Education:
2016 MFA Studio Art, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
2013 Post-Baccalaureate, Printmaking, New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
2004 Bachelor of Science cum laude, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
2009-2011 School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Coursework in: Graphic Design, Printmaking, 2D Foundations
Exhibition Record
Solo And Two-Person Exhibitions:
2022
Reflections While I follow, Blank Space Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
2020
Genius loci_toward understanding of place., two-person with Arron Foster, Zygote Press, Cleveland, OH
2019
Addition and Subtraction, two-person with Tyler Nansen, KOA Gallery, The University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, PA
Migration in the Delta, School of Art and Design, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
2018
Shift, Moffatt Gallery, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
Punching Through Blue, Fraction Gallery, Kansas City, MO
2017
Lapse, Memorial Hall Galleries, Chadron State College, Chadron, NE
a capacity to become more, Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence, KS
2016
cold lapse, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Gallery of Visual Arts, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
2015
Regions Beyond Memory, with Tyler Nansen, University Center Gallery,University of MT, Missoula, MT
Space/ Place, King Family Exhibit Space, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
CURIO, Emile Levassor Museum of Art, Missoula, MT
2014
The Best of All Choices, Student Gallery, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Process and Production, Student gallery, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Installations, Bhavana Gallery, Missoula, MT
2013
Art as Process, Ray Drew Gallery, Las Vegas, NM
Wire, Paper and Pulp, with Nancy Comacho, Las Vegas Arts Council,Las Vegas, NM
A'VIANDS, Ray Drew Gallery, Las Vegas, NM
Juried/ Group Exhibitions (Selected):
2020
Distance Between Real and Imagined, Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh, PA
2019
Best-Laid Plans, Gallery 1-Collective Works, Pittsburgh, PA
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh New Members Exhibition, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and Media, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Print Group New Members Show, Pull Proof Press, Pittsburgh, PA
Distilled, Pittsburgh Filmmakers/Center For the Arts, Pittsburgh, PA.
2018
The Printed Image 7, Sabatini Gallery, Topeka, KS. Juror: Melanie Yazzie
Communities West III, UNO Weber Fine Arts Building, Omaha, NE
9th International Printmaking Biennial Douro 2018, Invitational Curatorial Printmaking International Biennial, Douro Museum, Alija, Portugal
2017
MAPC Members Juried Exhibition, Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence, KS Juror: Sarah Smelster
Communities West 3: 2018 Portfolio Exchange in Four Sets (invitational), Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
528.0 A Regional Juried Printmaking Exposition, Metropolitan State University's Center for Visual Arts, Denver, CO
30th Annual McNeese National Works on Paper Exhibition, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, Juror: Gia Hamilton
3rd Global Print, Douro, Portugal
25th Parkside National Small Prints Exhibition, University of Wisconsin-Parkside Art Gallery, Kenosha, WI Juror: David Jones
4th Louisiana Biennial: National Juried Exposition, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA Juror: Rachel Cook
2016
Literary Innovation, Catapult Gallery, Cape Girardeau, MO Jurors: Christopher Rieger, Chris Wubbena, Justin Henry Miller, Hannah March Sanders
Something Fleeting (invitational), School of Art Gallery, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Beyond the Norm: International Juried Printmaking Exhibition, University Galleries, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, Juror: Susan Tallman
New Prints 2016/ Summer, International Print Center New York, New York, NY Juror: Dan Walsh
Communities West 2: 2015 Portfolio Exchange in Four Sets, Waterworks Art Museum, Mils City, MT
5th Student International Small Print Show, Juror: Hamdi Abouelmaati,Karen Kunc, Sean Caulfield, Gallery at the Faculty of Fine Arts, El Minia University, Minya, Egypt and Extra Art Gallery, Cairo, Egypt
MAM Outside the Box Auction Exhibition, Missoula Art Museum, Missoula, MT
2015
