EDUCATION
1989 Museum Management Program - Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
1983 MFA Degree - Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
1982 Chicago Art Institute - Oxbow Summer School, Saugatuck, MI
1976 Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN
1970 BS Degree - Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
The Johnson Law Group, Seattle, WA
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Echo Incorporated, Lake Zurich, IL (two 12’ w x 5’ h public murals)
Mark Twain South County Bank, St. Louis, MO
The Bopp Law Group, Terre Haute, IN
Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN
Harmeson Manufacturing, Inc., Frankfort, IN
Yakima Valley Museum, Yakima, WA
Larson Gallery, Yakima Valley College, Yakima, WA
City of Anacortes (Arts Commission), Anacortes, WA
REPRESENTATION
Patricia Cameron Fine Art, Seattle, WA
AWARDS
2014 Villbrandt Award of Excellence in Painting, Central Washington Artists Exhibition, Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA; Juried by Michael D’Allesandro – Executive Director of the Northwind Fine Arts Center
2009 Exemplary Status Award, Washington Community College Humanities Association
2006 Artist-In-Residence: State University of New York, Oswego
2004 Artist/Educator-In-Residence: Spring, ’04 at the Museum of Glass, Tacoma, WA
2002 Best of Show: Bellevue Art Museum, juried exhibition
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023 Scheduled for Swope Art Museum, “Drawing Conclusions,” Terre Haute, IN
2021 Boxx Gallery, “Drawing from the Well,” Tieton, WA
2018 Gallery Axis, “Nature - A Visual Dialogue,” Seattle, WA
2018 Columbia Center for the Arts, "A Visual Anthology,” Hood River WA
2017 Oak Hollow Gallery, "Transcendence,” Yakima, WA
2015 Gallery One, “Perceptual Motion,” Ellensburg, WA
2013 Patricia Cameron Gallery, “Staccato,” Seattle, WA
2009 Patricia Cameron Gallery, “Contemplating Reality,” Seattle, WA
2008 Kent Arts Commission, “New Work,” Kent, WA
2007 Patricia Cameron Gallery, “Visual Echoes,” Seattle, WA
2005 Patricia Cameron Gallery, “Life Lines,” Seattle, WA
2004 Patricia Cameron Gallery, “Full Circle,” Seattle, WA
2003 Alexis Hotel – NW Artists Gallery, “New Work ” Seattle, WA
2003 Atelier 31 Gallery – “Art Stripped Bare: Implied Form Plus Text, ” Seattle, WA
2003 Edmonds Community College Art Gallery – “Verbally Visual, ” Lynnwood, WA
2001 Edmonds Art Commission Gallery – “Literal Translations, ” Edmonds, WA
2000 Atelier 31 Gallery, “Handwriting is Disappearing,” Kirkland, WA
1999 Art Center Gallery, “Marking Memory,” Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
1999 Helen S. Smith Gallery, “Beneath the Surface,” Green River Community College, Auburn, WA
1998 Artists’ Edge Gallery, “New Work,” Bremerton, WA
1992 Laura Sprague Gallery, Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL
1982 Mitchell Gallery, “MFA Exhibition,” Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
1978 New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, New Harmony, IN
1977 Swope Art Museum, “Retrospective,” Terre Haute, IN
1976 Turman Gallery, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2022 Macon Arts Alliance, “Abstract,” Macon, GA
2022 realArt Gallery, “National Spring Exhibition,” Agora Hilla, GA
2021 Art Fluent, “Abstract,” On-line exhibition, New York, NY
2021 Yakima Valley Museum, “Divergent Voices - Common Ground,” Yakima, WA
2021 Ryan James Gallery, “Visual Impressions,” Seattle, WA
2020 Ryan James Gallery, “Visual Impressions,” Seattle, WA
2020 Verum Ultimum Gallery, “Abstract Sanctuary,” Portland, OR
2019 Eastern Washington University Gallery, “Contemporary Drawing in the Pacific Northwest,” Cheney, WA
2019 Whatcom Museum, “Waters Edge: Landscapes for Today,” juried by Bruce Guenther, Bellingham, WA
