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education

bachelor of fine arts in painting 2002:

pacific northwest college of art, portland, OR., graduated with honors, 4.0 thesis.

pnca rome program 2001:

intensive painting study abroad in rome, italy.

exhibitions:

Awards and Honors:

*2007-William T. Colville Grant, Santa Barbara California, Project specific grant awarded to fund the completion of Shannon's private art studio.

*2007-Featured Artist, Churchill Gallery, Newburyport, MA

*2005- Blance Ames Award recipient-Blanche Ames National Art Competition winner

*2005 Finalist-"Art Kudos International Fine Art Competition"-juried by Giorgiana Cray Bart, Pennsylvania

*2004 Special Recognition-Upstream People Gallery "faces 2005" International Juried Exhibition

*2003 Honorable Mention -Beaverton Art Commission, Beaverton, OR.

*1999 First Place -BFA Gallery Competition, PNCA, Portland, OR.

*Shanna Wheeler Memorial Scholarship

*Norman C. Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship

Publications:

“In my Room”- An LML double disk release to benefit The National Muscular Sclerosis Society of America, 2 original paintings were created for the CD and all promotional materials, Released in spring of 2010 in New York.

"Close Companions"-Cover art for musician and performer D.C. Anderson's latest CD, titled "close companions" available on itunes, amazon, and major music stores nationwide.

"The Brave Little Tailor"-Shannon has been hired to illustrate the classic fairy tale "The Brave Little Tailor" for the incredible site www.MrsP.com which is a fun, children’s storybook entertainment site that celebrates reading and books. Classic children’s stories are brought to life by TV star Kathy Kinney as Mrs. P.

"Thomas Moser Catalog, autumn 2007" Shannon's painting was used in the catalog featuring modern handcrafted furniture design.

"Recto Verso"-A literary journal, produced annually, published through a grant from PCC, Shannon's artwork was featured throughout the magazine to accompany local writtings, edited by Alexandra Jane from pseudotsuga press.

- Prose Magazine- "Painter, She Is" by Alieen Mcateer, January 2007

-PDX Magazine "Fine Young Things" January 2007, features 10 Northwest artists to watch.

- Southwest Art Magazine- "21 Artist to Collect Now"- September 2006, Article featuring 21 artists under the age of 31 who are making waves in the contemporary art world, "artists to watch and collect now"

- Martha's Vineyard Gazette "Go Figure" August 24th, 2004

- Portland Mercury "Backspace; the Art of Packman" July 9th, 2003.

- "Kismet" cd cover John Larsen, Rainy Day Productions, Portland, OR., 2003.

- Pasek Cellars, Design and artwork produced for the exclusive label of Pasek Cellars, Mt. Vernon, WA. 1998.

- New Art International, A full color, hardback book dedicated to featuring emerging artists from around the world. Published by Book Art Press, Woodstock, NY. 1998.

Additional Experience:

-Artist Lecture and Guidence- PNCA-Art and Design in Contemporary Culture, Portland Oregon

-Artist Lecture and Presentation-February 2009- Portland State University, "Ekphrasis"-Graduate Level Class, Portland Oregon

-Artist Lecture and Presentation" November 2008, Beppu Wiarda Gallery, Portland Oregon

-"Enrichment Class" Instruction in Drawing, 2007-Cedar Mills School, Beaverton, Oregon

-Drawing Instructor, 2007, Monart School of Art, Portland Oregon

-"ArtKudos" Sole Juror, 2006-Online international competion, Juror of 6 award winners.

-Artist Lecture and Slide Presentation- Portland State University-March 1st, 2006, PSU, Oregon

-Artist Talk and Slide Presentation,December 10th, 2005, Beppu Wiarda Gallery, Portland Oregon

-Art Director / Manager: Eisenhauer Gallery, Martha's Vineyard, MA., 2004.

- Owner / Operator / Artist: Blackfish Gallery, Serving the restoration installation, hospitality committees. Blackfish is the oldest running cooperative gallery i the nation and is located in the celebrated Pearl District of Portland, OR., 2003-2004.

- 3rd Annual Family Violence Project Auction, October 2005-hand painted synthetic pumpkins donated to benefit the Family Violence Project of Orange County, California

-"Art for Life" Cascades Aids Project Donator, 2003-2006.

- Art Director, Backspace, Portland, OR., 2003.

- Fine Art Insructor / Studio Assistant, Leon & Bornowski Studios, Portland, OR., 2003-2004.

- Director / Producer / Creator "Last Cuts" A nine month documentary, digitally filmed, animated, produced, edited, and created by Shannon Richardson. 2002.

- "Lady Light" installation, featuring 27 forms of sculpted fabric. 1999.

- Educational Mural, 24' x 12', Wee Care, Skagit Valley, WA. 1997.

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