Paper West, A Regional Works on Paper Juried Exhibition, Juror: Shelby Shadwell, Alvins Gittins Gallery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City
Communities West 2: 2015 Portfolio Exchange in Four Sets, Robert and Gennie DeWeese Gallery, Bozeman, MT
21st Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, Juror: Stephanie Frostad, Gallery of Visual Arts, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Editions 2015, Student Gallery, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Splitgraphic Biennial 7, Jurors: Edvin Dragičević, Ingrid Ledent, Dr. Lovorka Magaš Bilandžić, Pavo Majić, Richard Noyce, Old City Hall, Split, Croatia
Here, a Collaboration with TUG Collective, FrontierSpace, Missoula, MT
Permutations, Juror: Jessica Able, University Center Gallery, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
MAM Ruby Jubilee Art Auction Exhibition, Missoula Art Museum,Missoula, MT
2014
Nkisi Project, Ice Cube Gallery, Denver, Co
20th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, Juror: Vanessa German, Gallery of Visual Arts, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Small Works: New Work by Local Artists, Brunswick Gallery, Missoula, MT Leftovers, Wingtip Press, Boise, ID
‘Mini’ Show, Juror: Jack Metcalf, ZACC Gallery, Missoula, MT
Last Best Printfest, ZACC Gallery, Missoula, MT
Print, Printing, Printed, (invitational), NM Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
2008-13
BLUE, Juried Show, University Center Gallery, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Media Arts Student Show, Juror: Miriam Langer, NM Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
Small Works, Juried Show, Upstream Gallery, Dobbs Ferry, NY
‘New Mexico Women in the Arts’ “REMARKABLE”, Juried Show,Red Dot Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
Spring, Juried Show, JP Art Market, Jamaica Plain, MA Animals and Bicycles, Door 3 Gallery, Cambridge, MA
Community Youth Programs Show, Isabella Stuart Gardener Museum, Boston, MA
Awards /Honors/Residencies:
2023
Creative Business Accelerator Grant, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, Pittsburgh, PA
Artist Residency, Zygote Press, Cleveland, OH
Artist Residency (laser engraving), Center for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA
2022
Artist Residency in Motherhood, Self-Directed Residency, Pittsburgh, PA2019
Forthcoming, Artist Residency (printmaking), Sparkbox Studio, Picton, ON Canada
2018
Artist Grant, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT
Artist Residency (printmaking), Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT
2017
Best in Show, LA International Printmaking Exhibition, LA Tech University School of Design, Ruston, LA. Juror: Ben Hickey
Bolton Ford Purchase Award, McNeese National Works on Paper, Juror: Gia Hamilton, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
SGC International's Student and Emerging Professionals Grant
2016
2016/17 Printmaking Artist in Residence, Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence, KS
Artist in Residence, Kunstnarhuset Messen, Ålvik, Norway
Ridge Scholar, Institute for Medicine and Humanities, Missoula, MT
2015
Jacquelyn McElroy-Edwards Scholarship, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Fell-Oskins Scholarship, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Nancy and Ron Erickson Scholarship, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
2014
Juror Award: Honorable Mention 20th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition Gallery of Visual Arts, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Graduate Teaching Assistantship (two semesters), University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Bertha Morton Scholarship, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
2013
Fell-Oskins Scholarship, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Graduate Assistantship, New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
2012
Best In Show, Fall Student Show, NM Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
Best 2D, Fall Student Show, NM Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
Best 2D, Spring Student Show, NM Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
Teaching
Teaching Artist - Pittsburgh Center For Contemporary Craft- Pittsburgh, PA (2023)
Courses Taught: Laser Engraving for Printmakers
Adjunct Faculty - La Roche College - Pittsburgh, PA (2018-2021)
Courses Taught: Drawing I and Studio Art Foundations
Teaching Faculty in Adult Education - Pittsburgh Center For the Arts - Pittsburgh, PA (2018 - present)
