CLASSES AND TOPICS TAUGHT:
Many of the following courses have been established and taught in both face-to-face and vitual formats.
Portfolio, Portfolio Development, Professional Practices, Senior Project, Art Direction, Publication Design, Conceptual Thinking, Information Graphics, Media Business Law, Supergraphics, Advanced Collateral Design, Introduction to Collateral, Corporate Identity, Branding, Layout and Composition, Image Manipulation, Fundamentals of Graphic Design, Type and Image, Typographic Hierarchy, Typography, Survey of Graphic Design, History of Graphic Design, Survey of Design and Media Arts, Introduction to Computer Graphics, Painting (all levels), Drawing (all levels), Illustration, Lithography Printmaking, Relief Printing, Curatorial Studies, and the Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
EDUCATION
1989 Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Northern Illinois University, Studio Art, Painting
1986 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Northern Illinois University, Studio Art, Illustration
1982 Associate of Arts (AA), William Rainey Harper College, Liberal Arts
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Professor, Joliet Junior College, Joliet, Illinois
(Fine Arts-Graphic Design)
2017-Present
Adjunct Professor, Triton College, River Grove, Illinois
(Graphic Design)
2016-2017
Graduate Advisor/Committee Member, Harrington College of Design, Chicago
2016
Professor, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
(Graphic Design, Advertising, Web Design, Game Design and Animation).
2001-2015
Adjunct Faculty, Columbia College Chicago
(Graphic Design Introduction, Sign, Symbol and Image)
2001-2002
Adjunct Faculty, Robert Morris College, Chicago
(Graphic Design)
2001-2002
Assistant Professor, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago
(Beginning Drawing, Art Survey, Summer Transition Program)
1993-1998
Adjunct Faculty, Wabonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, Illnois
(Fundamentals of Computer Graphics)
1997
Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
(Fundamentals of Graphic Design, Independent Study, Computer Illustration and Design, Beginning Figure Drawing, Beginning Illustration)
1990-1999
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: (Curatorial)
Independent Curator
The Art of Influence: Breaking Criminal Traditions, 2013-Present
Meditative Surfaces, 2009-Present
Exhibition Curator, The Art Center-Highland Park, Highland Park, Illinois
2015-2016
Curator, Gallery H, Three Oaks, Michigan
2005-2007
Collections Curator, The Fine Art Collection of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2004-2013
Exhibition Curator, The Galleries of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2001-2013
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: (Graphic Design)
Consultant, Design and Marketing
2001-Present
Senior Art Director, Hammacher Schlemmer, Chicago
1998-2001
Art Director/Graphic Designer, Visual Communication Chicago, Inc., Chicago
1991-1998
Art Director, Donovan & Associates, Lake Barrington Shores, Illinois
1989-1993
Art Director, Parker & Byer Art Publishing, Evanston, Illinois
1989
MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS
2024
Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Time and Place, Northern Illinois University Art Museum, DeKalb, Illinois
2013
Meditative Surfaces, three-person exhibition, The Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana
(wth Deanna Krueger and Maggie Meiners)
2008
Rockford Midwestern, Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, Illinois
Contemporary Realism, 2008 Biennial; The Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana (catalog)
2006
Contemporary Realism, 2006 Biennial; The Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana (catalog)
2004
2004 Biennial, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana (catalog)
1999
Charles Gniech, Bloomingdale Art Museum, Bloomingdale, Illinois
1997
Faculty Salon, NIU Art Museum, Altgeld Gallery, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
1996
Stateline Vicinity Exhibition, The Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, Illinois (catalog)
1991
6th Annual Harwell Art Exhibition, Margaret Harwell Art Museum, Poplar Bluff, Missouri
1990
5th Annual Harwell Art Exhibition, Margaret Harwell Art Museum, Poplar Bluff, Missouri
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2020
Olympia Center | 737 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
2016
The Highland Park Art Center, Highland Park, Illinois
2012
Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2008
Kishwaukee College Art Gallery, Malta, Illinois
2006
The Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
2005
The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
2004
The Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
2003
The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Fine Arts Building Gallery; Chicago, Illinois
2002
BAAC Gallery; Barrington, Illinois
2000
Oesterile Gallery, North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
1999
Bloomingdale Art Museum, Bloomingdale, Illinois
1998
The Vedanta Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois
1996
The Vedanta Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
1994
J.R. Kortman Gallery, Rockford, Illinois
1992
McHenry County College Gallery, McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, Illinois
Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery, Joliet Junior College, Joliet, Illinois
1990
John Boyd Brandon Gallery, Yorkville, Illinois
1989
Noyes Cultural Arts Center Gallery, Evanston, Illinois
Exhibition Gallery, Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg, Illinois
1988
Holmes Student Center Gallery, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
J.R. Kortman Gallery, Rockford, Illinois
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2025
Sanctuary, National Juried Exhibition, Tall Grass Gallery, Tall Grass Arts Association, Park Forest, Illinois
2024
Bodies of Water: Reflections of Water and Life, International Juried Exhibition, 33 Contemporary Gallery, Palm Beach Art and Design Showroom, Lake Worth, Florida
Small Works 2024, National Juried Exhibition, Main Street Arts Gallery, Clifton Springs, New York
Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Time and Place, Northern Illinois University Art Museum, DeKalb, Illinois
Water World, Juried Exhibition, Tall Grass Gallery, Tall Grass Arts Association, Park Forest, Illinois
2023
ARTarot, Primitive Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
Embracing Texture, Norris Gallery, Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center, St. Charles, Illinois
2022
Multiplicity, Tall Grass Gallery, Tall Grass Arts Association, Park Forest, Illinois
Black and/or White, Tall Grass Gallery, Tall Grass Arts Association, Park Forest, Illinois
Community College Faculty Invitational Exhibition, Annette and Jerry Johns Art Gallery, School of Art and Design, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
2020
Onward & Upward, Hofheimer Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
The Salon Show, Hofheimer Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
Visual Harmony, Norris Gallery, Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center, St. Charles, Illinois
Beyond Pedagogy, Christopher Art Gallery, Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, Illinois
2019
It's a Small Show After All, Hofheimer Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
The Art of Influence: Breaking Criminal Traditions, The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport, Pennsylvania (catalog)
2018
Perceptions, Charles Gniech, Julia Katz, Deanna Kruger, Rebecca Moy, Hofheimer Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
2017
Curators Create, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, Illinois
Studio Faculty Exhibition, Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery, Joliet Junior College, Joliet, Illinois
2016
Breaking Criminal Traditions, The Human Rights Institute Gallery, Kean University, Union, New Jersey
4th Annual Art Competition, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, Illinois
2015
Bluestone Gallery; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Meditative Surfaces, The Art Center-Highland Park, Highland Park, Illinois (catalog)
Breaking Criminal Traditions, Schoenherr Gallery of North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
2014
Gallery H, Three Oaks, Michigan
2nd Annual Art Competition, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, Illinois - Awarded "Best in Show"
To Summon Spring, ZIA|Gallery, Winnetka, Illinois
2013
Gallery Artists, ZIA|Gallery, Winnetka, Illinois
Meditative Surfaces, three-person exhibition, The Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana
2012
Two Person Exhibition, ZIA|Gallery, Winnetka, Illinois
Gallery Artists, ZIA|Gallery, Winnetka, Illinois
Gallery H, Three Oaks, Michigan
The Art of Human Rights, Invitational, Coalition Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
2011
Gallery Artists, ZIA|Gallery; Winnetka, Illinois
Art Chicago, April 28 - May 2, 2011, George Billis Gallery, New York and LA
Meditative Surfaces, three-person exhibition, ZIA|Gallery, Winnetka, Illinois (wth Deanna Krueger and Maggie Meiners)
2010
Ripple: Cause and Effect, three-person exhibition, The Art Center, Highland Park, Illinois
2009
Meditative Surfaces, three-person exhibition, Schoenherr Art Gallery, North Central College, Naperville, Illinois (wth Deanna Krueger and Maggie Meiners)
Biennial Quad-State Exhibition, Quincy Art Center, Quincy, Illinois
Steeple Gallery; St. John, Indiana
2008
Rockford Midwestern, Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, Illinois (catalog)
Contemporary Realism, 2008 Biennial; The Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana (catalog)
2007
Finding Center, three-person exhibition, Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
2006
The Last Picture Show, Fine Art Building Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
Gallery H, Three Oaks, Michigan
Contemporary American Realism, 2006 Biennial, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana (catalog)
Perceptions of Solitude, three-person exhibition, The Ohio State University, Mansfield, Ohio
The 14th Annual Group Exhibition, Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
2005
Solitude, Gallery H, Three Oaks, Michigan
Short Series, Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
2004
Short Series, Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
2004 Biennial, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana (catalog)
Patterns of Texture, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
The 12th Annual Group Exhibition, Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
