Cheryl Molesky
Syracuse, New York
Phone 315 308-1224
Email cmolesky@hotmail.com
Education
1996 - 2000 Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
Master of Science, Major: Art Education
1990 - 1994 State University of New York, College at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York,
Bachelor of Arts, Dual Major: Studio Fine Art and Design /Art Education
2001 Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Washington Japanese Education and Culture Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar, a three-week study trip to Tokyo and Hiroshima Japan.
Recent Exhibitions
Co Crafting Democracy, National Women’s Hall of Fame, Seneca Falls, NY, 2024
Third Place and People’s Choice, CNY Fiber Arts Festival, Bouckville, New York, 2024
Honorable Mention, Weaver’s Guild of Rochester, 75th Anniversary Exhibit, Rochester, New York, 2022
Best in Show, On My Own Time, Syracuse City School District, Syracuse, New York, 2018 and 2019
45th and 46th On My Own Time, Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, New York, October- November 2018-2019
City Mediation Crew, Public Art, Performance Art
Art in Odd Places, New York, New York, 2009
Artparks, Seattle, Washington, 2010
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, 2010
Sitting Still Video Project, Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, New York, May- July 2009
Teaching and Art Highlights
2008–2015, Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central, Syracuse, New York
Visual Art and Media Communications Teacher-Teach Studio in Art, Introduction to Media Communications, Digital Multimedia, Advanced Digital Multimedia and Digital Design for College Credit
Art Highlights-Work with students and Clear Channel Radio and Fox TV yearly to develop and produce advertising campaigns including radio spots, videos, splash pages, social media, and commercial documentaries.
Prepare students to compete in Ad Design, TV Video Production, and Photography in the Skill’s USA regional and state competitions. Students won regional awards in Photography and Ad Design.
1995-2005, G. W. Fowler High School, Syracuse, New York
Art Department Chair/Art Teacher
Teach Studio in Art, Art History for college credit, 2-D and 3-D Advanced Art classes.
Art Highlights-
Wrote and administered a $17,000 grant for a yearlong community art project from the Everson Museum of Art and the New York State Council for the Arts. Collaborated with Ann Clark from Syracuse University as resident artist.
Participate in community art exhibitions with students winning numerous awards including first place in the Everson Student Art Open.
Edit and publish the school Art and Literary Magazine.
Started the Cardboard Boat Race (with prizes for creativity) that is still a district event 16 years later.
2015-2018 and 2005-2008, Syracuse City School District, Syracuse, New York
Peer Assistance and Review Consultant Teacher
Art Highlights-Developed and updated consultant procedures including teacher and consultant handbook, program brochure, letterhead, business cards, and an evidence binder.
1989-1995 Kenmore Town of Tonawanda Continuing Education, Kenmore, New York
Art Teacher
Art Highlights-Teach and design adult education classes.
Plan, order supplies, and teach basket weaving classes.
Fiber Artist
Fiber Artist, Professional Craftsperson, March 1988-present
Design, produce, exhibit and market fiber art.
Create and weave two-dimensional and three-dimensional fiber art using on-loom and off-loom techniques.
Awards-Achievement in Fiber, Waterfront Art Festival, 1993
Best of Show, Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival, 1990
Second Place, Lewiston Art Show, 1990
Third Place, Harvest Moon Festival, 1990
Best of Show, Little Buffalo Festival of the Arts, 1989
Professional Craft Shows- Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, 100 American Craftsmen, Allentown Art Festival, Rhinebeck
Arts & Crafts Show, Schenectady Museum Show, Fine Arts Fiesta, Three Rivers Arts Festival, Mattoon Street Art Show, Lakes Region Arts & Crafts Show, Syracuse Art Show, ESCA Fine Crafts
Shows, Philadelphia Celebrates Crafts, Lancaster Designer Craftsman Shows, Columbus Arts Festival (Partial list 1989-1995)
Recent Exhibitions
Best in Show, On My Own Time, Syracuse City School District, Syracuse, New York, 2019
Best in Show, On My Own Time, Syracuse City School District, Syracuse, New York, 2018
City Mediation Crew, Public Art, Performance Art
Art in Odd Places, New York, New York, 2009
Artparks, Seattle, Washington, 2010
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, 2010
Museum Exhibitions
46th On My Own Time, Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, New York, October- November 2019
45th On My Own Time, Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, New York, October- November 2018
Sitting Still Video Project, Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, New York, May- July 2009
Teaching and Art Highlights
2008–2015, Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central, Syracuse, New York
Visual Art and Media Communications Teacher-Teach Studio in Art, Introduction to Media Communications, Digital Multimedia, Advanced Digital Multimedia and Digital Design for College Credit
Art Highlights-Work with students and Clear Channel Radio and Fox TV yearly to develop and produce advertising campaigns including radio spots, videos, splash pages, social media, and commercial documentaries.
Prepare students to compete in Ad Design, TV Video Production, and Photography in the Skill’s USA regional and state competitions. Students won regional awards in Photography and Ad Design.
1995-2005, G. W. Fowler High School, Syracuse, New York
Art Department Chair/Art Teacher
Teach Studio in Art, Art History for college credit, 2-D and 3-D Advanced Art classes.
Art Highlights- Wrote and administered a $17,000 grant for a yearlong community art project from the Everson Museum of Art and the New York State Council for the Arts. Collaborated with Ann Clark from Syracuse University as resident artist.
Participate in community art exhibitions with students winning numerous awards including first place in the Everson Student Art Open.
Edit and publish the school Art and Literary Magazine.
Started the Cardboard Boat Race (with prizes for creativity) that is still a district event 16 years later.
2015-2018 and 2005-2008, Syracuse City School District, Syracuse, New York
Peer Assistance and Review Consultant Teacher
Art Highlights-Developed and updated consultant procedures including teacher and consultant handbook, program brochure, letterhead, business cards, and an evidence binder.
1989-1995 Kenmore Town of Tonawanda Continuing Education, Kenmore, New York
Art Teacher
Art Highlights-Teach and design adult education classes.
Plan, order supplies, and teach basket weaving classes.
Fiber Textile Artist
Fiber Artist, Professional Craftsperson, March 1988-1996
Design, produce, exhibit and market fiber art in the North East area.
Create and weave two-dimensional and three-dimensional fiber art using on-loom and off-loom techniques.
Awards and Exhibitions
Awards-Achievement in Fiber, Waterfront Art Festival, 1993 Best of Show, Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival, 1990 Second Place, Lewiston Art Show, 1990 Third Place, Harvest Moon Festival, 1990 Best of Show, Little Buffalo Festival of the Arts, 1989
Professional Exhibitions- Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, 100 American Craftsmen, Allentown Art Festival, Rhinebeck Arts & Crafts Show, Schenectady Museum Show, Fine Arts Fiesta, Three Rivers Arts Festival, Mattoon Street Art Show, Lakes Region Arts & Crafts Show, Syracuse Art Show, ESCA Fine Crafts Shows, Philadelphia Celebrates Crafts, Lancaster Designer Craftsman Shows, Columbus Arts Festival (Partial list 1989-1995)