Chad is an expert artist, and an art educator who is supporting the Arts. He served with artists and art schools throughout Delaware and Pennsylvania. Chad served as a 2016 Artist in Residence for the Delaware Museum of Art. In addition, he juried art shows for the Newark Art Alliance and selected students and artist for art exhibitions. Also, Chad showed in galleries, craft fairs and artistic events. He was in the Chester County Artist Studio tour in 2015. Chad is a highly awarded artist and has a strong present in the art world. He took part in juried exhibitions throughout the local and regional area. Chad got second place in 2019 Delaware State Employees Art Exhibition for his paper collages. He won the 2010 Regional Art Exhibition at the Center for Creative Arts in Delaware. In 2017, he showed in Guardian of the Makerspace at The Delaware Contemporary. The African American Coalition of Reading, Pennsylvania, awarded Chad as the 2011 Artist of the Year.
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He attended The Art Magnet Program at Overbrook High School, and he studied Fine Arts from 1989 until 1992. In the summer of 1990, Chad attended Pennsylvania Governor’s School of Excellence, Visual and Performing Arts for acquiring an outstanding art portfolio. He went to Temple University, Tyler School of Architecture, got a Bachelor's Degree of Fine Arts in Painting and certification in Arts Education certification in 1997. In 1999, Chad gained a Master Degree in Fine Arts from Maryland Institute, College of Art (MICA). He attended The Hoffberger School of Painting and painted hip hop club scenes in the City of Baltimore. Chad worked with Grace Hartigan. Grace helped Chad on how to become an accomplished painter. In 2005 to 2008, Chad studied at Dupree Studio with James Dupree. James showed Chad how to master oil painting techniques.
Chad Cortez Everett lives in Landenberg, PA. He teaches art and mentors students at McCullough Middle School. Chad worked at The Colonial School District for nineteen years teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. They chose him for Teacher of the Year 2008 for recognition of his exceptional commitment to school and service. Chad continues to create and exhibit in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
