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Education
University of MN, Minneapolis, MN, M.F.A., 1997. (studio arts: drawing and painting)
University of WI, River Falls, WI, 1992. (coursework in fiber arts)
University of MN, Minneapolis, MN, B.F.A., art history minor, 1986- 1990. (studio arts: drawing and painting)
Thessaloniki, Greece, 1990. (study abroad- sponsored by the University of MN)
Cuernavaca, Mexico, 1989. (study abroad- sponsored by the University of MN)
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN, 1985-1986.
Grants
Professional Development Grant, Metropolitan State University, 2011 (research in San Francisco) 2010 (two week residency in Vienna, Austria), 2009 (bookmaking workshop in Kansas City, MO), 2008 (textile research in Puerto Rico), 2007 (presentation in Boston, MA), 2005 (presentation to IAPMA, Banff, Canada) 2004 (CAA panel respondent in Seattle), 2002 (fresco research in Italy), 2000 (exhibition in NY, NY) and 1999 (exhibition in Chicago).
Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Assistance Fellowship grant, 1999.
Related Experiences
Artist in Residence, PapierWespe, Vienna, Austria, 2010
Juror, Duct Tape Fashion Show, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, WI, 2010
Juror, Contemporary and Traditional Craft Fellowship, Arkansas Arts Council, Little Rock, AR, 2009
Juror, Jerome-MN Center for Book Arts Mentorship Grant, MCBA, Minneapolis, MN, 2008
Juror, Fiberworks 2008, statewide fiber arts competition and exhibition, Artists of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, 2008
Juror, Personal Adornment Day and Makeup Extravaganza, Bloomsburg University, PA, 2008
Juror, Diva Fashion Show, MCTC student competition, Minneapolis, MN, 2007
Curator, Open Book Lobby Gallery, Open Book, Minneapolis, MN, 2003-2004.
Artist in Residence, University of GA, Milledgeville, GA, 2003
Panelist, Percent for Art (public art commission), Mill City Art Museum, Mpls., MN, 2002-2003.
Juror, Juried Student Art Exhibition, Augsburg College, Mpls., MN, 2002.
Juror; textiles/fibers, 90th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, Minnesota State Fair, 2001.
Juror, Member’s Exhibition, Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, WI, 2000.
Paper Artist in Residence, Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Mpls, MN, 1997-1998.
Collections
Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum (Jackson Hole, WY)
Minnesota History Center (Minnesota Contemporary Craft Collection)
Liberty Properties (Eden Prairie, MN)
Amity Art Foundation (Woodbridge, CT)
various private collections
Speaking Engagements Regarding Creative Work
Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, 2011
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, MN, 2000, 2010
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Mpls., MN, 1999-2009, 2011
Webster University, Vienna, Austria
Santa Fe Weaving Gallery, Santa Fe, NM, 2009
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, 2009
Saint Thomas University, St. Paul, MN, 2007, 2008
Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA, 2008
Wheaton College, Norton, MA, 2007
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 2005
University of MN, Mpls. 1999-2006
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN, 2003, 2004
Friends of Dard Hunter annual conference, Mpls., MN, 2003
Augsburg College, Mpls., MN 2001, 2003
Georgia State College and University, Milledgeville, GA, 2002
University of St. Thomas, Mpls., MN 2001, 2008
Mankato State University, Mankato, MN, 2001
Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, WI, 2000
University of Wisconsin, River Falls, WI, 1998
Nicolet College, Rhinelander, WI, 1998
College of Visual Arts, St. Paul, MN, 1997
Speaking Engagements Regarding Research
PapierWespe, Vienna, Austria, 2010
Friends of Dard Hunter, Atlanta, GA, 2009
Friends of Dard Hunter, Kona, HI, 2008
International Assoc. of Hand Papermakers, conference, Oxford, England, 2007
Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA, 2007
Surface Design Association, conference, Kansas City, MO, 2007
Wheaton College, Norton, MA, 2007
University of WI, Madison, WI, 2007
International Assoc. of Hand Papermakers, conference, Banff, Canada, 2005
Surface Design Association, conference, Kansas City, MO, 2005
Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2004
Textile Center of MN, Minneapolis, MN, 2003
Academic Teaching Experience
Metropolitan State University, Minneapolis and Saint Paul, MN, Associate Professor (2005- present), Assistant Professor (2001-05), Visiting Assistant Professor (2000-01), Artist in Residence (1998-2000), Community Faculty (1997-98) teaching
Museums and Galleries, Drawing, Painting, Papermaking, Wearable Art, Surface Design, Exhibition Practices, Chapbook Workshop.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, graduate instructor: mentor program, 2006-2008, 2002-2003.
University of WI at River Falls, WI, Affiliate Faculty, instruction including Introduction to Art, 1997-1999.
Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Minneapolis, MN, instructor of handmade paper, 1997-present.
The Katherine E. Nash Gallery, University of MN, Minneapolis, MN, Managing Director, instruction including Gallery Practices, 1995-1997.
The Department of Art, University of MN, Minneapolis, MN, Teaching Assistant with full responsibilities in drawing, partial responsibilities in painting and Introduction to Studio Arts, 1993-1995.
Workshops Taught
- Paper Profiles
- Textile Center, Mpls, MN, 2012
- From Bottle Caps to Bubble Wrap: Embellishing Handmade Paper with Everyday Media
- PapierWespe, Vienna, Austria, 2010
- North Suburban Arts Guild, Deerfield, IL, 2009
- Bloomsburg University, PA, 2008
- Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA, 2007
- Split Rock Art Program, University of MN, St. Paul, 2007
- Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Minneapolis, MN, 2006, 2008, 2010
- Hard Cover Petal Fold
- Friends of Dard Hunter, regional meeting, Appleton, WI, 2011
- Packaging Yourself as a Professional
- Textile Center, Minneapolis, MN 2009
- Women’s Art Registry of MN, St. Paul, MN 2010
- University of WI, River Falls, WI, 1996
- Paper Vessel
- Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Minneapolis, MN, 2010, 2012
- Sculptural Approaches to Handmade Paper
- Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Minneapolis, MN, 1998, 2000, 2002
Representation
Elaine Erickson Gallery, 207 E. Buffalo Street #120, Milwaukee, WI 53202, 414-221-0613, http://www.eericksongallery.com/index.htm