EDUCATION

Master of Fine Arts, University of Iowa, Iowa City (1976) Major: Painting; Minor: Photography Master of Arts, University of Iowa, Iowa City (1974)

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Magna Cum Laude, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1973) Major: Painting

Sarah Lawrence College, Lacoste, France (Summer, 1972)

Art Students' League, New York (1969)

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

- First Unitarian Universalist Church of Minneapolis. Minneapolis, MN (2022)

- Looking in and Out, Textile Center of MN, Minneapolis, MN (January 11 – April 9, 2022)

- Patched Vision, Rochester Art Center, Rochester, MN (1996-97)

- Artemesia Gallery, Chicago (1986)

- Tweed Museum, University of Minnesota, Duluth (1986)

- Kiehle Gallery, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN (1981)

- Specimens, W.A.R.M. Gallery, Minneapolis (1980) Scenic Views, W.A.R.M. Gallery, Minneapolis (1979)

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

-Hope and Healing in Pandemic Times, An Interfaith Project. Westminster Presbyterian Church. Minneapolis, MN (2022) and travelled to various MN venues (2022-present)

-Visual Prayer, An Interfaith Project. Travelled to various MN venues. (‘20, ‘21)

- Life, Loss & Legacy, An Interfaith Project of the JWAC, travelled to MN venues (’18,’19)

- Artists in the Kitchen, Textile Center of Minnesota, (2018)

- A Common Thread, Textile Center of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (‘04, ‘05, ‘16, ‘17,’18, ’19, ‘20, ‘21, ‘22, ‘23)

- Community, An Interfaith Project of the JWAC, travelled to MN venues (‘16 to present)

- WOW, Textile Center of Minnesota, Mpls, MN. (2017)

- WARM Guerrillas: Feminist Visions, Grain Belt Gallery, Mpls, MN. (2016)

- Textile Center of Minnesota, Minnesota State Fair Exhibit, Creative Arts Building (2016)

- New Work, Joseph Gazzuolo Fine Art Gallery, (3 artists), NHCC, Brooklyn Park, MN (2016)

- Exploring our Spiritual Heritage, The Phipps Center for the Arts, (6 pieces), Hudson, WI (2015)

- Portals and Passages, The Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, WI (2015)

- Faculty Exhibition, Joseph Gazzuolo Fine Art Gallery, NHCC, MN (‘05,’10, ’12,’14, ’16,’18, ‘19)

- Creation, Mt. Zion Temple, St. Paul; Basilica St. Mary, Mpls.; United Theological Seminary, St. Paul; (‘14) St. Marks Cathedral, Mpls., Adath Jeshurun, Mntka; Westminster Presbyterian, ‘13

- WARM Small Works, Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts, Fridley, MN (2014)

- Representations of Nature, Silverwood Park Gallery, St. Anthony, Minnesota (2013)

- Transition, Slusser Gallery, University of Michigan, (2013)

- The House We Built, Feminist Art Then and Now, Katherine E. Nash Gallery, U. of MN, (2013)

- Look at Art, WARM juried exhibit, Mpls. MN (2012)

- Kaballah, JCC SABES Gallery, St. Louis Park, MN (‘11), Adath Jeshurn Gallery, Mntka (‘12), Josseph Gazzuolo Fine Arts Gallery, NHCC, Brooklyn Park, MN (‘12)

- Creative Blood, Joseph Gazzuolo Fine Art Gallery, NHCC, Brooklyn Park, MN (2011)

- Tikkun:Repair, Adath Jeshrun Gallery, Mntka, MN, Basilica of Saint Mary Gallery, Mpls. MN, House of Hope,St. Paul (2011)

- Foot in the Door Show, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Mpls., MN (2000,2010)

- Neshama, Visions of the Soul, Westminster Presbyterian Gallery, Mpls., MN; Larsen Gallery, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN (2008), Adath Jeshrun Gallery, Mntka, MN, (2009)

- Jewish Women & Prayer, JCC Gallery, St. Paul, MN (‘07), Adath Jeshurun Gallery, Mntka, MN ('06) Threads, Joseph Gazzuolo Fine Art Gallery, (2 artists) NHCC, Brooklyn Park, MN ('06)

- Art Connections: Minnesota Community College Faculty Exhibition, Rochester Art Center, ('05)

- Move, Rochester Art Center, Rochester, MN (2004)

