Painter, Designer
Contact Information:
Derek Morgan
Daly City, CA, 94015
510 593 8824
ARTIST STATEMENT
“I create my paintings out of small acrylic paint dots in various shades and color schemes. Producing thought provoking, fun, elegant and high quality art for the enjoyment of viewers is a true passion of mine.”
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
EDUCATION: Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga, May 2009
ART COURSEWORK: Art and Nature, The Heart of Art, Beginning Drawing.
EXPERIENCE:
St. Mary’s College
Hearst Art Gallery Moraga, CA Aug. 2008-May 2009
Hearst Art Gallery Intern
• Managed gallery shop, maintain a clean exhibit for patrons and keep accurate records of incoming visitors.
• Assisted Gallery Preparator with set-up and break down of exhibits.
• Co-facilitated in the set-up and break down of gallery receptions.
• Completed research to promote on-campus art events. Moraga Art Gallery Moraga, CA Mar. 2009-Sept. 2009 Former LaMorinda Art Alliance Member.
• Directed gallery shop during designated shift and record purchases.
• Maintained a clean environment for visiting patrons.
• Former artist on exhibit. Kimco Realty Art Collaboration Moraga, CA May 2009 Rheem Valley Shopping Center Store Front Artist.
• Participated in month long art exhibition in Moraga storefront. Terzetto’s Italian Cuisine Moraga, CA Mar. 2009.
• Former featured artist on exhibit. Participant in month long art show located in back dining portion of the restaurant. The Artist Alley/Galiara Inc. San Francisco, CA Oct. 2010-Dec. 2011 Pointillist and Black Light Artist.
• Operate personalized online art store. Store can be viewed globally.
• Create black light interactive art series for current exhibition. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art San Francisco, CA Mar. 2010 Art Exhibition Applicant.
• Submitted extensive portfolio images, artist statement, resume and cover letter for review by the Head Curator of Painting and Sculpture. Daly City/Serramonte Public Library Colma, CA Feb. 2011-Apr. 2011 Library Display Case Artist: Youth and Adult Programs.
• Provided an interactive artist demonstration and brief lecture with library visitors. Daly City-City Hall Chambers Daly City, CA Mar. 2011.
• May 2011 Octagon Gallery Artist: Daly City Visual Arts Guild Artist de Young Museum San Francisco, CA Feb.2011.
• May 2011 Artist-In-Residence Applicant.
• One of one-hundred applicants reviewed by the Fine Arts Chief Curators at the de Young Museum and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Clars Auction Gallery Oakland, CA Sept. 2011 & Oct. 2011 Saint Mary’s College of California Art Donor and Artist on Auction.
• Donated artwork to help generate income to fund the expansion of the Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art.
• Sold two pieces of art at Clars Auction. St. Mary’s College Museum of Art Moraga, CA Sept. 2011 Campus Collections Artist.
• Artwork juried and inducted by the St. Mary’s Art Committee panel and gallery.
• St. Mary’s College Museum of Art is the only accredited art museum in Contra Costa County and is affiliated with the American Association of Museums.
• Gifted Saint Mary’s College California’s President Brother Ronald Gallagher with an acrylic painting from my art collection. Art Guild of Pacifica & The Sanchez Art Center Pacifica, CA Oct. 2011-Nov. 2011 The 53rd Annual Members Exhibit Artist The Sports Club/LA of San Francisco San Francisco, CA Nov. 2011 Sports Club First Floor Lobby Artist.
• Performed a three hour exhibition and free artist signing for all in-coming patrons. Avenue 25 Gallery & Peninsula Library System San Mateo, CA Nov. 2011-Jan. 2012 Solo Art Show.
• Connecting the Dots: A Modern Twist on Pointillism -Performed a solo exhibition curated by Kim McCool Nelson.
• Solo exhibition consisted of 20-28 pieces.
• Exhibition was publicized by Bonny Zanardi in the San Mateo Times newspaper.
• Gifted Kim McCool Nelson with painting from this exhibition. 2011 Art Guild of Pacifica Open House Pacifica, CA Dec. 2,3,4 2011.
Sanchez Art Center
• Open studios and individual artist mini-shows in Main, East & West Galleries. The Sanchez Art Center Pacifica,CA Jan. 2012-Feb. 2012 “Something Edgy” Participating Artist and Art Guild of
Pacifica Member.
• Exhibit cutting edge work in the West Wing Gallery of the Sanchez Art Center.
• Volunteer in West Wing Gallery during weekend shift. City Art Gallery San Francisco, CA Jan. 2012-Present City Arts Cooperative Gallery Member.
• Co-manage the gallery store, help patrons, prepare and install artwork onto walls/pedestals.
• “Love Hurts” February show.
• “Tasty” April show. Peninsula Arts Council Belmont, CA.
• Peninsula Arts Council Artist Member, Jan. 2012-Present.
• Update personalized 24/7 on-line gallery and artist registry which showcases the best work of San Mateo County artists. 10TH Annual Diamond Awards Burlingame, CA Feb. 2012 Awards Attendee.
• Invited by the Peninsula Arts Council to attend awards ceremony for top 55 artist nominees. Event held at the Kohlfamily Mansion in Burlingame.
• The Coastal Arts League Gallery & Museum Half Moon Bay, CA Mar. 2012 Coastal Arts League Member and Artist
•Provide one to two pieces of art to display at annual Membership show in March.
RELATED ART
WEBSITES:
www.acrylictouch.com www.theartistsalley.com www.galiara.com
www.moragaartgallery.com www.fashionnetwork.com www.kimcorealty.com
http://www.clars.com/archive/year_2011/sept_2011/0514_REALIZED.pdf
http://www.sanchezartcenter.org/ HTTP://AVENUE25GALLERY.PLSINFO.ORG
http://www.mercurynews.com/san-mateo-county-times/ci_19367734
http://www.coastalartsleague.com/ http://peninsulaartscouncil.org/
http://www.peninsulaartscouncil.org/DiamondAwards.htm
http://www.cityartgallery.org
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Avenue 25 Gallery & Peninsula Library System
San Mateo, CA Nov. 2011-Jan. 2012
Solo Art Exhibition-Connecting the Dots:
A Modern Twist on Pointillism
Performed a solo exhibition curated by Kim McCool Nelson. Solo exhibition consisted of 20-28 pieces.
Exhibition was publicized by Bonny Zanardi in the San Mateo Times newspaper.
Gifted Kim McCool Nelson with painting from this exhibition.
Copyright Derek Morgan 2015
