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Cathy Drennan

Advancement Board

Advancement Board Member

Executive Director, Dallas Art Dealers Association

Painting Instructor, Creative Art Center of Dallas

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About

Born in Texas, she has lived in Lebanon, Mexico, Iran, and the Philippines, experiences that have profoundly shaped her creative spirit. Drennan’s paintings evoke a visceral response to the memories and places she has explored, blending symbols, patterns, and shapes by continuously reworking the relationships of color and form.

Cathy Drennan’s art draws inspiration from the patterns and colors of various global cultures. Residing and working in Dallas, she is an active member of the local art community. Cathy teaches painting at the Creative Art Center of Dallas and serves as the Executive Director of the Dallas Art Dealers Association.

Drennan earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts and Graphic Communications from the University of Texas at Arlington. She pursued a career as a graphic designer and fine artist, with her work showcased in Washington, D.C., and Texas.