Terri Priest (1928–2014) was an artist best known for her depictions of Vermeer inspired female figures. Priest was the recipient of many awards for her artistic talent and philanthropic contributions to many social organizations that focused on issues of homelessness, education, and civil rights.

Terri Priest was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on January 20, 1928 to Anna and Joseph J. Khoury. During her childhood, Priest was a constant student of art at the Worcester Art Museum School. From 1967 to 1976, Priest taught part-time at the Museum School. During this time, the artist also took enrichment courses at Quinsigamond Community College before she received a masters in Fine Arts from the University of Ma...