2021
Controlled Burn – Solo exhibit Spectrum Art Gallery, Fresno, CA
2016
“Reflections”, Spectrum Gallery, Fresno CA
2014
“Draw the Line”, Gallery 25, Installation with Carol Tikijian, Fresno, CA
2012
“Edges” Exhibition at the Fresno Art Museum, January through April 2012, CCAC exhibited four oil paintings
2012
“Open Focus”, Gallery 25, Fresno, CA
2010
Warnors Center for the Performing Arts, Fresno CA, Fourteen, 9 x3 foot painted panels installed in the Windows of the Warnors Center for The Performing Arts. CCAC Public Art Project, “Fields” January & February (Catalog documenting project – essays: Dr. Gina Strumwasser)
2010
“Madhubani” documentary photographs, Sabbatical, Madden Library, CSU Fresno, March
2009
Featured Artist, KJWL Gallery featured artist, Fresno, CA, November (radio interview)
2008
Saroyan Theater, “India” photographs, September
2008
Fresno City Hall, “India”, photographs, August (juried)
2008
Gallery 25, “India”, photographs, Feb/March
2007
Photographs, WARNERS, Fresno CA, April
1997
Caprofil Trading AG, Baarerstrasse 2, 6304 Zug, Switzerland
1990-92
Philadelphia Wall, Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA
1989
Haas Gallery, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA
GROUP EXHIBITIONS2024
Gallery 25 50th Anniversary, Scarab Gallery, Fresno CA, Sept 2024
2024
Faculty Art Show, California State University, Fresno, August - October
2024
Absolutely ABSTRACT, Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA, August
2024
The Artist Tree, Fresno CA
2024
ARTEXPO Basel, Switzerland, June 13-16
2024
Thomson Gallery, Schmidgasse 4, Zug, Switzerland
2024
CASA DEL ARTE Palma, Palma, Spain
2024
Nicoleta Gallery, Kantstrasse 17, Berlin, Germany, March, April, July
2024
Andakulova Gallery, Unit 18, P4 Level Damac Park Towers DIFC, Dubai
2023
ArtLounge, Los Angeles, CA
2023
Los Angeles ART LAB, Los Angeles, CA
2023
Scarab Gallery – Gallery 25 Exhibition, Fresno, CA
2023
The Woman’s Show, Phebe Conley Gallery, CSU Fresno
2022
Artboxy – Jonathan Schultz Gallery, Miami, Florida
2022
Smithsonian Magazine 20th Annual Photo Contest - juried
2022
The Artist Tree – Fresno, CA – Fresno Arts Council, Fresno, CA - juried
2022
The Woman’s Show, Clovis Community College
2022
Scarab Gallery, G25 “Harvest”, Fresno CA
2022
Fresno International Airport, Fresno CA
2022
Spectrum Gallery Member’s Showcase Exhibition, Fresno CA
2022
Sorenson Gallery - Photographic Arts in March-2022” Exhibit
2022
ARTBOX PROJECT 4.0 SWISSARTEXPO, Zurich, Switzerland
2021
ARTBOX PROJECT 2.0 SWISSARTEXPO, Zurich, Switzerland
2021
‘Textures, Patterns, Shapes or Forms’- Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
2021
40th Anniversary Auction Exhibition, Spectrum Art Gallery, Fresno, CA
2019-22
Yosemite International Airport Gallery, Fresno, CA
2020-22
Members Showcase exhibit – Spectrum Art Gallery, Fresno, CA
2020 - present
Gavin Newsom Office – exhibition, Fresno CA
2020
Beauty & Joy – Spectrum Art Gallery, Fresno, CA
2020
