Mrs. Teri Fridley

Teri Fridley never considered art as a career. Instead, she used her creative abilities as an elementary school teacher. After she returned to Gaston County to assist with her family’s business she enrolled in art classes at Gaston College. Here, with the assistance of wonderful instructors, she was able to express her artistic vision and finally felt empowered to claim the title “Artist.” By establishing The Teri Fridley Young Artist Scholarship, she hopes to provide a guiding hand to area students so that they may also feel empowered to claim that title and pursue careers in the visual arts.