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Born:

  • Fort Sill, Oklahoma, 1982

Education:

  • Master of Fine Arts – Printmaking, Bradley Unversity, Peoria, Illinois. 2010.
  • Bachelors of Fine Arts – Printmaking and Drawing, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky. 2007.

Professional/Teaching Experience:

  •  Building Manager/ Gallery-Studio Coordinator, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.  August 2012 – present.
    • Facilities: Manager
    • Gallery: exhibition installation, exhibition artist coordination, publicity development
    • Department: webmaster, social media manager, graphic designer
  • Instructor of Record, Bradley University, Peoria, Ilinois. 2010 – 2012.
    • Beginning Drawing
    • 2-D Creative Processes for Non-Majors.
  • Adjunct Instructor in Printmaking, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois.  2011.
    • Beginning and Intermediate Printmaking.
  • Instructor of Record, Bradley University, Peoria Illinois. 2008 – 2010.
    • Beginning Drawing.
  • Book Repair Technician, Cullum Davis Library Special Collections Office, Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois.  2007 – 2010.

Professional Organizations:

  • SECAC 2013-2014
  • Backspace Collective, Peoria, Illinois. 2011-2012.
  • Southern Graphics Council Member, 2006 – 2013.
  • Mid-America Print Council Member, 2006 – 2008, 2016.
  • Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop Attendance, 2005-2006, 2008 – 2009.

Artist Assists and collaborations:

  • Sai Clayton,  Blood On My Hands, Fish In My Veins community workshop event – photo editing/printing assistance – part of the Blood on my Hands, Fish in my Veins exhibition at Radar 615, Nashville, Tennessee. This project was supported by a Nashville Metro-Arts Thrive grant. 2026.
  • Sai Clayton,  Blood On My Hands, Fish In My Veins artist book collaboration – part of the Blood on my Hands, Fish in my Veins exhibition at Radar 615, Nashville, Tennessee. This project was supported by a Nashville Metro-Arts Thrive grant. 2026.
  • Jana Harper, Ancestor Bulletin, binding a set of 50 books, collecting the bulletin project by Jana Harper. Completed for the In Her Place exhibition at the Frist Art Museum, Nashville, Tennessee. 2026.
  • Raheleh Filsoofi, At the Edge of Arrival, artist book (clamshell casing with compartments, argillotype/dust printing on paper), made for the At the Edge of Arrival exhibition at Halsey Institute for Contemporary Art, Charleston, South Carolina, 2025.
  • Raheleh Filsoofi, Traveler on a Carved Landscape, artist book (clamshell casing with compartments, argillotype/dust printing on paper), made for (Un)grounded exhibition at Jepson Center, Telfair Museums, Savannah, GA, 2025.
  • Cayla B. Mims, Deface (collaborative project), artist book(s) and companion photo archive website. https://defaceproject.wixsite.com/home, 2020-2022.
  • Jana Harper (Nashville, TN) – installation of pop-up exhibition, Blood, Memory, and the Power of Naming, Space 204 Gallery, Nashville, TN, 2021.
  • Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons (Nashville, TN), digital printing, framing and shipping of artwork coordinating with representing galleries. 2016-2019
  • Marilyn Murphy (Nashville, TN) commissioned master printer, editioning assortment of black and white relief prints, 2019.
  • Mel Ziegler, (Nashville, TN) various design, digital editing, photoshop, and digital printing for public social projects. 2012-2024.
  • Michael Aurbach (Kansas City, KS) development of artist website and maintenance, 2016-present.
  • Nicholas Nylund (Seattle, Washington) installation work at Bradley University, Peoria, IL 2011.
  • Simparch (Chicago, Illinois) installation work at Bradley University, Peoria, IL 2009.
  • Fransisco Souto (University of Nebraska – Lincoln), edition of mezzotint with digital component at Cradle Oak Press, Peoria, IL 2007.
  • Nancy Palmeri (University of Arlington), Printz Blitz Demonstration at SGC Kansas City 2007. Student participant.
  • Nicole Hand (Murray State University), printing assistant and studio assistant. 2005 – 2007.
  • Kimberly Arp (Lousiana State University), printing edition, Murray State University, Murray, Ky 2006.
  • Brian Kelly (University of Lousiana) printing edition, Murray State University, Murray, Ky 2006.
  • Oscar Gillespie (Bradley University), printing edition, Murray State University, Murray, Ky 2006.
  • Cerese Vaden (University of Arizona – Tucson), printing/artist book edition, Murray State University, Murray, Ky 2004.

