CHET DAVIS
CHET DAVIS
ABOUT
For inquires please email: cjdavis@ptd.net
ABOUT
For inquires please email: cjdavis@ptd.net
CHET DAVIS
CHET DAVIS
Born in Ashland, Pennsylvania, and now a resident of Paxinos, Chet Davis maintains a private studio in his Central Pennsylvania home. He has been a noted art educator and artist in the region for over four decades.
He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in art education in 1973, and received his M.AEd. degree from the Hartford Art School, University of Hartford in 1980.
Chet’s paintings and drawings have won international, national, and regional recognition.
His recent one man exhibitions include Susquehanna University Bough-Weis Library(2021), the Exchange Gallery, Bloomsburg (2019), The Urban Post Gallery, Lewisburg (2017) Gamut Theatre, Harrisburg(2016), Post and Lintel Gallery in Selinsgrove(2013), Artspace Gallery in Bloomsburg (2012), the Gallery at Second, Harrisburg (2011), Mansfield University’s North Hall Gallery(2009), Tamaqua Art Gallery(2008), Bloomsburg University's Haas Gallery(2005), Lock Haven University's Sloan Art Center Gallery(2004). Davis has had solo exhibitions at Northumberland County Career and Arts Center Gallery, the Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts, the Rose Lehman Center Gallery of Harrisburg Area Community College, Chambers Gallery at Penn State University, the Doshi Center for Contemporary Art, and the Markle Gallery of the Hazleton Art League.
Paintings by Chet have been in five different exhibitions at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, and his list of invitationals include exhibits at the William Ris Gallery of Camp Hill, the Erie Museum of Art, Indiana University’s Kipp Gallery, Bloomsburg University’s Haas Gallery, the Doshi Center for Contemporary Art, Harrisburg's Whitaker Center for Science and Art, the Northumberland County Council for the Arts, and the Art Association of Harrisburg.
He has won numerous honors, including awards from the Hazleton Art League, the Art Association of Harrisburg, the Susquehanna Art Society, the Allied Artists of Schuylkill County, Perry County Council for the Arts, and the Lewisburg Arts Council. Chet is a listed artist in "The Best of Pennsylvania Artists and Artisans 2004, the "Artists’ Bluebook", AskArt.com, and ArtFacts.com..
Chet’s work hangs in public and private collections across the country and in Sweden, Holland, Italy, and England. His art can be found in collections of the Art Association of Harrisburg, Hazleton Art League, the Hoagannes Corporation, Susquehanna University, Bloomsburg University, Lock Haven University, and Mansfield University.
He has taught art at Luzerne County Community College, Alvernia University, and Misericordia University.
EXHIBITION RECORD
EXHIBITION RECORD
2020 COVID RELATED ON LINE/ VIRTUAL EXHIBITIONS
Penn State University "Viral Imaginations: COVID - 19" juried exhibition.
Bucknell University Samek Gallery jurird "Community Art Wall Exhibition".
The Exchange Gallery COVID Virtual Postcard Project.
