A lifelong resident of Pennsylvania, Erika Stearly holds an MFA from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a BFA from Kutztown University. She is the recipient of several artist grants, most recently through the Puffin Foundation for her work with Take a Painting. Her works have been exhibited in numerous solo exhibitions, including at Penn State University in 2015, while she served as Artist in Residence. Ms. Stearly is an adjunct professor and leads classes in arts organizations across eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey.