Theresa Chiles
Admissions Officer
Employment History
Twenty years in hospital OB/GYN, nine years as a student and mother and Admissions Officer at KCAD since February, 2004.
Educational Background
B.F.A. in Painting/Printmaking from Grand Valley State University
Best Achievement
Obtaining my degree while raising a blended family of seven children.
Favorite Artist, movement and museum (answer one or all)
Joseph Solman. American Expressionism.
Top 3 favorite works of art
- Joseph Solman “Studio”
- Helen Franken Thaler “Gray Fireworks”
- Altimira Cave Paintings.
Favorite quote
“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” -Thomas Edison
Who do you think every KCAD student should meet?
Napolean Hill – Founder of The Science of Success (1883-1970)
Favorite medium and why
Paint for its ability to aesthetically please me as well as keep my hands in my work.
Which art book would you recommend to students?
The Art Spirit by Robert Henri
What is the one thing you do not feel should be represented in a portfolio review?
Anything that shows little or no effort to create – whether in amount of time or quality of work.
