Cheryl Ehlers (CV)
760-519-1551
Cheryl@cherylehlersart.com
Artist Statement
As an awarded-winning artist, I am fundamentally interested in creating works that call for the participation of the audience to the same extent as my involvement in it. The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery of the story and I want to create basic human emotions. My works are in a variety of genres in Fine Art Painting, Graphic and Textile Design, and representing essential elements of global conservation. I enjoy expanding artistic practice through art education to underserved youth/adults, and emerging artists to empower those with confidence in using creativity in art as a language for a lifetime into a journey of self-exploration. Art is ever-changing and always seems to take on a life of its own, when it comes from emotions. We are always developing and becoming a better person. It is magical!
Education
2022 - > President, North Coastal ARt Gallery/COAL, Carlsbad, CA
2023 - FLorence Biennale Artist Designation
2022 - Women of Impact, Arts and Culture, Northc County, San Diego, CA
2019 - > Art Curator, The Gallery, Coronado, CA
2012 - 2019 Arts Administrator Assistant and Curator City of Encinitas, CA
2010 - > Founder | Instructor, The Stardust Arts
2007 - > Art Gallery Curator, Jazzercise Inc., Carlsbad
2013 - 2017 Art Advisory Committee, TERI Inc. Campus of Life, Oceanside, CA
2010 - 2013 Art Event Coordinator, City of Carlsbad
1996 - > Visual Artist, Cheryl Ehlers Art
Commissions
2023 Mission San Luis Rey, 225th Anniversary Banner Project, Oceanside, CA
2007 - 2023 Arts Alive Banner Project - Searching (3) commissions, Maui Outrigger Club, HI
2015 Signature Artist, Gator on the Bay Festival, San Diego, CA, Dohini State Beach Art Festival
2015 Signature Artists, International Cat Association (TICA) Festival, San Diego, CA
2014 UNESCO, United Nations, France, Independence Peace Day
2012/2013 Rock n’ Roll Marathon, San Diego, & Austin, TX
2010 Monarchs Return, Oceanside Banner Project
Grants
2014 San Dieguito Art Guild, Art Education Grant
2013 San Dieguito Woman’s Club, Art Grant
2012/13 City of Encinitas & Mizel Foundation, Community Outreach Program
2010 Oceanside Arts Commission, Art Education
2009 Kenneth A. Picerne Foundation, Artist Outreach
Accreditations
June 2014 101 Encinitas Mainstreet Association Voted Volunteer of the Year
August 2010 California State Assembly, Certificate of Recognition for commitments local youth
September 2010 County of San Diego, Board of Supervisors Contributions
Education
1973 BFA, Commercial Textile Design, Minor: Art History, Fashion School of Technology, Manhattan, NY
