Lauren Curtis Art

Freelance/Fine Artist & Photographer

Resume & Bio

LAUREN CURTIS    P.O. Box 193 Franklin Park, NJ 08823     forestwalker333@hotmail.com      www.LaurenCurtisArt.com

BIOGRAPHY

Lauren Curtis was graduated with a BFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, in 1988. She enjoys working in a variety of media, including oils, acrylics, pen & ink, watercolor and photography. The artist is happiest when creating pieces that represent her love of nature, wildlife, travel and spiritual subject matter. The symbology and mythology of ancient cultures such as Egyptian, Greco-Roman and Celtic are fused with the symbols of modern -day , natural spiritual practices, to form a unique and eclectic style. These images are often portrayed through the woman’s perspective, showing the importance of “The Feminine” , which is often over-looked. Lauren wants to convey the beauty in the diversity, as well as the similarities, that run through various cultural belief-systems. Lauren has had artwork and poetry published by greeting card and crafter companies, magazines and historical organizations, including the Middlesex County Cultural & Heritage Commission. One of her pieces was selected for the permanent collection of the Joyce Kilmer Library. Her work is displayed in private collections, healthcare centers & galleries, including a solo exhibit at the Johnson &Johnson World Headquarters. Lauren has participated in over 80 solo, group & juried exhibitions and is also a member of several NJ Arts organizations. Her artwork has been sold throughout the US and abroad, and her work can be seen in venues in NJ, NY, MA and PA.

RESUME

Published & Commissioned Works

*Art represented by galleries including Through the Moongate, Highland Park, NJ, 2004 -present; Caladan Gallery,

* Illustrations for historical organizations including the Middlesex County Cultural & Heritage Commission and the Joyce Kilmer Centennial Commission. 2003-present.

*Artwork commissioned by Chartpak for international crafter exhibitions in Texas & Chicago, IL. February-July, 2004.

*Artwork for national greeting card and crafter companies, 1999-present.

*Children’s textile design for X-El Design. 1998-1999.

*Illustrations & poetry published in local & national magazines, 1994 - present.

*Paid Internship and graphic design projects for Amos Eno Gallery, NYC, NY; Including gallery ad design for Art Forum Magazine. 1987.

Awards & Recognitions

*Selected for a 2009 Solo Exhibit, Johnson & Johnson World Headquarters, NJ.

*Artwork & letter published in Art Calendar Magazine, Nov., 2009.

*Historical painting selected for permanent collection, Joyce Kilmer Library, Edison, NJ, August, 2007.

*Judge’s Honorable Mention Award, Franklin Township NJ Juried Exhibit, July,2007.

*Selected as Artist-of-the-Month, North Brunswick Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Community Services; awarded solo exhibits, April, 2006 & March, 2007.

*Winner of The Pauper art group’s Logo Competition, November, 21. 2005.

*Honorable Mention in Photography, Highland Park, NJ Arts Fest, Sept. 24, 2005.

*Artwork received 2nd Place Award in magazine art contest, Nov.1, 2004; Honorable Mentions & publication in photography & poetry publisher competitions, 2004-2005.

*Member of the Arts Council of Princeton, October 2007-present.

*Interviewed for national and international arts & art-culture videos, DVD’s, books, and NY/NJ cable TV shows. 2003-2004.

*Elected  Board Member (2003-2005) & exhibitor; Visual Arts League, NJ, 2002-present.

*Artwork featured on several on-line galleries; awarded solo exhibits, 2001-present.

*Artist interviews in newspapers including The Star Ledger, Oct. 2001; The Princeton Packet, Feb. 2005; The Home News, June,2005, July 2007 & Nov. 2008; The Sentinel, March 2007; The Courier News, Nov. 2008.

*Artwork selected for covers of publications, including On The Go Magazine, 1999 & 2000; Take-Care Connections, 2004; Circle of Stones Journal, 2004; Inner Realm,2007

*Member: Red Bank, NJ Art Alliance,1998-2000; Morris Area Arts Council, 2004-2007.

*Certificate from Graphic Design Honors Course, Parsons School of Design, NY. 1984.

*Participated in over 90 solo, group & juried exhibitions throughout the U.S. & BC, Canada; pieces in private collections in the US, Holland, UK & Denmark. 1984-present.

Education

*”SmART Business Coaching” art-business courses; New York, NY. 2003-2006.

*BFA, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Majored in painting and drawing. Graphics courses. 1984-1988.

*Parsons School of Design, New York, NY. Received certificate for honors graphic design course. 1984.

*DuCret School of the Arts, Plainfield, NJ. Drawing and color theory courses. 1983.

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