2003
Artists / Artists Invitational 2003, Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
53rd Annual Quad-State Exhibition, Quincy Art Center, Quincy, Illinois
Chicago Artists, Viridian Gallery, New York
Small Works, Eleventh Annual Artists in Residence Group Exhibition, Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
2002
Steeple Gallery, St. John, Indiana
Chicago Art Open, Chicago Artists' Coalition, Chicago, Illinois
Faculty Exhibition, Ai Gallery, The Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago, Illinois
2001
Abstraction IV Juried International Exhibition, Period Gallery, Omaha, Nebraska
Member and Guest Exhibition, Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
1999
Faculty Exhibition Past and Present, NEIU Art Gallery, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago,
Illinois
Ah Men, BAAC Gallery, Barrington, Illinois
Perceptions of Solitude, 3-person exhibition, Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery, Joliet Junior College, Joliet, Illinois
1998
Perceptions of Solitude, 3-person exhibition, AVA Gallery, Alliance for the Varied Arts, Logan, Utah
1997
Perceptions of Solitude, 3-person exhibition, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Men at Work '97, BAAC Gallery, Barrington, Illinois
Faculty Showcase, NEIU Art Gallery, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois
Faculty Salon, NIU Art Museum, Altgeld Gallery, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
Individual Chicago 2000, The Vedanta Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
Small Works, National Juried Exhibition, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas
1996
The Art of Politics,. The Vedanta Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
Stateline Vicinity Exhibition, The Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, Illinois
Faculty Showcase, NEIU Art Gallery, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois
Small Works, National Juried Exhibition, Sunset Gallery, The Suburban Fine Arts Center, Highland Park, Illinois
1st Annual Small Works National Juried Exhibition, An Art Place, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
1995
The Healing Power of Art, The Vedanta Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
Faculty Showcase, NEIU Gallery, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois
Art of Diversity, National Juried Exhibition, An Art Place, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
1994
Spirituality and Death, A National Juried Exhibition, Gallery 451, Rockford, Illinois
1993
12"x12" National Juried Competition, Cortesi Gallery; Highland Park, Illinois
Faculty Showcase, NEIU Art Gallery, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois
1991
Fifth Annual Invitational Group Exhibition, Kemper Center Gallery 124, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Botanics National Juried Exhibition, Gallery Ten, Rockford, Illinois
6th Annual Harwell Art Exhibition, Margaret Harwell Art Museum, Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Kansas 16th National PDP Exhibition, Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas
1990
Fourth Annual Invitational Group Exhibition, Kemper Center Gallery 124, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Opening Exhibition, McWilliams Gallery, Libertyville, Illinois
16 Select Exhibition, Albany City Rotunda, Albany, New York
Drawing 1990, B.F. Larsen Gallery, Harris Fine Arts Center, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
5th Annual Harwell Art Exhibition, Margaret Harwell Art Museum, Poplar Bluff, Missouri
1989
16th Juried Exhibition and Invitational Print Show, The Print Club of Albany, Albany, New York (Honorable Mention) (catalog)
2D at r100 Regional Exhibition, Up Front Gallery, Bloomington, Illinois
Kansas 14th National PDP Exhibition, Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas
3rd Parkside National Small Print Exhibition, Communication Arts Gallery, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wisconsin
1988
Vicinity Exhibition, Norris Gallery, St. Charles, Illinois
Regional Juried Exhibition, Gallery Ten, Rockford, Illinois
AWARDS/GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS
2014 Best in Show Award, 2nd Annual Art Competition, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, Illinois
2007 Faculty of the Month, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, June 2007
2003 Faculty of the Month, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, November 2003
1989 Honorable Mention Award, 16th Juried Exhibition and Invitational Print Show, The Print Club of Albany, Albany, NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
McEachern, Ricky. "Artist Chuck Gniech," Podcast, Eager to Know, Episode 062, https://www.rickymceachernartist.com/eagertoknow/062-chuck, September 27, 2020.
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"Penn College opens gallery to Art of Influence," Interview. On the Pulse onthepulsenews.com, February 9, 2019.
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"Meet Charles Gniech," interview, VoyageChicago, voyagechicago.com, August 7, 2018.
Gomez, Sergio. ?Artist / Curator, Chuck Gniech: The Art of Social Change,? Audio blog post. Art NXT Level Podcast, Episode #116, www.theartistnextlevel.com, September 6, 2017.
DeVore, Sheryl, ?Artist expresses grief about gun violence,? Pioneer Press, May 2015.