HOPE – Virtual invitation exhibit, Spectrum Art Gallery, Fresno, CA
2020
International Art Show, Art of India, Raleigh, NC Video: https://youtu.be/KcGdDa_G4CI
2020
Faculty Exhibition – Phebe Conley Gallery – CSU Fresno, Fresno, CA
2020
WATER – Invitational exhibit (curated) M Street Gallery – Fresno, CA
2021,19,18,16
International Photography Awards IPA, juried exhibitions &
2019
Cell Phone Images Show, Spectrum Art Gallery- Fresno, CA
2019
City Hall Group Show, Spectrum Art Gallery Members, Fresno, CA
2018
ANOMALIES, Spectrum Art Gallery, Fresno CA
2017
“Four Degrees of Separation” Arte Americas, March (invited), Fresno, CA
2017
“Women’s Work”, Spectrum Gallery, March Fresno, CA
2016
Faculty Exhibition, Graduate Studios Gallery, M Street Gallery, Fresno CA
2016
Spectrum Gallery, Annual Auction Fundraiser, Fresno Art Museum, CA
2016
“Faculty Works”, Art and Design Faculty exhibition at M Street Galleries, Fresno CA
2014-17
RMS, Rotating Members Exhibition Spectrum Gallery, Fresno CA
2014, 12
Faculty Exhibition, Phebe Conley Gallery, California State University, Fresno
2011-12
Fresno Art Museum, “Edges”, CCAC (California Contemporary Art Collective) Jan - March
2011
Aug. Corridor 2122 Gallery, “Trans America - Trans Territorial”, 2122 Mono St., Fresno CA
2011
July “Hot Show” Gallery 25, Fresno CA, paintings
2010
Warnors Window Project, CCAC: Phebe Conley Gallery, August
2010
“Obsession/Compulsion” Gallery 25, Fresno, CA, December, photographs
2009
Sept (5) Art Gallery, Tampa, Florida – Gallery 25 exchange, (national), photographs
2010
May Gallery 25 group exhibition with Gallery 10, Washington, DC, Fresno CA, photographs
2010
April Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Strays of Abu Dhabi exhibition (International)
2010
March "California Dreamin’" Gallery 10 from Washington DC (national)
2009
July Gallery 25 group exhibition, Fresno City Hall
2009
Fresno Art Museum, Moradian Gallery “Small Treasures” exhibition
2009
"A Vision Unfolds: 60 Years of Art", Fresno Art Museum
2008
“Faculty” Art & Design faculty show, Phebe Conley Art Gallery Jan/Feb
2008
“Alchemy”, Gallery 25, Fresno, CA Sept.
2008
Infusion Gallery, Los Angeles, CA May 2008 Group exhibition CCAC (national) May Fresno City Hall, CA Aug
2008
Phebe Conley Gallery, Faculty Exhibition, CSU Fresno, CA, Jan./Feb.
2007
Pink, Sorensen Gallery, Oct.
2007
“Armenian Exchange”, Gallery 25, Gyumri, Armenia, (International), July 5-29,
2007
“Equinox” SORENSEN GALLERY, Feb
2006-07
ARTE ARMERICAS MUSEUM, Fresno, CA (invitational) Dec
2006
University of California Center, Fresno CA, March
2006
“Contemporain I”, Contemporary Trends Gallery, Fresno Art Museum, CA, Jan./Feb
2005, 07
“Snapshots”, International open, Gallery 25, Fresno CA, Dec. 1–18
2005
“Resonance”, exhibition of Paintings, Photographs, Poverello Mural, Nov.3-27
2005
Large-scale outdoor mural, Poverello House, Village of Hope 73’x6’
2004
“Be-Tween”, Absolute Art Gallery, 2326 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA, Aug.
