Steven Nocella

Steven Nocella is an Associate Professor in the Sculpture Department at the University of the Arts. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Philadelphia College of Art (now the University of the Arts).

• Educated at the University of Pennsylvania (MFA) and the University of the Arts (BFA)
• Specializes in sculpture using materials like stone, metal, concrete, paper, and found objects
• Teaches Stone Carving, Introduction to Sculpture, and Continuing Education courses

Nocella's research focuses on contemporary sculptural practices and material experimentation, emphasizing traditional techniques like stone carving alongside innovative uses of industrial and found materials. His work has been exhibited at venues such as PAFA, Drexel University, and the Philadelphia Art Alliance, with pieces included in private collections.

He has received notable grants, including the Henry Smith Faculty Development Grant and the Drexel Green Grant, supporting his artistic and educational endeavors.