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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:

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2020

2019

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