2018 Studio Channel Islands Gallery, “Next Big Thing,” juried by Peter Frank, Camarillo, CA
2017 Anacortes Arts Festival, juried by Pablo Schugerensky, Anacortes WA
2017 Boxx Gallery, "What’s On Your Plate?,” Tieton WA
2016 Larson Gallery, “The Golden Spiral: Fibonacci, Sacred Geometry and Divine Proportion,” Yakima, WA
2016 Ryan James Gallery, “Visual Impressions,” Kirkland, WA
2015 Wenatchee Valley Museum, “North Central Washington Juried Exhibition,” Wenatchee, WA
2014 Larson Gallery, “Central Washington Artists’ Exhibition, “ Yakima, WA
2014 Patricia Cameron Gallery, “Five Artists: Amanda Coleman, Milan Heger, Cheryl H. Hahn, Kloe Kang, and Mary Mitsuda”, Seattle, WA
2012 Patricia Cameron Gallery, “Autumn Preview,” Seattle, WA
2011 Patricia Cameron Gallery, “Expressions,” Seattle, WA
2007 Poncho Invitational, Seattle, WA
2007 Group Show, Centennial Center Gallery, Kent, WA
2005 Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, “Works on Paper,” Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
2005 University Gallery, Indiana State University, “Re-convene, Collect and Create,” Terre Haute, IN
2005 Shenzhen Art Institute, “Prints,” Shenzhen, China (Dec., 2005)
2003 Northwind Arts Center, “Abstract Painting and Sculpture, ” Port Townsend, WA
2003 Port Angeles Fine Art Center, “Homeland, ” curated by Jake Seniuk, P.A., WA
2003 Gallery 110, “Defining the Homeland, ” juried by TAM curator Greg Bell, Seattle, WA
2002 Coyote Gallery, “Conceptually Bound 2 – An Exhibition of Artists Books, ” Oroville, CA
2002 Atelier 31 Gallery, “Bound and Print Works, ” Kirkland, WA
2000 Northwest Bookfest, “Installations,” Seattle Exhibition Center
1999 Shoreline Community College, “She Goes On,” Seattle, WA
1998 Metropolis Gallery, “Roads and Rivers,” Bremerton, WA
1998 University Gallery, “Far Away Nearby,” Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
1983 Contemporary Art Workshop, Chicago, IL
1978 Indiana State Museum ,“Indiana Contemporary Artists’ Invitational,” Indianapolis, IN
1975 Van Straaten Gallery, “Unique Works on Paper,” Chicago, IL
1974 Evansville Museum of Art, “Mid-States Art Exhibition,” Evansville, IN
SELECTED SPECIAL PROJECTS
2017 Yakima Coffeehouse Poets Chapbook Cover, "Mapping Dreams"
2017 Day of the Dead Poster Design, Martinez-Martinez Winery, Prosser, WA
2006 – 2012 Artist Archive Project, on-going research of artists living and working in Central Washington. This project resulted in the publication of “Central Washington Artists 2007 – 2010” and the compilation of 8 oral histories.
2003 “2 – Day by Day,” Year-long collaboration with artist Becky Freshe
1999 “Lend a Hand,” Interactive installation, Art Center Gallery, Seattle Pacific University
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
2020 “Salann Magazine,” 3rd Edition
2019 “Studio Visit Magazine,” Vol. 44, under the direction of Francine Weiss PhD, Senior Curator, Newport Art Museum
2016 “International Contemporary Artists,” vol. X1, Editor/Curator – Olga Antoniado, ISBN# 978618000773
2016 “The Golden Spiral: Fibonacci, Sacred Geometry and Divine Proportion,” exhibition catalog, curated by David Lynx
2012 “Scene,” Luxe Magazine, vol. 10, issue 1
2008 “The Progressive Book,” Northwest Women’s Caucus for Art, HUB Publishing
2005 “A Common Language,” Exhibition Catalog, Seattle Print Arts and Shenzhen University
2005 “The Neo Mystic,” on line exhibition review by writer Molly Norris Curtis
2000 “The Write Stuff Is All About Art,” by Ron Glowen, May 2000
2000 “Artist Touts Importance of Communication, ” Bremerton Patriot, 7/22/00
1999 “Rising Above Death,” Seattle Pacific University, 4/7/99
1998 “Depth and Radiance,” Bremerton Reporter, 3/98
1979 “Retrospective,” Chicago New Art Examiner, review by Rich Brown
CURATORIAL GRANTS
Humanities Washington
ESD 105-Yakima
Washington State Arts Commission
Parker Foundation
Labbeemint, Inc.