Art of PA Instagram Gallery
ONE MAN SHOWS
The Blough-Weis Library, Susquehanna University, 2021
The Exchange Gallery, Bloomsburg, 2019
Post and Lintel Gallery, Lewisburg, 2017
The Gamut Theater, Harrisburg, 2016
Post and Lintel Gallery, Selinsgrove, 2012
ArtSpace Gallery, Bloomsburg, 2012
Second Street Gallery, Harrisburg, 2011
North Hall Gallery, Mansfield University, 2009
Tamaqua Art Center Gallery, 2008
Northumberland County Arts Center, 2008
Penn National Insurance Corporate Gallery, 2008
Art Assoc. of Harrisburg, Reservoir Park Mansion Galleries 2007
Haas Gallery, Bloomsburg University, 2005
Sloan Art Center Gallery, Lock Haven University, 2004
Northumberland County Arts Center, 2003
Impressions Gallery, Danville, 2000
Bradley Academy of Visual Arts, 1999
Artforms Gallery, Lewisburg, 1996
Rose Lehman Center Gallery, Harrisburg Area Community College 1991
Chambers Gallery, Penn State University 1990
Doshi Center for Contemporary Art, Harrisburg, 1985
Atrium Art Gallery, Harrisburg City Government Center, 1985
Markle Gallery, Hazleton Art League 1983
Kehr Union Gallery, Bloomsburg University 1980
SELECTED INVITATIONALS
And Group Exhibitions
“Differentials”, Bloomsburg University, 2018
“Snowboards as Canvas” Gilson Snowboard National Invitational, 2016
“Old Friends, New Perspectives”, Urban Post Gallery, Lewisburg, 2016
Cultural Enrichment Fund, Red Carpet Soiree Arts Benefit, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018
“Contemporary Impressionism”, Whitaker Center for Science and Art, 2013
Anniversary Invitational, Post & Lintel Gallery, Selinsgrove, 2013
“Into the Night”, Whitaker Center for Science and Art, 2011
“Flood Gallery Show”, Post & Lintel Gallery, Selinsgrove, 2011
Art Assoc. of Harrisburg, Three Artist National Invitational, 2009
“Aqua”, Northumberland County Arts Center, 2008
"Man's Best Friend", Whitaker Center for Science & Art, 2007
"Anthrascapes", Northumberland County Arts Center, 2006
“Global Fusion International Invitational”, William Ris Gallery, 2005
“Susquehanna Modernists”, Northumberland County Arts Center, 2005
"Dogs and Cats", William Ris Gallery, 2004
“The Signature of Life”, Van Gilst Gallery, The Netherlands 2003
“East Meets West”, William Ris Gallery, 2002
“The Real Millennium”, William Ris Gallery, 20001
“Opening Invitational” Northumberland County Arts Center, 1999
“Friends” Artform Gallery, Lewisburg, 1997
"Home-A- Rama", Art Assoc.of Harrisburg, 1996
"Mask", Doshi Center for Contemporary Art, 1989
“The Cutting Edge”, Doshi Center for Contemporary Art, 1988
New Directions", Doshi Center for Contemporary Art, 1987
“Mask”, Traveling Exhibition, Indiana University, 1986
“A Tactile Vision”, State Museum of Pennsylvania, 1985
“Other Views” Bloomsburg University, 1982
“Homecoming”, Schuylkill County Council for the Arts, 1976
"Visual Arts Exhibition", Lackawanna Arts Council, 1976
"Creation of What is Beautiful", Penn State Schuylkill Campus, 1975
COLLECTIONS
Lock Haven University
Bloomsburg University
Susqurhanna University
Mansfield University
Elliot and Davis Law Firm
Family Medical Center
Hazleton Art League
Hoeganaes Corporation
Lincoln Architectural Associates
Knobels Miners’ Museum
Iron Vine Winery
Art Association of Harrisburg
AWARDS
Cover Art of the Year 2004, “Planetlight Magazine”
Editor's Choice Award, "The Wild Onion Magazine", 2022
Best of Show Award, Susquehanna Art Society
Three Best of Show Awards, Art Association of Harrisburg
First Place Purchase Award, Hazleton Art League
Two First Place Awards in painting, Allied Artists of Schuylkill County
Three First Place Awards in painting, Art Association of Harrisburg
First Place in Drawing, Art Association of Harrisburg
Second Place Award in painting, Perry Co. Council for the Arts
Second Place Award, “Journey” Juried Exhibit, Post & Lintel Gallery
Second Place Award in painting, Lewisburg Council for the Arts
Second Place Award in Pastel, Susquehanna Art Society
Second Place Award in Photography, Susquehanna Art Society
