Keller wins state fellowship

Elizabeth Keller, distinguished professor emeritus at Coastal Carolina University, has been named the South Carolina Arts Commission Fellow for Craft. She is one of four artists to receive the fellowship in categories of visual arts, craft, media: production and media: screenwriting. Fellowships come with an unrestricted award of $5,000.

Keller retired in May 2017 after 23 years with CCU. A ceramic artist, Keller is noted for her narrative ceramic sculptures and whimsical teapots.

Fellowships recognize and reward the artistic achievements of South Carolina's exceptional individual artists. Fellowship awards are made through a highly competitive, anonymous process and are based on artistic excellence only. The fellowship awards bring recognition that may open doors to other resources and employment opportunities.