Courses Taught: Paper Lithography, Monoprint Printmaking, Mixed Media Printmaking, Screenprinting, Guerilla Art (virtual), Pressure Printing on an Etching Press
Lecturer-Emporia State University, Emporia, KS (2017-2018)
Courses Taught: 2D design, Art Appreciation, Printmaking I -Spring 2018 , 2D Design (2 Sections) -Fall 2017
Adjunct Faculty - Highland Community College, Wamego, KS (2017-2018)
Courses Taught: Art History II (Renaissance to Modern), Art Appreciation - Spring 2018, Art History I (Prehistoric to Renaissance)
Teaching Faculty in Adult Education - Lawrence Arts Center Lawrence, KS (2016-2017)
Courses Taught: Summer 2017 - Relief Printmaking, Mixed-Media Printmaking, Large Format Printmaking - Spring 2017- Monotype Printmaking, Printing on Clay, Winter 2017-Intaglio Printmaking, Fall 2016 - Introduction to Screenprinting, Digital Application in Print Media
Instructor of Record - University of Montana, Missoula, MT (2014-2015)
Courses Taught: Printmaking I: Relief Printmaking - Spring 2015, Visual Language: Introduction to Drawing - Fall 2014
Teaching Assistant - University of Montana, Missoula, MT (2013, 2016)
Art of World Civilization II, Professor Valerie Hedquist - Spring 2016, Printmaking I: Screenprinting, Professor James Bailey - Fall 2013
Additional Professional Experience (selected):
2022 - present
Business Development Associate, The Art Supply Co., Pittsburgh, PA
2021
Business Training for Creative Entrepreneurs, Bridgeway Capital, Pittsburgh, PA
2020
Co-Editor, Journal of the Mid-America Print Council
Secretary, Pittsburgh Print Group, Pittsburgh, PA
2019
Printmaking Studio Coordinator, Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media, Pittsburgh, PA
Printshop Facilitator, The Neighborhood Print Shop at Braddock Carnegie Library, Braddock, PA
2018
Organizer, Print Portfolio Exchange, too bad the good time dont't last, Altered Landscapes SGC International's 2018 Conference, Las Vegas, NV
Organizer, Print Portfolio Exchange, PRESERVATION, PrintWeek, Lawrence, KS
2017
Artist Inc. Live Fellow Spring/2017
Curator, PRESERVATION, Lawrence Arts Center Regional Print Exchange, Lawrence, KS
Guest Curator, Hang 12 - a high school student-run curatorial group, Lawrence, KS
2016
Print Assistant, Matrix Press, Missoula, MT (2013-16)
Co-Director, FrontierSpace Alternative Art Space, Missoula, MT (2014-16)
Juror, Walking through Glue National Juried Exhibition, online gallery
Instructor, Printmaking Workshops, Missoula Art Museum, Missoula, MT (2014-16)
2015
Visiting Artist, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Art/Photography Editor, CAMAS Magazine, Missoula, MT
Gallery Coordinator, Student Gallery, University of Montana, Missoula, MT (2014-15)
2014
Graduate Student Representative, University of Montana Faculty EvaluationCommittee, Missoula, MT
Coordinator, Silent Auction Benefit Show, FrontierSpace, Missoula, MT
2013-12
Art History Slide Library Technician; Funded by Graduate Assistantship, Department of Fine Art, NM Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
Family and Community Programs Intern, Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO
Assistant Organizer, Print, Printing, Printed – Printmaking Mini-Conference NM Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
Studio Art Program Assistant, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Boston, MA
Lectures & Demonstrations:
2019
Printstillation Workshop and Artist Lecture, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
2018
Artist Lecture and Graduate Student Critiques, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
Demonstration, Pressure Printing on an Etching Press, Printing, Print, Printed Conference, New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
2017
Artist Lecture, Chadron State College, Chadron, NE
Insight Art Talk, Lawrence Arts Center Galleries, Lawrence, KS
Artist Lecture, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Guest Critique, Advanced Printmaking Prof. Yoonmi Nam, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Guest Critique, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Artist Lecture, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Demonstration: Advanced Intaglio Techniques, Valdosta, State University, Valdosta, GA
2016
Artist Lecture, Demonstration: Monotype and Monoprint Techniques, Free State high School, Lawrence, KS
Artist Lecture, Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence, KS
Artist Lecture, Ridge Symposium - Institution for Health Care and Humanities, St. Patrick's Hospital, Missoula, MT
