
Education
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University of Pennsylvania, BFA, 2005
Bread Scholar, Senior Associates Scholar
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Certificate, 2002
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VAWAA (Vacation With An Artist) Artist, United States - Teaching, hosting apprenticeships
Upcoming Residency and Presenting workshop ay Iris Arts Centre, Afidnes, Greece - Spring,2021
PATREON - Online site with curated work, events, teaching and content.
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1998-99 New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
1997 The Art Students League of New York, NY
1992-94. Tromploy, Inc. Studio
1990-92 Isabel O’Neil Studio, New York, NY Journeyman (Historic Decorative Art, Guild System)
1990-91 Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY (Art History concentration)
2018 The Grand Tour, Gravers lane Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2018 B. Deemer Gallery, Louisville, KY
2017 Gravers Lane Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2016 Gallery Gala Event, L’Hippopotame, Philadelphia, PA
2016 Tales from the Ruins, Gravers Lane Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2015 Carol Schwartz Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2014 Carol Schwartz Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2013 Carol Schwartz Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2012 Nichols Berg Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2021 Tell Me a Story, Cerulean Arts Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2018 45th Annual Fine Art Show, Academy of Notre Dame de Namurs, Villanova, PA
2017 Group Exhibition, B. Deemer Gallery, Louisville, KY
2017 Wayne Faculty Exhibition, Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA
2017 Faculty Exhibition, Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia, PA
2017 Cerulean Arts Invitational, Cerulean Arts Gallery & Studio, Philadelphia, PA
2017 44th Annual Fine Art Show, Academy of Notre Dame de Namurs, Villanova, PA
2016 Faculty Exhibition, Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA
2015 116th Annual Exhibition, Fellowship of PAFA, PAFA Alumni Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2015 InLiquid 15th Annual Art Benefit, Ice Box Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2014 InLiquid Exhibition, Ice Box Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2014 On the Edge: Looking with New Eyes, Artists’ House Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2014 On Hill and Dale: The Art of the Landscape, Artists’ House Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2013 Paddle 8 in association with InLiquid, Philadelphia, PA
2013 Member Show, InLiquid, Philadelphia, PA
2013 Sundance Channel Offices, New York NY
2013 Ghost Stories, Artists’ House Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2012 Reply Hazy, Try Again, Cerulean Arts Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2012 Encausticon International Juried Exhibition, Gallery Nord, San Antonio, TX
2012 The Future of the Past: Encaustic Art in the 21st Century,
The Mills Gallery at the Boston Center for the Arts, Boston, MA
2012 Duo Show, Nichols Berg Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2012 After Dark, Greg Moon Art Gallery, Taos, NM
2012 113th Annual Exhibition, Fellowship of the PAFA
2012 Winner, Windsor Whitney Biennial
2012 InLiquid Exhibition, Ice Box Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2011 Small Works Show, PAFA Alumni Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2011 Wax Poetic, The Nichols Berg Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2011 Old Carnival, Artists’ House Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2011 Faculty Exhibition, PAFA , Philadelphia, PA
2011 112th Annual Exhibition, Fellowship of the PAFA, Philadelphia, PA
2011 Lucky New Year Show, Nichols Berg Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2006 Faculty Exhibition, Samuel Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia, PA
2002 Annual Student Exhibition, PAFA, Philadelphia, PA
2001 Kelly Writers House, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
1999 From The film Pollock, Pollock-Krasner House & Study Center, East Hampton, NY
1997 Fine Art Of Scenic Artists, Blue Moon Gallery, Hot Springs, AK
The Logan Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
Sundance Channel Offices, New York, NY
The Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA
The Bluestone Country Club, Bluebell, PA
2004 - Recipient of the Bread Upon the Waters [full merit-based] Scholarship, UPenn
2003 - Recipient of the Senior Associates Scholarship, UPenn
1993 - Full Scholarship and Invitation from Friends of Vielles Maisons Francaises for project in Buxy, France. Presentation and report to Board of Directors.
