Jessica L. Kennedy

2904 Cutler Ave NE                                                                               

Albuquerque, NM 87106

(505) 321-3980

kennedyjessica1@gmail.com

www.jessicalkennedy.com

Education:

MFA 2009 Painting and Drawing (with distinction), University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

BFA 2005 Studio Art (summa cum laude), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Academic Minor 2005 History of Art, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Professional Experience:

2011            

Support Faculty, Two-dimensional Design, Fall Term, Southwest University of Visual Arts, Albuquerque, NM

Support Faculty, Figure Drawing, Fall Term, Southwest University of Visual Arts, Albuquerque, NM

Support Faculty, Advanced Art Studio, Fall Term, Southwest University of Visual Arts, Albuquerque, NM

Adjunct Faculty, Intermediate Drawing, Summer term, Southwest University of Visual Arts, Albuquerque, NM

Adjunct Faculty, Introduction to Drawing, Summer term, Southwest University of Visual Arts, Albuquerque, NM

Instructor, Masking and Layering with Acrylics weekend workshop, The Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM

Support Faculty, Intermediate Drawing, Spring term, Southwest University of Visual Arts, Albuquerque, NM

Support Faculty, Two-dimensional Design, Spring term, Southwest University of Visual Arts, Albuquerque, NM

Support Faculty, Introduction to Painting, Spring term, Southwest University of Visual Arts, Albuquerque, NM

2010            

Adjunct Faculty, Figure Drawing, Fall term, The Art Center Design College, Albuquerque, NM

Adjunct Faculty, Two-dimensional Design, Fall term,The Art Center Design College, Albuquerque, NM

Instructor, Introduction to Drawing, The Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM

Adjunct Faculty, Intermediate Drawing, Summer term, The Art Center Design College, Albuquerque, NM

Adjunct Faculty, Two-dimensional Design, Summer term, The Art Center Design College, Albuquerque, NM

Instructor, Introduction to Acrylic Painting, The Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM

Adjunct Faculty, Introductory Painting, Spring term, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Instructor, Introduction to Oil Painting, The Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM           

2009            

Instructor, Introduction to Drawing, The Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM

Adjunct Faculty, Intermediate Painting, Fall term, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Instructor of record (TA), Introductory Painting, Spring term, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Graduate Assistant (GA), Two-dimensional Design, Spring term, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM       

2008            

Instructor of record (TA), Introductory Painting, Fall term, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM           

Instructor of record (TA), Introductory Painting, Spring term, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM           

2007            

Instructor of record (TA), Introductory Painting, Fall term, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Instructor of record (TA), Two-dimensional design, Spring term, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM            

2006            

Graduate Assistant (GA), Two-dimensional design, Fall Term, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM            

Solo and Group Exhibitions:

2011   

Twelve by Twelve.  The Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM

Emerging Artists: Abstracts.  Juried exhibition.  Creative ABQ, Albuquerque, NM. 

ON GUARD.  The Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM. Three-person exhibition with Cristina de los Santos and J. Zona

SHIFT.  LaFontsee Galleries, Grand Rapids, MI

Southwest University of Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition. The William Platz Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

The Sublime, the Beautiful, the Picturesque.  SCA Contemporary Art, Albuquerque, NM

2010            

Twelve by Twelve. The Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM

ART PRIZE. The Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Collect: Inside 8.  Center for Contemporary Arts, Santa Fe, NM

Studio Visit Magazine, vol. 10, Spring 2010: juried exhibition in print. Juror: Steven Zevitas, owner/publisher of New American Paintings

2009            

Twelve by Twelve.  The Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM

GLOW.  Richard Levy Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

Alumni Show 2009: University of Michigan School of Art & Design. Work Gallery and John Paul Slusser Gallery, Ann Arbor, MI (catalogue)

Crossing: Look Both Ways.  The Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM. Jurors:  Richard Levy (owner, Richard Levy Gallery, Albuquerque, NM), Viviette Hunt (director, Richard Levy Gallery, Albuquerque, NM), Darby Photos (director of             exhibitions, The Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM), Janet Dees (curatorial fellow, SITE Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM), Patrick Nagatani (Professor Emeritus, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM) and Federico Vigil (artist, Santa Fe, NM) (catalogue)            

