Creative Corner Gallery at Chapin Theatre Company Artist Cathy Schwalm - October through December 2025
- Sandra Oliver
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Congratulations to Cathy Schwalm, the featured artist at the Chapin Theatre Company's Creative Corner Gallery from October 1 through December 31, 2025. Cathy is an active member of Crooked Creek Art League who is currently serving as coordinator for the Crooked Creek Art League Special Exhibit with Friends of the Irmo Branch Library. She generously volunteers to share her art in our public galleries.
About the Art
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"Eagle Eyes" - watercolor, 11 x 15, $125
Row 1
"You Gave Me Flowers" - oil, 11 x 15, NFS but Giclee print available
"Rooster" - watercolor, 11 x 15, $65
"Snappy Cars Make Me Happy" - 12 x 12, $150
Row 2
"Wrens Sitting on Pussy Willow Branches" - oil, 16 x 20, $150
"Walk by the Lake at Sunset" - oil, 11 x 14, $200
"Red Tail Hawk" - watercolor, 11 x 15, $75
Row 3
"Red Sails in the Sunset" - oil, 16 x 20, $500
"Zebra" - watercolor, 11 x 15, $150
"Lion Watching" - watercolor, 11 x 15, $75
Row 4
"Red Tulips" - oil, 11 x 13, $95
"Unwavering Spirit" - oil, 15-1/2 x 20, $500
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About the Artist
Cathy Schwalm
My artistic journey is rooted in a deep appreciation for various forms of art that come out of being surrounded by the diverse influences of music and visual creativity within my family environment. The simple act of sketching or painting was always a natural means of self-expression which allowed me to create and capture the essence of nature and human experiences on canvas. My love of the beauty of animals, water, flowers and land/seascapes is a joy for me to express in my paintings.
After years of raising my three children, I made a dedicated decision to attend college where I graduated with a Fine Arts Degree. I had the privilege to learn from esteemed artists and to participate in numerous juried shows over the years. My artistic journey has been one of continual growth and exploration.
As a member of Douglaston Art League NY, Pocono Art League PA, Patchogue Art Council L.I.NY and now Crooked Creek Art League SC, these famous and accomplished artists have included: Barbara Dachowski, Pastelist; John McAllister, Jack Bolin, Oil Painting; David Kulsea, Pat Hoshino, Joan Raushi, Watercolorists; Peter Hansen, Alex Castro, Drawing (pencil and charcoal) and Anthony Padavano, Sculptor (exhibited in MOMA)
The Crooked Creek Art League has made my journey as an artist extremely fulfilling. There are so many opportunities and rewards that have been afforded to me since becoming a member.
My awards include:
1st place in Fine Artist’s Amateur Oil Painting Division at the South Carolina State Fair 2024.
The Crooked Creek Art League 28th, 29th and 30th Annual Juried Sale and Show:
28th- 2nd place Amateur Division and People’s Choice Award
29th – Merit Award and People’s Choice Award
30th -People’s Choice Award
Mediums I work in are Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastels, Charcoal, Pen and Ink.
I humbly and gratefully accept the honors mentioned above. I will remain committed to pursuing my artistic calling and believe that each blank canvas offers a new artistic possibility, a testament to the power that art offers; the ability to transcend boundaries and a means to express the beauty of the world around us.
CCAL Gallery Host:
CCAL is thrilled to collaborate with the Chapin Theatre Company to present visual along with performing arts at the home of the Chapin Theatre Company. The gallery occupies a front corner of the theatre lobby with space for both wall hanging and free-standing art (on a table in the gallery corner). The artwork can be viewed during normal hours of operation.
This exhibit hosts up to 12 wall hanging pieces and 6 free standing pieces. This exhibit rotates every three months. Artists are encouraged to donate a portion of any sales back to the Chapin Theatre Company to help support their operations (10% is recommended).
For more on this and all our other galleries, click HERE.
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