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Mel Keiser
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melkeiser@gmail.com
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Education
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2011
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MFA Painting, concentration in Drawing, pending 5/11
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
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2007
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BFA Painting, concentration in Art History
Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List, National Merit Scholarship Recipient
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2007
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Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass, CO
Jane Hammond Advanced Painting Workshop
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2006
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Studio Art Center International, Florence, Italy
Semester abroad, concentration in Studio Art
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Solo Exhibitions
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2008
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Becoming One, Coffee Nation Gallery,
Bloomington, IL
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2006
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The Line Show: An Installation, Dulce Zucchero, Florence, Italy
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Invitational Exhibitions
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2010
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While in Class, WomanMade Gallery,
Chicago, IL
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2009
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Psycho/Somatic, Bates Gallery,
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
Edinboro, PA
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2009
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Graduate Student Group Exhibition, Bates Gallery, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
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2008
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Resident, Artist and Staff Exhibition, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass, CO
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2008
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Corporeal Arbor, Springer Cultural Center, Champaign, IL
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2007
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BFA Senior Exhibition, Merwin Gallery, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
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2007
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The Outpost Show, Outpost Gallery, Bloomington, IL
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2006
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Student Invitational, Fuji Gallery, Studio Art Center International, Florence, Italy
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2006
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The Outpost Show, Outpost Gallery, Bloomington, IL
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2006
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The Guerilla Show II, Ames Art Building, Bloomington, IL
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2006
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The Guerilla Show, Ames Art Building, Bloomington, IL
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Juried Exhibitions
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2009
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Meadville Council of the Arts Juried Competition, Meadville Art Center, Meadville, PA
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2009
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Annual Student Art Exhibition, Bruce Gallery, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
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2008
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Meadville Council of the Arts Juried Competition, Meadville Art Center, Meadville, PA
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2007
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Annual Student Show, Merwin Gallery, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
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2007
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Mostra d’Arte degli Sudenti Fine del Anno, Studio Art Centers International, Florence, Italy
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2006
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McLean County Art Competition, McLean County Art Center, Bloomington, IL
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2005
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Annual Juried Student Show, Merwin Gallery, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
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2004
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Annual Juried Student Show, Merwin Gallery, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
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2004
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McLean County Art Competition, McLean County Art Center, Bloomington, IL
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Honors/ Grants/Awards
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2009
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Honorary Artist, Brooks Elementary School, Aurora, IL
Asked to create commissioned painting in honor of the retirement of Deanna Minor, my elementary school art teacher, for permanent display at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School. A copy of “Lions are Not Allowed to Scare Melissa,” a children’s book written in my pen name, Molly Fawcett, was also included in the school’s library collection.
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2009
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Graduate Professional Development Grant, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
To research the gothic/early renaissance collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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2008
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Graduate Professional Development Grant, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
To attend the annual conference of Western Pennsylvania’s Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
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2007
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Kappa Pi Honorary Art Fraternity Scholarship Recipient
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2007
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Anderson Ranch Tuition Scholarship for Jane Hammond’s Advanced Painting Workshop
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2007
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Exhibition Honors, BFA Senior Exhibition, Merwin Gallery, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
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2007
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Director’s Choice Award, Annual Juried Student Art Show, Merwin Gallery, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
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2005
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Career Center Purchase Award for the Career Center Permanent Collection, Annual Juried Student Art Show, Wakeley Gallery, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
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2005
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Elected President of Kappa Pi Honorary Art Fraternity, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Il
Organized exhibitions, public art projects, & art related social events
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2004
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2nd Place in Painting, McLean County Art Competition, McLean County Art Center, Bloomington, IL
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Presentations/ Workshops
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2008
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Video Interview, The Importance of Art Education, District 204 Opening Day Presentation, Neuqua Valley High School, Naperville, IL
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2008
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Presenter, The Importance of Art Education, Annual Conference of District 204 Art Teachers, Neuqua Valley High School, Naperville, IL
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2008
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Workshop, Organizing and Installing an Exhibition, Chic Art Boutique, Naperville, IL
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2008
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Workshop, Wet Felting, Neuqua Valley High School, Naperville, IL
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2007
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Presenter, Wesley Powell Research Conference
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2007
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Workshop, Felting, Neuqua Valley High School, Naperville, IL
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2007
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Workshop, Encaustics, Neuqua Valley High School, Naperville, IL
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2007
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Panel, Critiquing and Discussing Artwork, Neuqua Valley High School, Naperville, IL
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Residencies
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2010
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Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT
4-week studio residency, July 2010. VSC Grant.
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Reviews
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2008
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The Spectator. 12/6/08. Wheeler, Ursula.
“The Human Form Beautiful and Inspiring.”
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2007
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The Daily Herald. 11/30/07. Jenco, Melissa.
“Students Learn How to Prepare for Juried Exhibit.”
Regarding the Juried High School Art Show I organized with local high schools at Chic Art Boutique
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Past Gallery Representation
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2005- 2006
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Anamart Gallery
103 South Washington, Naperville, IL 60540
630.369.7504
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Curatorial Work
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2007
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Organized Insides, Matt Martin, Chic Art Boutique Gallery, Naperville, IL
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2007
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Juried High School Art Show, Chic Art Boutique Gallery, Naperville, IL
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2007
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Atmospheric Landscapes, Charlie Michaels, Chic Art Boutique Gallery, Naperville, IL
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2007
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Selected Prints, Wakeley Gallery, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
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2006
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The Guerilla Show, Ames School of Art, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
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2006
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The Guerilla Show II, Ames School of Art, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
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Internships/ Assistantships
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2008-
2009
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Graduate Assistant, Art Education Department, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
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2008
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Painting/Drawing/Critical Studies Intern, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass, CO
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2007-2008
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Volunteer Teaching Assistant, Independent Study, Neuqua Valley High School, Naperville, IL
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