ABOUT THE ARTIST

Education: Patricia Cahill Taft’s artistic eye was sharpened along the historic waterfront of Boston’s North Shore where she was involved in a wide range of maritime activities. After receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Salem State University, she continued her education at Massachusetts College of Art and Montserrat College of Art.

Exhibit Locations:
• Ocean State International Exhibition of Photography
• The Museum of Yachting
• Newport Art Museum
• International Yacht Restoration School
• Photographic Society of Rhode Island
• Gallery 297
• Sheldon Fine Art Gallery
• Bristol Art Gallery
• Mystic Arts Center
• Wickford Art Association Gallery
• Redwood Library
• Marblehead Arts Festival
• Portsmouth Arts Guild

Fine Art Accolades:
• Winner: Canon USA and Ron Howard "PROJECT IMAGINA10N" film festival
• Finalist: United States National Fine Arts Competition and International Exhibition
• First place: Kodak International Newspaper Snapshot Award
• First place: Bristol Art Gallery • Open Juried Exhibition
• Second Place: Bristol Art Gallery • Bristol, RI • Open Juried Exhibition
• Third place: Marblehead Arts Festival
• Acceptance into Ocean State International Exhibition of Photography
• Numerous honorable mentions

Collectors List:
• Twentieth Century Fox
• The Ambassador to Thailand
• Laurie Cabot
• New England Pirate Museum
• The Boat House, Edgartown
• Witch Dungeon Museum
• Countless private collectors

Current Memberships:
• National Association of Photoshop Professionals,
• Newport Art Museum,
• The Photographers' Guild of Newport Art Museum,
• Mystic Arts Center
• Wickford Art Association
• Portsmouth Arts Guild
• Jamestown Art Center

Current Work: along with a never ending passion for fine art painting, Cahill Taft is also involved in the technical realm of computer graphics and digital photography. Her graphic design accomplishments have included numerous CD's, billboards, magazines, and advertisements. Commissioned photography work has included classic yachts, hotels, politicians, nature, and worldwide travel expeditions.