Terri Phillips Featured as Artist of the Week at Palmer Museum
Terri Phillips was highlighted as Artist of the Week at the Palmer Museum on June 19, 2020. The presentation included four plein air paintings depicting landmarks from Wasilla, Alaska, such as a red caboose in a city park, Newcomb Park at Wasilla Lake, and an old boat on Knik Road. Phillips, who has been painting for over four decades, works primarily with oils and acrylics and focuses on making original art accessible. The feature included an interview discussing her artistic journey, which began in Hawaii through a trade of piano lessons for painting instruction, and her involvement with the Valley Fine Arts Association. Her work was also scheduled for display at Burger Jim's in July 2020.
Key facts
- Terri Phillips was featured as Artist of the Week at Palmer Museum on June 19, 2020
- The display included four plein air paintings of Wasilla, Alaska landmarks
- Phillips has been painting for over 40 years and works with oils and acrylics
- She began painting in Hawaii through an exchange of piano lessons for art instruction
- Phillips is involved with the Valley Fine Arts Association and offers private art lessons
Entities
Artists
- Terri Phillips
Institutions
- Palmer Museum
- Valley Fine Arts Association
Locations
- Wasilla, Alaska
- Hawaii
- Alaska