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Located on the lower level of the St. Cecilia Music Center building, the Terryberry Gallery showcases area artists throughout the year, making it a unique and beautiful space for hosting small receptions or as an overflow space when renting the Mika Music Library.
For room rental availability for your special event, please contact Event & Facility Director Carla Messing at 616.459.2224 (ext 204) or carla@scmcgr.org.
KRISTEN THORNTON PHAM, PASTELS
Kristen Thornton Pham
Kristen attended CMU and then graduated from Ferris State University with a B.S. in Health Ibnformation Management. While attending college, she also took art courses including drawing, drafting and design. She also continued her art education while living in Texas. Kristen is a Michigan native, residing in Grand Rapids, where she also teaches art courses.
Study Blue Tree - Soft Pastel
COMPETITIONS | SHOWS
Festival of the Arts, 22-24: Grand River Art Award 2022
Celebration of the Arts, FUMC 22 & 24: Honorary Mention Award 2019
Biggby Coffee Solo Show: 2023 & 2024
Reformation 500th Anniversary Art Competition: 2017
Greater MI Art Exhibition, Midland Center for the Arts: 2015
ArtPrize: 2009-2014
AFFILIATIONS
Grand Valley Artists (GVA), Gold Star Member
Grand Rapids Art Group
Rivertown Artists' Guild
ARTIST STATEMENT
Her goal is "to remind us of the beauty that is still in this world, and the magnificence of God's creations. God is so good and I am blessed".
Date Night Revisited - Soft Pastel
ARTIST RECEPTION
Friday, December 5 from 5-7pm | Terryberry Gallery
Throughout the artist's residency, select pieces are available for purchase through St. Cecilia Music Center. Contact Event + Facility Director Carla Messing at carla@scmcgr.org for more information.
