Meredith Lear-Perkins
Foundation studies professor
Education
- M.F.A., painting, Savannah College of Art and Design
- B.F.A., illustration, Savannah College of Art and Design
Credentials
- Professor of foundation studies, 2019-present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta
- Associate chair of foundation studies and fine art, 2017-2019, Savannah College of Art and Design, Hong Kong
- Professor of foundation studies, Savannah College of Art and Design, 2016-2017, Hong Kong
- Assistant professor of fine arts, 2013-2016, full-time faculty, Albany State University, Albany, GA
- Art instructor, 2014-2016, Cardinal Fields Concept Classes, Albany, GA
- Founder and instructor, 2015, 2016, Gail Bale’s Teen Art Camp, Albany Area Arts Council, Albany, GA
- Art instructor, 2014-2016, Albany Museum of Art, Albany, GA
- Interim executive director, 2014, Albany Area Arts Council, Albany, GA
- Summer programs coordinator, 2013, Abernathy Arts Center, Sandy Springs, GA
- CALL legacy specialist, 2012-2013, Joan Mitchell Foundation, Binx Newton, Space One Eleven, Birmingham, AL
- Visiting instructor, 2012-2013, Sabah Kinder Art, SKA Academy of Art and Design, Duluth, GA
- Teaching internship, 2012, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta
- Volunteer, 2012, FLUX Projects, Atlanta
- Field internship, 2012, Solomon Projects, Atlanta
- Substitute teacher, 2007-2008, Burgin Independent Schools, Burgin, KY
Awards, recognitions, and honors
- Faculty Advisor, Collaborative Learning Center Project with UNICEF and Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong, 2017-2019
- Chair, Faculty Retention and Mentor Committee, SCAD Hong Kong, 2017-2019
- Faculty Advisor, Undergraduate Research Project, ASU, Albany, Ga., 2015-2017
- Visiting Artist Lecture, Darton State College, Albany, Ga., 2016
- Juror, Children of the Dream Art Competition, Renaissance Connection, Albany, Ga., 2015
- Juror, WWALS River Logo Contest, Valdosta, Ga., 2015
- "Winner's Circle, SWGRAS," AAAC, Carnegie Library, Albany, Ga., 2014
- Second Place Art, Under the Oaks Art Festival, Leesburg, Ga., 2014
- SCAD Honors Graduate Scholarship, Atlanta, 2010-2012
- Outstanding Achievement Award, Savannah College of Art and Design, 2012
- Nomination, Excelsus Laureate, Savannah College of Art and Design, 2012
- Nomination, Joan Mitchell Foundation, M.F.A. Grant Program, 2012
- First Place and Best in Show, National Arts Program (LFUCG), 2008
- SCAD Scholarship, Savannah, Ga., 2005-2009
- Fourth-place drawing, Kentucky State Fair, 2008
- Finalist, Traci Haymans Memorial Scholarship, 2007
- Runner-up, Foundation Studies Portfolio Award Competition, 2007
- Top Finalist, Foundation Studies Portfolio Award Competition, 2006
Organizations
- College Art Association, premium member, 2015-2017
- Albany Art Park Advisory Board, board member, 2015-2017
- Softies for Mirabel Workshop, Community Outreach, ASU, Albany, Ga., organizer, 2015
- Proctor and Gamble (P&G) Albany, Ga., art consultant, 2015
- Doodle 4 Google Workshop Coordinator, Albany Museum of Art Albany, Ga., 2014
- Albany Area Art Council, Albany, Ga., board member, 2013-2016
- Grievance Committee, Albany State University, member, Albany, Ga., 2013-2016
- Technology Committee, Albany State University, member, Albany, Ga., 2013-2016
- Center for Innovation, Albany State University, member, Albany, Ga., 2013-2016
- Museum of Contemporary Art Georgia, (MOCA GA), member, Atlanta, 2011-2016
- The Atlanta Contemporary, member, Atlanta, 2011-2016
Publications and presentations
Solo/two-person exhibitions
- South of Symbolism, Albany Area Arts Council, Carnegie Library, Albany, Ga., 2015
- Installations, Albany State University, Holley Hall Gallery, Albany, Ga., 2014
- Digital Displacement, Ibis Gallery and Studios, Atlanta, 2012
- Drawing on Experience, Community Arts Center, Danville, Ky., 2008
Selected group exhibitions
- Under the Oaks Art Festival, The Bindery at Oakland Library, Leesburg, Ga., 2016
- Art of Our Time: Three Perspectives, Center for Art and Rehabilitation Energies, Shellman, Ga., 2016
- Flying West Art Exhibition, Billy C. Black Atrium, Albany State University, Albany, Ga., 2016
- Southwest Georgia Faculty Exhibition, Albany Area Arts Council, Albany, Ga., 2015
- 16th Annual Southwest GA Regional Show, Thronateeska Heritage Center, Albany, Ga., 2015
- 7th Annual Albany-Dougherty County Historic Preservation Commission Art Show 2015, Albany Area Arts Council, Carnegie Library, Albany, Ga., 2015
- Under the Oaks Art Festival, The Bindery at Oakland Library, Leesburg, Ga., 2015
- Winner's Circle, SWGRAS, Albany Area Arts Council, Carnegie Library, Albany, Ga., 2014
- 15th Annual Southwest GA Regional Show, Thronateeska Heritage Center, Albany, Ga., 2014
- Under the Oaks Art Festival, The Bindery at Oakland Library, Leesburg, Ga., 2014
- DRAWPROJECT, Valdosta State University Department of Art, Valdosta, Ga., 2014
- Armstrong National 2-D Competition Exhibition, Armstrong Fine Arts, Savannah, Ga., 2014
- Pin Up Show, Museum of Contemporary Art Georgia, Atlanta, 2013
- Albany State Faculty Show, Albany State University Gallery, Albany Ga., 2013
- Pin Up Show, Museum of Contemporary Art Georgia, Atlanta, 2012
- Open Studio Night, SCAD Atlanta 5C Atlanta, 2012
- Pin Up Show, Abernathy Arts Center, Sandy Springs, Ga., 2012
- The Fourth Wall, Cherrylion Gallery, Atlanta, 2012