I'm George Terry McDonald, a multidisciplinary artist living in Asheville, North Carolina. For more than 25 years I've written, recorded and performed original music as a singer-songwriter, releasing five albums and touring the country solo and with my band, The Zealots, opening for artists like Jonathan Richmond, Southern Culture on the Skids, and Dex Romweber. Alongside music I pursue visual art full-time, focusing on painting and drawing with exhibitions across Asheville and beyond. Since 2018 I have been creating in The Ramp Studios and teaching, while pursuing an MFA in Painting from USC and a background in English literature. My work blends landscape-inspired painting with collaborative storytelling across venues and stages.…

GEORGE TERRY McDONALD

I'm George Terry McDonald, a multidisciplinary artist living in Asheville, North Carolina. For more than 25 years I've written, recorded and performed original music as a singer-songwriter, releasing five albums and touring the country solo and with my band, The Zealots, opening for artists like Jonathan Richmond, Southern Culture on the Skids, and Dex Romweber. Alongside music I pursue visual art full-time, focusing on painting and drawing with exhibitions across Asheville and beyond. Since 2018 I have been creating in The Ramp Studios and teaching, while pursuing an MFA in Painting from USC and a background in English literature. My work blends landscape-inspired painting with collaborative storytelling across venues and stages.…

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I’m George Terry McDonald, a multidisciplinary artist living in Asheville, North Carolina. For more than 25 years I’ve written, recorded and performed original music as a singer-songwriter, releasing five albums and touring the country solo and with my band, The Zealots, opening for artists like Jonathan Richmond, Southern Culture on the Skids, and Dex Romweber.

Alongside music I pursue visual art full-time, focusing on painting and drawing with exhibitions across Asheville and beyond. Since 2018 I have been creating in The Ramp Studios and teaching, while pursuing an MFA in Painting from USC and a background in English literature. My work blends landscape-inspired painting with collaborative storytelling across venues and stages.

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Skills

Experience Level

Vocal
Expert
Illustration
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Guest Lecturer at NYC Art
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Delivered guest lectures on Art History; engagements spanning 2019–2025.
Supervisor/ Scorer/Rater for testing at Pearson
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Seasonal by project testing roles including SAT Essays, Grade-Level Competency, and Pedagogical Competency.
K-12 Art Teacher at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
Taught K-12 visual arts, developed curriculum, and integrated cross-curricular projects.
Adjunct Professor – Humanities at University of North Carolina, Asheville
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Taught humanities courses and contributed to course development.
Adjunct Professor – Drawing, Art Appreciation at Blue Ridge Community College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Taught Drawing and Art Appreciation; developed course materials.
Adjunct Professor – Drawing, Art Appreciation at Blue Ridge Community College (Flat Rock Campus)
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
Taught drawing and art appreciation; contributed to curriculum.
High School Art Teacher at Prince George’s County Public Schools / Potomac High School
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997
Taught High School Art; developed students' portfolios and projects.
Adjunct Professor – Painting and Drawing at University of Maryland
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
Taught Painting and Drawing courses; supervised spring/fall term courses.
Adjunct Professor – Art at Maryland College of Art and Design
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
Art courses; regular spring/fall term courses and Summer Art Camp.
Art Teacher at The Harbor School for the Performing Arts
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990
Junior High School Art Teacher; arts education and performing arts collaboration.
Community Associate - Cities in Schools Project at New York City Department of Parks
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986
Community outreach and schools integration through the Cities in Schools project.
Bookstore Associate at Whitney Museum of American Art
January 1, 1983 - Present
Customer service and store operations in a major art museum.

Education

MFA Painting at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
BA English at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1981
Painting major at Davidson College
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1978
Major Fine Arts at Appalachian State University
January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1977

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other

Skills

Experience Level

Vocal
Expert
Illustration
Expert