Seven Oaks Park Gallery welcomes Cathy Schwalm for April and May 2026
- Sandra Oliver
- 2 hours ago
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Crooked Creek Art League is pleased to announce our newer Public Gallery host, Seven Oaks Park Gallery. This exhibit hosts three artists for two months and features multiple 2D artworks including painting in all media and photography.
One of the artists featured for April and May 2026 is Cathy Schwalm. Cathy is an active member of CCAL and has continued to serve as coordinator for the two Irmo Library/Irmo Friends of the Library Exhibits. She also generously volunteers to share her art in our Public Galleries.
"Whispering Glory"
About the Art
Top:
"Whispering Glory" - watercolor, 18 x 24, $500
Row 1:
"Dolphins" - pastel, $300
"Cardinal Resting" - watercolor, 11 x 15
Row 2:
"Red Tail Hawk" - watercolor, 11 x 15,
"Red Sails in the Sunset" - oil, 18 x 24,
"Crane" - acrylic, 18 x 24, $125
Row 3:
"Eagle Eyes" - watercolor, 11 x 25, $125
"Jekyl Island" - oil, 18 x 24, $500
Row 4:
"Mama Chastising Her Baby" - oil, 18 x 24, $500
"Magnificent Magnolia" - oil, 18 x 24, $300
Row 5:
"Zebra" - watercolor, 11 x 15, $175
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 Seven Oaks Park and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Comission to present visual arts in Seven Oaks Park. Conveniently located at 200 Leisure Lane in the St. Andrews area near the intersection of St. Andrews and Piney Grove Roads, Seven Oaks Park (SOP) is a full-service recreation complex offering fitness, athletics, instructional and cultural arts programs to the Irmo community. Seven Oaks Park’s special events, recreation programs, and volunteer opportunities are designed for youth, adults, seniors and persons with special needs.
The gallery occupies the front entry hallway. The artwork can be viewed during normal hours of operation. This exhibit hosts up to 32 wall hanging pieces by two artists. This exhibit rotates every two months.
The rotating exhibit of fine art showcases two wall hanging artists from a wide variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor and photography. Originals and prints can be discovered here with new displays every two months. Each piece of art is labeled with artist contact information.
For more on this and all our other galleries, click HERE.
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