"I am committed that the viewer connects with my work on a deep, healing level, taking something valuable away in the process."

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EDUCATION

2008     EDGE Professional Development Program presented by Artist Trust,          Port Townsend, WA. 

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

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2009 – present  Artist Trust

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

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

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

2009     "On the Verge", University of Washington at Tacoma Gallery, Tacoma, WA.

2009     “Second Annual International Society of Acrylic Painters Signature Member Exhibition”, online.

2009     “Marylhurst University Alumni Art Exhibition”, Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, OR.

SELECTED 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.

SELECTED INVITATIONAL EXHIBITIONS

2009     “Lights! Camera! Action!”, City of Gresham Visual Arts Gallery, Gresham, OR.

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.

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

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

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

2008     “CambridgeArt 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.

SELECTED BIBOLIOGRAPHY

2009     MetroEast Community Media Channel, Channel 21 Portland, “Art Tuesday”.  Interviewed for “Lights!  Camera!  Action!” Exhibition.  Aired May 5 and May 19.

2005     Crane, Julianne, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, WA.  “Buchheit in   ‘International Acrylic’ Show”. March 20, Seven Section.

2003   NW Drizzle Art and Culture E-Zine,  www.nwdrizzle.com.  “Amy Buchheit – Abstract  Realism”.  Featured Artist, May.

2003    The Oregonian, Clark County Edition, Vancouver, WA.  “Vancouver Artist Lands Spots in Two New York Shows”.  Clark County Arts Calendar, March 20.   May 8.

2003    The Columbian, Vancouver, WA.  “Local Artist Gets Break With Show in Soho.”  Life, March 31. 

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 Committee, Artist’s Trust, Seattle, WA.

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

Biography

I have consistantly created and exhibitied work since 2000.  Graduating with a BFA from Marylhurst University in 2006, I have continued to explore new artistic possibilities through workshops on different mediums, teaching and business development.

Though my travels have taken me to locals around the world,  I chooses to call Vancouver, Washington home.  Born near Mayville, North Dakota, I moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Spokane, Washington, Brownsville, Pennsylvania; Berlin, Germany; Williston, North Dakota and back to Spokane before my teens. 

Later, my own four-year stint in the United States Air Force took me to Texas, Mississippi, Delaware, and Honduras.  I have traveled to many U.S. states, and other countries such as Austria and the Netherlands.  The exposure I've had to other cultures has definately had an impact not only on my art, but who I am as a person. 

My commitment is to connect with the viewer on a personal level - stirring buried emotions to the surface for further inspection and introspection.  The inspiration for my work comes from direct observations, research of subjects I am passionate about and personal expereiences. 

To contact me, fill out the form on the "Contact" page or email me at amy@amybuchheit.com