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Gayle Mangan Kassal

Drawing, Painting, Public Art, Visual / Media

Painting extends well beyond it's frame. My mission is to inspire and empower, while sharing the joy of my vibrant world, brightening as many walls and lives as possible, celebrating life with my art.

About the Artist

Gayle Mangan Kassal is a local Maryland artist who expresses the vibrancy and exuberance of life’s experiences in her work.  She paints colorful moments, capturing abounding movement and energy, expressing genuine joy and passion for the world around us. Gayle has created whimsical murals and fine art adorning corporations, hospitals, and private residencies nationwide. An award-winning artist, Gayle Mangan Kassal lives and creates in Annapolis, Maryland. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Magna Cum Laude, from Salve Regina University in Rhode Island and earned her Master’s degree in Fine Arts from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.  She was an adjunct professor at UMass Dartmouth, Salve Regina University, and eventually Anne Arundel Community College when she moved to Annapolis in 2001. Currently, Gayle is a professional artist and educator as a teaching artist through Anne Arundel County public schools.  She is currently a signature board member of the Maryland Pastel Society and a member of the Annapolis Art Alliance. Kassal’s public art include establishments up and down the eastern seaboard from Boston to Washington and beyond, among them, Boston Medical Center in Boston, Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, Children's National in Washington D.C., Restaurants in Rhode Island and a dozen primary schools in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

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Featured Work

Photos

8 ft detail of the16ft x 38 ft wall - Arts in Education Residency Mural - 3 months, 592 students then completed by Gayle Mangan Kassal - the mural highlights the school's mascot: the seagull and it's surroundings and creatures the students want to protect, from monarchs to terrapins.
Acrylic on canvas mural
Acrylic on canvas
pastel on paper
Pastel on paper

Videos

  • Pediatric Burn Unit Children's National Medical Center

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    In the healthcare environment, art is often a welcomed site. Treatment can sometimes be stressful, so having art and other distraction therapies is an important part of the healing process, for the patients, their caregivers and the medical staff. This pediatric burn unit mural was created as a wonderful world where distractions can help staff and caregivers play a where's waldo type of game. The room is full of cheerful colorful fish swimming and hiding creating a secret place of wonder. The many fish in the room aid staff and caregivers in helping children receive their burn treatments. Hopefully, making the process less stressful and helping in their healing process.
    Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
    Details: 9ft x 36ft

  • Cape St. Claire School Mural - "Soar"

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    As an artist in residence, Gayle introduces the students to a brief history of murals and her own mural story. She awakens imaginations and spills secrets on inspiration. Students learn creativity and community, working together, can change the world of stark walls to a burst of color. Her goal; inspire and empower. 240 + sq. ft., 600 students - K to 5th grade
    All painted during our 3-month adventure
    Medium: Acrylic on Celtec
    Details: 240 + sq. ft.

  • Sailing to Success - Benfield Elementary School Mural

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    As an artist in residence, Gayle introduces the students to a brief history of murals and her own mural story. She awakens imaginations and spills secrets on inspirations. Students learn creativity and community, working together, can change the world of stark walls to a burst of color. This mural for Benfield Elementary School encompassed their surroundings of water, a new hallway and a big idea of getting everyone involved to leave a legacy for others to enjoy. Sailing to Success was painted by 300 + students - 3rd to 5th grade. Art Residency 2018, 180 + square feet
    Medium: Acrylic on Celtec
    Year: 2018
    Details: 180 + square feet

  • Tracey's Elementary School wall mural

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    A 3 year Legacy Project to brighten the mondane gray concrete retaining wall, highlighting the school's surrounding areas. Artist Gayle Mangan Kassal worked with 5th grade students each year 2016-2018 creating a few panels a year to achieve the full 128 ft wall. Final panel installed September 2018.
    Medium: Acrylic on Celtec
    Year: 2016-2018
    Details: 4ft high x 128ft long mural on planels applied to cement wall

  • One- Corkran MIddle School's Mural

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    Corkran Middle School's Cafeteria Mural Unveiling with artist in residence Gayle Mangan Kassal. They wanted unity and way to show how they all came together and gathered in the cafeteria bringing their meals of all backgrounds to one table. Sharing, creating, and living as one community.
    Medium: Acrylic on Celtec
    Year: 2019
    Details: 5ft x 20ft Cafeteria mural

  • Our Annapolis

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    Mural creation : sketch to installation “Our Annapolis” my artistic interpretation of the Annapolis skyline centered around the US Naval Academy and my client’s favorite sites which hold special memories and meaningful moments in a custom view. Private Residence
    Medium: Acrylic on canvas
    Year: 2019
    Details: 9ft x 12ft stairwell wall

Booking

Eleni Dykstra, Coordinator of Visual Arts, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Thomas Cordts, Vice Principal, Broadneck Elementary School
April Nyman, Executive Director, Arts Council of Anne Arundel County
Shelby Morris, Art Educator, Cape St. Claire Elementary School
Tracy Edwards, Art Educator, Crofton High School