Scott Penegar
Sculpture
Sculptor and painter Scott Dixson Penegar received his art degree in 1984 from Appalachian State University. Following graduation, he moved to Morehead City N.C. and worked as a commercial fisherman and as an exhibit designer for the North Carolina Aquarium. He next moved to Charleston, S.C. and became a licensed tour guide while studying marine biology at the College of Charleston. Scott married fellow artist Kaye in 1988 and continued his art career where his main focus was on welded sculpture and oil painting. In 1992 Scott and his wife moved to the Caribbean where he studied with the prominent artist Jan D'Esopo. While living in San Juan he worked on many commissioned pieces including two large bronzes that are in the Puerto Rican capital building. Scott's art is heavily influenced by his passion for the sea. Scott has made two transatlantic crossings on a 34-foot sailboat, traveling from Maine to France and back via the Canary Islands and the Caribbean. During his travels, Scott spent much time visiting the works of the master painters and sculptors that have influenced his style. Scott returned to Charleston in 1995 to begin working on the sculptures and paintings that he and his wife now create as Penegar Studios. Scott's art is collected internationally and found in many private and corporate collections. He has created sculptures for South Carolina State Parks, Brookgreen Gardens, Ripley's Aquarium, The Frist Center for the Arts in Nashville, and Porter-Gaud School, to mention a few. Several new projects have been a 6ft tall bronze eagle for The Citadel in Charleston, SC., A nine bronze sculpture installation, “The Gathering Place”, located in Marion Square in Charleston, and 6 baby bronze loggerheads for the town of Isle of Palms, SC. He has won numerous awards and grants and shows his art yearly at prominent art shows such as Sculpture in the Park, Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Juried Arts Festival, and The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. In 2020 he was chosen to be one of 5 judges for the Federal Duck Stamp Competition. He is a signature member of the American Society of Marine Artist, a member of The National Sculpture Society and The National Maritime Historical Society. He has appeared in several publications including Southern Living, House and Garden, Charleston Magazine, and Marlin Magazine.
Scottpenegar@comcast.net
843-343-3065
1918 Capri Dr.
Charleston, S.C.
Education: Appalachian State University
B.S. Commercial Art-1984
Occupation: Professional Artist
Charleston, South Carolina
1991-1995 Studied under Artist Jan D”Esopo. Worked making commissioned bronze sculptures in foundry located in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Signature Member of The American Society of Marine Artist
Signature Member of The Society of Animal Artists
March 2023 Installed "Dreamer" at Defiance Public Library. Defiance, Ohio
February 2024: Awarded Patron Award at Images: A Festival of the Arts
November 2023: Awarded Dick Blick Award for Outstanding Work at American Artists Professional League 90th National Grand Exhibition at Salmagundi Club NY, NY
September 2023: Chosen as juror for The National Sculpture Society’s 90th Annual Awards Exhibition.
September 2023: “Fluidity” Accepted into The American Artist Professional League’s 95th Grand National Exhibition. Salmagundi Club, NY, NY
August 2023: “Scotch Bonnet” accepted into The American Society of Marine Artists 19th National Exhibition
February 2023: Awarded Honorable Mention, Under the Oaks Arts Festival, Vero Beach, FL
January 2023: Completed bronze Horse Sculpture “Over the Last” to be used as yearly trophy for The Queens Cup Steeplechase. Charlotte NC
November 2022: Awarded Honorable Mention at Atalaya Arts Festival
October 2022: Solo, month-long exhibition with wife, Kaye, titled “Coastal Visions-The Maritime Art of Scott and Kaye Penegar”. North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort NC
April 2021: “Blue Boy” Stone sculpture accepted into National Sculpture Society Associates Online Exhibition
September 2020: Chosen by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to be 1 of 5 Judges for the 2021 Federal Duck Stamp.