Illinois Arts Council
Illinois Humanities Council
National Endowment for the Humanities
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelly Foundation
Caterpillar Foundation
Graham Foundation
SELECTED CURATORIAL EXPERIENCE
2017 “What's on Your Plate?,” BOXX Gallery, Tieton, WA
2012 “From the Ground Up,” featuring 14 clay artists – Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
2011 “Journeys without Maps,” work by Ann Bowker & Sue Grimshaw – Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
2011 “Reflections of Italy,” work by Bob Fisher & Carol Hassen – Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
2010 “Connect / Disconnect,” 10 Seattle area photographers, Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
2010 “Women Artists: Where We Are Now”– Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
2009 “Poetry of Wood – Larson Gallery,” Yakima, WA
2009 “Peoples of the Plateau” – Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
2008 “Beyond Boundaries – Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
2008 “Layered Histories” – Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
2007 “City Views” – Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
2001 “Natural Causes” – work by 10 Seattle artists, Gallery One, Ellensburg, WA
1998 “Roads and Rivers” – Metropolis Gallery, Bremerton, WA
1995 “Abstract Discourse” – work by William H. Thielen
1995 “Bail and Beyond” – featuring the permanent collection of Chet Witek
1993 “Pueblo Pottery” – from the Illinois State Museum’s permanent collection
1994 “John C. Culik” – printmaker
1994 “Adele Fay Williams” – illustrator
1993 “Make Believe: Toys from Days Gone By” – authentic Illinois toys (1860 - 1950) in partnership with the Chicago Historical Society
1993 “Place” – work by Carole Harmel, Dennis Kowalski, Claire Wolf Krantz, Silvia Malagrino, Lorraine Peltz, Robert Peters, Claire Prussian, Civia Rosenberg, Hollis Sigler, Bibiana Suarez
1993 “Crafting Currents” – work by 20 Illinois artisans in honor of the Year of American Craft
1992 “Rooted In Nature” – work by illustrator James Lockhart
1992 “Positive/Negative” – photographs: Governors State University’s permanent collection
1991 “John Warner Norton” – Illinois painter and historic figure (Exhibit Coordinator)
1991 “Public Mural Project” – collaborative project resulting in a permanent mural installed at Union Station, Joliet, IL, mural by Alejandro Romero
1990 “Views From Within” – work by Bill Cass, Antonio Contro, David Hodges, Laurie Hogin, Sandra Perlow, Judith Raphael, Paul Sierra, Linda Vredeveld
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL WRITING
2010 “Central Washington Artists – 2007 - 2010,” Larson Gallery publication, LCC# 2012494795, as part of the Washington Archive Project, funded in part by the Washington Arts Commission
2010 “Charles A. Smith,” exhibition catalog essay
2006 – 2012, exhibit essays (11) for Larson Gallery exhibitions
2004 “Ballard Works – Works for Artists, ” Art Access, Vol. 13, #
2003 “Five Part Invention”, Art Access, Vol. 12, #8
2003 “The Big Picture – the Tacoma Art Museum,” Art Access Vol, 12, #4
2001 “A Twin on Twin(s) – A Personal Perspective,” Art Access, Vol. 10, #8
2000 “Summit Summary,” Art Access, Vol.9, #11
2000 “Good Fortune Comes to Bremerton“, Art Access, Vol. 9, #10
2000 “Shifting Ground,” Art Access, Vol. 9, #4
2000 “Tacoma Art Museum,” Art Papers, April/March, Vol. 24, #2
1999 “A Time for Healing,” Art Access, June, Vol. 8, #5
1998 “Jacob Lawrence: Painting Life,” Art Access, Sept., Vol. 7, #7
1998 “Mary Ann Peters: If Thinking Is Form,” Art Papers, Sept/Oct., Vol.22, #5
1998 “Sleep and Other Dreams,” Art Access, May, Vol. 7, #4
1998 “A Bremerton Brief,” Art Access, May, Vol. 7, #4
1998 “The Artist, the Architect and the Collector,” Art Access, April, Vol. 7, #3