Bittersweet:  The 15th Annual Juried Graduate Exhibition.  Jonson Gallery, Albuquerque, NM. Juror:  Laura Addison, Curator of Contemporary Art, New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe, NM  (catalogue)

Self Diagnosis.  MFA thesis exhibition, Jonson Gallery, Albuquerque, NM  (catalogue) (solo)

 2008            

INSIDE the INSIDE.  The Petting Zoo Art Space, Albuquerque, NM, Two-person exhibition with Lea Anderson

All Fresh and Organic.  John Somers Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

Jessica Kennedy: New Paintings. Bright Rain Gallery, Albuquerque, NM  (solo)

Into this Waterless Land. North Fourth Gallery, Albuquerque, NM. Juror: Jason Reed, Gallery Director, North Fourth Art Center

Splash : the 14th Annual Juried Graduate Exhibition. University of New Mexico Art Museum, Albuquerque, NM.  Juror:  Suzanne Sbarge, Executive Director/ Curator, 516 Arts, Albuquerque, NM  (catalogue)

2007            

Judicial Notice II.  Bernalillo County Metropolitan Courthouse, Albuquerque, NM.  July 2007 through July 2008

In the Cut.  The Donkey Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

Showcase Showdown.  John Somers Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

Out of the Underground: the 13th Annual Juried Graduate Exhibition.  516 Arts and Jonson Gallery, Albuquerque, NM. Juror:  Laura Steward Heon, Director/Curator, SITE Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM (catalogue)

2006            

At First Sight. Jonson Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

Curatorial Experience: 

2011            

The Aztec Motel Memorial Exhibition. The William Platz Gallery at Southwest University of Visual Arts, Albuquerque, NM.

Awards:

2008             

Earickson Trust:  Competitive grant, allocated by the University of New Mexico Department of Graduate Studies.  Nomination by Department of Art and Art History Director of Graduate studies required.  Selection based on submission of a dissertation plan,           artistic portfolio and an artist's statement.

Barbara Harper Endowed Scholarship:  Competitive scholarship, allocated by the University of New Mexico Department of Art and Art History.  Selection based on submission of artistic portfolio and artist’s statement.

2007            

Harry Nadler Fellowship:  Competitive fellowship allocated by the University of New Mexico Department of Art and Art History.  Nomination by painting and drawing area faculty required.                     Selection based on quality of graduate work in art studio.

2005            

McCluney Memorial Senior Award: Competitive award allocated by the University of Michigan School of Art and Design.  Selection based on quality of undergraduate work in art studio completed during final year of study.

2004            

University Honors, University of Michigan, Fall term

University Honors, University of Michigan, Winter term

2002             

Dean’s List, University of Michigan, Fall term

Dean’s List, University of Michigan, Winter term

2001            

University Honors, University of Michigan, Winter term

2000            

University Honors, University of Michigan, Fall term

Bibliography:

2010            

Studio Visit Magazine, vol. 10, Spring 2010: juried exhibition in print, The Open Studios Press, Boston, MA

2009            

Crossing: Look Both Ways, exhibition catalogue, the Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM

“Bittersweet is an Aptly Named Show” exhibition review, The Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, NM

Bittersweet, exhibition catalogue, Jonson Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

“The World as They See it“ exhibition review, the Daily Lobo, Albuquerque, NM

Self Diagnosis, exhibition catalogue, Jonson Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

2008            

“Inside the Inside” exhibition announcement with photo, ABQ Arts, Albuquerque, NM

“Jessica Kennedy: New Paintings” exhibition announcement with photo, the Alibi, Albuquerque, NM

Splash, exhibition catalogue, University of New Mexico Art Museum

2007            

“Out of the Underground” exhibition review, the Albuquerque Journal,  Albuquerque, NM

Out of the Underground, exhibition catalogue, Jonson Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

Collections:

            University of New Mexico Art Museum

            Private collections not listed