- Simple Details, Minneapolis Foundation, Foshay Tower, Minneapolis, MN (2003)

- Fiber Arts from Handworkers Local 17, Joseph Gazzuolo Fine Art Gallery,NHCC, Brooklyn Park ('02)

- 9/11, A Commemorative Exhibition, Rochester, MN (2002)

- Professing Fiber, Textile Center of Minnesota, Minneapolis,MN (2002)

- Exuberant Fibers, Paramount Arts District, St. Cloud, MN (2000)

- Material Desires, Rochester Art Center, Rochester, MN. (2000)

- Big Bang, Invitational, Rochester Art Center, Rochester, MN. (2000)

- Private Investigations, St.Thomas University Gallery, Mpls., MN. (2000)

- Architextural Reflections, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Golden, Colorado (2000)

- Architextural Reflections, St. Thomas University Gallery, Mpls., MN (1999)

- Contemporary Quilts & Textiles, Augsburg College, Gage Family Gallery, Mpls, MN (1999)

- Uncommon Threads, College of Visual Arts Gallery, St. Paul, MN (1999)

- Architextural Reflections, Quilters' Heritage Celebration Conference, Lancaster, PA (1998) Consider the Twig, College of Visual Arts Gallery, St. Paul, MN (1998) - Architextural Reflections, Hotel Calvin, Bourges, France (1998)

- Birthday Celebration, Rochester Art Center, Rochester, MN (1996)

- Quilts in Bloom, Central Queens YM-YWHA, Forest Hills, NY (1996)

- Icons of Abstractions, Thomas Barry Fine Arts, Minneapolis (1993)

- MAEP Tenth Anniversary Show, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis (1986)

- A Closer Look, Art Center of Minnesota, Crystal Bay, MN (1986)

- Three painters; Tensive Energies, Jewish Community Center, Minneapolis (1986)

- Open Studio Day, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis (1985)

- Minnesota Women Painters Invitational, North Hennepin Community College, Minneapolis (1985)

- Alumni Art Annual, Slusser Gallery, Univ. of Michigan; Corcoran Gallery,Muskegon,MI(1984)

- Jerome Artists, MCAD Gallery, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis (1983)

- Gallery Artists, Peter M. David Gallery, Minneapolis (1982)

- National Painting Invitational, North Hennepin Community College, Minneapolis (1982)

- Young Minnesota Artists, University Gallery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis (1982)

- Hodgel Gallery, Sarasota, FL (1981) University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI (1981)

- Natural Oddities (works by four artists), Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis (1980-81)

- Works by two artists, Talley Gallery, Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN (1979)

- Women's Invitational, Rochester Art Center, Rochester, MN (1979)

- Painting Invitational, Normandale Community College, Minneapolis (1978)

- Three, W.A.R.M. Gallery, Minneapolis (1977)

- Iowa Artists, Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, IA (1976)

COLLECTIONS

Walker Art Center, Minneapolis

University Gallery, University of Minnesota,

Minneapolis St. Paul Companies, St. Paul

North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn Park,

MN Prudential Life Insurance, Minneapolis

First Northwestern Bank of St. Paul, St. Paul

GRANTS & AWARDS

2005 Award for Artistic Excellence presented by Rochester Community & Technical College & the Rochester Art Center (October 18, 2005)

Jerome Visual Artist Travel Grant (1997)

Minnesota State Arts Board Sudden Opportunity Grant (1986)

Jerome Artist Fellowship (1982)

Minnesota State Arts Board Project Grant (1979)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE (SELECTED)

North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn Park, MN; Full time Unlimited Faculty (2006-2020)

Adjunct Faculty, NHCC, Brooklyn Park, MN (1997-2006)

College of Visual Arts, St, Paul, MN: Foundation Drawing I (Fall, 1998)

College of Visual Arts, St. Paul; Youth Art Prog.; drwg., pntg, quiltmaking (summers'98-'01)

Normandale Community College, Mpls.; drawing & design (winter 1991)

MISCELLANEOUS

A View Down the Road: Four Decades of Feminist Art, Panel member, Rimon Artist Salon Series, Robbin Gallery, Robbinsdale, MN, February 10, 2013

Member of WARM, Women’s Art Resources of Minnesota (1976-’81) (2011-present)

Member of the “Jewish Women Artist’s Circle”, (JWAC) Twin Cities, Minnesota (2006-present)

Member of TATS (Textile Artists on Tuesdays), Textile Center, Minnesota