1998 “Sound Alternatives in Seattle,” Art Papers, March/April, Vol. 22, #2
1998 “Debra Goldman,” Art Papers, Jan/Feb, Vol. 22, #1
1997 “Nuclear Cities,” Art Papers, July/August, Vol. 21, #4
1995 “Abstract Discourse” – brochure
1994 “Bali and Beyond” – essay
1994 “Pueblo Pottery” – essay
1993 “Place” – catalogue
1993 “Adele Fay Williams” – essay
1994 “Make Believe,” Impressions Magazine, ISM publication
1993 “Crafting Currents,” Living Museum, ISM publication
1992 “John Warner Norton” – catalogue
1992 “Sandra Perlow - Upstream” – essay for exhibition brochure
1990 “Views From Within” – catalogue
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: PANELS, HONORS, LECTURES
2018 Lecture: Columbia Center for the Arts
2013 Panelist: Artist Trust Twining Humber Award, Seattle, WA
2010 Panelist: “Women Artists Where We Are Now,” Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
2006 Lecture: “Language Matters, ” Swope Art Museum, Terre Haute, IN
2005 Juror: “Small Expressions, ” Northwind Art Center, Port Townsend WA (Dec.)
2003 Interactive Installation: “Phone Line,” Edmonds Community College Art Gallery
2003 Lecture/Workshop: “Verbally Visual,” Edmonds Community College Art
2001 Lecture/Workshop: “TREEmendous Ideas, ” Valley View & Lincoln Elementary Schools, Ellensburg, WA
2001 Lecture/Slide Presentation: Linking the Literary and Visual Arts,” Edmonds, WA
2001 Lecture/Workshop: “What’s in a Name?, ” Everett, WA
2001 Lecture/Workshop: “Blending Identity & Dynamism into a Creative Life,” Bothell, WA
1999 Lecture/Presentation: “Defining Success…,” Women Painters of WA, Seattle Art Museum
1999 Panel Moderator: “Natural Causes,” Art Culture Nature Conference, University of WA
1998 Workshop and Lecture: “Place, Environment and Figuration, ”SWCA
1993 Moderator: Place Forum – Illinois Art Gallery, Chicago, IL
1992 President’s Award – Joliet Area Historical Society
1992 Juror and Lecturer – Kankakee Junior College, Kankakee, IL
1991 Juror and Lecturer – Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL
1991 Juror, Illinois Artisans Program, Chicago, IL
1991 - 1994 Visual Arts Review Panel – Illinois Arts Council, Chicago, IL
1991 - 1994 Exhibition Development Panel – Illinois Arts Council, Chicago, IL
1990 - 1994 Fine Arts Review Committee – Capital Development Board, State of Illinois
1990 Panel Member, “Arts in Education,” Moraine Valley Com. College, Palos Heights, IL
1990 - 1995 Selected Lectures: including lectures at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Illinois State Museum, Indiana University, Southern Illinois University, and the State University of New York – Geneseo and Oswego, NY
MEDIA
2012 Oral Histories (Central Washington Artists Archive Project) – re: Eight Central WA artists, funded in part by Humanities, WA
2005 “Seattle Print Arts” – documentary
2003 “Word of Mouth” – Video installation, AT. 31 Gallery, Seattle, WA
2001 “Natural Causes” Documentary – 50 minute film documentary of 10 artists
1998 – 2001 “Making Waves,” Bremerton Kitsap Access Television, Silverdale, WA
1990 – 1995 “Picture This,” Executive Producer, Continental Cablevision, Romeoville, IL
(monthly 30 minute television program)
1992 Guest appearance, “In Focus,” WJTW Radio, Joliet, IL8/2/92
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2012 – present: working artist and independent curator, writer
2006 – 2012 Director and Curator, Larson Gallery, Yakima Valley College, Yakima, WA
1987 – 1995 Gallery Director and Curator, Illinois State Museum - Lockport Gallery
1984 – 1986 Advertising Account Executive, Burke Communications
1983 – 1984 Corporate Art Consultant and Assistant Director of Merrill Chase Gallery, Schaumburg, IL
1970 – 1980 Art Educator, Gainesville, FLA and Lebanon, IN