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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:
- Cayla B. Mims, Deface (collaborative project), artist book(s) and companion photo archive website. https://defaceproject.wixsite.com/home
- Jana Harper (Nashville, TN) – installation of pop-up exhibition, Blood, Memory, and the Power of Naming, Space 204 Gallery, Nashville, TN.
- Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons (Nashville, TN), digital printing, framing and shipping of artwork coordinating with representing galleries.
- Marilyn Murphy (Nashville, TN) commissioned master printer, editioning assortment of black and white relief prints.
- Mel Ziegler, (Nashville, TN) various design, digital editing, photoshop, and digital printing for public social projects.
- Michael Aurbach (Kansas City, KS) development of artist website.
- 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:
2012
- Local Artist In Residence, Backspace Gallery. Peoria, IL.
Awards/Commissions:
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:
2022
- 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:
2022
- “Eagle Gallery relaunches with four art exhibitions,” Rahleigh Hightower, The Murray State News, February 2, 2022. https://thenews.org/2022/02/02/eagle-gallery-relaunches-with-four-art-exhibits/
- “Murray State University Galleries to host three alumni exhibits,” Alex Pologruto, Murray State University, January 25, 2022. https://www.murraystate.edu/news/posts/murray-state-galleries-to-host-three-alumni-exhibits-2022.aspx
2021
- “Bookbinding with Jerry Phillips,” Tennessee Art Educators Association Fall 2021 Conference workshop. http://www.tnarteducation.org/fall-conference-2021
- “bilder & bulletin,” LocateArts, Nashville, Tennessee. https://locatearts.org/exhibitions/nashville/bilder-bulletin
- “Islander in America: ‘Landlocked’ artist on reaching for his Palauan roots,” Olivia Peppiat, Blemont Vision, September 21, 2021. http://belmontvision.com/2021/09/islander-in-america-landlocked-artist-on-reaching-for-his-palauan-roots/
- “2021 Instructors Exhibition,” Arrowmont School of the Arts & Crafts, https://www.arrowmont.org/2021-instructor-exhibition/
- “Jerry Bedor Phillips: Landlocked,” Locate Arts, Nashville, Tennessee. https://locatearts.org/exhibitions/nashville/landlocked-jerry-bedor-phillips?fbclid=IwAR1KEsUyROllJb_Y6F7-FWcFfxlPLzRP5VO5vPBbPEFp05RN9HOdrS1g2Qc
2020
- “First-time Voters Art Exhibit,” November 3, 2020. News Channel 5 Nashville. https://www.newschannel5.com/talk-of-the-town/first-time-voters-art-exhibit
- “We Count: First Timer Voters Will Open at Frist Art Museum,” BWW News Desk, July 10, 2020. https://www.broadwayworld.com/nashville/article/WE-COUNT-FIRST-TIME-VOTERS-Will-Open-at-the-Frist-Art-Museum-20200710
- “We Count: First Time Voters Will Open at Frist Art Museum July31,” Frist Art Museum, July 10, 2020. https://fristartmuseum.org/news/detail/we-count-first-time-voters-will-open-at-the-frist-art-museum-on-july-31
- “Voting for 100,” Georgina Maddox, Mash Mag, June 2020. Online contemporary art magazine. https://www.mashindia.com/voting-for-100.php
- “Critic’s Pick,” Laura Hutson Hunter, Nashville Scene, Page 18-19, Volume 39, Number 15. May 14-20, 2020. https://local.nashvillescene.com/event/visit-the-frist-virtually-to-see-we-count-first-time-voters.lwf9g8
- “We Count: First-Time Voters,” Locate Arts, Nashville, Tennessee. https://locatearts.org/exhibitions/nashville/we-count-first-time-voters
- “Frist Art Museum in Nashville to debut first online exhibition May 1,” Dylan Aycock, Community Impact Newspaper. April 30, 2020. https://communityimpact.com/nashville/southwest-nashville/arts-entertainment/2020/04/30/frist-art-museum-in-nashville-to-debut-first-online-exhibition-may-1/
- “Frist Art Museum presents first online exhibition: ‘We Count: First-Time Voters,'” PRIDE Newsdesk, PRIDE Publishing Group. April 24, 2020. https://www.pridepublishinggroup.com/pride/2020/04/24/frist-art-museum-presents-first-online-exhibition-we-count-first-time-voters/
- “Frist Art Museum Presents Its First Online Exhibition ‘We Count: First-Time Voters’ Inspired by 19th Amendment Centennial,” ArtFixdaily: Curated Art World News & Exclusives. April 28, 2020. http://www.artfixdaily.com/artwire/release/8008-frist-art-museum-presents-its-first-online-exhibition-we-count-fi
- “Nashville Artists,” Virtual ENDADA Music & Arts Festival 2020, Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, TN. https://www.endada.org
- “Frist Art Museum Present Its First Online Exhibition ‘We Count: First Time Voters’,” News: Frist Art Museum. Nashville, TN. https://fristartmuseum.org/news/detail/frist-art-museum-presents-its-first-online-exhibition-we-count-first-time-v?fbclid=IwAR0YRsVnjV9nW0DAj0yITGUIbjgSQ0N3GsfpZQ_uI7wkn9DMMc9NDVuILzA
- “We Count: First Time Voters,” Frist Art Museum, Nashville, Tennessee. Virtual exhibition and online archive. https://fristartmuseum.org/calendar/detail/we-count-first-time-voters
- “Mail Art Project: My View from Home,” Jason Brown, The Inglewood Centre for Contemporary Art, Nashville, Tennessee. Mail Art Page 6. Virtual exhibition and archive. https://myviewfromhomemailart.wordpress.com
- “We Count: First-Time Voters,” Anne Henderson, Director of Education and Engagement, Frist Art Museum Quarterly Magazine. Page 14-16. April/May/June 2020.