Richardson, Kari, "Clean Slate: A Lincoln Park house revamped by a designer who loves starting fresh," Chicago Magazine, December 2014, Chicago Home + Garden, Winter 2014. 22-26 (image).
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Browning, Laura M., "Reflections," Sheridan Road Magazine, Feb/Mar 2011. 66.
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"Picture Gallery," Art Business News, November 2005. 62. (image with blurb).
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"Three Oaks gallery has much to offer," Harbor Country News, Thursday September 22, 2005. B5, B10.
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Calendar Listing, Chicago Journal, Thursday, February 20, 2003. 14. (image).
Robert Loerzel, "Paintings, sculpture reflecting each other," Pioneer Press, Thursday, January 2002. B4 & B7.
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PUBLICATIONS AS AUTHOR (selected list)
"EXPO CHICAGO 2022 - Meditative Obsession," Chicago Fine Art (blog). April 10, 2022.
http://chicagofineart.blogspot.com/2022/04/expo-chicago-2022-meditative-obsession.html
"DAVID CARSON - MAD Arts Dania Beach," Chicago Fine Art (blog). January 6, 2022.
https://chicagofineart.blogspot.com/2022/01/david-carson-mad-arts-dania-beach.html
"Zaria Forman at EXPO CHICAGO," Chicago Fine Art (blog). September 21, 2019.
https://chicagofineart.blogspot.com/2019/09/zaria-forman-at-expo-chicago.html
"The Saint Kate Hotel: For the Arts Enthusiast," Chicago Fine Art (blog). July 17, 2019.
https://chicagofineart.blogspot.com/2019/07/the-saint-kate-hotel-for-arts-enthusiast.html
"Ann E. Coulter in Homage to Nature at Hofheimer Gallery," Chicago Fine Art (blog). July 2, 2019.
chicagofineart.blogspot.com/2019/07/ann-e-coulter-in-homage-to-nature.html
"Susan Aurinko - Hofheimer Gallery," Chicago Fine Art (blog) April 29, 2019.
chicagofineart.blogspot.com/2019/04/susan-aurinko-europa-europa-at.html
"Frances Cox - Hofheimer Gallery," Chicago Fine Art (blog). April 4, 2019.
chicagofineart.blogspot.com/2019/04/frances-cox-hofheimer-gallery.html
"Flashes of Brilliance: Illinois High School Art Exhibition at the Zhou B Art Center in Bridgeport," Chicago Fine Art (blog). February 22, 2019.
chicagofineart.blogspot.com/2019/02/flashes-of-brilliance-illinois-high.html
"The exhibiton catalog? The Art of Influence: Breaking Criminal Traditions at The Gallery at Penn College," Chicago Fine Art (blog). January 12, 2019. chicagofineart.blogspot.com/2019/01/the-exhibition-catalog-art-of-influence.html
"The Art of Influence: Breaking Criminal Traditions," Exhibition Catalog Introduction. The Gallery at Penn College, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 2019. 6-7.
Charles Gniech, "Robert Lostutter - Corbett vs. Dempsey," Chicago Fine Art (blog). December 1, 2019.
chicagofineart.blogspot.com/2018/12/robert-lostutter-corbett-vs-dempsey.html
"Paintngs by Charles Gniech acquired for the Fine Art Collection of Purdue University," Chicago Fine Art (blog). March 16, 2018. chicagofineart.blogspot.com/2018/03/paintings-by-charles-gniech-acquired.html
"Igor & Marina at Zolla/Lieberman Gallery," Chicago Fine Art (blog). April 26, 2017.
chicagofineart.blogspot.com/2017/04/igor-marina-at-zollalieberman-gallery.html
"Debi Cornwall at the Filter Photo Festival," Chicago Fine Art (blog). September 28, 2016.
chicagofineart.blogspot.com/2016/09/debi-cornwall-at-filter-photo-festival.html
"Redefining Americana," Chicago Fine Art (blog). April 23, 2016.
chicagofineart.blogspot.com/2016/04/redefining-america.html
"Masks & Other Stories" small works by James Deeb? Catalog Introduction, 2014. 2.
"Jane Fulton Alt: The Burn Book Release," Chicago Fine Art (blog). November 8, 2013.
chicagofineart.blogspot.com/2013/11/jane-fulton-alt-burn.html
"Labyrinth - Audry Cramblit," American Art Collector, July 2011. 36.
LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS
2022
"Human Wrongs, Human Rights," Session Chair/Presenter, Illinois Art Education Association, 2022 Annual Conference, November 11, 2022.
