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Curriculum Vitae

The Fine Arts and Crafts Experiences of Aaron M. Van de Graeff

Fine Art and Design Education

Harvard University, 2022 Tangible Things, Cert
University of Newcastle, 2021 Drawing History, Science and Culture, Cert
Shenkar College of Engineering , 2020 - Art and Design in the Digital Age - Cert
Trinity College, 2019, The Chemistry of Art Materials and Conservation,
Cert
Massetchusetts Institute of Technology 2013 - Global History of Architecture - Cert.
Portland Community College 2006 - 2009 - Ceramics
Pacific Rim Advertising 1998 - Internship, Graphic Design, Communications
Art Institute of Seattle 1996 - 1998  BA Visual Communications, Graphic Design
University of Minnesota Duluth 1992 - 1994, BFA Pgrm - School of Fine Arts
Minnesota Fine Arts High School- Hibbing Minnesota Summer Charter, Hibbing MN- 1992

Artist Residencies

Artist In Residence Moon Tree Studios PHJC, Donaldson IN- 2019 / 2020
Artist in Residence Old School Lives, Cotton MN- 2017 / Present

Arts Industry Experience

Advisory Board Member (Fine Arts) Moon Tree Studios PHJC, Donaldson IN- 2020/ Present
Graphic Artist Reimagine Apparel, Portland OR - 2019 / Present
Owner, Miniature Industry Laboratories LLC, Keno OR- 2006 - Present
Co - Founder, Eutectic Gallery, Portland, OR- 2012 2014
Post Production Specialist, Graphic Design, Fun Attack Studios, Portland OR- 2011- 2014
Co Founder/ Gallery Director, Mud Sweat and Cheer a Ceramic Pop Up event, Portland, OR - 2013
Curator, Springbox Gallery Portland, OR– 2009 2013
Associate Gallery Manager, Portland Art Museum- 2005 2006
Assistant to the CEO, Daniel Smith Artist Materials, Seattle, WA– 2002 2005
Painting Instructor, Daniel Smith Artist Materials, Seattle, WA- 2002 2005
Poster Illustrator, Uncle Rockies Punk Venue, 1997 - 1998 
Admin., Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Seattle WA- 1996
Cartoonist, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle WA - 1996 
Army Photographer, US Army, Fort Worth TX- 1993
Graphic Designer, Walker for Washington County, Cottage Grove MN- 1993
Admin Volunteer, Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth MN- 1992 1993
Cartoonist, Fry Street Pasta, Denton TX- 1992
Cartoonist, UMD Statesman, Duluth MN- 1992
Artist Assistant Silkscreening, David Wavrin, Hibbing MN- 1992

Theater, Film, TV, Radio and Music

Illustrator Animation Asst., Whole Day Down S2E5, Los Angeles CA -2013
Artist Contributor, Whole Day Down S1, Los Angeles CA- 2012
Post Production, Moon Patrol, Short Film, Fun Attack Studio, Portland Oregon- 2011
Post Production, Djamba, Short Film, Fun Attack Studio, Portland Oregon- 2011
Post Production, Endangerment, Short Film, Fun Attack Studio, Portland Oregon 2011
Stage Coordination and Info. Graphic Design, Sobe Music Fest, Carpenteria CA- 2001
Stage Coordination and Info. Graphic Design, Sobe Music Fest, Carpenteria CA- 2000
Design Director, AFAB Theater Company, Lost In Captivity Seattle WA- 1998

Set Designer, multi show, AFAB Theater Company, Seattle, WA- 1997
Stage Craft (set design) , multi show, AFAB Theater Company, Seattle, WA- 1997
Extra, Walt Disney Company, Iron Will, Duluth MN- 1994
Actor / Chorus, Community Theater, Fiddler On The Roof, Hibbing MN- 1992
Stage Craft (set design), Community Theater, Look Homeward Angel, Hibbing MN- 1992
Stage Craft (set design), Community Theater, One Act, Under Milkwood- Various MN-1992 
Extra, Community Theater, One Act, Under Milkwood-  Various MN- 1992

Solo Exhibitions

Baku Wonder Show, Moon Tree Studios, Donalson IN- 2020; Ceramic Sculpture; Works on Canvas
St. Johns + ART, First Friday, Central Hotel, St. Johns Oregon- 2014; Photography
St. Johns + ART, Spot Color Studio, St. Johns OR- 2010; Works on Canvas
St. Johns + ART, St. Johns Fine Book Sellers, St. Johns OR- 2009;Works on Canvas
Booby Hatch, Springbox Gallery, Portland OR- 2010; Works on Canvas
Star Gazing New Drawings and Raku Ceramics, Springbox Gallery, Portland OR- 2008
Coffeeshop NW, Portland, OR- 2007; Photography
Open Studio, Portland, OR- 2007; Photography and Collage
Open Studio, Portland, OR- 2006; Photography and Ceramics