- “Jerry Bedor Phillips: Landlocked Island,” Locate Arts, Nashville, Tennessee. https://locatearts.org/exhibitions/nashville/landlocked-island
- “Jerry Bedor Phillips Exhibit at MBA,” Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, Tennesee. March 3, 2020. https://www.montgomerybell.edu/news-detail?pk=1315991&fromId=184295
2019
- “3 Questions,” Terry Tripp, Robert Penn Warren Center at Vanderbilt University Newsletter. November 6, 2019. https://www.vanderbilt.edu/rpw_center/3QJerryPhillips.php
- “Women’s right to vote: Nashville commemorates 19th Amendment with yearlong celebration,” Jessica Bliss, Nashville Tennessean, August 16, 2019. https://www.tennessean.com/story/life/2019/08/16/19th-amendment-women-vote-nashville-suffrage/2010520001/
- “Frist Art Museum announces 2020 schedule of exhibitions,” PRIDE Newsdesk. August 23, 2019. https://www.pridepublishinggroup.com/pride/2019/08/23/frist-art-museum-announces-2020-schedule-of-exhibitions/
- “Studio Art Sessions: 2019 Department of Art Faculty and Staff Exhibition,” Sara Lee Burd, exhibition catalog. September – October 2019. Designed by Ginny Warren Design.
- “From Thoughts to Paper: FTCC Art Gallery Features Artist Jerry Phillips,” Alicia Banks, Fayetteville Technical Community College Annual Report 2017-2018, May 2019.
http://www2.faytechcc.edu/AnnualReport2018/FTCCAnnualReport2018.pdf
2017
- “Foster Art Gallery to Host ‘Hot-N-Ready: A Print Portfolio Exchange’,” Westminster College News and Events, October 20, 2017.
https://www.westminster.edu/about/news/release.cfm?id=9339 - “Liminal Identities,” Amy Noles, iLove The Arts, iList Western Kentucky. August 7, 2017.
http://ilistpaducah.com/articles/ilove-arts/liminal-identities - “From thoughts to paper – Guest artist with ties to FTCC spotlighted in campus art gallery,” Alicia Banks, Fayetteville Technical Community College Blog, October 16, 2017.
http://www.faytechcc.edu/from-thoughts-to-paper-guest-artist-with-ties-to-ftcc-spotlighted-in-campus-art-gallery - The Vanderbilt Review 2017, Page 90-91, 98-99, Volume XXXI, Vanderbilt University publication, Spring 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
- “Frist celebrates enduring art of printmaking,” Sara Estes, Tennessean, Page E6, December 13, 2015. https://www.tennessean.com/story/life/arts/2015/12/13/frist-celebrates-enduring-art-printmaking/76946940/
- “Red Arrow Curates OZ,” OZ Arts Nashville, November 2015.
http://www.ozartsnashville.org/red-arrow-gallery-opening-exhibition-and-artist-reception/ - “Anthology: Visual Narratives from Nashville’s Print Community,” Frist Center for the Visual Arts, November 2015. http://fristcenter.org/calendar/detail/anthology-visual-narratives-from-nashvilles-print-community
- “Works talk visually,” Art-to-Art Palette Journal, November 6, 2019. https://www.arttoartpalettejournal.com/2015/11/works-talk-visually/
- “Nashville Artists Featured in Frist Center’s Printmaking and Book Arts Exhibition, Today,” BWW Art World, November 6, 2015.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwart/article/Nashville-Artists-Featured-in-Frist-Centers-Printmaking-and-Book-Arts-Exhibition-Today-20151105 - The Vanderbilt Review 2015, Page 50, Volume XXIX, Vanderbilt University publication, Spring 2015.
2014
- “Take Art Home: A Holiday Group Show Tonight at The Red Arrow Gallery,” Laura Hutson, Nashville Scene, December 4, 2014.
https://www.nashvillescene.com/arts-culture/article/13057176/take-art-home-a-holiday-group-show-tonight-at-the-red-arrow-gallery - On the Edges: Works from the Vanderbilt University Department of Art, Pages 18-19, The Curb Center at Vanderbilt University, Fall 2014.
2013
- “Nashville Art Exhibit: Jerry Bedor Phillips, Somewhere Between,” AK Llamas, akllamas.com, September 3, 209.
http://www.akllamas.com/nashville-art-exhibit-jerry-bedor-phillips-somewhere/ - “Critical I”, Joe Nolan, Nashville Arts Magazine, Page 94. August 2013.
- “Critic’s Pick”, Nashville Scene, Page 29, Volume 32, Number 19. June 13-19 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