"Staying in Touch with Reality: Human Rights Issues and Critical Thinking Skills," Presenter, National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development, NISOD Fall Virtual Conference, October 21, 2022.
2021
"It's a Concept," Co-Presenter with Suzanne Gorgas, "It's Curated," Presenter, Illinois Art Education Association - ArtConnectEd event (virtual), April 10,2021.
"While No One is Looking: Using Fine Art to Expose Climate Injustice and Advance Eco-Human Rights in the Post-Pandemic World," Session Chair, "The Artist's Voice: Are We Silenced or Amplified in the midst of a Pandemic?" Presenter, College Art Association 109th Annual Conference, New York (virtual), February 10-13, 2021.
2020
"While No One's Looking, Exposing Climate Injustice/Advancing Eco-Human Rights Through Fine Art," Presenter, Illinois Art Education Association, 72st Annual Conference (virtual), November 7, 2020.
2019
"PROFOUND ART: Helping the student to understand global human rights issues through personal life challenges," Presenter, Illinois Art Education Association, 71st Annual Conference, St. Charles, Illinois, November 2019.
"Creating Profound Art," Presenter, Workshop to AP art students at Deerfield High School. Deerfield, Illinois, January 14, 2019.
2018
"The Art of Influence: Breaking Criminal Traditions? Using the Arts to Create Social Change, Keynote Speaker, Illinois Art Education Association, 70th Annual Conference, Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, November 10, 2018.
"Creating an Identity? Making Uncomfortable Content Approachable, Presenter, Illinois Art Education Association, 70th Annual Conference, Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, November 10, 2018.
2017
"Change Artists-Using the Arts to Leverage Change," Session Chair, College Art Association, 105th Annual Conference, New York, February 15-18, 2017.
2016
"Change Artists-Using the Arts to Leverage Change," Panelist, United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, 60th Session, New York, March 17, 2016.
VISITING ARTIST LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS/CRITIQUES
2020
"Artist Talk," Breaking Criminal Traditions, Cheryl Jefferson, Executive Producer and Chuck Gniech, Exhibition Curator, Moderated by Suzanne Gorgas, Director of the Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery, Joliet Junior College, Joliet, Illinois, October 7, 2020.
2019
Artist Talk, Mary Porterfield with Moderator Chuck Gniech, Hofheimer Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, September 21, 2019.
Artist Talk, Artist, Susan Aurinko and Curator, Chuck Gniech, Hofheimer Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, May 18, 2019.
"Gallery Talk The Art of Influence" presenter, The Gallery at Penn College, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. February 18, 2019.
2018
"Abstract Art and It's Relevance in Chicago Today," Panel Member, Hofheimer Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, September 29, 2018.
2015
"An Evening with Carl Holzman," Interviewer, The Art Center-Highland Park, December 3, 2015.
"An evening with artists Igor & Marina," Interviewer, The Art Center-Highland Park, November 12, 2015.
"A Collectors Panel Discussion," Moderator, The Art Center-Highland Park, June 3, 2015. The panel included: Joan Arenberg; Private Collector, Susan Aurinko; Founder of FLATFILEgalleries, Peter Bartlow; Director of Bartlow Gallery, and Frank Paluch; Director of Perimeter Gallery.
"Breaking Criminal Traditions," Presenter, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, Illinois, November 2015. Tour and discussion of the selection and exhibition installation.
"Breaking Criminal Traditions," Panelist, North Central College, Naperville, Illinois, February 2015. A panel discussion defining the ability of fine art to address social issues on a global scale.
2013
ArtScene, "Meditative Surfaces," Presenter, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana, November 15, 2013. Lecture on the evolution of the artists included in the three-person exhibition presented at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art from November 9, 2013 through January 19, 2014.
"Breaking Criminal Traditions," Panelist, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, October 2013. A panel discussion defining the ability of fine art to address social issues on a global scale.
