Arnold Hurley - Alumnus, 1962, 1963, 1964
"Never forget the basics – they will serve as the foundation throughout your creative life. Challenge yourself, and remember your art will change and grow.
And always draw, draw, and draw some more.”
Self-Portrait, Painting, 1964, cover of Scholastic Scope magazine
The Inside Story
Since childhood I have been creating images on paper and canvas. After more than 45 years of creative expression, I am still challenged to see what I can do in the next series of paintings.
My mother and uncle, who are both creative individuals, were great sources of encouragement. My father’s support came in the form of art supplies, however my mother provided creative inspiration. My high school teacher, (who, coincidentally also taught my uncle) set me on the path toward developing my skills in drawing and painting, and was instrumental in my attending the School of the Museum Fine Arts in Boston on a Ford Foundation Grant in 1964.
The courage to “create” has never been an issue. But courage is needed to continue as a creative artist in a world where creative people with refined skills are not supported properly in order to create their best works. You create because you must. It is not for fame or fortune. (I have neither.) What is important is to set high standards for your art, and then always strive to achieve that standard.
When asked what I am most proud of, I have to say that I am very glad my parents were proud of me. I’m also proud of the gift and skills I have been given, and the opportunities to create each day.
Current Status
For 12 years, Arnold taught at the college level in the Boston area as a painting instructor and has received more than 40 awards for his work. He has appeared on a number of television and radio programs in the Boston area. He also enjoys lecturing and demonstrating his approach to painting and drawing. He is currently an art teacher at Crossland High School in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Several of his students have received scholarships and awards under his instruction.
Arnold Hurley paints every day and exhibits his paintings and drawings regularly.
Career Path/Artistic Path
A graduate of Tufts University, Arnold Hurley received both his Bachelors Degree in Education and his Masters of Fine Arts as a painting major, at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Exhibits/Publications
Award History
Model – Crossland Student, Oil Painting, 2004
Recognition Through The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
"Never forget the basics – they will serve as the foundation throughout your creative life. Challenge yourself, and remember your art will change and grow.
And always draw, draw, and draw some more.”
Self-Portrait, Painting, 1964, cover of Scholastic Scope magazine
The Inside Story
Since childhood I have been creating images on paper and canvas. After more than 45 years of creative expression, I am still challenged to see what I can do in the next series of paintings.
My mother and uncle, who are both creative individuals, were great sources of encouragement. My father’s support came in the form of art supplies, however my mother provided creative inspiration. My high school teacher, (who, coincidentally also taught my uncle) set me on the path toward developing my skills in drawing and painting, and was instrumental in my attending the School of the Museum Fine Arts in Boston on a Ford Foundation Grant in 1964.
The courage to “create” has never been an issue. But courage is needed to continue as a creative artist in a world where creative people with refined skills are not supported properly in order to create their best works. You create because you must. It is not for fame or fortune. (I have neither.) What is important is to set high standards for your art, and then always strive to achieve that standard.
When asked what I am most proud of, I have to say that I am very glad my parents were proud of me. I’m also proud of the gift and skills I have been given, and the opportunities to create each day.
Current Status
For 12 years, Arnold taught at the college level in the Boston area as a painting instructor and has received more than 40 awards for his work. He has appeared on a number of television and radio programs in the Boston area. He also enjoys lecturing and demonstrating his approach to painting and drawing. He is currently an art teacher at Crossland High School in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Several of his students have received scholarships and awards under his instruction.
Arnold Hurley paints every day and exhibits his paintings and drawings regularly.
Career Path/Artistic Path
A graduate of Tufts University, Arnold Hurley received both his Bachelors Degree in Education and his Masters of Fine Arts as a painting major, at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Exhibits/Publications
National Publications
- Black History Calendar 2003 Pomegranate, Community Inc.
- Walls of Heritage, Walls of Pride, 2000, Pomegranate, Community Inc.
- Who’s Who in American Art
- 250 years of Afro-American Art
- Outstanding Young Men of America
- Bio-Bibliography of African-American Artist
- Yankee Magazine, January 1987
- ACE Dialogue, Quarterly of African-American Culture, Fourth Quarter, 2001
- Scholastic Art Magazine, Inc. 2003 Honoree at National Awards Ceremony, Kennedy Center, Washington, DC
Award History
- 1998 Robert Dodge Memorial Prize
- 1993 Laurel Art Guild
- 1992 Rockville Art League, 3rd Prize
- 1991 Painting Award, Prince George’s Art Council
- 1990 Merit Award, Oxon Hill Manor, MD
- 1989 Rockville At League, MD 1st Prize
- 1988 Vienna Arts Society, Juried Show, Honorable Mention
- 1987 Best in Watercolor Award, Attleboro Museum
- 1985 Briggs Award, Attleboro Museum
- Yankee magazine, January 1987 Issue, Painting Reproduction
- The Copley Society of Boston, MA 2nd Prize
- Prince George’s Juried 3rd Annual Exhibition, 3 consecutive years
- Popular Award, 17th Annual Exhibition, Marlboro, MA
- Panelist for the Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities
- Painting – 1st Prize, 16th Annual Marlboro Exhibition, Marlboro, MA
- Open Jury Exhibition, Cape Cod Art Association, 1st Prize
- Montgomery County Art Association, 1st Prize
- Marvingia, Excellence in Technique Award, Copley Society, Boston Copley Artist
- Dana Pond Prize, for Teaching Painting, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
- Cambridge Arts Council, Mural Commission, Cambridge, MA
- Boston Art in the Park, Boston, MA
- 3rd Annual Teacher Talent Exhibition, Art Barn Gallery, Washington, D., Honorable
Model – Crossland Student, Oil Painting, 2004
Recognition Through The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
- 2 Gold Keys, 2 Blue Ribbons, The Strathmore Award in Painting, Hallmark Honor Prize, Portfolio Scholarship National Judging, Scholastic Scope Magazine (Cover story with award –winning self-portrait on cover) The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 1964
- 2 Gold Keys, 2 Blue Ribbon Awards, Hallmark Honor Prize Nominee, The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 1963
- Gold Key, The Scholastic Art Awards of 1962
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