EXHIBITION RECORD
2010
2nd Annual Nude, International Juried Exhibition, Manifest Creative Research Gallery, Cincinnati, OH. Catalog available.
6th Annual Magnitude Seven, International Juried Exhibition, Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center, Cincinnati , OH. Catalog available.
Selections from the INDA 5, International Juried Exhibition, Parallel Space, Manifest Creative Research Gallery, Cincinnati, OH. Catalog available.
Au Naturel - the nude in the 21st century, National Juried Exhibition, Clatsop Community College, Art Center Gallery, Astoria , OR.
10 x 10 National Small Works Exhibition, Group Invitational Exhibition, Nova Southeastern University, Gallery 217, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Arts and Hearts, Group Invitational Exhibition, The Floating Gallery, Pajama Factory, Wiliamsport, PA.
The Body Eclectic 2010, Regional Juried Exhibition, Lawrence Street Gallery, Ferndale, MI.
Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Group Invitational Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University, University Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI.
Drawing Discourse, National Juried Exhibition, University of North Carolina, Tucker Cooke Gallery, Asheville, NC.
2009
Small Wonders, National Juried Exhibition, The Maryland Federation of Art, Cirlce Gallery, Annapolis, MD. Catalog available.
Something about Barry, Group Invitational Exhibition, River Gallery, Chelsea, MI.
Interpretations of the Figure 2009, Regional Juried Exhibition, University of Indianapolis, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN.
Contemporary Painting, Group Invitational Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University, Ford Art Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI.
22nd Annual Northern National Art Competition, National Juried Exhibition, Nicolet College Art Gallery, Rhinlander, WI.
5th Annual Magnitude 7, International Juried Exhibition, Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center, Cincinnati, OH. Catalog available.
Au Naturel, National Juried Exhibition, Clatsop Community College, Art Center Gallery, Astoria, OR.
2nd Annual Naturally Nude, National Juried Exhibition, CIAO Gallery, Wilson, WY.
A Small Redux, National Juried Exhibition, Agnes Scott College, Dalton Gallery, Decatur, GA.
8-inch Miniature Competition, National Juried Exhibition, Fontbonne University, Gallery of Art, St. Louis, M0.
Art Masters Association 6th Annual Exhibition, Group Invitational Exhibition, Riverside Art Center, Ypsilanti, MI.
The Nude in Contemporary Art, National Juried Exhibition, UNC Pembroke, A.D. Art Gallery, Pembroke, NC.
Americas 2009: Paperworks, National Juried Exhibition, Minot State University, Northwest Art Center, Minot, ND. Catalog available.
Art Faculty Exhibition, Group Invitational Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University, University Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI. Catalog available.
2008
5x5x(5), International Juried Exhibition, The Target Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VA.
Small Wonders, National Juried Exhibition, Maryland Federation of Art, Circle Gallery, Annapolis, MD. Catalog available.
Naked, National Juried Exhibition, Sixth Street Gallery, Vancouver, WA.
Tabula Rasa: A Drawing Exhibition, Group Invitational Exhibition, Parkland College Art Gallery, Champaign, IL. Catalog available.
Americas 2000 All-Media, National Juried Exhibition, Minot State University, Northwest Art Center, Minot, ND. Catalog available.
Northern National Art Competition, National Juried Exhibition, Northern Arts Council / Nicolet College, Nicolet College Art Gallery, Rhinelander, WI.
2008 Rockford Midwestern, Regional Juried Exhibition, Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, IL.
Figurative Works, International Juried Exhibition, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, MO.
40th Annual Visual Arts Exhibition, National Juried Exhibition, Visual Arts Society of Texas, Meadows Gallery of the Center for the Visual Arts, Denton, TX. Catalog available.
Au Naturel, International Juried Exhibition, Clatsop Community College , Visual Arts Center, Astoria, OR.
Emerging Artists 2008, International Juried Exhibition, Limner Gallery, Hudson, NY.
Interpretations of the Figure 2008, Regional Juried Exhibition, University of Indianapolis, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN.
Art Masters Association Invitational Exhibition, Group Invitational Exhibition, Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti, MI.
Eastern Michigan University All Faculty Show, Group Invitational Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University, University Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI. Catalog available.
2007
Crisis, Group Invitational Exhibition, Detroit Industrial Project, Detroit, MI.
Small Wonders, National Juried Exhibition, Maryland Federation of Art, Circle Gallery, Annapolis, MD.
Art Department New Faculty Exhibition, Group Invitational Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University, University Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI.
Bare, National Juried Exhibition, Capitol Artist Network, Washington Gallery, Bethesda, MD.
Essential Elements, National Juried Exhibition, Hera Gallery, Wakefield, RI.
All Media National Juried Exhibition, National Juried Exhibition, 621 Gallery, Tallahassee, FL.