March 2020: Installed 6 Bronze loggerhead Sea Turtles in the town of Isle of Palms, SC
Feb 2020: Dedicated “The Gathering Place” A fountain with 9 Bronze life sized animal sculptures in Marion Square, Charleston SC
Nov 2019: “Game Day” accepted to 18th Annual American Society of Marine Artist. Traveling to 7 museums nationally
May 2019: Participated in Stone Carving workshop in Lawrence, Kansas
April 2019: Lifesize Beaver sculpture, “Everett”, installed in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Park, SC
September 2019: Received Honorable Mention for “Frolic”-Atalaya Arts Festival
October 2018: Awarded “Peoples Choice” Award at National Sculpture Society 85th Awards Exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens, SC
September 2018: Received The Susan and Robert Pollack prize of $1000 National Sculpture Society 85th Awards Exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens, SC
October 2018: Installed 6’ monumental Bronze Eagle on top of Bond Hall at The Citadel, Charleston, SC
September 2018: Received Honorable Mention for Bronze Sculpture “Sudden Flight” at Atalaya Arts Festival.
July 2018: ”Fluidity” bronze octopus sculpture accepted to National Sculpture Society 85th Awards Exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens SC
October 2017: Chosen to be a presenter at the American Society of Marine Artist Conference in Mystic Seaport, CT
2016: “Hammerhead” Onyx shark sculpture chosen to be part of American Society of Maine artist 17th Exhibition. Traveling for 1.5 years showing at 10 museums
2017: Sailfish Sculpture “Tail Walker” Chosen as one of 12 works as part of yearly Gallery print edition of Marlin Magazine
2017: Attended weeklong stone carving seminal at Sculpture Center in Rutland, Vermont
2016: “Wild Carolina-The Art of Scott Penegar” Aquarium show was voted “Best Art Exhibit” in Charleston by The City Paper
2016: Won First prize at Atalaya Arts Festival
2015: 3 Month, One man Show at SC Aquarium Show “Wild Carolina- The Art of Scott Penegar”
2015: Dedicated Full body, life sized Bronze figure of Reverend Porter for Porter-Gaud School, Charleston, SC
2015: Commissioned to sculpt turtle, “She’s a Keeper” Bronze Turtle for Azalea Park Summerville, SC
2014: Permanent Installation of two bronze Otters at Little Otters Swim School, Huntersville, NC
2014: Chosen to Sculpt life sized Pileated Woodpecker for Town of Summerville, SC
2014: Octopus sculpture “Fluidity” selected to exhibit in The American Society of Marine Artist 16th Annual Exhibit.
2012: Sculpture “On the Rocks” accepted in International Maritime Arts Exhibition. Mystic, Connecticut
2011: Commissioned to sculpt Life sized child in bronze for Ashley River Creative Arts School. Charleston, SC
2011: Participating artist in Portrait battle. Redux Gallery Charleston, SC
2007: Featured in Southern Living Magazine
2007: Riverhurst Arts Festival Winner
2007: Lowcountry Quarterly Grant recipient of $1000
2008: Sculptures and paintings purchased by ABC, used on sets of television show Army Wives
2009: Artwork featured in Garden Design Magazine and Marlin Magazine.
2005: Finalist in Rotary Club Fountain Project $500
2005: Chosen for month long exhibition at South Carolina Aquarium
2003: Purchase Award Winner at Atalaya Arts Festival, Murrell’s Inlet, SC
2001: Purchase Award Winner at Atalaya Arts Festival, Murrell’s Inlet, SC
1998: Chosen to create two sculptures for Ripley’s Aquarium
1998: Created an “Art Deco” relief sculpture for The Frist Arts Center, Nashville, TN
1997: Designed and produced Cooper River Bridge Run Awards (Over 300 pieces)
1996: Opened Penegar Studios, Charleston, South Carolina
Several appearances on television discussing artwork.
Exhibit in prestigious art shows such as The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, Sculpture in the Park, The Easton Waterfowl Festival, and The Plantation Wildlife Festival
Donates work to numerous charities such as SPCA and The American heart Association
Artwork Represented by Hagan Fine Art, 177 King St. Charleston, SC
Lecture and lead seminars to artist groups and schools
Public Installations:
Defiance Public Library. Defiance, Ohio
Carolina First Building
East Bay St. Charleston, SC
Roper Hospital
Calhoun St. Charleston, SC
East Cooper Hospital
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Fountain Hills Community Center
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Ashley River Creative Arts Center
Charleston, SC
Little Otters Swim School
Huntersville, NC
Town of Summerville, SC
Azalea park
Summerville, SC
Porter-Gaud School
Charleston, SC
The Citadel
Charleston, SC
Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
The Town of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Rotary Club Fountain, Marion Square,
Charleston, SC
Isle of Palms, SC
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