"I'm committed that

 the viewer connects

 with my work on a

 deep, healing level,

 taking away something

 valuable in the

 process."

Resume

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2009 - present   Marylhurst University Art Alumni Association

2008 – present   Artist Trust

2002 - present   International Society of Acrylic Painters (Signature Member).

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2011     "The CVG Show '11", Collective Visions Gallery, Bremerton, WA.

2010      "Shine", Seattle Design Center, Seattle, WA.

2010     "Rise", Seattle Design Center, Seattle, WA.

2009     “On the Verge”, Collective Visions Gallery, Bremerton, WA and the

            University of Washington at Tacoma Gallery,Tacoma, WA.

2008     “International Society of Acrylic Painters Signature Member Exhibition”,

              online.

2008     “Politik – Left, Right, Center”, North Bank Artists Gallery, Vancouver, WA.

2008     “Cambridge Art Association 10^th Annual National Prize Show”,Kathryn

            Schultz Gallery and University Place Gallery, Cambridge, MA. 

            Juror:  Thomas W. Lentz, Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director,

               Harvard University Art Museums.

2007      "10th Annual ISAP International Exhibition", San Luis Obispo Art Center,

              San Luis Obispo, CA. 

2006     “Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition”, The Art Gym, Marylhurst

            University, Marylhurst, OR.

2005     “International Society of Acrylic Painters 8^th Annual Exhibition”, The Art

              Gallery of Seattle, Seattle, WA. 

           Juror:  Robert Burridge, President, International Society of Acrylic

           Painters.

2004     “Seventh Annual National Acrylic Painters Association International Juried

            Show”, Cornell Museum, Del Ray Beach, FL. 

            Juror:  Gerald Brommer, President, National Acrylic Painters Association.

2003     “Viridian Artists at Chelsea 14^th Annual Juried Exhibition”, Viridian Gallery,

            New York, NY. 

            Juror:  Robert Rosenblum, Curator, NYC Guggenheim Museum. 

2003     “Soho20 Chelsea Gallery’s Spring Invitational Exhibit”, New York, NY.

            Juror:  Janet Koplos, Senior Editor, “Art in America” magazine.

SELECT INVITATIONAL EXHIBITIONS

2007     “Collaborations”, Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland, OR.

2006      “Contemporary Focus”, City of Gresham Visual Arts Gallery, Gresham, OR.

2004     “St. Joseph Foundation Wine and Art Show”, Red Lion Inn at the Quay,

               Vancouver, WA.

2003     “Spring Salon”, Limner Gallery, New York, NY.

SELECT ONE-PERSON EXHIBITIONS

2008     “Featured Artist”, Emerge Medical Spa, Tigard, OR.

2006     “Featured Member – Ridgefield Art Association”, First International Bank,

            Ridgefield, OR.

2002     “Macadam Frame Central’s September Featured Artist”, Portland, OR.

2001     “Featured Artist - Last Thursday Alberta Art Walk”, Star E. Rose Café,

            Portland, OR.

COLLECTIONS

Clark College, Vancouver, WA.

Emerge Medical Spa, Tigard, OR.

Schneider Law Offices, Portland, OR.

Private collections throughout the United States and the United Kingdom.

AFFILIATIONS

2008-present      Artist’s Trust Ambassador, Artist’s Trust, Seattle, WA.

1995                 Greeter for All-Artists Shows, Wyland Gallery, Portland, OR.

SELECT EDUCATION

2008     EDGE Professional Development Program presented by Artist Trust,

            Port Townsend, WA. 

2006     Bachelor of Fine Arts, Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, OR.

For a more detailed resume, contact me at amy@amybuchheit.com.

Biography

I have consistently created and exhibited work since early 2000, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Marylhurst University in 2006.  I continue to explore new artistic possibilities through workshops on different mediums, business development and teaching.

Though my travels have taken me to locals around the world, I call Vancouver, Washington home.  Born in Mayville, North Dakota, I  then moved around the country and lived overseas.  This exposure to various cultures has impacted both my art and who I am as a person.  

An active member of the art community since 2002 when I became a Signature Member of the International Society of Acrylic Painters, I currently participate with Artist Trust both as a member and volunteer for their state-wide Ambassador program.

Artist Statement (Toy Stories series)

I use toys as a subject matter to create a connection with the viewer through the shared experience of play.  The images depicted may be somewhat disturbing despite the innocent nature of the plastic playthings.  I believe connection, healing and understanding occur through communication, and intend that viewers allow thoughts and feelings to arise for examination and potential conversation.

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