Print Portfolios & Exchanges (selected)

  • Bulletin, 2021. Organized by Jana Harper and the Arts 3891- Ephmera & Artists Books class, Vanderbilt University
  • Print Blitz, 2007. Organized by: Nancy Palmeri, University of Texas – Arlington. SGC 2007.
  • A Moveable Feast, 2008.  Organized by: Danielle Wyckoff and Carrie Lingscheit, Ohio University. SGC 2008.
  • Hello, Neighbor!, 2009.  Organized by: Jonathan Metzger and Lisa Schoenfield, Viterbo University.
  • Mezzotint: The Illuminated Mark, 2010. Organized by: John-Timothy Pizzuto, University of South Dakota. SGC 2010.
  • Both Sides of the Brain, 2012. Organized by: Aaron Coleman, Northern Illinois University. SGC 2012; traveling exhibition.
  • 1-2-3! Collaborate, 2012. Organized by: Rossitza Todorova, Arizona State University. SGC 2012.
  • BIKE PRINT MKE: Cycling, Printmaking, Community, 2012.  Organized by: Jeremy Plunkett. SGC 2012.
  • Top Shelf Ink, 2015.  Vanderbilt University Printmaking. Organized by Mark Hosford, Vanderbilt University.
  • Hot-N-Ready, 2016. Organized by: Nathan Pietrykowski and Robyn Wall, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. SGC 2016.

Residency:

2025-2026

  • Arcade Arts: Artist in Residence, The Arcade, Nashville, Tennessee. September 2025 – June 2026.

2012

  • Local Artist In Residence, Backspace Gallery. Peoria, IL.

Awards/Commissions:

2026

  • St. George and the Dragon, Charles Elwell, Arcade Arts, Nashville, Tennessee. Custom sketchbook with reused book cover.
  • Blood On My Hands, Fish In My Veins, clamshell box for mixed media drawing on paper, Sai Clayton (Blood On My Hands, Fish In My Veins exhibition), Radar 615, Nashville, Tn. 2026, in collaboration with Ticia Pinto-Takiue, Thread & Fold Company, Murfreesboro, Tn.
  • Ancestor Bulletin 1-39, bookbinding, Jana Harper (In Her Place exhibition), Frist Art Museum, Nashville, Tn. edition of 50 b&W copies.

2025

  • At the Edge of Arrival, Artist book, collaboration with Raheleh Filsoofi, Nashville, Tn.
  • Traveler on a Carved Landscape, Artist Book,  collaboration with Raheleh Filsoofi, Nashville, Tn.

2020

  • Drawing Commission, Lain Orndorff. Nashville, Tn.
  • In Between Seasons (an art collective), four custom book covers, Tabol Michael. Honolulu, Hawaii.

2019

  • “We Count: Four Voices” series of drawings, We Count: First-Time Voters Project, Frist Art Museum. 2019-2020
  • 2019 College of Arts & Sciences Staff Excellence Award in Humanities, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.

2011

  • Dean’s Purchase Award, 33rd International Print, and Drawing Exhibition, Bradley University.
    Collaboration with Heather Brammeier, purchased by Jeffrey Huberman, Dean of the Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts.

2010

  • Graduate Assistantship – Instructor of Record, Bradley University  – Beginning Drawing
  • Graduate Assistantship – Gallery Assistant, Bradley University.