Au Natural, the Nude in the 21st Century, International Juried Exhibition, Clatsop Community College , Visual Arts Center, Astoria, OR.
Americas 2000 Paper Works Competition, National Juried Exhibition, Minot State University, Northwest Art Center, Minot, ND. Catalog available.
In the Flesh, International Juried Exhibition, Torpedo Factory, Target Gallery, Alexandria, VA.
Art Masters Association Invitational Exhibition, Group Invitational Exhibition, Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti, MI.
Watermedia +, Group Invitational Exhibition, Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti, MI.
Eastern Michigan University All Faculty Show, Group Invitational Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University, University Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI. Catalog available.
2006
Interlochen Faculty Show, Group Invitational Exhibition, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Visual Arts Gallery, Interlochen, MI.
Art Masters Association Invitational Exhibition, Group Invitational Exhibition, Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti, MI.
Nude International 2006, International Juried Exhibition, Lexington Art League, Lexington, KY.
Eastern Michigan University All Faculty Show, Group Invitational Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University, University Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI.
2005
Group Exhibition Showcase, Group Invitational Exhibition, Representing Gallery, Red Dot Fine Art Gallery, Santa Fe, NM.
Group Exhibition Showcase, Group Invitational Exhibition, Representing Gallery, Red Dot Fine Art Gallery, Santa Fe, NM.
Geraldine Fiskus, John Jargo, and Michael Reedy, Three-Person Exhibition, Representing Gallery, Red Dot Fine Art Gallery, Santa Fe, NM.
Interlochen Faculty Show, Group Invitational Exhibition, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Visual Arts Gallery, Interlochen, MI.
Figurative Art Competition, International Juried Exhibition, Gallery International, Baltimore, MD.
Invitational 2005, Group Invitational Exhibition, Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, Fredericksburg, VA.
23rd Annual National Small Works Exhibition, National Juried Exhibition, Tri County Arts Council, Cobleskill, NY.
Group Exhibition Showcase, Group Invitational Exhibition, Representing Gallery, Red Dot Fine Art Gallery, Santa Fe, NM.
It's A Small World, National Juried Exhibition, Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, Fredericksburg, VA.
NIU Faculty Exhibition, Group Invitational Exhibition, Norris Gallery Cultural Arts Center, St. Charles, IL.
Group Exhibition Showcase, Group Invitational Exhibition, Representing Gallery, Red Dot Fine Art Gallery, Santa Fe, NM.
Interpretations of the Figure 2005, National Juried Exhibition, University of Indianapolis, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN.
The Nude International 2005, International Juried Exhibition, Lexington Art League, Lexington, KY.
Art In Human Motion, National Juried Exhibition, Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, Fredericksburg, KY.
2004
Drawing Conclusions 2004, National Juried Exhibition, Maryland Federation of Art, Cirlce Gallery, Annapolis, MD.
2004 National Figure Exhibition, National Juried Exhibition, Red Dot Fine Art Gallery, Santa Fe, NM.
Vicinity 2004, Regional Juried Exhibition, Norris Gallery Cultural Arts Center, St. Charles, IL.
Americas 2000 All Media Competition, National Juried Exhibition, Minot State University, Northwest Art Center, Minot, ND. Catalog available.
NIU Faculty Exhibition, Group Invitational Exhibition, Northern Illinois University, Jack Arends Hall, DeKalb, IL.
Go Figure, National Juried Exhibition, Maryland Federation of Art, Cirlce Gallery, Annapolis, MD.
Interlochen Faculty Show, Group Invitational Exhibition, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Visual Arts Gallery, Interlochen, MI.
47th International Award Exhibition, International Juried Exhibition, San Deigo Art Institute, San Diego, CA.
Works on Paper 2004, National Juried Exhibition, Maryland Federation of Art, Cirlce Gallery, Annapolis, MD.
5th Annual SU National Exhibition, National Juried Exhibition, Shippensburg University, Kauffman Gallery, Huber Art Center, , .
Behind the Seen, Group Invitational Exhibition, Northern Illinois University, Gallery 214, DeKalb, IL.
Small Works Exhibition, National Juried Exhibition, Maryland Federation of Art, Cirlce Gallery, Annapolis, MD.
Americas 2000 Paper Works Competition, National Juried Exhibition, Minot State University, Northwest Art Center, Minot, ND. Catalog available.
The Nude 2004, National Juried Exhibition, Lexington Art League, Lexington, KY. Catalog available.
The Body in Perspective, National Juried Exhibition, Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, Fredericksburg, VA. Catalog available.
2003
The Figure, National Juried Exhibition, Spring Street Gallery, Galena, IL.
Contermporary Realism, Seven Figurative Artists, Group Invitational Exhibition, Boise State University, Boise, ID. Catalog available.
Interlochen Faculty Show, Group Invitational Exhibition, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Visual Arts Gallery, Interlochen, MI.
