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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)
Thesaloniki, 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.
Bibliography / Media Coverage
Bill Hughes, “Learning the Art of Embellishment,” Press Enterprise, April 11, 2008: page 5
Red Hot, published in the Rake, Nov. 2005, p63
Michelle Natalie, “Fall art season is heating up,” News and Observer, Raliegh, NC, Sept. 16, 2005, p. 31
Nisha Drinkard, “Crossing the Line: Wearables to Unwearables,” Surface Design Magazine, Spring 2005: pp 30-33 and cover
John Lamb, “A Woman’s Memory,” The Forum, January 27, 2005: pp B1 and B3
Erika Navarrete, “Materials That Speak: the Work of Erica Spitzer Rasmussen,” Spin-Off Magazine, Winter 2004; pp34-36
James Auer, “Recycled Pieces: Kohler Arts Center puts Vintage and Artistic Touches on Rubbish”: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 1, 2004: pp E1 and E3
Susan Mowery Kieffer, Fiberarts Design Book 7, Lark Books, 2003: page 85
Mason Riddle, "Erica Spitzer Rasmussen: Second Skins," FIBERARTS Magazine, vol. 30, no. 4, 2004, Jan/Feb: pp 48-49
Mary Abbe, "Work by Minnesotans now on display for world to see," Minneapolis Star Tribune, Sept. 14, 2003: page F4
Jacket Pilosic published in Paper Road: La Via della carta, exhibition catalog, Protagon Editori Toscani, Museo Santa Maria della Scala, Instituzione del Comune di Siena, Siena, Italy, Aug. 7, 2003: pp 80-81
Maria Elena Buszek, "Second Skins at The Cube," Review, Kansas City, MO, Sept. 2003: page 71
Theresa Bembnister, "A Good Yuck," the Pitch, Kansas City, MO, June 26 - July 2: page 28
Jessica Hemmings, "Hair and Contemporary Fibre Art," Craft Arts International, issue 57, 2003: pp113-115
Erica Spitzer Rasmussen, “Telling Truths: Paper Garment as Metaphor,” Hand Papermaking Magazine, winter 2002, pp 2-5 and backcover
Justin Kasulka, "Sharing an Artistic View," the Union Recorder, Milledgeville, GA, October 10, 2002: page 1
Mary Abbe, "Serious Threads: Nine contemporary textile artists address social ills,” Minneapolis Star Tribune. May 31, 2002: page E22
Sunita Patterson, “Focus on Process: Five Jackets,” FIBERARTS Magazine, March/April 2002: page 40
Mary Abbe, “Strands: The official opening of the Textile center of Minnesota weaves together various people and groups dedicated to the fiber arts,” Minneapolis Star Tribune. February 8, 2002: ‘Free Time’ section, page E18
Ann Christensen, “Seamless: An Exhibition of Paper Garments,” New York Arts Magazine. January 2002: page 13
Mason Riddle,” Artwear in Motion benefit: party, clothes,” Saint Paul Pioneer Press. October 20, 2001: Express section, page 2
Mary Abbe, Coat of Many Papers, Minneapolis Star Tribune. November 9, 2001: ‘Free Time’ section, page E18
Mary Abbe, “World Fair,” Minneapolis Star Tribune. August 25, 2000: ‘Free Time’ section, pages 12 and 13
Michael Fallon, “Follicular Follies,” City Pages. July 26, 2000: page 48
Mary Abbe, “Very Hairy,” Minneapolis Star Tribune. July 21, 2000: ‘Free Time’ section, pages 12 and 13
Steven Lang, “The natural look: a hair-raising take on history,” Pulse of the Twin Cities. July 19, 2000: page 12
Heather Mcelhatton, “Hair Stories,” Word of Mouth, Minnesota Public Radio, July 14, 2000
Rob Silberman, "Hair Stories", exhibition catalog, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, July 14, 2000
Mason Riddle, “Fresh Hair,” Saint Paul Pioneer Press. July 13, 2000: pages E1-2
Mary Abbe, “8 Days Out,” Minneapolis Star Tribune. Dirty Little Secret published in conjunction with coverage of Hair Stories, July 9, 2000: page F6
Robyne Robinson, coverage of “Hair Stories,” The Buzz, Channel 9 News, July 14, 2000
Nancy Orban, Fiberarts Design Book 6, Lark Books, 1999: page 160
Mason Riddle, “Body Image, Societal Importance of Hair at Heart of Rasmussen Show,” Saint Paul Pioneer Press. October 31, 1998
Mason Riddle, “More than Textiles: Bold ‘Common Thread’ includes dog hair, lint,” Saint Paul Pioneer Press. September 15, 1998
Elaine Gale, “Paper Trail,” Minneapolis Star Tribune. March 31, 1998: Variety section
John Potter, review regarding the exhibition Passionate Obsessions, Morning Edition, Minnesota Public Radio, March 13, 1998
Harry Peter’s Crustic Myth, published in ‘Exposure,’ Surface magazine, Fall 1997: page 31
Christina Schmitt, "Body and Soul," Minnesota Daily. July 12, 1996, (A +E) page 7
Diane Hellekson, " 'Sphere' Proves Women's Art Doesn't Have to be Soft," Saint Paul Pioneer Press. August 15, 1995: Express section
Mary Abbe, "WARM's Annual Show Finds Humor Along with Beauty in Women's Art," Minneapolis Star Tribune. August 11, 1995: page 4E
Grants
Professional Development Grant, Metropolitan State University, 2008 (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), 2002 (fresco research in Italy), 2000 (exhibition in New York, NY) and 1999 (exhibition in Chicago).
Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Assistance Fellowship grant, 1999.
Academic Teaching Experience
Metropolitan State University, Minneapolis and Saint Paul, MN
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, graduate instructor: mentor program, 2006-2007, 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 Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, Managing Director, instruction including Gallery Practices, 1995-1997.
The Department of Art, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, Teaching Assistant with full responsibilities in drawing, partial responsibilities in painting and Introduction to Studio Arts, 1993-1995.
Workshops Taught
From Bottle Caps to Bubble Wrap: Embellishing Handmade Paper with Everyday Media, Bloomsburg University, PA, 2008
From Bottle Caps to Bubble Wrap: Embellishing Handmade Paper with Everyday Media, Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA, 2007
Embellishing Handmade Paper with Everyday Media, Split Rock Art Program, University of MN, St. Paul, 2007
Related Experiences
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-present.
Panelist, Percent for Art (public art commission), Mill City Art Museum, Minneapolis, MN, 2002-2003.
Juror, Juried Student Art Exhibition, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, 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, Minneapolis, MN, 1997-1998.
Speaking Engagements regarding Creative Work
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, 2009
Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA, 2008
Wheaton College, Norton, MA, 2007
North Carolina State University, 2005
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. 1999-2006
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN, 1999-2007
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN, 2003, 2004
Friends of Dard Hunter annual conference, Minneapolis, MN, 2003
Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN 2001, 2003
Georgia State College and University, Milledgeville, GA, 2002
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN 2001
Mankato State University, Mankato, MN, 2001
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, MN, 2000
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
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
Collections
Minnesota History Center (Minnesota Contemporary Craft Collection)
Liberty Properties (Eden Prairie, MN)
Amity Art Foundation (Woodbridge, CT)
various private collections
Representation
Elaine Erickson Gallery, 207 E. Buffalo Street #120, Milwaukee, WI 53202, tel. (414) 221-0613, http://www.eericksongallery.com/index.htm