Kelly Chorpening

Kelly Chorpening is a Professor and Chair of Art, Art History, and Design at the University of Nevada Reno. She holds an MFA from Hunter College, CUNY, and a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art. Her work spans artistic practice, curation, and education with a focus on drawing’s intersections across disciplines.

Education

• MFA, Hunter College, City University of New York
• BFA, Cleveland Institute of Art

Research & Practice

Chorpening’s practice emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, including projects like "Drawing in Social Space" (2022-23) and "Between thought and space" (2014-15). Her work engages architecture, music, and dance through exhibitions and installations. She has presented at institutions including Tate Britain, the Royal Society London, and the College Art Association.

Exhibitions & Awards

• Shortlisted for Derwent & Jerwood Drawing Prizes (2016)
• Selected exhibitions: A History of Drawing (2018), Immaterial Statements (2016)

Teaching & Leadership

Former Course Leader for BA Fine Art: Drawing and Programme Director at Camberwell College of Arts (UAL, London). Current roles include UAL Teaching Scholar (2017–2020) and editorial contributions to Journey of Contemporary Painting.