Resume
Kenly Cox Strube
Artist, Teacher, Creative ——- Concord, NC
Education
Teaching Certificate – K-12 Arts Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte — 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Studio Arts, Minor in Dramatic Arts (Technical Production)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — 2019
Associate in Fine Arts
Sandhills Community College — 2015
Selected Exhibitions
2021 – 43rd Annual Tri State Sculpture Conference Exhibit, ClearWater Arts Center and Studio , Concord, NC
2019 – Undergraduate Art Awards Show, John and June Allcott Hallway Gallery, UNC Chapel Hill, NC
2018 – cl/us/ter, Studio Art Senior Exhibition, John and June Allcott Galleries, UNC Chapel Hill, NC
2018 – Occluded Front, Undergraduate Student Art Awards Show, UNC Chapel Hill, NC
2017 – Student Exhibition, NCCCIAP Conference, Space One Eleven Gallery, Birmingham, AL
2017 – Subject to Change, Undergraduate Awards Show, UNC Chapel Hill, NC
2016 – Value Scales, SAMple Gallery, UNC Chapel Hill, NC
2016 – Continuing Education Exhibit, Hastings Gallery, Sandhills Community College, NC
2015 – 35th Annual Fine Arts Festival, Campbell House Galleries, Southern Pines, NC
2015 – Craven Arts Council & Gallery, Back Gallery, New Bern, NC
2015 – Young Artist Exhibition, Leath Memorial Library, Rockingham, NC
2015 – Public Works, Arts Council Fayetteville/Cumberland County, NC
2015 – Student Art Exhibit, Hastings Gallery, Sandhills Community College, NC
2014 – Hands of Art, Student Art Exhibit, Hastings Gallery, Sandhills Community College, NC
Technical Skills
Sculpture / Ceramics : Metal casting, clay hand building and ceramic pottery, MIG welding, mold making
Costume Production: Sewing and costume construction
Printmaking: block printmaking, photo emulsion screen printing
Painting & Drawing: Acrylics, graphite, charcoal, pastels, markers, illustration, Murals
Digital Tools: Basic Photoshop / Procreate
Exhibition Prep: Intermediate gallery hanging and setup experience
Scholarships & Awards
2019 – Edie Whitsett Grant Recipient, SPA*M
2018 – $500 Johnathan E. Sharpe Scholarship
2017 – Alumni Sculpture Garden Commission Proposal, UNC Chapel Hill
2016 – $1,000 Johnathan E. Sharpe Scholarship
2016 – 3rd Place, Cellar Door Visual Arts, Fall 2016
2015 – 2nd Place, Student Art Exhibit, Hastings Gallery
2014–2015 – $1,000 Russell & Barbara Garman Endowed Scholarship
2013–2014 – $1,000 SCC Scholars Scholarship
Internships & Workshops
2019 – Stage Properties Apprentice, Wolf Trap Opera, Vienna, VA
2019 – Stage Properties Graduate Class, PlayMakers Repertory Co., UNC Chapel Hill
2018 – Studio Assistant, F.I.R.E. Invitational, Metal Museum, Memphis, TN
2017 – Paid Summer Internship, Carolina Bronze Sculpture, Seagrove, NC
2017 – Ceramic Shell Workshop, NCCCIAP, Sloss Furnaces, Birmingham, AL
2016 – Month-long Internship, Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum, Solsberry, IN
2016 – Hands-On Iron Workshop, STARworks Firefest, Star, NC
Publications & Design Work
2018 – Cellar Door, Spring 2018
2018 – Atlantis: A Creative Magazine, Issue 76, Spring 2018
2016 – Cellar Door, Fall 2016
2016 – Atlantis: A Creative Magazine, Issue 74, p. 3, Fall 2016
2015 – Book Cover: Minimum Chance: Dead of Winter by Joseph Pierce
2015 – Book Cover: Minimum Chance: Undying Legacy by Joseph Pierce
2015 – HashTag No Filter, Volume 1, 1st Edition
2013 – PineStraw Magazine, December 2013
Teaching & Related Experience
Visual Arts Teacher — South Stanly High School, Norwood, NC
Aug 2024 – Present
Beginner Art thru Advanced
Research and Create Lessons that meet the needs of students, while accomplishing standards
Collaborating with other teachers in school and other schools
Visual Arts Teacher — Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Mount Pleasant, NC
Aug 2023 – June 2024
Taught art to 680+ K–5 students across 36 classes weekly
Designed and prepped standards-based lessons
Collaborated with elective teachers for clubs and activities
Studio Assistant & Pottery Instructor — Paint Your Hearts Out Studio, Kannapolis, NC
Mar 2022 – Feb 2024
Taught pottery and painting classes for children and adults
Provided creative guidance and maintained studio space
Substitute Teacher — Cabarrus County Schools
Mar 2022 – Apr 2022
Covered K–12 classes, ensuring smooth lesson delivery and classroom management
Visual Arts Student Teacher — Central Cabarrus High School
Aug – Dec 2021
Taught ceramics (beginner & intermediate) for grades 10–12
Developed curriculum, graded work, and supported diverse learners
Interim Art Teacher — Cox Mill High School
Sept 2020 – Feb 2021
Taught art, digital photography, and intermediate art during two maternity leaves
Adapted lessons for remote and hybrid learning
Arts & Crafts Instructor — City of Concord Parks & Recreation
Summer 2021
Led fun art projects for children ages 6–13
Focused on creative engagement and safety
Additional Art Experience
Stage Properties Artisan — Playmakers Repertory Company, UNC Chapel Hill
2016–2020
Built props for professional productions; woodworking, sculpting, and mold-making
Stage Properties Apprentice — Wolf Trap Opera, Vienna, VA
Summer 2019
Assisted prop master; managed project timelines and budgets
Studio Intern — Carolina Bronze Sculpture, Seagrove, NC
Summer 2017
Learned bronze casting processes, mold making, and finishing techniques
Volunteer Artist — Liberty Arts Annual Iron Pours, Durham, NC
2017, 2018
Assisted with iron pours and safety operations
Artist Assistant — Meridith Martens, Southern Pines, NC
2016
Supported studio management and online sales