Naked or Nude, Perceptions of the Human Form, National Juried Exhibition, Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago, IL.
Spring Salon 2003, Group Invitational Exhibition, Limner Gallery, New York, NY.
Buy the Foot 3, Third Annual Art Making, Fund Raising, Event, Group Invitational Exhibition, NIU Art Museum and Gallery Chicago, Chicago, IL.
The Chicago Solution Show, National Juried Exhibition, Gallery on Lake, Chicago, IL. Catalog available.
Americas 2000 Paper Works Competition, National Juried Exhibition, Minot State University, Northwest Art Center, Minot, ND. Catalog available.
* Full show list available upon request, Solo Exhibition, Group, and Juried Exhibitions, prior to 2003, are not listed, , .
PUBLICATIONS
2010
International Drawing Annual 5, Volume 5, , p, Published by Manifest Creative Research and Drawing Center. The Annual is designed to support the recognition, documentation, and publication of excellent, current, and relevant works of drawing from around the world.
2009
Creative Quarterly, The Journal of Art & Design, no.15, Fine Art Gallery, p12, 22, 27, Three images featured in Fine Art category: Best of Show award. "New Talent" gallery and "What Inspires You?" gallery.
Spectrum 16, Annual. Volume 16, , p, Underwood Books (November 1, 2009)
2008
Direct Art, Vol 15, Fall/Winter 2008, , p14 - 19, Six images featured with Artist Statement and Biographical information. Cover image.
AWARDS
2010
Honorable Mention, 10 x 10 National Small Works Exhibition, Nova Southeastern University, Gallery 217.
Best of Show, The Body Eclectic 2010, Lawrence Street Gallery.
2009
Second Place, Small Wonders, The Maryland Federation of Art, Cirlce Gallery.
Honorable Mention, Interpretations of the Figure 2009, University of Indianapolis, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center.
Tom Winquist Award (Benefactor Awards), 22nd Annual Northern National Art Competition, Nicolet College Art Gallery.
First Place, Au Naturel, Clatsop Community College, Art Center Gallery.
First Place, 8-inch Miniature Competition, Fontbonne University, Gallery of Art.
Honorable Mention, Art Masters Association 6th Annual Exhibition, Riverside Art Center.
2008
Merit Award, Americas 2000 All-Media, Minot State University, Northwest Art Center.
Honorable Mention, 2008 Rockford Midwestern, Rockford Art Museum.
Group 4 Award, one of four exhibiting artisits invited to participate in a group exhibition in 2010, Figurative Works, Foundry Art Centre.
415 Chartpak, Inc. Award, 40th Annual Visual Arts Exhibition, Visual Arts Society of Texas, Meadows Gallery of the Center for the Visual Arts.
Second Place, Emerging Artists 2008, Limner Gallery.
Honorable Mention, Art Masters Association Invitational Exhibition, Riverside Arts Center.
2007
Second Place, Bare, Capitol Artist Network, Washington Gallery.
Third Place and Purchase Award, Purchased into Clatsops Permanent Collection, Au Natural, the Nude in the 21st Century, Clatsop Community College , Visual Arts Center.
Merit Award and Purchase Award, Minot State Universitys Permanent Collection, Americas 2000 Paper Works Competition, Minot State University, Northwest Art Center.
Best In Show, Art Masters Association Invitational Exhibition, Riverside Arts Center.
2006
Honorable Mention, Art Masters Association Invitational Exhibition, Riverside Arts Center.
Honorable Mention, Nude International 2006, Lexington Art League.
2005
Third Place, 23rd Annual National Small Works Exhibition, Tri County Arts Council.
Third Place, It's A Small World, Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts.
Merit Award, Interpretations of the Figure 2005, University of Indianapolis, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center.
Directors Choice Award / Best of Show, Art In Human Motion, Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts.
2004
Jurors choice award, Drawing Conclusions 2004, Maryland Federation of Art, Cirlce Gallery.
Hoffman Trust Award Winner, purchased into National Collection, 47th International Award Exhibition, San Deigo Art Institute.
Purchase Award, SU National Collection, 5th Annual SU National Exhibition, Shippensburg University, Kauffman Gallery, Huber Art Center.
First Place, Small Works Exhibition, Maryland Federation of Art, Cirlce Gallery.
First Place, The Body in Perspective, Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts.