2009

  • Graduate Assistantship –  Instructor of Record, Bradley University. Beginning Drawing.
  • Graduate Assistantship – Studio Assistant Printmaking

2008

  • Graduate Assistantship – Instructor of Record, Bradley University, Beginning Drawing.
  • Graduate Assistantship – Studio Assistant Printmaking

2007

  • Graduate Assistantship – Studio Assistant Printmaking
  • 50% Tuition Waiver, Bradley University.

2006

  •  Shaun Meyers Travel Grant – Murray State University.  Funding trip to Southern Graphics Conference.

Service:

2026

  • Welcome to the Book Nook, community workshop, Arcade Arts Artists Residency, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Juror, Student Exhibition, Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tennessee.

2025

  • Teen ArtLab, bookbinding workshop, Frist Art Museum, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Coptic Bookbinding Workshop, Buchanan Arts Center, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Grieving as a Ritual – Artist talk, Poetry Writing Workshop, Curb Center at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. Invitation from Emma Palughi, Creative Writing Fellow.

2024

  • Teen ARTLab, April 27, 2024, 1pm to 3pm, Frist Art Museum, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Bindng: Making Books By Hand, April 4-7, 2024, Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee

2023

  • Book Binding Workshop, Buchanan Arts Center, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • By Hand: Book Bound Again, bookbinding workshop, Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

2022

  • Fall Fundraiser 2022, Buchanan Arts Center, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Juror, The OMAS Show, Murray State University Department of Art & Design, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.
  • Artist Talk, A Conversation with the Artist: Life After Murray State: Jerry Bedor Phillips, Murray State University Department of Art & Design, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.
  • Book Binding: Williamson County School Art Teachers Professional Development Workshops, Mill Creek Middle School, Nolensville, Tennessee.
  • Book Binding Workshop, Buchanan Arts Center, Nashville, Tennessee. Invitation by John Donovan, Founder/Director of Buchanan Arts Center.

2021

  • “Bookbinding with Jerry Bedor Phillips,” Tennessee Arts Education Association Fall Conference 2021, Frist Art Museum, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Visiting Artist – Advanced Studio Class in-progress critique, Watkins College at Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee. September 20, 2021. Invitation by Professor Brandon Williams.
  • Artist talk, “Landlocked” exhibition, Gallery 121, Leu Center for the Visual Arts, Watkins College at Belmont University, Nashville, TN. September 2, 2021.
  • Book Bound and Determined, bookbinding and artist book workshop, Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
  • Sponsor, Graduation Giveaway Art Contest, May-June 2021. Sponsors: 680MVMT, Inbetween Season (book; Tabol Michael); Riya Davis Music, Hella Palauan Company, Olokoi Sauce Inc., Shay Colorway Artist, Wizz Fiyah, and LSS Palau.
  • TTalks with 680 Movement Guest, Pasifika internet series, via 680MVMT Facebook Live, Twitch, Spotify, Youtube, and Anchor.Fm. Hosted by @Keekz680 (Instagram) and @bfolkmuzik680 (Instagram).
  • Bookbound and Determined, bookbinding and artist book workshop, Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
  • Frist Teens ArtLab Drawing Workshop, Frist Art Museum, Nashville, Tennessee. Invitation: Shaun Giles, Community Engagement Director.
  • Presentation, Indigenous Studies Seminar, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. Virtual.
  • Artist Panel, Vanderbilt Indigenous Scholars Organization, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. Panelist: Jana Harper, Jerry Bedor Phillips. Virtual.
  • Alumni Career Panel, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky. Panelist: Jerry Bedor Phillips, Vanderbilt University; Rachel Mauser, Steam Exchange; David Honaker, Dirty Hands Studios; Maddie Bartley, Red Disk Studio. Virtual.

2020

  • We Count Conversation: Jerry Bedor Phillips, virtual program and artist talk with Frist Art Museum, Nashville, Tennessee. Panelist: Vesna Pavlovic, Vanderbilt University; Jerry Phillips, Vanderbilt University; Shaun Giles (moderator), Frist Art Museum. Virtual.