2003
Gallery Artists “Small Works” Exhibition, Gallery 25, Fresno, CA
2000, 01, 02
Fine Arts Exhibition, Mariboe Gallery, Swig Arts Center, The Peddie School, NJ
1998
"New Beginnings", Gelb Gallery, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA
1997
“Elemente Elementares”, Altes Kunsthalle, Zug, Switzerland
1996
“Gallerie am See”, Unterägeri, Canton Zug, Switzerland
1993
Faculty Exhibition, Moore College of Art and Design, Goldie Paley Gallery and Levy Gallery for the Arts in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
1991
Paley Design Centre, Philadelphia College of Textiles & Design
1989
Moore College of Art & Design, Levy Gallery
JURIED EXHIBITIONS2024
Scarab Gallery “Spirit”, Fresno CA
2024
Colors of Humanity, “Red” February, “Animals”
2023
Colors of Humanity, “Animals”, November
2023
ArtBoxy – Los Angeles, CA
2022
Zurich, Switzerland ARTBOX PROJECT 4.0 SWISSARTEXPO
2021
Zurich, Switzerland ARTBOX PROJECT 2.0 SWISSARTEXPO
2021
‘Textures, Patterns, Shapes or Forms’ Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2020
International Art Show, Art of India, Raleigh, NC Video: https://youtu.be/KcGdDa_G4CI
2021
International Photography Awards IPA, juried exhibitions & awards: 2021, 2019, 2018, 2016
2019
“Water” M Street Gallery, Invitational
2018
16th Annual Photo Contest: “Buddhist Ceremonial Dance Bumthang Bhutan”
2009
(5) Art, Tampa, Florida, Gallery 25 exchange exhibition September 2009
2009
"A Vision Unfolds:60 Years of Art", Fresno Art Museum, Jan/Feb 2009
2008
Small Treasures: Artist Miniatures at the Fresno Art Museum opening
2007
“Equinox” SORENSEN GALLERY, February & March, Pink: Sorenson Studio
2006
Contemporain I”, Contemporary Trends Gallery, Fresno Art Museum
2005
“Wallworks”, LA Artcore Annex, state exhibition
2005
LA ARTCORE 2005 JURIED EXHIBITION, LOS ANGELES May 16-6/29
2004
Topanga Canyon Gallery, Open show (Award: Honorable Mention), CA
2001/02
“Day or Night”, Gallery 214, 214 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ
1993
Juried Art Exhibition, The William Penn Charter School,
3000
W. School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA
1992
North Mountain Art League, Haas Gallery, Bloomsburg U., Bloomsburg, PA
1992
Main Line Art Center, Ardmore, PA
1987
Greater Harrisburg Arts Festival, State Museum, Harrisburg, PA
1987
Philadelphia Sketch Club, Small Paintings Exhibition,
1987
Bald Eagle Art Association Regional Show, Williamsport, PA
1983
All Ohio, Canton Art Institute, Canton, OH
1983
The 15th Washington and Jefferson National Painting Show, Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, PA
1983
69th Annual Indiana Artists Show, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, IN
1983
Parkersburg National Painting Show, Parkersburg Art Centre
1982
Great Lakes Regional Exhibition of Painting and Sculpture Grover M. Hermann Fine Arts Center, Marietta, OH
1982
The 14th Washington and Jefferson National Painting Show, Olin Fine Arts Center Gallery, Washington, PA
1981
68th Annual Indiana Artists Show, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, IN
SELECTED COLLECTIONSRobert and Ellen Hirth, Fresno, CA
Indianapolis Museum of Art Collection (national)
Karen LeCocq, Mariposa, CA (national),
Hans and Lydia Bucher, Mergoscia, Tessin, Switzerland
Caprofil AG, Zug, Switzerland (international)
Rene Senn, Baar, Switzerland, Private Collection (international)
Franco and Gabi Muff, Zug, Switzerland
Price Waterhouse Collection, Philadelphia (national)
Indianapolis Museum of Art, permanent collection
Klazar family, Litomysl, Czech Republic, Private Collection (international)
Chris T. Martens, Champagne Urbana, Illinois, Private Collection
Robert Yarra, Golda Foundation
Kishan Goenka, Oberaegeri, Switzerland, Private Collection (international)
Lowell, Massachusetts Private Collection
Osman Unsal, Ankara, Turkey, Private Collection (international)
Dr. Vijayendra Pratap, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Marylin and Robert Latiak, Malvern, Pennsylvania
Marilyn Benshetler, Philadelphia, PA Dorothy Ashman, Bloomsburg, PA
Peggi Vaughen-Dotta, Fresno CA, Private Collection
Polly Victor, Fresno, CA, Private Collection
Louis Daugherty, Florida, Private Collection
Dr. Karen Winchester, Portland, Oregon, Private Collection
Dr. Amy C. Willis, Downingtown, PA, Private Collection
MFA Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana (Master of Fine Art is the Terminal Degree)
BFA Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, (Bachelor of Fine Art)
Temple University Abroad, Rome, Italy, junior year abroad program
Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture, Skowhegan, Maine – full scholarship
2022
Illustrations included and published: “Stories Retold-Practical Wisdom for the Ages”, Vijayendra Pratap, Ph.D., D.Y.P.
