Middle School Artists-in-Residence

Each trimester, students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades have the opportunity to study an area of visual arts under the guidance of an expert. Read about our instructors on this page, and see the students' work showcased below.

8th Grade Photography

7th Grade Art History

Cartooning: Tom Chalkley

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Tom Chalkley is a freelance cartoonist and illustrator who has lived in Baltimore since 1979. He specializes in caricatures and cartoon maps but has also done murals, logo designs, realistic house portraits, and illustrated power-point programs. Tom's work has appeared in publications ranging from The New Yorker to the Baltimore City Paper.

Photography and Design: 
Dave Pugh

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A 30-plus year veteran of the graphic design business, SFA parent Dave Pugh is the owner of Dave Pugh Design (providing clients with successful, award-winning graphic design for over 25 years). Along with former SFA parent Steve Parke, Dave started the St. Francis of Assisi School Photo Club in 2008. Dave's photographs have been featured in numerous area shows.

Art History: Nicole Selhorst

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Nicole Selhorst is an educator with 15 years of diverse teaching experience. In addition to a passion for
educating children, Nicole also brings a strong entrepreneurial spirit to SFA. Guided by her experience in opening Red Canoe Bookstore Café, Nicole is embracing a vision of arts and humanities at SFA while aligning with the principles of an IB candidacy. In addition to teaching Art History, Nicole can be found encouraging visitors to SFA for Open Houses and visiting days.