C.V.

Ashley Garner

Edinboro, PA 16412                                    thecolorg@yahoo.com                  thecolorg.blogspot.com

Education:

2010-2014                  Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Painting.

                                    Magna Cum Laude.

Awards/Scholarships/Grants:

2014                  Outstanding Departmental Senior,  Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.

2014                  Chimera Journal, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, work accepted for 
                         publication.
2014                  Highlands Festival Plein Air Contest, 2nd Place winner, Edinboro University of 
                          Pennsylvania.
2104                  Gmitter Scholarship, Grand Prize Winner,  Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.

2013                  Chimera Journal, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, work accepted for 
                         publication.

2013                  Edinboro University Art Department Scholarship.

2011                  Bedford County Chapter Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsman Scholarship.

2010                  Bedford County Chapter Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsman Scholarship.

2010                  Martinsburg Elementary American Red Cross Scholarship, Martinsburg, Pennsylvania.

2010                  Gabrielle Frick Roaring Spring Lions Club Memorial Scholarship, Roaring Spring,
                         Pennsylvania.             

2010                  Central High School Art Department Scholarship Award, Martinsburg, Pennsylvania.

2010                  Central High School Scholarship Award for Excellence, Martinsburg, Pennsylvania.

2009                  2^nd Place in the Pennsylvania VFW Patriotic Art Contest, Roaring Spring, 
                          Pennsylvania.

2006                  8^th Grade Art Award for Excellence in Artistic Achievement, Integrity, and 
                          Commitment, Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania.

Exhibitions:

2014                  Bates Gallery, Edinboro University, Pennsylvania “New Paintings”, solo exhibition.
2014                  Erie Art Museum, Erie, Pennsylvania, “Chimera Soiree”, juried group exhibition.
2014                  Highlands Festival, Edinboro University, "Plein Air", group exhibition.
2104                  Bruce Gallery, Edinboro University, "Gmitter", juried group exhibition.
2014                  Bruce Gallery, Edinboro University, "Spring Show", juried group exhibition. 
2104                  Transpose Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA, juried group exhibition.

2013                  Erie Art Museum, Erie, Pennsylvania, “Chimera Soiree”, juried group exhibition.

2013                  Bates Gallery, Edinboro University, Pennsylvania, “Art Auction.”

2013                  Bates Gallery, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, “Progression”, solo exhibition.

2013                  Start Up Incubator, Edinboro, Pennsylvania, “Myriad Persona”, juried exhibition.

2012                  Baron Forness Library, Edinboro University, Pennsylvania, “Figure it Out”.

2012                  Baron Forness Library, Edinboro University, Pennsylvania, “Figures and Fantasy”.

Online Exhibitions:

2014                  Edinboro University Art Department Website, Painting, art@edinboro.edu.

Art Reviews/Articles:

2014                  Chimera Journal, November, “Ashley Garner”, by Chimera.
2014                  Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, "Painting", Art Department Posters and
                          Postcards.

2013                  Chimera Journal, November, “Ashley Garner”, by Chimera.

2013                  The Spectator, September, “Best of Bates,” by Edinboro University

2013                  The Spectator, October, “Best of Bates,” By Edinboro University

2013                  Artist Video Interview by Aaron Pickens; posted on Edinboro University Art 
                          Department Website.

Art-Related Skills/Work Experience:

2014                  Art Counselor, Windwood Day Camp, Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania.  
                          Duties: Teaching art lessons to campers ages 4-14.

2013-2014         President of Edinboro University Drawing and Painting Club, Edinboro
                          University of Pennsylvania. 
                          Duties: Lead meetings, plan events and fundraisers, assign members
                          responsibilities, oversee officers, handle disputes, run events and fundraisers,
                          plan trips, schedule Artist Speakers, Schedule Artist Workshops.
          

2010-Present     Painting Commissions for Clients.

2009-Present     Commissioned jobs to Paint Holiday Windows over the holiday season.

2006-2010        Art Instructor, Bare Memorial Church of God, Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. 
                         Duties: Teaching Art Classes for k-8th grade.