2017

  • Artist Talk,  “Materials, Thoughts, and Studies” Exhibition, The Art Gallery, Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, North Carolina.
  • Artist Talk, “Liminal Identities Exhibition, Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, Kentucky.
  • Working Artist Booth, Fall Fiber Arts Festival, Yeiser Arts Center, Paducah, Kentucky.

 2016

  •  Side-By-Side VSA Kentucky after school program artist participant.  Paducah Middle School, Paducah, Kentucky. Invited by Terri Sauer, Art Instructor.
  • Visiting Artist Critique, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky, Advanced Drawing, Dale Leys, Professor of Art

2015

  • Mystery Artist Brunch – Visiting Artist with Sara Stewart, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Illinois. Invited: Mary Beth Koszut, Assistant Professor of Art.
  • Visiting Artist Critique, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky, Advanced Drawing, Dale Leys, Professor of Art
  • Visiting Artist Talk and Workshop, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia. Invited: Jacob Guzan, MFA Candidate; Joseph Lupo, Professor of Art.

2013

  • Visiting Artist Critique, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky, Advanced Drawing, Dale Leys, Professor of Art
  • Newest Generation Panel, SECAC Conference, Greensboro, North Carolina. Panelist: Jeremy Jones, Quintin Owens, and Jerry Phillips. Moderator: Michael Aurbach.

2010

  • Backspace Collective, Peoria, Illinois. Member 2010-2012.
  • Printmaking Demo/workshop, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington Illinois, Connie Estep, Associate Professor of Art
    Demonstrated mezzotint process: rocking of plate surface and printing demo. Invited by Constance Estep, Professor of Art.
  • Book Arts Workshop Quest Charter Academy, Peoria, Illinois. Demo – Artist Books for elementary school students,  Stephanie Van Doren, Quest Charter Art Teacher.
  • Screenprinting Demo, Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois. Demonstration and in-person discussions of the Bradley Art Department to campus guests and incoming freshmen students.

2007

  • Visiting Artists- Bradley University Graduate Students, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.
  • Print Blitz, Southern Graphics Council Conference, Kansas City, Kansas. A demonstration organized by Nancy Palmeri, University of Texas – Arlington.

Bibliography:

2026

  • Arcade Arts: Artist in Residence 2025-2026, pages 40-43. 2026 Arcade Arts, Nashville, Tennessee. 45 page color catalog.
  • “Vanderbilt In Venice,” Vanderbilt University, 2026. https://www.vanderbilt.edu/venice-resonance/
  • In My Words: As Told by Alumni of Murray State University, “Academic Influences,” 2026. The Oral History Project, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.

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2017

2016

  • “Paper to Sail the Seas”, Kylee Jennings, The Harbinger, Illinois Central College, Page 14-15. October 2016.
  • “Two art exhibits open Sept. 21 at ICC,” Pekin Daily Times, Peoria Star Journal,  September 9, 2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

  • “List of local artists participating in the ‘CAIO & Friends Invitational,” Peoria Journal Star, October 2012.
    http://www.pjstar.com/x470406316/List-of-local-artists-participating-in-the-Ciao-Friends-Invitational
  • CIAO & FRIENDS INVITATIONAL, 76 page color catalog Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria, Illinois.  Page 47.
  • Art & Society, Peoria, Illinois.  September/October 2012 issue. Artist group cover  photo.
  • Art Lives in Central Illinois. 96 page, color, soft cover book. Catalog of nearly 200 Central Illinois  Artists in the
    “CIAO & Friends Invitational Exhibition” and “Vernissage Exhibition.” Peoria, Illinois. 2012.  Page 42.
  • SoA’s Wakeley gallery welcomes new exhibit, The Argus, Illinois Wesleyan University. Volume 118, Issue 13.  January 20, 2012. 

2011

  •  “Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition”, Bradley Works: Research, Collaboration, Creativity at Bradley University. 2011 Issue.
  • The 33rd International Print and Drawing Exhibition, catalog. Bradley University, Peoria, IL.
  • The 33rd International Print and Drawing Show, Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts News, Bradley University.     http://slane.bradley.edu/slane-college/33rd-international-print-and-drawing-show