Credentials

Education
2009  – M.F.A – Illustration – School Of Visual Arts – New York City, NY.
2007  – B.F.A – Illustration & Design – The University Of The Arts, – Philadelphia, PA.

Academic Grants & Awards
2008  SVA Academic Scholarship
2007  Michael Liddy Scholarship For Illustration & Design
2004  University Of the Arts Promising Artist Scholarship

Exhibitions
2011
Dear Japan – Exhibit & Benefit – Art Connects – New York City, Ny
A Nation Of Evil Men – Masthead Print Studio – Philadelphia, Pa

2010
Hallowed Halloween – Proximity Art Gallery – Philadelphia, Pa
East Meets East – AxD Gallery – Philadelphia, Pa
Deck Heads 3 Group Exhibit – Exit Skate – Philadelphia, Pa

2009
The Dia de Los Muertos Exhibit – Proximity Art Gallery – Philadelphia, Pa
MFA Illustration Visual Essay Showcase – School of Visual Arts – New York City, Ny

2008
The Illustrated Word – School of Visual Arts  – New York City, Ny

2007
Puppies Are Biodegradable – F.U.E.L Gallery -  Philadelphia, Pa
Across The Sea – F.U.E.L Gallery – Philadelphia, Pa
Ely Exhibition – Hamilton Hall Gallery – Philadelphia, Pa

2005
A Fresh Look – Gould Gallery – Philadelphia, Pa

Gallery Direction and Management
In 2009, Matt Cavanaugh was involved in organizing various gallery exhibitions with The Autumn Society Collective of Philadelphia. Duties included writing and administering to press releases. Hands on directing and management in the hanging of exhibits and handling of artworks.

Printed Works Archive
Illustrated works have been created for the following clients and publications.
The Courier Post Newspaper
The Indypendent Newspaper
The University of the Arts
Rabid Rabbit Comic Anthology #11
War Resisters League

Publications
NOTICE Magazine
Self Published by MCavanaugh Creative  (2010-present)
NOTICE magazine and visual journal is a self initiated project curated and produced by MCavanaugh Creative. NOTICE was born out of an intuitive discovery of capturing the somewhat overlooked and desolate terrains found in life. The project also serves as a time capsule for our ever changing American landscape.

Distribution and Representation
Select stores, consignments and galleries that have administered to selling and representing artworks and items produced by Matt Cavanaugh and MCavanaugh Creative.
Phantom Hand – Philadelphia,  PA – 2011-present
Printed Matter Inc – New York City, NY – 2010-present
J&R’s Strange Design – Millville,  NJ – 2010-2011
All By Hand – Philadelphia, PA – 2009-2010