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Born in Danville, Indiana, Chalfant earned his Master of Fine Arts from The University of Notre Dame after receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Herron School of Art- Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis. He has been teaching Art and Art History at Elmira College in Elmira, NY since 2003, and has been teaching at the college level since 1991. His courses include contemporary art history, metal casting, furniture design, and all levels of sculpture. Chalfant is active on campus and is the advisor for Habitat for Humanity and Café Society, the Art and Anthropology club. He supports the arts by jurying regional art exhibitions and performing pro bono work. Chalfant exhibits his sculpture and furniture nationally and is continually being commissioned to design and create artwork. His research includes designing and making sculpture and furniture specializing in wood and metal fabrication, as well as casting metal and glass.
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DressFabricated stainless steel
Derek Chalfant
23rd Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition (2009-2010)
FlowerFabricated stainless steel
Born in Danville, Indiana, Chalfant earned his Master of Fine Arts from The University of Notre Dame after receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Herron School of Art- Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis. He has been teaching Art and Art History at Elmira College in Elmira, NY since 2003, and has been teaching at the college level since 1991. His courses include contemporary art history, metal casting, furniture design, and all levels of sculpture. Chalfant is active on campus and is the advisor for Habitat for Humanity and Café Society, the Art and Anthropology club. He supports the arts by jurying regional art exhibitions and performing pro bono work. Chalfant exhibits his sculpture and furniture nationally and is continually being commissioned to design and create artwork. His research includes designing and making sculpture and furniture specializing in wood and metal fabrication, as well as casting metal and glass.