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SCOTT JOHNSON
SELECTED SOLO AND INVITATIONAL EXHIBITIONS
2021
The Elemental House, Project, Manitou Springs, CO
2019- 2020
Fissure, Center for Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, NM
Revolt, Group Exhibition with Virgil Ortiz, Santa Fe, NM
2018
Radical: Fifty Years of Libre, Gallery of Contemporary Art, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
2017
Withdrawn, permanent sculptural installation in Tutt Library, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
2016
Mysterium Tremendum, University of Colorado Art Museum, Boulder, CO (collaboration with Mathew Barton)
2015
Unearthing, Republic Plaza, Denver, CO
Moving Places, Mississauga Celebration Square, Missassauga, Toronto, Canada
2014
Mute Earth Museum of Outdoor Arts, Denver Colorado
Protest, Gallery of Contemporary Art, University of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Fanta Morgana Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs, CO
2013
Systems and Subversions, I.D.E.A. Space, Colorado Springs, CO
Baer Gallery | Show and Permanent Installation, Hosfos, Iceland
2012
Continental Drift, Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, Denver, CO
Continental Drift, Aspen Art Museum, Aspen, CO
Trace Elements: Light into Space – James Turrell and Places Apart - Scott Johnson: Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs, CO
Another Victory Over The Sun. THEMUSEUM, Kitchner/Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
2011
Another Victory Over The Sun, Denver Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, CO
Hawk and Handsaw: The Journal of Creative Sustainability
2010
Incidentals, Chambers Gallery, Portland, OR
Light Drift, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver, CO
2009
Hypothesis, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO
Engel, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
Let’s Talk About Love, Baby, ongoing, internationally traveling exhibition curated by Chido Johnson Selected locations: OUAG, Rochester, NY; Asni Village, Addis Abada, Ethiopia; National
Gallery, Harare, Zimbabwe; Joan Flasch, Chicago, IL; Craft Alliance, St. Louis, MO
Open Range. Smokebrush Gallery, Colorado Springs, CO
The Infinity Room, Eldorado Springs Art Center, Eldorado Springs, CO
2008
The Look of Nowhere, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder, CO
The Rake of Evening, Coburn Art Gallery, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
2007
1st Paralleled, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver, CO
2006
Afterimages, Coburn Art Gallery, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
2005
Crepusculars. Big House Gallery, Boulder CO
Untitled, Robin Rule Galllery, Denver CO
2004
Splitting Image, Coburn Art Gallery, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
Art on Paper, Weatherspoon Art Museum, Greensboro, NC
2003
JSC Faculty Exhibition, Julian Scott Gallery, Johnson State College, Johnson, VT
JSC Faculty Exhibition, Julian Scott Gallery, Johnson State College, Johnson, VT
2002
Neither Here Nor There, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT
Snapshot, Beaver College Art Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2001
Three Possible Explanations, Sterling College, Craftsbury, VT
Elsewhere, Julian Scott Gallery, Johnson State College, Johnson, VT
2000
Traces, Temple Gallery, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Elkins Park 19016, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
The Y2K Solution, Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of Art, New Brunswick, NJ
1999
Tyler @ White Box, White Box, Philadelphia, PA
Quixotic, Temple Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
1998
Interdiscipline. Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Invisible, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Odd Arrows, David Floria Gallery, Aspen, CO
Roaring Fork Open, Aspen Art Museum, Aspen, CO
1997
ARAC Winter Expo, Anderson Ranch Art Center, Aspen, CO
Norfolk Botanical Expo, Norfolk Botanical Gardens, Norfolk, VA
Leadline, Andrews Gallery, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
1996
Weeping Gate, Dime Hill Sculpture Garden, Boulder, CO
1995
Seat of the Creek, Dime Hill Sculpture Garden, Boulder, CO
1994
Charcoal Grammar, Sibell-Wolle Fine Arts Gallery, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Firewood Grammar, Norlin Library, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
1993
States of Integrae. Dudly Alcove Gallery, Boulder, CO
Early Lessons, Edge Gallery, Denver, CO
1992
Lux Mosaic, White Room Gallery, Boulder, CO
LECTURES | TALKS
