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2024 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition
Cheryl Craver
Artist PrairyErth DesignsCleveland OH 44102 United States Home Phone: 440-823-1800 Website: http://www.prairyerthdesigns.com
Bio
I attended the University of Cincinnati and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Art Education. While studying Fine Arts, I majored in fiber arts and minored in photography. In the late 80’s and 90’s my weavings were featured at a furniture store in the Cincinnati area. After moving back to the Cleveland area to attend Kent State University, I received a Master in Education and began working in jewelry design, including stone setting. While raising my children Renn and David, I maintained an Etsy shop selling jewelry then moved to work in fiber art and photography creating clothing designs, home goods and accessories. For 35 years I worked with infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities, but 5 years ago, I left this work to pursue creativity full-time. PrairyErth Designs (http://www.prairyerthdesigns.com) is my brand that encompasses all the mediums I love to work in. I assist Liz Maugans at the Yards Projects at Worthington Yards, promoting artists from the Cleveland area, hanging work in an always changing gallery as well as assisting with show openings. In addition, I work at City Goods on the corner of W28th and Church St in Hingetown. This unique concept promotes local artists and business entrepreneurs.