003 Assistant Professor of Education, Monmouth University
1995-1998 Graphic Illustration and Print Advisor/Trainer, Institute for Intl. Research, Namibia
1990-1995 Video and Graphic Materials Trainer/Workshop Leader, Amherst, Massachusets
1988-1990 Visiting Fulbright Lecturer and Director of AV Centre, Chancellor College, Malawi
1980-1984 Graphic Art and Illustration Supervisor/Trainer, US Peace Corps

Professional Experience:

2007- begins studies for MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts at Goddard College, VT
2007- studies with Michael Brodeur at Furman University & Greenville Co. Art Museum
1998-2006 lived and worked in New Jersey and South Carolina
1995-1998 lived and worked in Namibia. Supervised print & illustration production
1995- Doctor of Education degree, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
1991-1995 painted oil and watercolor landscapes in Amherst & Martha's Vineyard
1988-1991 painted watercolor landscapes and oils in Malawi and Zimbabwe
1990-1991 taught audio/visual media production and Extension Communications
1988-1990 Visiting Fulbright Lecturer, Chancellor Collge, University of Malawi.
1989- studied stone sculpture and painting with Berlings Kaunda & the late Kay Chiromo
1984-1988 painted oil landscape paintings and watercolors in Amherst, Massachusetts
1986- Master of Education degree, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
1985- certified in Art Education in Massachusetts
1983- visited art museums in Spain, Italy, Netherlands, France and England.
1980-1983 studied figure drawing and landscape painting in The Gambia, West Africa
1980-1983 taught graphic arts and illustration in The Gambia (Book Production Unit)
1980- Bachelor of Arts degree, University of California, Santa Cruz
1976-1979 studied painting and drawing with Spanish realist Miguel Arguello
1971-1975 formal training in silk-screen printing, jewelry craft, painting and sculpture

Selected Exhibitions & Awards:

2008 International Plein Air Painters Featured Artist, August.
2008 "...6, 7, 8, 9..." group show, FYI Gallery, Greenville SC.
2007/2008 "The Connection; Carolina-Caribbean Connection" Anderson Arts Warehouse, Anderson SC; Arts Center, Greenwood SC; Aiken Center for the Arts, Aiken SC; Penn Center, St. Helena Island SC; North Charleston Visitors Center, N Charleston SC; Barbados (TBA)...
2005 "19th Annual Juried Art Show" Center for Visual Arts, Lindcroft NJ
2003 "17th Annual Juried Art Show" Center for Visual Arts, Lindcroft NJ

Art Society & Association Membership:

Oil Painters of America (OPA)
International Plein Air Painters (IPAP)
South Carolina Watermedia Society (SCWMS)
Metropolitan Arts Council, South Carolina
Upstate Visual Arts, South Carolina
Travelers Rest Arts Mission