Employment
1996 – Present Studio Artist, Illinois
Body of work: figurative, nature, site specific installations, masks and pottery. Use
of high and low fire clay bodies, glazes, oxides, wax and acrylic paints. Clientele is
established through galleries, art shows, interior designers and website.
Fall 2006 – Present Ceramics Instructor
Vi at The Glen, Glenview, Illinois
Teach the foundations of ceramics to seniors in an assisted living community. Low
fire clay body and glazes are utilized. Responsible for inventory and firings.
Fall 2005 – Present Ceramics Instructor
Oakton Community College, Illinois
Teach the foundations of ceramics in The Continuing Education Department.
Low fire clay body and glazes are utilized. Responsible for inventory and reclaim
of clay using a pug mill.
1998 – 2000 Sculpture Teacher
Artworks of Oak Park, Illinois
Weekly, teach hand building techniques and surface design to children ages 4-13.
Additionally, teach three hour clay parties for adults and children.
1992 – 1993 Ceramics Instructor
New Community Corporation, Newark, New Jersey
Weekly, teach lessons in painting bisque fired items to children ages 7-13.
Public Art
1999 “Toe River”, Penland School of Crafts, North Carolina
This sixteen person collaborative piece was solicited and approved by a committee
that included the Director of Penland School of Crafts. Participated in
designing, making and installing a handmade clay mural. Project was overseen by
Public Art Muralist, Carlos Alves of Miami, Florida.
Private Collections
Evanston, Illinois Barrington, Illinois Elgin, Illinois
Park Ridge, Illinois Oak Park, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
St. Charles, Illinois Verona, New Jersey Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Gallery Exhibits
October 2010-Present OnView Art Gallery, Park Ridge, Illinois
August 4, 2007 Member Show, Lill Street Studios, Chicago, Illinois
Fall 2004 Skyway Art Competition,
Moraine Valley Community College, Illinois
Spring 1999 Student Gallery D,
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois
December 1998 Studio Walk, Artworks Gallery of Oak Park, Illinois
December 1999 Studio Walk, Artworks Gallery of Oak Park, Illinois
Winter 1999 Group Show, Artworks Gallery of Oak Park, Illinois
Art Fairs
September 26-27, 2009 Art In The Barn, Barrington, Illinois
Art Auctions
Brickton Art Center's 5th Annual Benefit Art Exhibition & Auction
November 20 through December 5, 2009
Artistic Living 2009 Silent Auction
Brickton Art Center’s Fifth Artistic Living Showcase Home Event
October 16-18 and 24-25, 2009
Unity Temple Fundraiser
Spring 2000
Board Member
Summer 2009-October 2010 Brickton Art Center, Park Ridge, Illinois
Blogs
Your Furniture Link.com
Home Tour Showcase
Artistic Living 2009
Brickton Art Center’s Fifth Artistic Living Showcase Home Event
October 16-18 and 24-25, 2009
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Montclair State University, 1993
Continuing Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, I.L.
Penland School of Crafts, N.C.
Oakton Community College, I.L.
1996 – Present Studio Artist, Illinois
Body of work: figurative, nature, site specific installations, masks and pottery. Use
of high and low fire clay bodies, glazes, oxides, wax and acrylic paints. Clientele is
established through galleries, art shows, interior designers and website.
Fall 2006 – Present Ceramics Instructor
Vi at The Glen, Glenview, Illinois
Teach the foundations of ceramics to seniors in an assisted living community. Low
fire clay body and glazes are utilized. Responsible for inventory and firings.
Fall 2005 – Present Ceramics Instructor
Oakton Community College, Illinois
Teach the foundations of ceramics in The Continuing Education Department.
Low fire clay body and glazes are utilized. Responsible for inventory and reclaim
of clay using a pug mill.
1998 – 2000 Sculpture Teacher
Artworks of Oak Park, Illinois
Weekly, teach hand building techniques and surface design to children ages 4-13.
Additionally, teach three hour clay parties for adults and children.
1992 – 1993 Ceramics Instructor
New Community Corporation, Newark, New Jersey
Weekly, teach lessons in painting bisque fired items to children ages 7-13.
Public Art
1999 “Toe River”, Penland School of Crafts, North Carolina
This sixteen person collaborative piece was solicited and approved by a committee
that included the Director of Penland School of Crafts. Participated in
designing, making and installing a handmade clay mural. Project was overseen by
Public Art Muralist, Carlos Alves of Miami, Florida.
Private Collections
Evanston, Illinois Barrington, Illinois Elgin, Illinois
Park Ridge, Illinois Oak Park, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
St. Charles, Illinois Verona, New Jersey Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Gallery Exhibits
October 2010-Present OnView Art Gallery, Park Ridge, Illinois
August 4, 2007 Member Show, Lill Street Studios, Chicago, Illinois
Fall 2004 Skyway Art Competition,
Moraine Valley Community College, Illinois
Spring 1999 Student Gallery D,
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois
December 1998 Studio Walk, Artworks Gallery of Oak Park, Illinois
December 1999 Studio Walk, Artworks Gallery of Oak Park, Illinois
Winter 1999 Group Show, Artworks Gallery of Oak Park, Illinois
Art Fairs
September 26-27, 2009 Art In The Barn, Barrington, Illinois
Art Auctions
Brickton Art Center's 5th Annual Benefit Art Exhibition & Auction
November 20 through December 5, 2009
Artistic Living 2009 Silent Auction
Brickton Art Center’s Fifth Artistic Living Showcase Home Event
October 16-18 and 24-25, 2009
Unity Temple Fundraiser
Spring 2000
Board Member
Summer 2009-October 2010 Brickton Art Center, Park Ridge, Illinois
Blogs
Your Furniture Link.com
Home Tour Showcase
Artistic Living 2009
Brickton Art Center’s Fifth Artistic Living Showcase Home Event
October 16-18 and 24-25, 2009
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Montclair State University, 1993
Continuing Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, I.L.
Penland School of Crafts, N.C.
Oakton Community College, I.L.
| COLLEEN FEHRENBACH Des Plaines, Illinois 847-297-7505 |