Group Exhibitions

Blues, Lane Gallery, Portland OR- 2013; Works on Paper
Winter Group Exhibition, Antler Gallery, Portland OR- 2013; Assemblage, Works on Paper, Sculpture
Boysfort Gallery Boutique, Portland OR- 2013; Works on Canvas, Design Objects
Works, Antler Gallery At the Old Church, Portland OR- 2013; Ceramics, Works on Canvas
Boysfort Gallery Boutique, Portland OR- 2013, Works on Canvas, Design Objects
Boysfort POP UP, Portland, OR- 2012, Works on Canvas, Design Objects
Mud Sweat Cheer, Portland OR- 2012; Ceramics, Works on Canvas
Love of Portland, Wooly Gallery, Portland OR- 2012; Works on Canvas
Fruits, Lane Gallery, Portland OR- 2012; Works on Canvas
Boysfort POP UP Inaugural opening, Portland, OR- 2011, Works on Canvas
Wonders to Come II, Springbox Gallery, Portland, OR- 2011; Fiber, Works on Canvas
Photon Extraordinary, Springbox Gallery, Portland, OR- 2011; Photography
Images for the Secret Society, Springbox Gallery, Portland, OR- 2011; Works on Canvas
First Friday, Salty Teacup Gallery, Portland, OR- 2010; Photography
Diffusion, Springbox Gallery, Portland, OR- 2010; Photography
Group Exhibition Inaugural Opening Salty Teacup Gallery, Portland OR -2010; Works on Canvas
Wonders to Come, Springbox Gallery, Portland, OR- 2010; Works on Canvas, Fiber
Fire Merchants, Springbox Gallery, Portland, OR- 2010; Ceramics
Annual Group Exhibition Springbox Gallery, Portland, OR- 2008; Collage
Annual Group Exhibition Springbox Gallery, Portland, OR- 2006; Drawings
Annual Freehold Exhibition, Freehold Gallery, Seattle, WA- 1998: Works on Paper
Annual Freehold Exhibition, Freehold Gallery, Seattle, WA- 1997: Works on Paper

Juried Charity Exhibitions

CAP Art Auction, Portland OR - 2013; Ceramics
P:EAR Art Auction, Portland OR - 2012; Ceramics

Volunteerism

Artist Instructor, Maria Center, Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Convent / Women Religious - 2020
Artist Instructor - Mentor, Moon Tree Studios, Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Convent / Women Religious - 2020
Designer, Portland Challenge, Portland, OR - 2006
Designer, Portland Challenge, Portland, OR - 2007
Designer, Portland Challenge, Portland, OR - 2009
Artist Assistant, College of St. Scholastica, Dutluth MN - 1992

Exhibition Curation & Production

Cognition- Brad Macklemore, John George Larson, Richard Brandt, Eutectic Gallery- 2013
Calm In Chaos- Baba Wague Diakite, Eutectic Gallery, Portland OR- 2013
Megaliths and Monoliths - Brad Mildrexler, Eutectic Gallery, Portland OR- 2013
Art out of War- Thomas Orr, Ehren Tool others, Eutectic Gallery, Portland OR- 2013
Lost Miraposas- Kelly Garrett Rathbone, Eutectic Gallery, Portland OR- 2013 Mud Sweat Cheer, Portland OR- 2012
Wonders to Come II- Group Exhibition, Springbox Gallery, Portland, OR- 2011
Images for the Secret Society- Group Exhibition, Springbox Gallery, Portland, OR- 2011
Wonders to Come- Group Exhibition, Springbox Gallery, Portland, OR- 2010
Fire Merchants- Group Exhibition, Springbox Gallery, Portland, OR- 2010

Student Fine Arts Achievement and Awards

HHS High School Letter- Speech 1992
HHS High School Letter- Drama 1992
HHS High School Letter- Speech 1991
HHS Student Showcase Award for Excellence- Photography 1992 x2
HHS Student Showcase Award for Excellence- Independent Art Studies APIA. 1992
HHS Student Showcase Award for Excellence- Watercolor Painting 1992 x3
HHS Student Showcase Award for Excellence- Oil Painting 1991
HHS Student Showcase Award for Excellence- Acrylic Painting 1991
HHS Student Showcase Award of Excellence- Drawing and Design 1991 x2
HHS Student Showcase Award of Excellence- Watercolor Painting 1990 x2
HHS Freshman Choir - 1989

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