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Welcome Artist-in-Residence Cat Tervo
We support and celebrate local art and artists through our Artist-in-Residence program. We’re excited to announce our new Artist-in-Residence, designer and illustrator Cat Tervo! Cat will serve as our Artist-in-Residence from July through September 2026. You can check out some of her art on our upper level in the Rick and Sue Detienne Gallery.
About Cat
Cat Tervo is a designer and illustrator who likes to get a little silly with it. She’s lived across the Midwest and the South and is currently based in what she affectionately calls “the little apple” (Appleton, Wisconsin). Cat can be found sipping coffee and drawing her cats (Bug and Bear), in the audience of music and comedy shows, swimming and lifting moderately heavy weights at the YMCA, exploring woodland trails and cemeteries, reading at the beautiful new Appleton Public Library, or at home playing Dungeons & Dragons with her friends.
Upcoming Programs
Illustration Demo and Workshop with Artist-in-Residence Cat Tervo
Friday, July 17, 11 am to 1 pm
Location: Vira Stoner Flex Box
Cat will demonstrate how she uses tools to create her final artwork, talking about what illustration is and her process. Then she’ll lead us through the first few steps of the process (ideation and sketching) and we’ll go home with a refined sketch to turn into a final illustration.
Making It – Lecture with Artist-in-Residence Cat Tervo
Thursday, July 30, 4 to 5 pm
Location: Boldt Learning Stairs
Cat will talk about her time in art school, her career as a freelance illustrator and in-house designer, the highs and lows of working in corporate America, answer questions about her career, and give advice on how to “make it” as an artist.
Cafe Sketch with Artist-in-Residence Cat Tervo
Saturday, August 15, 10 am to 12 pm
Location: Rick and Sue Detienne Gallery
We’ll take a group walk to a local café or other downtown location to draw together. Cat will demonstrate drawing from observation in the wild using gesture drawing.
Portfolio Review with Artist-in-Residence Cat Tervo
Saturday, September 26, 12 to 3 pm
Location: Vira Stoner Flex Box
Learn how to build a digital portfolio to showcase your work from Cat. Cat will also offer portfolio reviews for those interested in pursuing design work or prospective art school applicants.