2022
“Classical Indian Ragas – The Healing Power of Music” Performance Wahlberg Recital Hall, Fresno State - In collaboration with the Jain & Hindu Center for and the Gandhi Center IRA grant awarded
2021
“Color Music and Expression, An Artist’s Perspective” Virtual Conference, Dayalbagh Deemed University, Agra, India – presentation on Color and Light
2021
Coordinator: “Celestial Synergy” – Indian Classical Concert, Fresno State – IRA awarded Webinar created due to Covid 19 - In collaboration with the Jain & Hindu Center for and the Gandhi Center IRA grant awarded. https://youtu.be/kTQOP-zXyf8
2021
Invited as a faculty advisor for NEH Grant proposal – Dr. Vadim Keyser
2020
Art, Artist and The Community, Post Covid-19 Scenario – Mangalayatan University & Himalaya University, India
2020-21
QLT Online Teaching Workshops, exemplar selected for CSU system-wide collection
2020
VADIM KYESER CLASS PRESENTATION
2014-17
Fresno Filmworks Board, Member (program committee)
2016
NARI”, Planning and Coordinator for October 7th multimedia performance (applied for and received IRA funding)
2015
Honored Guest, Panel discussion, “Changes in the Fine Art Education: Past, Present and Future” 9th International Conference, organized by the Kriti Kala Sansthan, Agra, Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India November 15th & 16th 2015.
2005-16
Board Member: Council of 100, Fresno Art Museum (museum member)
2005-21
(Distinguished Woman Artist Selection Committee)
2013
Presentation: Light and Color: Additive and Subtractive color theory and application in 21st century fine and applied art studies within a global context. 6th International Conference – Jan. 27, 28, Fine Art Curriculum in Indian Universities: an introspective review in the context of global Scenario”, Agra, India 2012
2012
Sunset Rotary Club Color & Light Presentation, August 9th
2012
Council of 100, Board (Selection Committee) Fresno Art Museum, DWA Arlene Fisch
2011
Council of 100, Board (Selection Committee) Fresno Art Museum, Amalia Mesa-Bains
2011
India Study Tour, Mithila Art Institute Workshop “Color and Light”. Tour co-coordinator California State University, Fresno (students and community members)
2011
“Painted Violins”, juried fundraiser, Fresno Youth Orchestra, juried
Exhibited at the following locations:2011
Dean’s Gallery exhibition: India Study Tour and Mithila Art Institute student work, documentary video and letters from Mithila Art Institute students, May 2-17th, 2011
2011
CineCulture Discussant: “Bab’Aziz, The Prince Who Contemplated His Soul” April 29, 2011
2011
Intercultural panel – Class discussion, Mary Husain, CSU, Fresno
2011
Documentary photograph of Urmila Devi posted on http://urmila-devi.blogspot.com/ HERVE PERDRIOLLE Art Contemporain Inde(s), Galerie, Rue Gay Lussac 75005 Paris
2011
Kingsburg Home School: Mithila Art, January 2011 PowerPoint Presentation In association with a workshop offered by Jamie Buettner, graduate student in Art History and India Study Tour participant.
2011
“Color and Light” presentation and workshop, Mithila Art Institute, Madhubani, Bihar State, India, January 4, 2011
2011
Fresno Youth Orchestra Fundraiser – Painted Violins (juried) 2011
2010-2011
Coordinator, “Madhubani Art Workshop and India Study Tour” 2010-2011 Twenty participants: undergraduate & graduate students from all areas of the Department of Art and Design, Mass Communications and Journalism and community members.
2010
University Club presentation “Madhubani, Mithila Artists” March 22, 2010, 5pm
2010
Faculty Publications, Ellipse Gallery, March 5, 2010 Henry Madden Library Ellipse Balcony Gallery (sabbatical photographs)
2009
Dean’s Council Brochure – Cover photographs
2009
FCASH, Creating Critical Mass “Fresno State’s Engagement and Partnership in Strengthening the Cultural Arts Sector of the New California”, Public Art and Mural PowerPoint presentation, Poverello Mural, Fresno Co. Children’s Mental Health Outpatient Clinic Mural and Warnors Window Project.
2009
Sabbatical awarded for spring 2009 semester, Documentary Photography project.
