Critical Vitae
Born 1954
Education
1977 BA Painting & Drawing (Cum Laude) Ellensburg, WA Central Washington University
1978-80 Studies in Photography and Anthropology, Deans List
Central Washington University
1999-Present Technical Training Program GOLDEN Artist Colors Sausalito, CA / New Berlin, NY / Seattle, WA / Greenville, SC / Reno, NV New Berlin, NY / Vancouver, BC / New Orleans, LA / Miami, FL / New Orleans, LA
Exhibition Record *solo show
2019* Painting on Paper Bush Barn Art Center Annex Salem, OR
2019* Ten Paintings Art Department Inc, Salem, OR
2018 The Landscape in Many Forms Gretchen Schutte Art Gallery, Chemeketa CC Salem, OR
2017* Explorations in Printmaking SAA Annex Salem, OR
2016 Projects Gallery- Square Foot Art Basal, Miami, FL
2014 * Relationship of the Skin, the Pour and the Paint Gretchen Schutte Art Gallery, Chemeketa CC Salem, OR
2015, 2014, 2012-2008 Experimental Works Project Space SAA Salem, OR
2010 Tales from the Back Porch, Minthorne Gallery, George Fox University Newberg, OR
2010 Radius 25 SAA Salem, OR
2008-09 2nd Annual Mayor’s Oregon Artist Series Convention Center Salem, OR
2008-2010 Project Space SAA Salem, OR
2006-09 Oregon Art Annual Salon Show, Professional Category Award 2nd place 2006 Salem, OR
2007 Crossroads & Connections Spurgeon Gallery Ellensburg, WA
2007* Personal Landscapes Focus Gallery SAA Kite Invitational AN Bush Gallery SAA Salem, OR
2005 Photographers Invitational Borland Gallery Silverton, OR
2004 Faculty Show Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR
2003 Faculty Show Cannon Gallery Monmouth, OR
2003 Mask Show Mary Lou Zeek Gallery Salem, OR
2002 Faculty Show Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR
2001 Salon Show Tambra Gallery Salem, OR
2000 Paint the Town Rotunda Space Or State Capitol Salem, OR
1998 Two Views Focus Gallery Salem Art Association Salem, OR
1996 * Woman Warriors + Visual Chants Tambra Gallery Salem, OR
1994 Three Women Artists Hallie Ford Gallery WU Salem, OR
1994* Photographic Works Tambra Gallery Salem, OR
1993 * Art About Town Community Showcase Salem, OR
1992 Recent Developments Tambra Gallery Salem, OR
1991 * Alternative Processes Concourse Gallery WOSC Monmouth, OR
1990 * Art of Transfer Community Showcase Art Dept Inc Salem, OR
1978 Student Art Show Sarah Spurgeon Gallery Ellensburg, WA
Teaching Experience
1999-Present – Certified Golden Working Artist - OREGON Conducting lectures and “hands-on” workshops at colleges, universities, art centers, Art retailers, OAEA, art museums, Watercolor Societies & Calligrapher Guilds. Oregon, Alaska, Montana, & Idaho
Workshop Instructor: Conducting over 175 workshops pertaining to traditional and contemporary use of acrylic paint systems, image transfer techniques, printmaking and mixed media.
1994-2009 -Willamette University / Honorariums Salem, OR Invited by H. Preuss- Grew, K. Kuhns, P. Portinga-Booth and Maryanne Johns. Areas of instruction; Acrylic Paint Investigations, Color Study and Polaroid Transfer.
2000-2004 -Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR Adjunct Faculty - Art 281 Painting / Art 116 Color Design
2004 -Young Musicians and Artists Salem, OR Instructor WU
2000 -Englewood Elementary Artist in Residence Salem, OR
1997 -Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR Assistant Professor Art117 Basic Color Design
1985 -Linn Benton Community College Albany, OR Adjunct Faculty Intro to B&W Photography
1981-1985 -Mid Valley Photographic Workshops Mt Angel, OR Instructor - Basic B&W Darkroom, Hand Coloring Fiber Base Prints, Shooting Strategies for Composition, Polaroid Transfer
Publications
2008 Rethinking Acrylics by Patti Brady
Chapter 6 - Acrylic Transfers & the Printed Image
[Artist Profile: Corrine Loomis Dietz]
Chapter 10 – Drawing and Resists with Acrylics
[Image inclusions]
2008 Crossroads and Connections CWU Art Alumni Exhibition
Catalogue includes Artist’s Image and Biography
2007 Acrylic Revolution by Nancy Reyner [Image inclusion]
Professional Development
Artist in Residence
2022 Print Studio SAA, (4weeks) Salem, OR
2019 Art Annex SAA, (3 Weeks) Salem OR
2017 Sam & Adell Golden Foundation for the Arts (2 Weeks) New Berlin, NY
2017 Salem Art Association (3 weeks) Art Annex Salem, OR
2013 Chemeketa Community College (8 weeks) Gretchen Schutte Art Gallery Salem, OR
2011 Salem Art Association (6 weeks) Art Annex
GOLDEN Artist Colors Training Sessions
2017 AIR GOLDEN Foundation for the Arts New Berlin, NY
2016 New Orleans, LA
2015 Miami, FL
2014 New Orleans, LA
2012 Vancouver BC
2010 Reno, NV
2008 Factory New Berlin, NY
2007 Greenville, SC
2005 Seattle, Wash.
2004 Factory, New Berlin, NY
2001 Factory, New Berlin, NY
1999 Sausalito, California
Professional Services
Juror
2018 Salem Art Fair, SAA Salem, OR / Mayors Invitational Emerald Art Center, Springfield, OR / Student Show, Gretchen Schutte Art Gallery, Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR
2007 Oregon Art Annual – Amateur Division
1999 Oregon Arts Commission, Public Art Acquisition
1997 Bush Barn Art Center Exhibits, Salem Art Association
Art About Agriculture
Auctions and Benefits
2017-2019 Englewood Forest Festival Salem, OR
2011-2008 Clay Ball Salem Art Association Salem, OR
2010 2009 Musical Enchantment Salem Youth Symphony Salem, OR
2010 An Artist a Day Muse Art and Design Portland, OR 2007 Golden Foundation Art Benefit Columbus, NY Soiree Chocolate Children’s Theater Foundation Salem, OR
2006 Children’s Theater Foundation Salem, OR
2000 Clay Ball Salem Art Association Salem, OR
1990’s Salem Art Fair Auction Mailbox, Chair, Table Salem, OR
Artist Services @ Salem Art Association
2018 thru 2008 High School Internship Mentor Program
2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 Artist Services, Project Space
2004 Artist Services, Salem Art Fair & Festival
2003, 2001 Salem Art Fair Demonstration Artist
2001, 1999 Open Studio Tour
1999-96 Studio Tour Committee
1997-95 Salem Art Fair, Education Activities Booth