1992 - Apprenticeship Program Recipient, Tromploy Studios, NY
1991 - Full Studio Scholarship, Isabel O’Neil Studio, New York, NY
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Adjunct Faculty, 2000 - 2018
Courses in Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Applied Decorative Arts
Lecturer in Film & Fine Art
Participated in Career Development Lectures, Panels and Career Day Events
Fleisher Art Memorial, Courses in Painting and Drawing Faculty, 2006, 2016 - Present
Wayne Art Center, Courses in Painting Faculty, 2015 - Present
Woodmere Art Museum, Courses in Painting Faculty, 2014 - 2015
Studio School of Stage Design, NY
Courses in Scenic Painting, Art Direction Faculty, 1994 - 1996
Isabel O’Neil Studio, NY, Courses in Gilding Asst. Instructor 1991 - 1993
The Grand Tour - Subject of short form documentary with Filmmaker Doug Zajaczkowski
Numerous Installation Projects with JAGR Projects - 2012 - Present, Philadelphia area
VAWAA, Follow the Rabbit. Event and film in NY
Freelance Gilding & Restoration 1991 - present
Framer, The Carol Schwartz Gallery 2012 - 2017
Curator/Gallery Assistant - Nichols Berg Gallery 2010-2012
Scenic Artist, Art Director, Production Designer in the Film Industry,
with over 40 credits 1994 - 2010
Owner/Principal Artist, Decorative Painted Finishes, NY 1991 - 1999
Produced gilding project for the Museum of Natural History in NY
72 foot Twombly-inspired mural for JAGR Projects
30 foot Krasner-inspired mural for JAGR Projects
Created the paintings of Lee Krasner in the film Pollock (PT Charge Scenic) (2000)
Produced original and reproduction artwork for many film productions, including Boardwalk Empire, Angels in America, Explicit Ills and others
Produced sculptural mural in the style of Anselm Kiefer for the film The Tempest - Additionally, work from production installed as permanent display at Steiner Studios, NY.
Restored 19th Century horse carriage in Buxy, France
Clarissa Shanahan - Vasari 21 October 2018
Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made Of - Vasari 21 September 2017
Morning Feed on Germantown Radio - interview January 2016
Morning Feed on Germantown Radio - interview with Four Artists 10/9/15
The Future of the Past: Encaustic Art in the 21st Century - Publication, Boston Center for the Arts 8/20/13
Artist of the Month - Interview with Laura Moriarty at R&F Encaustics 2/1/12
Movie and TV veteran brings artistic talents to Hill - Feature, Chestnut Hill Local 10/5/11
Judge Arts Festival, Chestnut Hill, PA 2014
Lecturer Film Industry Career Talk - 2016, 2015, 2012, 2010, PAFA
Interview Conversations with an Artist 2: Clarissa Shanahan - 2015, PAFA
Panelist/Interview Panel on Artists with Interesting Jobs - 2011, PAFA
Lecturer Color Symbolism - 2012, PAFA
Participant Career Day - 2009, 2011, 2013, PAFA
VAWAA - Participating Teaching Artist
Fellowship of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art
InLiquid
Center for Emerging Visual Artists / Philadelphia Open Studio Tours 2015 - present
Herman St Studios Community
United Scenic Artists 829, Iatse
The ArtBlog , Contributing writer
USO Gala Auction Benefitting Troops, 2018
Gravedigger’s Ball, Laurel Hill Cemetery Gala Auction, 2018
Dear Fleisher, 4x6 Inches of Art, Gala for Fleisher, 2016, 2018
Planning Committee, Chestnut Hill Plein Air Competition, 2015 - Present
Planning Committee, Chestnut Hill Maker's Village, 2015 - Present
Donor Participant, InLiquid Benefit Auction, 2012 - 2015
Paint it Right Foundation for Wharton Business School Charity Auction, 2011, 2012
Donor Participant, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Bacchanal Auction, 2011
Participant, Give Shelter Auction Benefitting Habitat for Humanity & Interim House, 2011
Assistant curator, Urban Jewels for St. John’s Community Services, Nichols Berg Gallery, 2011
Phrenic Ballet Arts Auction, Philadelphia, PA, 2004