Susan M Gibbons
© 2012 Susan M Gibbons

Solo Exhibitions

 

2009   Transformations, MFA Exhibit, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA

2000   Northwest Nazarene University, Christians in the Visual Arts, Regional Conference, Juror, Guest Speaker, Nampa, ID

1998   Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO

 

Selected Exhibitions

 

2011   ‘Poetic Synthesis’, The Lowry Gallery, Community College of Aurora, Denver, Colorado

‘The Resident Artist’s Show’, The Other Side Arts, Aurora, Colorado

‘The Women’s Show’, The Other Side Arts, Denver, Colorado

‘Community College of Aurora Faculty Exhibit’, The Lowry Gallery, Denver, Colorado

‘The Other Side Arts Members’ Show’, The Other Side Arts, Aurora, Colorado

‘Fusion IV’, Space Gallery, Denver, Colorado

‘Fluxface in Space’, Flux Museum, Ft. Worth, Texas

2010   ‘Community College of Aurora Faculty Exhibit’, The Other Side Arts, Aurora, Colorado

‘A Book About Death’, MUBE, San Paulo, Brazil

2009   ‘The Other Side Arts, Members Show’, Denver, Colorado

‘Transformations’, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California

‘Community College of Aurora Faculty Exhibit’, The Other Side Arts, Aurora, Colorado

2008  ‘Community College of Aurora Faculty Exhibit’, The Other Side Arts, Aurora, Colorado

‘One, Two, Three’, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California

2007  ‘Community College of Aurora Faculty Exhibit’, The Other Side Arts, Aurora, Colorado

‘Bountiful Harvest’, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California

2006  ‘First Fruits’, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California

‘Megmaphonics: Stones, Feathers, and Bones’, The Other Side Arts, Aurora, Colorado

2003  ‘Parable’, Christian Fine Arts Association, Littleton, Colorado

2002  ‘It Is Finished… Hallelujah!’, Christian Fine Arts Association, Littleton, Colorado

2000  ‘Stations of the Cross’, Doan College, Lincoln, Nebraska

‘20/20 Intaglio Portfolio’, Christians in the Visual Arts, Wenham, Massachusetts

‘Exploring the Icon’, Christian Fine Arts Association, Littleton, Colorado

‘Koinonia’, Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho

1999  ‘Passion and Suffering’, Christian Fine Arts Association, Littleton, Colorado

‘Contemporary Works of Faith, ’99’, Columbus, Ohio

1998  ‘Stations of the Cross’, Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO

1996  ‘Art Happenings ’96’, Littleton, Colorado

 

Galleries

 

2010  Enso Gallery, Denver, Colorado

1999-2001 Canaan Gallery, Littleton, Colorado

 

Bibliography

 

2010  Fusion IV, A Collection of Art and Poetry

2004  First Fruits – A Compilation of Art, AdLib Christian Arts

1999  The Columbus Dispatch

1995  Christianity and the Arts Magazine

1994  Mars Hill Review

 

Collections

 

Biblical Art Center Museum – 20/20 Portfolio, Dallas, Texas

Billy Graham Center Museum – 20/20 Portfolio, Wheaton, Illinois

Faith Ministries, Aurora, Colorado

 

Lectures

 

2000   Christians in the Visual Arts, Regional Conference, Keynote Speaker and Juror, Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, ID

 

Teaching

 

2010  Community College of Denver: Adjunct Instructor:  Classes Taught: Drawing I

2001-Present Community College of Aurora: Adjunct Instructor

Classes Taught: Drawing I-IV, Painting I-IV, Visual Concepts 2-D Design, Advanced 2-D Design, Figure Drawing I, Advanced Figure Drawing, Art Appreciation, Art History I, II, Art Since 1900, Survey of Humanities I, II, Gallery Management

 

Related Experience

 

2010  City of Aurora, Employee and Family Art Show, Juror

2009  City of Aurora, Employee and Family Art Show, Juror

2007  Community College of Aurora, Art Club Sponsor

2006-2007 Community College of Aurora, Liberal Arts Camp, Hinkley High School

2003  Community College of Aurora, ‘How I Learned to Drive’, Props Mistress

2003-2004 Community College of Aurora, Faculty of the Year Committee

2002  Community College of Aurora, ‘Cabaret’ Props Mistress, Costuming

1999-2001 Canon Gallery, Gallery Assistant, Littleton, CO

1998  Christian Home Educators of Colorado Student Art Competition, Gr. 3-12, Juror

1998  Metro League Student Art Show, High School Art Competition, Juror

1996  Art Happenings ’96, Planning Committee, Juror

1995, 1999 ASCI Student Art Competition, Juror

1995-1996 Solid Rock Enrichment Programs, K-12 Art Instructor

1993-2004 Christian Fine Arts Association, Founder, Director, Board Member

1992  Colorado Free University, Art Instructor

1989-1993 Heritage Christian Center, Muralist, Art Director, Costumer, Choreographer (various plays)

 

Education

 

2009   Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA: Master of Fine Arts

1982   Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO:  Bachelor of Fine Arts: Printmaking, Lithography

1980   Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO: Associate of Arts

 

Workshops

 

2003   The Glen Workshop/Image Journal: Makato Fujimura, St. John’s College, Santa Fe, NM

2002   The Glen Workshop/Image Journal: Erica Grimm-Vance, St. John’s College, Santa Fe, NM

1999   The Glen Workshop/Image Journal: Mary McCleary, St. John’s College, Santa Fe, NM