COLLECTONS
Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Purdue University, Westville, Indiana
The Art Institutes, Corporate Fine Art Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Numerous Private Collections throughout the United States
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2023-Present
Graphic Design Coordinator, Joliet Junior College, Joliet Illinois
2021-Present
College Readiness Committee Member, Joliet Junior College, Joliet Illinois
2018-Present
Advisor, AIGA-Joliet Junior College Student Group
2017
Interview Committee, Art History/Graphic Design, Joliet Junior College, Joliet Illinois
2016
Graduate Advisor/Committee Member, Harrington College of Design, Chicago
2012-15
Academic Affairs Review Committee, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2011
Corporate Curriculum Committee, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
Interview Committee, Program Director of Visual Communications, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2010
Interview Committee, Vice President of Academic Affairs, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2009-15
Committee of Internal Planning and Effectiveness [CIPE], The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2009-11
Web Master for Ai-CONNECT.com, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2008-11
Creator and Producer of the bi-yearly CONNECT Graphic Design Conference, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2007-13
Web Master for gallery180.com, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2007-08
Research Committee member for Criterion 5 of the Higher Learning Commission Accreditation process, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
Faculty Recognition Committee, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2007
Interview Committee, Associate Dean, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2006-07
Interview Committee, Director of Visual Communications, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2005
Visual Communications Curriculum Committee, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2004-13
Collections Curator, Corporate Fine Art Collection, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2003
Research Committee member for Criterion 5 of the Higher Learning Commission Accreditation process, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2002-13
Chair, Corporate Fine Art Collection Committee, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
Exhibition Curator, The Galleries of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2002
Web Development Committee, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
College Art Association of America (CAA)
Illinois Art Education Association (IAEA)
National Art Education Association (NAEA)
National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD)
Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA)
EXHIBITIONS JURIED
2017
Later Impressions 2017, Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oakbrook, Illinois
2016
Behind the Wall; Art for Social Change, The Oak Park Art League, Oak Park, Illinois
2015
From Nature, The Art Center-Highland Park, Highland Park, Illinois
2012
The Art of Human Rights, Coalition Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
Worldview - A National Juried Exhibition to benefit Worldview Education & Care, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2011
Human - A National Juried Exhibition to benefit Heartland Alliance, The Illinois Institute of Art-
Chicago
Photo 11 The Illinois institute of Art-Chicago
2010
Narrative - The Art of Story Telling, The Illinois institute of Art-Chicago
2009
Red - A National Juried Exhibition, The Illinois institute of Art-Chicago
From Nature, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
Art Against AIDS Preview Exhibition, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2008
Remedy The Art of Healing, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
The Art of Real Estate, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
Photographic Nature, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
Art Against AIDS Preview Exhibition, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2007
One of a Kind Show, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Illinois
Acquisition Exhibition, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
National All Media, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
Art Against AIDS Preview Exhibition, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2006
Acquisition Exhibition, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2005
Acquisition Exhibition, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2004
Acquisition Exhibition, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
Collection Exhibition, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
Human, A National Juried Exhibition, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2003
Naked or Nude, Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
EXHIBITIONS CURATED
2020
The Art of Influence: Breaking Criminal Traditions (A Virtual Exhibition) Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery, Joliet Junior College
2019
eruopa europa - Photography by Susan Aurinko, Hofheimer Gallery, Chcago, Illinois
The Art of Influence: Breaking Criminal Traditions, The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
2016
Behind the Wall; Art for Social Change, The Oak Park Art League, Oak Park, Illinois
The Art of Influence: Breaking Criminal Traditions, Human Rights Institute Gallery, Kean University, Union, New Jersey
2015
Outsider Art, The Art Center?Highland Park, Highland Park, Illinois
Breaking Criminal Traditions, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, Illinois
Formal Igor & Marina, Beth Kamhi and Carl Holzman, The Art Center?Highland Park, Highland Park, Illinois
Meditative Surfaces, The Art Center?Highland Park, Highland Park, Illinois
2014
The Art of Influence: Breaking Criminal Tradition, The Art Center?Highland Park, Highland Park, Illinois
The Art of Influence: Breaking Criminal Tradition, Beverly Art Center, Chicago
2013
The Art of Influence: Breaking Criminal Tradition, IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law, Chicago
Hyperreal, Gallery 180, The Illinois institute of Art-Chicago
2012
The Art of Human Rights, Coalition Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
2011
Polish Poster Exhibition, Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2010
Ripple: Cause and Effect, 3-Person Exhibition, The Art Center-Highland Park, Illinois
2009
Meditative Surfaces, 3-Person Exhibition, Schoenherr Gallery, North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
2008
Next? the next generation of up-and-coming Chicago-area artists, Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2007
Finding Center: Meditative Perspectives, Gallery 180, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2006
Spanish Realism, Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2005
Complex Simplicity, Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
Feminine Touch, Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2004
Patterns of Texture, Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
2003
Ed Paschke, Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
Naked or Nude, Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
GALLERY AFFILIATION
Hofheimer Gallery, Chicago, Illinois