2014 Protest, Gallery of Contemporary Art, University of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
2013 Systems and Subversions (in collaboration with Professor Jonathan Scott Lee), I.D.E.A. Space,
Colorado Springs, CO
Inside Out/Outside In, Saimaa University of Applied Sciences, Imatra, Finland
2012 Places Apart, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs, CO
2011 Courting Light: Sculptural Approaches to Place, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
2011 Untitled, Denver Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, CO
2011 Inversion, Untitled Art Show podcast interview (see: http://www.scjworks.blogspot.com)
2010 Converging Parallels (with Ethan Jackson), Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver, CO
2010 Hypothesis (with Curt Holder), University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO
2009 Ruminando and The Look of Nowhere, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
2009 Untitled, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX (via Skype)
2008 Untitled, College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI (via Skype)
2008 Untitled, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder CO
2008 Do the Walls Have Eyes?, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
2008 Ruminando, Chapman University, Orange CA
2007 Untitled, University of Georgia Study Abroad Program, Cortona, Italy
2007 Afterimages, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
2004 Untitled, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC
RESIDENCIES | FELLOWSHIPS
2018-2020 Howard Fellowship – Howard Foundation, Brown University, Providence, 2018 Artist in Residence In Collaboration with Electra Johnson (Architect) – Shove Chapel Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO 2014 Artist in Residence – Baer Art Center, Hosfos, Iceland 2013 Artist in Residence – Baer Art Center, Hosfos, Iceland
2010 Visiting Artist – Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver, CO
2004 Artist in Residence – University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC
2001 Artist in Residence (full fellowship) – Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT
1997 – 1998 Artist in Residence – Anderson Ranch Art Center, Aspen, CO
Gallery and Museum Experience
2001 – 2002 Gallery Director – Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College, Johnson, VT
1999 Tyler @ White Box Exhibition Coordinator – White Box Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
1997 – 1998 Museum Preparator – Aspen Art Museum, Aspen, CO
EDUCATION
1998 – 2000 M.F.A. STUDIO ART, emphasis in sculpture – Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
1987 – 1994 B.F.A. STUDIO ART, emphasis in sculpture, cum laude – University of Colorado, Boulder,CO
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2015-2016- Chair of Art Department – The Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
2006 – Present Associate Professor of Art – The Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
Design and instruct 3-D Design, Introductory and Advanced Sculpture, Photography, Senior Seminar
and Special Topics courses; direct Sculpture Program; administrative and academic responsibilities.
2005 Visiting Professor of Art- The Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
Designed and instructed Introductory and Advanced Photography and 3-D Design courses.
2004 Visiting Artist in Residence – University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC
Designed and instructed upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in digital imaging and visual
studies; gave public lectures; conducted studio visits.
2001 – 2003 Visiting Professor of Art – Johnson State College, Johnson, VT
Designed and instructed all levels of photography and digital imaging; directed photography and
digital imaging program; instructed BFA Seminar and Theories of Contemporary Art Seminar;
maintained and managed darkroom and computer lab; some administrative and academic
responsibilities.
1999 – 2000 Woodshop Manager and Technical assistant– Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Conducted group orientations; managed student monitors; maintained data and inventory; serviced
equipment; instructed technique and safety.
1999 3-D Foundations Instructor – Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
1998 3-D Foundations Teaching Assistant – Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
1996 – 1997 Technician/Teaching Assistant – College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
Managed bronze foundry, wood shop, metal shop and ceramic/kiln facilities; taught basic skills.
MISCELLANEOUS EXPERIENCE
1993 – 1996 Cowherd And Volunteer – Navajo Reservation, NM & AZ