Galen Cheney

Galen Cheney is a painter's painter. Her education as a painter began at
Mount Holyoke College and continued at The Maryland Institute, College
of Art, where she was mentored and critiqued by Grace Hartigan, Sal
Scarpitta, and Hermine Ford, among other important artists. 

Nearly 30
years later, she continues to push herself and her work with honesty,
commitment, and fearlessness. Deep diving into her own creative
process, Cheney is a physical artist whose richly layered paintings
embody her curiosity about and exploration of materials and her own
psyche. 

She was born in Los Angeles though has spent most of her life
in New England where she feels a deep connection to the land and
centuries-old architecture. A childhood trip to Europe was the start of
her enduring love of travel and fascination with ancient civilizations. 

Cheney's work has been exhibited in the U.S., Canada, Italy, France, and
China. 

Recent recognition includes residencies/fellowships from the
Millay Colony, Vermont Studio Center, Saint-Gaudens National Historic
Site, Da Wang Culture Highland, a grant from Mass MoCA, and a
nomination for a Joan Mitchell Foundation Grant in Painting. Her home
and studio are in North Adams, Massachusetts.