Curriculum Vitae
Studio
Solo Exhibitions
Group Exhibitions
- 2006
- Advanced Area Print Exhibition
- Western Michigan University School Of Art, Kalamazoo, MI
- “Art Mix”, Sterling Gallery, Lowell, MI
- 2005
- Sindecuse Health Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
- “Divine Feminine” Art Exhibit, Cathedral of Christ the King, Portage, MI
- Masters of Fine Art Candidates Exhibition
- Western Michigan University School of Art, Kalamazoo, MI
- 2004
- Sindecuse Health Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
- Western Michigan University School Of Art Exhibition
- The Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph, MI
- 2003
- Masters of Fine Art Candidates Exhibition
- Western Michigan University School of Art, Kalamazoo, MI
- Primary Colors, South Haven, MI
- Senior Honors Show, Appleton Gallery, Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
Juried Exhibitions
- 2006
- Student Juried Exhibition, Western Michigan University School of Art, Kalamazoo, MI
- Bob Ebendorf, Juror
- 2005
- Muskegon Area Museum of Arts 77th Regional Exhibition, Muskegon MI
- Kenneth R. Trapp, Juror
- West Michigan Area Show, Kalamazoo Institute of Art, Kalamazoo, MI
- Luis Jimenez, Juror
- Student Juried Exhibition, Western Michigan University School of Art, Kalamazoo, MI
- Jon Hitchcock, Juror
- “Michi-Art” Juried Exhibition, Michigan State College of Law, Lansing, MI
- Juried by peers from Michigan State University and Central State University
- Carnegie Center for the Arts Juried Competition, Three Rivers, MI
- Michael Northrop, Juror
- 2002
- Biennial 4th West Virginia Art and Craft Guild Juried Exhibition
- Wheeling Artisan Center, Wheeling, WV
- Biennial West Virginia Art and Craft Guild Juried Exhibition
- Museum in the Community, Hurricane, WV
- 8th Biennial “Cream of the Crop” Juried Exhibition
- The Southern Ohio Museum, Portsmouth, OH
- Kathleen McManus Zurko, Juror
- Student Juried Exhibition
- Appleton Gallery, Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
- Ron Kroutel, Juror
Awards
- 2002
- Best of Show: Painting, Milk Bottle Number One
- Student Juried Exhibition
- Appleton Gallery, Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
- 2nd Place Winner: Painting, A Resting Place
- Student Juried Exhibition
- Appleton Gallery, Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
- 3rd Award Winner: Painting, Crocus
- Student Juried Exhibition
- Appleton Gallery, Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
- Purchase Award Winner: Painting, Milk Bottle Number Two
- 8th Biennial “Cream of the Crop” Juried Exhibition
- The Southern Ohio Museum, Portsmouth, OH
Publications
- Silhouette (Portsmouth, OH: Shawnee State University Press) Full-Page Color Reproductions
- Fall 2004
- Spring 2003
- Fall 2002
- Spring 2002
- Fall 2001
- Spring 2001
- Fall 2000
Corporate Collections
- Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
Private Collections
Education
Higher Education
- 2006
- 2003
- 2002
- 1978
- University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, OH
Workshops
- 2005
- “Color Mixing” presented by Robert Gamblin, Sponsored by Pearl Paint, New York, NY
- “Grant Writing” by the Kalamazoo Arts Council, Kalamazoo, MI
- 2004
- “Museum and Gallery Directors Forum” presented by the Rankin Art Gallery
- Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
- “Grant Writing” by the Kalamazoo Arts Council, Kalamazoo, MI
- 2003
- “Documenting Works of Art” presented by Paul Roche
- Western Michigan University School of Art, Kalamazoo, MI
- 2002
- “Functional Clay” Sponsored by Ohio Clay, Wooster, OH
- “Playing With Clay” presented by Don Nakamura
- Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
Professional Associations
- 2004 – 2006
- 2005
- Fine Art Student Organization, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
- 2004
- Greater Kalamazoo Area Arts Council, Kalamazoo, MI
Gallery and Curatorial Experience
Director
- 2004 – 2005
- Western Michigan University Student Gallery, Kalamazoo, MI
- Schedule and manage 60 student exhibitions in two galleries
- 2004
- 2003
- Interim Director, Appleton Gallery Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
- Preparation and Installation of “Coming of Age” Ron Kroutel, Artist
Gallery Assistant Director
- Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
- 2005
- School of Art Student Juried Exhibition
- “Pivot Points”, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Art Exhibition
- 2004
- Western Michigan University School of Art Faculty Exhibition
Curator
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- Western Michigan School of Art Show
- The Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph, MI
- Design and implement display of fifty works of art
Gallery Assistant
- 2002
- Appleton Gallery, Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
- Shawnee State University School of Art Annual Juried Competition
- Shawnee State University School of Art Annual Seniors Thesis Presentation
- “Works on Paper”
- Mary Grassle, Katherine Cox, Peter Massing, Barbara Marsh-Wilson, Artists
- Shawnee State University School of Art Faculty Exhibition
- Vince Torano Exhibition
- Vince Torano, Artist
- 2001
- Appleton Gallery, Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
- “Navigations in Time”
- Jonathan Cox, Artist
- Shawnee State University School of Art Annual Juried Competition
- Shawnee State University School of Art Annual Seniors Thesis Presentation
- “Three Women in Clay” Exhibition
- Terri Kern, Artist
Teaching Experience
Professor of Record
- Western Michigan University School of Art, Kalamazoo, MI
- 2006
- “Studio Experiences Two-Dimensional”
- Development focused on two-dimensional media for non-art majors
- 2005
- “Foundations: Form and Surface”
- Materials, processes, and methodologies in solving two-dimensional problems
- Glen Oaks Community College, Centerville, MI
- 2004
- “Foundations In Three Dimensional Design”
- Adding depth of perception to the two dimensional realm
- 2003
- “Foundational Object Drawing”
- Working with various media in drawing
Teaching Assistant
- Western Michigan University School of Art, Kalamazoo, MI
- 2005
- “3000 Level Painting”
- Exploring the application of new concepts, methods, and materials
- 2004
- “Foundations Form and Surface”
- Application of new concepts, methods, and materials to two-dimensional design
Guest Lectures and Presentations
- 2005
- “Creative Process”
- Invitation of Albert LaVergne: Director of Sculpture
- Western Michigan University School of Art, Kalamazoo, MI
- 2004
- “Art, Music and Spiritual Wellness”
- Invitation of the Women's Advocacy Council 7th Annual Women's Conference
- Glen Oaks Community College, Centreville, MI
- 2003
- “Students Becoming Consumers or Producers:
- An Evaluative Approach for Learning What Works for Teaching Proficiency”
- Graduate Thesis Presentation, Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
- 2003
- “Creative Process”
- Invitation of Lane Raiser: Professor of Painting, Watercolor & Creative Process
- Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH