EDUCATION
Syracuse University, College of Visual and Performing Arts, School of Art and Design
Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture, 2005
College of Charleston
Bachelor of Arts, concentration in Sculpture, 1999
SOLO AND GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2018
DEMO Projects, Springfield IL, DEMO-demo
Center for the Arts, Monmouth University, West Long Branch NJ, Artivism
2017
Art League Houston, Houston TX, Speak of the Devil solo exhibition
Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati OH, Art From Art
2016
Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati OH, All or Nothing
Anderson Gallery, Des Moines IA, Art Cubed
2015
Box 13 Art Space, Houston TX, Systemic, solo exhibition
DEMO Project/ Springfield Community Art Center, Springfield IL, New Work
2014
Transient Gallery, West Des Moines IA,
SUNY Oswego Campus, State University of New York, Oswego NY, 2-year outdoor exhibition
Fluxx Mobile Gallery, Des Moines IA, Educational Installation, solo exhibition
Des Moines Rapid Transit bus, Des Moines IA, Art on Dart
2013
Des Moines Art Festival, Des Moines IA, Art Ideas, Unofficial Performance
Public Space One, Iowa City IA, 2-Person show with Wanda Ewing
2012
The Cole Art Center, Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches TX
Texas National Art Competition 2012
Fluxx Gallery, Des Moines IA, The Flying Buttress is my Friend
Fluxx Gallery, Des Moines IA, Youngbloods
2009
Rotunda Gallery, University of Nebraska, Lincoln NE, Small Multitudes: Sculpture Invitational
Haydon Art Center, Lincoln, NE, New Works, solo exhibition
2007
Altered Aesthetics, Minneapolis MN, Art for the Other Senses
2006
The Belfry Center, Minneapolis MN, 24 Hour Art Festival
Grain belt Bottling House, Minneapolis MN, Fall Fine Arts Show
Alfie’s Art Garage, Minneapolis MN, 2nd Annual Foot Long
2005
Fort Worth Community Arts Center, Fort Worth TX, 9 x12 Works on Paper Show
Alfie’s Art Garage, Minneapolis MN, First Annual Foot Long
The Empty Space Gallery, Bakersfield CA, Now That’s Funny
Rockefeller Art Center, State University of New York, Fredonia NY, Works on Paper
The Sculpture Drawing Gallery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, Works on Paper
Lowe Art Gallery, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, MFA Exhibition
The Sculpture Drawing Gallery, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, Random Semantics
2004
Coyne Gallery, Syracuse, NY, New Work
Spark Contemporary Art Space, Syracuse, NY, S’not Art/Art for Artists’ Art for People, The Sculpture Drawing Gallery, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, Works on Paper
Comstock Art Facility, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, Port-hole Show
2003
Zoid Gallery, Syracuse, NY, New Work
Coyne Gallery, Syracuse, NY, Ibersfay
Spark Contemporary Art Space, Syracuse, NY, Another Spark Show
Zoid Gallery, Syracuse, NY, Foot Long Invitational
The Sculpture Drawing Gallery, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, Works on Paper
2002
The Sculpture Drawing Gallery, Syracuse, NY, Works on Paper, solo exhibition
Salon 45, Charleston, SC, Head Show
2001
Form of: Gallery, Charleston, SC
City Gallery, Charleston, SC, Dysfunctional Concepts, solo exhibition
2000
Form of: Gallery, Charleston, SC
1999
Simons Center for the Arts, Charleston, SC, Senior Show
Halsey Gallery, Charleston, SC, Young Contemporaries
1998
Simons center for the Arts, Charleston, SC, Salon de Refuse
Halsey Gallery, Charleston, SC, Young Contemporaries
COMMISSIONED WORKS/PUBLIC WORKS
Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, SUNY Oswego, Oswego NY
Des Moines Area Rapid Transit, Des Moines IA, Art on Dart, Curator
University College of Continuing Education, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Soul of Syracuse, Collaborative installation with Benjamin Entner
Oneida LTD. Syracuse, NY, Cast bronze work
First Night Organization, City of Charleston, Charleston, SC
PUBLICATIONS, LECTURES, AWARDS, HONORS
Molly Glentzer. “Art that watches you back” Houston Chronicle, 2017
Sarah Esme. “Opening night, Art League Houston” ArtfulDodgy.com, 2017
Sarah Esme, Artist of the Month, ArtfulDodgy.com, 2017
Ariane Roesch, Glasstire, Web video, 2017
“Here not Here”, Illinois Times, Video interview, 2015
Rachel Buse. “Architectural support device emotionally supportive too.”
Art Beacon, Des Moines, May 12, 2012.
Friday Live NET Radio, Lincoln, NE, 2009
Dottie Ashley. “Kelley Art at City Gallery.” The Post and Courier, July 15, 2001
Artist Lecture, Cyber security workshop, Paraspace Books, Houston, TX, 2017
Presenter, International Sculpture Center Conference, “What’s Past is Prologue”: The Influence of History on Contemporary Practice, 2016
Artist Lecture, SUNY Oswego, Oswego NY ,2014
Artist Lecture, Haydon Art Center, Lincoln, NE, 2009
Visiting Artist, National Ornamental Metal Museum, Memphis, TN, 2004
Visiting Artist Cast Iron Workshop, SUNY Oswego, Oswego NY,2014
Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation Funding Grant, 2013
Faculty Development Grant, Drake University, 2014/2017
Travel/Research Grant, Syracuse University, Syracuse NY, 2004
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
State University of New York Oswego, Oswego NY, sculpture on the grounds
Springfield Art Association, Springfield IL
Illinois State Museum, Springfield IL