2009
PowerPoint, Photography: Presidency College, Kolkatta, India Jan. 2009
2009
PowerPoint presentation, Vishwa Bharti University, Shantiniketan, India Jan. 2009
2008
“Aids Today” Fresno Art Museum, Council of 100 March 29, 2008, Planning committee, facilitating/documentation of event
2007
The Fresno Cultural Arts Conference, Connecting Community, Fresno, CA, Oct. 4, Mural Project PPT presentation.
2007
CineCulture, discussant, “Born into Brothels”, Zana Briski, film documentary, Fresno State, Oct. 5, 2007
2007
The Fresno Cultural Arts Conference, Connecting Community, Fresno Coalition for Arts, Science and History, Oct. 4,2007
2006
ABC “VALLEY FOCUS” TV Interview, aired June 4, 2006Summer Arts promotion: Beth Marney, Valley Focus
2005
KMPH “GREAT DAY” TV INTERVIEW, GALLERY 25 exhibition and POVERELLO MURAL, NOVEMBER 2, 2005
2006
Academic Decathlon, proctor Super Quiz, February 4, 2006
1993
Cultivating Intercultural Communication competence, Moore College of Art & Design
1983
Coordinator, 20th Century Photography; The Social and Political Context,The College of Wooster, in conjunction with the Margaret Bourke White Exhibition
1990
Price Waterhouse, Paintings purchased for collection.
1983
Purchase Price, 15th Washington and Jefferson National Painting Show, Phila. PA
1981
Painting purchased by the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, IN
1980
Ford Foundation, Doctoral Grant-in-Aid, Indiana University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE2003- present
Professor: 2D &3D Design, Introduction to Color Theory, Advanced Color Theory, Introduction to Photography CAH Honors Seminar & Colloquium for 2012-14 CohortDepartment of Art, Design, and Art History, California State University, Fresno
2000- 2003
The Peddie School, South Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, Painting, photography, Visual Studies, darkroom manager
1998-2003
Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, painting, 2D & 3D-design, photography, video
1997-1998
International School of Zug, Switzerland
1986-1994
Moore College of Art & Design, Assistant Professor, 20th & The Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 2D & 3D design, color theory; drawing, life drawing & painting,
1990-1991
Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, Philadelphia, PA, color theory and drawing
1982-1985
Assistant Professor, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH, painting, photography, drawing, design, color theory
1985-1986
Artist in Residence Grant (Painting), PA Council on the Arts, Kathryn D. Markley School, Malvern, PA
HONORS AND AWARDS2022
My hybrid teaching exemplar, Quality Matters (QM) rubric received a badge and has been included in the CSU QuARRY repository of 250 Exemplars and remained current with digital technology.
2021, 19, 18,16
International Photography Awards IPA, juried exhibitions
2018
Smithsonian Magazine, 16th Annual Photo Contest: “Buddhist Ceremonial Dance Bumthang Bhutan” https://photocontest.smithsonianmag.com/photocontest/detail/buddhist-ceremonial-dance-bumthang-bhutan/
2010
IRA Funding applied for and received for 2010-2011 India Study Tour, student travel costs.
2008
Fresno Board of Supervisors, recognized for community service mural projects
2007
Fresno Arts Council, “Dining with the Artists” dinner, Downtown Club, Fresno
2004
Golda Foundation, Painting Award & Exhibition, Fresno Art Museum, CA
2003
Honorable Mention, Topanga Canyon Gallery, Los Angeles, Open National Juried Show, Michael Zakian, Juror, Director, Weisman Museum of Art, Pepperdine University
2008
Fresno Board of Supervisors, recognized for community service mural projects.
2008
Fresno Board of Supervisors, recognized for community service mural projects.
2004
Golda Foundation, Painting Award & Exhibition, Fresno Art Museum, Fresno CA
Professional memberships:2003-2018
CAA, College Art Association
2005-2022
Council of 100, Board Member, Fresno Art Museum (DWA Selection Committee)
2006-2014
CCAC, California Contemporary Art Collective
2004-present
CFA, California Faculty Association
2003-2008
FATE, Foundations in Art: Theory & Education
2005-2010
SPE, Society for Photographic Educators 2009-2010
Gallery Affiliations2005-2012, 2022-present
Gallery 25
2005 - 2022
Spectrum Gallery
2021-present
ArtBox