COLLECTIONS
Clatsop Community College Permanent Collection
Astoria, OR
Astoria, OR
Hoffman Trust National Collection, in association with the San Diego Art Institute
San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Minot State University Permanent Collection
Minot, ND
Minot, ND
Shippensburg University National Collection
Shippensburg, PA
Shippensburg, PA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2005 - PRESENT
Assistant Professor
Eastern Michigan University
Full Time - Tenure Track
Drawing I, Drawing II, Drawing III, Life Drawing, Intermediate Life Drawing, Advanced Life Drawing I, Advanced Life Drawing II, Introduction to Art, Special Topics - Drawing Now, Special Topics - Drawing Alternative Worlds, Special Topics - The Portrait Now
Eastern Michigan University
Full Time - Tenure Track
Drawing I, Drawing II, Drawing III, Life Drawing, Intermediate Life Drawing, Advanced Life Drawing I, Advanced Life Drawing II, Introduction to Art, Special Topics - Drawing Now, Special Topics - Drawing Alternative Worlds, Special Topics - The Portrait Now
2001 - 2006
Instructor of Art
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Full Time - June through August (8 week sessions)
Drawing Institute (College Prep Course - also aided in the development and promotion of this program), Painting Institute (College Prep Course - also aided in the development and promotion of this program), Painting Minors, Figure Drawing, and a one week Institute Course entitled Sequence and Narrative.
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Full Time - June through August (8 week sessions)
Drawing Institute (College Prep Course - also aided in the development and promotion of this program), Painting Institute (College Prep Course - also aided in the development and promotion of this program), Painting Minors, Figure Drawing, and a one week Institute Course entitled Sequence and Narrative.
2000 - 2005
Visiting Assistant Professor
Northern Illinois University
Full Time (4 classes per semester)
Foundations Drawing I, Foundations Drawing II, Foundations 2-D Design, Foundations 3-D Design, Life Drawing, Advanced Life Drawing, Beginning Painting
Northern Illinois University
Full Time (4 classes per semester)
Foundations Drawing I, Foundations Drawing II, Foundations 2-D Design, Foundations 3-D Design, Life Drawing, Advanced Life Drawing, Beginning Painting
1999 - 2000
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Instructor of Record)
Northern Illinois University
Full Time (2 classes per semester)
Foundations Drawing I, Foundations Drawing II, Foundations 3-D Design
Northern Illinois University
Full Time (2 classes per semester)
Foundations Drawing I, Foundations Drawing II, Foundations 3-D Design
1998 - 1999
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Instructor of Record)
Northern Illinois University
Part Time (1 class per semester)
Foundations Drawing I
Northern Illinois University
Part Time (1 class per semester)
Foundations Drawing I
SERVICE RECORD
2009 - PRESENT
2D Area Coordinator
Artist and Exhibitions Committee
Evaluations Procedure Committee
Scholarship Committee
Artist and Exhibitions Committee
Evaluations Procedure Committee
Scholarship Committee
2008 - 2009
Advisory Council - Representative, 2D Area
Artist and Exhibitions Committee
Evaluations Procedure Committee
Scholarship Committee
Artist and Exhibitions Committee
Evaluations Procedure Committee
Scholarship Committee
2007 - 2008
University Faculty Council - Representative, Art Department
Advisory Council - Representative, 2D Area
Artist and Exhibitions Committee
Scholarship Committee
Advisory Council - Representative, 2D Area
Artist and Exhibitions Committee
Scholarship Committee
2006 - 2007
University Faculty Council - Representative, Art Department
Artist and Exhibitions Committee
Scholarship Committee
Artist and Exhibitions Committee
Scholarship Committee
2005 - 2006
University Faculty Council - Representative, Art Department
2D-Design Search Committee
2D-Design Search Committee
2004 - 2005
Acting Joint Foundations Coordinator - Foundations Drawing
Graduate Teaching Assistant Mentor - Foundations Drawing
Graduate Teaching Assistant Mentor - Foundations Drawing
PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
2004
Interlochen Center for the Arts: Visiting Artist Presentation, Artist in Residence lecture and slide presentation, August 12. Open to the public.
Foundations Drawing II: Overview, Slide Presentation, January 5th. Foundations Pedagogy Workshop. Instructional presentation to Foundations GTA's.
2003
Foundations Drawing II: Overview, Presentation, March 5th. Foundations Open House. Open to the public.
Foundations Drawing I: Overview, Slide Presentation, January 6th. Foundations Pedagogy Workshop. Instructional presentation to Foundations GTA's.
2002
Approaches in Perspective, Slide Presentation and Workshop. August 18th-19th
Lorado Taft Teaching Retreat. Instruction presentation to Foundations GTA's.
Surface Metamorphisis: Approaches in Mixed Media, Slide Presentation and Process Demo, April 12th. Foundations Open House. Open to all students and Faculty.
EDUCATION
2000
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
DeKalb, IL
Master of Fine Arts
Concentration: Painting
DeKalb, IL
Master of Fine Arts
Concentration: Painting
1996
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE
Naperville, IL
Bachelor of Arts
Cum Laude
Naperville, IL
Bachelor of Arts
Cum Laude
1994
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
Glen Ellyn, IL
Associate of Arts
High Honors
Glen Ellyn, IL
Associate of Arts
High Honors