Guest Critique, Boise State University, Boise, ID
Workshop: Monotype and Monoprint Techniques, Montana State University, Billings, MT
Artist Lecture, Montana, State, Billings, MT
Workshop: Intaglio Printmaking, University of Montana Western, Dillon, MT
Panelist "Language and Contemporary Art", Introduction to Art Criticism, Professor Rafael Chacon, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
2015
Artist Lecture, Introduction to Art Criticism Course Professor Valerie Hedquist, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Artist Lecture, Introduction to Drawing Course Instructor Tyler Nansen, University of Montana Western, Dillon, MT
Artist Lecture, Introduction to Screen-printing Course Professor Melanie Yazzie, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Demonstration: Monotype and Monoprint Techniques, Last Best Printfest, Zootown Community Arts Center, Missoula, MT
2013-4
Artist Lecture, Professional Practices Course Professor James Bailey, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Panelist “Graduate School”, Professional Practices Course Professor James Bailey, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Guest Lecturer, Art Since 1940, NM Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
Collaborative Print Portfolios:
2019
Communities West 4, Organized by Sukha Worob and Andrew Rice, Bozeman, MT
Printmaking as Partnership, Organized by Zach Clark for Southern Graphics Council International’s 2018 Conference, Dallas, TX
2018
COVET, Organized by Melanie Yazzie, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Necessary Duplicates, Organized by Meghan O’Conner for Mid-America Print Council’s 2018 Conference, Laramie, WY
too bad the good time dont't last, Organized by Tressa Jones for Altered Landscapes SGC International's 2018 Conference, Las Vegas, NV
2017
PRESERVATION, Organized by Tressa Jones, PrintWeek, Lawrence, KS
Communities West 3, Organized by Sukha Worob and Andrew Rice, Bozeman, MT
Dreamlandia, Organized by Melanie Yazzie, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
PrintAustin Exchange Portfolio, Organized by Print Austin, Austin, TX
2016
Cotton Tails, Jack Rabbits and Jackalopes,Organized by Melanie Yazzie, University of Colorado
Watershed, Organized by Jill AnnieMargaret, Boise State University
Leftovers VI, Organized by Amy Nack, Wingtip Press, Boise, ID
2015
Communities West 2, Organized by Sukha Warob, Bozeman, MT
Leftovers V, Organized by Amy Nack, Wingtip Press, Boise, ID
2014
Rocky Mountain Response, Organized by Melanie Yazzie, University of Colorado
Collections:
Missoula Art Museum, Missoula, MT, Acquisition 2018
Zuckerman Museum of Art, SGCI Archives Collection, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, Acquisition 2018
Special Collections University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Acquisition 2018
Montana State University Special Collections, Bozeman, MT, Acquisition 2018
McNeese National Works on Paper Permanent Collection, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, Acquisition 2017
Barnes Collection, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL, Acquisition 2017
Boise State University's Special Collections, Boise, ID, Acquisition 2016
Silverbow Print Collection, Butte, MT, Acquisition 2015
University of Colorado Boulder Permanent Collections, Boulder, CO, Acquisition 2015
Artist Printmaker Research Collection CAP/RC/Museum of Texas TechUniversity, Lubbock, TX, Acquisition 2014
University of Colorado Special Collections, Boulder, CO, Acquisition 2014
Imagine Butte Resource Center, Butte, MT, Acquisition 2014
Zootown Arts Community Center, Missoula, MT, Acquisition 2014
University of Montana Print Collection, Missoula, MT, Acquisition 2013
Donnelly Library, New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM, Acquisition 2013
Bibliography:
The University Daily Kansan, Lawrence, KS, Lawrence Arts Center artist-in-residence Tressa Jones explores space in time in 'a capacity to become more', Courtney Bierman, June 30, 2017.
"Horizon Line," The Hand Magazine, July 2018. 17.
“cold lapse (MFA Thesis)”, University of Montana Donnelly Library, Missoula, MT, 2016.
"Impossible Space", The Hand Magazine, Kansas City, MO, August 2015
"Space and Place," Split Graphic 7, June 2015. 108.
Professional Memberships:
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Print Group
Mid-America Print Council
Southern Graphics Council International
Association of Print Scholars