Stephen Scordias

Artist & Photographer - Owner of ScorART

Co-Curator, Consultant, & Resident Artist at Mooneyham Art

Member & Gallery Artist at Little Egypt Art Association

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Stephen Scordias is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, curator, juror, and founder of ScorART whose practice spans photography, painting, and illustration. Born and raised in the St. Louis area, his work is rooted in the belief that creativity flourishes through multiple voices and multiple mediums. While recurring themes of nature, family, and the human experience appear throughout his portfolio, his work ultimately defies strict categorization, exploring a broad range of ideas, techniques, and perspectives.

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Stephen began exhibiting photography throughout the Greater St. Louis region as a teenager and continued actively showing his work into his twenties. Although he later shifted his focus to commissioned work and personal projects, he remained engaged in the arts while building a 20-year career in higher education administration and consulting with K–12 educational leaders. In January 2024, he left that profession to dedicate himself fully to his creative practice and to strengthening the arts community.

 

Today, Stephen's work extends beyond the studio to include curating exhibitions, producing community arts initiatives, and serving as a juror for regional organizations and events. In 2025, he co-produced the inaugural Alton Art Expo, a community-centered event that brought together art, wellness, and community while raising funds to support Centerstone's mental health outreach. He continues to serve as co-producer of the Alton Art Expo, helping expand its mission of connecting artists, community, and wellness. He serves as co-curator of Mooneyham Art Gallery in Alton, Illinois, and is a member of the Little Egypt Arts Association in Marion, Illinois, where he is also a gallery artist.

 

Drawing on his academic background in psychology and communications, along with professional experience in leadership development, organizational culture, counseling, project management, and DEIA, Stephen approaches the arts as both a creative practice and a catalyst for community connection. He is committed to fostering inclusive artistic spaces, championing multidisciplinary creators, and supporting artists whose work challenges traditional expectations of medium, genre, and singular artistic identity. Whether creating, curating, mentoring, or organizing, he believes art has the power to inspire dialogue, strengthen communities, and create lasting connections.

 

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Curator, Resident, and Juror (2026)​

• Mooneyham Art Studio & Gallery - Co-Curator, Consultant, & Resident Artist - 2026

• Little Egypt Arts Association (LEAA) - Member, Gallery Committee Member, & Gallery Artist - 2026

• Alton Art Expo - Co-Producer/Co-Curator/Co-Organizer - 2026

• Jacoby Arts Center - The River's Reach: A Riverbend Photo Exhibition - Juror - 2026

• Elysian Gallery - Resident Artist - 2026 (Jan-Apr)

 

Exhibits/Shows/Awards (2026)

• Marion Carnegie Library - Exhibition with Christie Motsinger - 2026

• Little Egypt Arts Association (LEAA) - June's Featured Artist - 2026

• Little Egypt Arts Association (LEAA) - Vibrant Botanicals- 2026

• Little Egypt Arts Association (LEAA) - Blue - 2026

• Manchester Arts - Small Works - 2026

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Curator, Resident, and Juror (2025)​

• Mooneyham Art Studio & Gallery - Co-Curator, Consultant, & Resident Artist - 2025

• Little Egypt Arts Association (LEAA) - Member, Gallery Committee Member, & Gallery Artist - 2025

• Elysian Gallery - Resident Artist - 2025

• Manchester Arts - Plein Air - Juror - 2025

• Alton Art Expo - Co-Producer/Co-Curator/Co-Organizer - 2025

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Exhibits/Shows/Awards (2025)

• Little Egypt Arts Association - 2025 Photo Invitational - 2025

• Elysian Gallery - From the Infinitesimal to the Infinite - 2025

• Randy's Rescue Ranch - Art from the Heart - 2025

• NGA - NGA Art Competition - 2nd Place and Best Use of Color for "Acid Queen" - 2025

• Manchester Arts - Small Works - 2025

• Post Commons - Sips & Strings - 2025

• The Conservatory - with Michael Snider/Kooliverse - 2025

• Milton Schoolhouse - Alton Art Expo - 2025

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Residency (2024)​

• Mooneyham Art Studio & Gallery - Resident Artist - 2024

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Exhibits/Shows/Awards (2024)

• Manchester Arts - WILD: Art of the Botanical (photography) - 2024

• Manchester Arts - FOCUS (photography) - 2024

• Missouri History Museum - Painted with Pride (painting) - 2024

• Soulard Art Gallery - Bold and Vivid (painting) - 2024

• Artisans in the LOOP - Art of Expression and Identity (paintings) - 2024

• Grafton Art Gallery - Local Legends & Historical Places (paintings and photography) - 2024

• Green Root Gallery - Rooted in Nature (photography) - Award of Merit - 2024

• Artisans in the LOOP - An Artfall Experience (painting) - 2024

• Manchester Arts - Manchester Plein Air (photography) - Parks Choice Award - 2024

• Soulard Art Gallery - Art of Darkness (painting) - 2024

• Mooneyham Art - Invited Guest Artist for Studio Opening (photography and painting) - 2024

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Exhibits/Shows/Awards (1986-2002)

• Missouri State Parks Photography Contest - 3rd place Award - 1986

• Missouri State K-8 Art Exhibit (paintings) - 1988 and 1990

• Various Exhibits at St. Louis Metro Area Businesses (b&w photography) - 1993-1995

• Sacred Grounds Solo Exhibit (b&w photography) - 1996

• Aesop's Photography Exhibit (b&w photography) - 1997

• UMSL Photography Exhibit (b&w photography) - 1997

• Aesop's Solo Exhibit (b&w photography) - 1998

• Various St. Louis Area Gallery Exhibits (b&w photography) - 1998-2002

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Paintings and Photography

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