Second Place in mixed media, Art Association of Harrisburg
Third Place Award in drawing, Lewisburg Council for the Arts
Third Place Award in drawing, Art Association of Harrisburg
Fourth Place Award in painting, Art Association of Harrisburg
Honorable Mention in painting, Art Association of Harrisburg
Honorable Mention in photography, Susquehanna Art Society
Two Honorable Mentions in drawing, Susquehanna Art Society
Honorable Mention in drawing, Allied Artist of Schuylkill County
Honorable Mention in painting, “Best of Pennsylvania Artists & Artisans 2005”
RECENT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL JURIED SHOWS
The Art Association of Harrisburg, 94th International Juried Exhibition, 2022
The Art Association of Harrisburg 93rd International Juried Exhibition, 2021
The Arthaus Project Gallery, Williamsport, "RePurposed”, International Juried Exhibition 2019
The Exchange Gallery of Bloomsburg, “The Future”, National Juried Exhibition 2018
Converge Gallery of Williamsport, “Zeitgeist” International Juried Exhibition 2017
Susquehanna Art Museum, “The City”, National Juried Exhibition 2016
Converge Gallery of Williamsport, “The Selfie”, National Juried Exhibition 2016
The Lore Degenstein Gallery, Susquehanna University, National Figurative Exhibition, 2015
The Doshi Gallery at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, “Construction/Destruction”, Statewide Juried Show, 2013
The Doshi Gallery at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, “Latent Images”, Statewide Juried Show 2011
Susquehanna Art Museum, “What Was Old is New Again”, Statewide Juried Show 2009
Lore Degenstein Gallery, Susquehanna University, National Figurative Exhibition, 2009
Susquehanna Art Museum, “Reflections”, Statewide Juried Show, 2008
BIBLIOGRAPHY
"The Wild Onion Magazine", 2022
"The Burg" Magizine", August, 2021
Lore Degenstein &th Annual National Figurative Catalog 2015
“Art of the Mind III”, RPRP Publications, 2013
“Art of the Mind II”, RPRP Publications, 2012
“ArtNews”, Gallery Advertisement, April 2011
“Art of the Mind”, RPRP Publications, 2011
“Harrisburg Magazine”, August 2009
“The Best of Pennsylvania Artists & Artisans”, 2005
“ Planetlight Magazine", July 2004
“The Artists’ Bluebook”, 2003
"Susquehanna Today", August 2000
“DBAE in Studio Art Education”, Pa. Department of Education, 1989
“A Tactile Vision”, Catalog, The State Museum of Pennsylvania, 1985
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Adjunct Professor of Art – Misericordia University, 2009 to 2011
Adjunct Professor of Art - Luzerne County Community College, 2001 to 2009
Adjunct Professor of Art - Alvernia University, 2000 to 2006
Gallery Director – Northumberland County Art Center Gallery, 2001 to 2010
Art Instructor/Department Chair - Shamokin Area High School, 1973 to 2006
Instructor - Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, 1989-1990
Teacher in-service course in art education
Educational Consultant - Pennsylvania Department of Education, 1988 to 1994
PPRC Program arts education specialist.
Advisor - Pennsylvania Department of Education
Arts Advisory Council, 1991 to 1994
Arts Curriculum Project, 1987 to 1990
Evaluator - National Teacher’s Exam
Visual Arts Content 1992
Middle Atlantic States Association
School Accreditation (Art) 1990 to 1994
State Juror - Governor’s Recycling Poster Contest, 1992 and 1993
Scholastic Arts Juror 1990
Coordinator - Pennsylvania Art Education Association
Youth Arts Program, 1993 and 1994
Board of Directors - Pennsylvania Art Education Association, 1990 to 1994
Board of Directors - Pennsylvania Coalition for Arts Education, 1991 to 1994
Presenter - Pennsylvania Department of Education
Art Education Symposiums, 1987 and 1989
Professional Awards
Pennsylvania Legislative Citation, Outstanding Career in the Arts, 2006
Pennsylvania Art Education Association, Teacher of the Year, 1986
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, Education and Liberty Award 1986