Education
2023 Masters of Fine Arts in Fine Art, Goldsmiths University of London, London, England
2020 Bachelors of Fine Arts, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
Bachelors of Arts in German Language and Culture, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
2018 Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA (Spanish language and culture courses)
Solo Exhibitions
2020 Sidney Westenskow, BFA Thesis Exhibition, Washington State University, Digital Showcase, https://finearts.wsu.edu/bfa-exhibitions-2020/
DOCUMENTATION: Locker Gallery, Washington State University, Pullman, WA (Poster below)
2019 Old Undies. : AUX LOX, Washington State University, Pullman, WA (Poster below)
Juried Group Exhibitions
2021 Funhouse 2021, Art of the Surreal, Fantastic, & Bizarre National Juried Exhibition: Barret Art Center, Poughkeepsie, NY, Juror(s): Silvia Cubiñá
2020 Blood Orange Review, Volume 12.2, https://bloodorangereview.com/volume/12-2/ , cover art feature. Juror(s): Samantha Park
Identity: Art Fluent, Digital Showcase, https://www.art-fluent.com/identity , Juror(s): Amy Matteson
Dirty show 21: Russel Exhibition Center, Detroit, MI, Juror(s): Not listed
The Elephant in the Room, Kokomo, IN, Digital Showcase, https://ugallery0.wixsite.com/theelephantintheroom?fbclid=IwAR3XAv8Y70ckkzBTu4Q5LRVXduh800UW4l0ukBZfv9wRQIyEeGUtYAmSXA4 , Juror(s): Violence Mullins
FALC 25th Annual Juried Art Exhibition: Page-Walker Arts and History Center, Cary, NC, Juror(s): David Shevlino
October Group Art Show: Jones Gallery, Kansas City, MO, Juror(s): Not listed
Water media National Juried Exhibition: Dallas Metro Arts Contemporary, Plano, TX, Juror(s): Christina Lucas
Portraits: Las Laguna Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA, Juror(s): Not listed
2019 Tangible Gestures: Terrain Gallery Spokane, WA, Juror(s): Not listed
Local Artists exhibition: Spokane Public Library, Spokane, WA, Juror(s): Not listed
Not Black Friday, Small works show: Terrain Gallery, Spokane, WA, Juror(s): Not listed
2018 Women’s Show: Washington Sate University Woman’s Center, Washington State University, Pullman WA, Juror(s): Amy Sharp
2017 Pullman Art Walk, Pullman, WA, Juror(s): Kira Walters
Shrug Show: Stray Galleries, Pullman, WA, Juror(s): June T. Sanders, Bridget Costa
Invited Group Exhibitions
2021 Something Like Yesterday: Two person exhibition with Aria Brownell, ContraCommon Gallery, Austin, TX (see poster below)
2020 Midwinter Performance Parade: Pullman, WA
2019 Diatonic: Locker Gallery, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
High Five Midterm show: Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Social Space Black History Celebration: Jordan Schnitzer Museum on Art, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
High Five Exhibition: Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Palouse Performance Showcase: Gallery 2, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Form and Fabric: Locker Gallery, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2018 High Five Exhibition: Washington State University, Pullman, WA
All Majors Show: Washington State University, Pullman, WA
All Majors Midterm Show: Washington State University, Pullman, WA
401 Midterm Exhibition: Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2017 401 Exhibition: Washington State University, Pullman, WA
320 Final Show: Washington State University, Pullman, WA
High Five Exhibition: Washington State University, Pullman, WA
401 Midterm Exhibition: Washington State University, Pullman, WA
499 Midterm Exhibition: Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2016 All Majors Exhibition: Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Commissions
2020 Private Commission, Alyssa Austin, Three 8” x 10” watercolor portraits
Private Commission, Alyssa Austin, 8” x 10” watercolor portrait
Private Commission, Alyssa Austin, 11” x 10” watercolor portrait
2019 Private Commission, Anonymous, Three 18” x 24” watercolor portraits
Private Commission, Shandra Stiemert, 9.5” x 11” watercolor illustration
2018 Private Commission, Alyssa Austin, Two 10” x 8” ink portraits
2017 Private Commission, Anonymous Request, 9” x 11” oil pastel portrait
Bibliography
2019 Cameron Limes, Interview, Late on Cable 8: Edward R. Murrow College of Communications, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 9 March 2019.
2018 Editor’s Choice: “RAW: Sidney Westenskow,” Landescapes Magazine: 2018, Washington State University
Angelica Relente, “Party in the Park,” The Daily Evergreen, Washington State University, 23 September 2018.
2017 Nina Wills, “Art Club Focusses on Techniques,” The Daily Evergreen, Washington State University, 13 November 2017.
2016 Rebecca White, “Living Art,” The Daily Evergreen, Washington State University, 28 October 2016.
Professional Service and Experience
2020 Volunteer: Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, AZ
-Participated in volunteer based projects on display in Mesa Arts Center: Museum of Contemporary Art
2019-20 Member: Washington State University Pyromaniacs Clay Club, Pullman, WA
2019 Special Projects Team Leader, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
-Responsible for working towards Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art AAM Accreditation
-Lead organizer of student interns
Kestrels: Outdoor Public Mural at Kamiak Elementary, Collaborative Project hosted by Joe Hedges, in collaboration with the Department of Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2018-19 President: Washington State University Art Club, Pullman, WA
-Responsible for communications between Art Club and other Registered Student Organizations and other external communications
-Lead organizer of club meetings and executive member actions
2017-20 Gallery Attendant, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2017 Vice President: Washington State University Art Club, Pullman, WA
-Responsible for assisting President and other executive team members with tasks related to club activities
2016-17 Secretary: Washington State University Art Club, Pullman, WA
-Responsible for taking notes in club meetings and distributing club information to members via digital and physical advertising
2016 Representative of the Arts: Washington State University College of Arts and Sciences Reception Banquet, Davenport Hotel, Spokane, WA
-Showcase of student artwork, one of three students selected
Awards, Acknowledgements, and Scholarships
2020 Pollart Scholarship for the Humanities: awarded by Sunne Pollart Meyer and Mr. David G. Pollart, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2019 John Martin Ludwig Memorial Scholarship: awarded by Katrina Ludwig and Karen Watterson, Washington State University College of Arts and Sciences, Pullman, WA
High Five Award: awarded by Reza Safavi, Washington State University Department of Fine Arts, Pullman, WA
Pollart Scholarship for the Humanities: awarded by Sunne Pollart Meyer and Mr. David G. Pollart, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2018 Ellen W. Roberts Scholarship in Fine Arts, Washington State University Department of Fine Arts, Pullman, WA
High Five Award: awarded by Hallie Meredith, Washington State University Department of Fine Arts, Pullman, WA
Pollart Scholarship for the Humanities: awarded by Sunne Pollart Meyer and Mr. David G. Pollart, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2017 Ellen W. Roberts Scholarship in Fine Arts, Washington State University Department of Fine Arts, Pullman, WA
Pollart Scholarship for the Humanities: awarded by Sunne Pollart Meyer and Mr. David G. Pollart, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Technical Experience and Skills
· Operational and safety knowledge of a variety of woodworking power tools
· Casting and mold making in plaster, silicone, sand, and clay
· Ceramic wheel throwing
· Digital Photography (proficient with Lightroom)
· Raku ceramic firing and Soda firing processes
· Sewing, rope making, and fiber construction techniques involving a standard sewing machine
· Native language: English
· Proficient in German
· Experienced with Spanish
