Richard Blackwell

Chicago, IL, USA
+1 312 730 7897
hello@richardblackwell.net
http://richardblackwell.net
I am an Artist and Maker based in Chicago, IL. I maintain a prolific studio based practice and a full schedule of exhibitions, artistic residencies and other projects. I have a growing presence in the Australian art scene (from where I recently relocated) and am held in both public and private collections around the country and internationally.

I am also freelance consultant and designer, Engaging in a variety of commercial projects from the Fabrication of editions of artworks to websites for and design Art Galleries and artists.
Education
IL, USA
Jul 2012
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
Masters In studio (Printmedia)
Canberra, Australia
Feb 2004 – Nov 2008
Australian National University
BA (vis) with Hons and University medal
Studied in the Printmedia+Drawing department
Chicago, IL, USA
Feb 2007 – May 2007
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
Exchange Program during undergraduate Studies
Exchange Program
Individual Exhibitions
2012 Yes Is More, Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne VIC

2011 Grotto 3, Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne VIC

2010 Grotto 2, EC-gallery, Chicago IL, USA
2010 Grotto 1, M16 Artspace, Canberra ACT
2010 Multiple, Canberra Grammar Gallery, ACT

2009 Envelope, M16 Artspace, Canberra ACT
2009 Turn A Corner, Jas Huggonet Gallery, ACT
Awards
2012
Australian American Fulbright Commission
2012 Fulbright Scholarship
Aug 2009
Ozco (Australia Council for the Arts)
New Work Grant (for emerging artists)
Nov 2008
ANU
University Medal for Vsual Arts
2008
ANU
Peter and Lena Karmel Anniversary Prize for academic achievement in Visual Art
2009
ANU
Geoffrey Yeend Memorial Scholarship for Honours study
2006
ANU
UMAP Scholarship Exchange to The School of Art Institute Chicago (USA)
2009
ANU
Three ANU Emerging Artists Support Scheme Exhibitions Awards : M16Artspace, The Grammar Gallery and Crafts ACT
Experience
Chicago, IL, USA
Aug 2012 – Present
SAIC
Teaching Assistant
Classes Include:
Contemporary Practices, Sterling Lawrence (Fall 2012)
Photography 1, Chad Gerth (Fall 2012)
CNC integrated fabrication, William Newhouse (Fall 2012, Spring 2013)
Offset Productions, Mariano Chavez (Spring 2013)
Advanced Offset Productions, Oliver Watt (Spring 2013)
Canberra, Australia
Jul 2009 – Jul 2012
Australian National University School of Art
Sessional Academic
Various teaching commitments include:
Lecturer -‘Web Design Create’ elective course, 2010/11
Lecturer - ‘Screen Printing’ 1st year Printmedia and Drawing, 2010
Co-ordinator Lecturer - ‘Core Computer Studies’ 1st year (entire year) course, 2010/11 Lecturer and Lab Tutor - ‘Core Computer Studies’ 1st year course, 2010/11
Guest Lecturer - ‘City Sites’, ‘Workshop Theory’, ‘Art Forum’ 2009/11
Canberra, Australia
Jun 2010 – Jul 2012
Australian National University School of Art
Website Manager
Web Development, Administration and occasional generation of content.
Canberra, Australia
Feb 2009
Richardblackwell.net
Assistant and Consultant
Freelance Designer, Consultant and Technical assistant for local artists, practitioners and art institutions around the ACT. Some clients include Patsy Payne, David Jensz, Matthew Curtis, Richard Whitely, M16 Artspace, ANCA, Gallery of Australian Design
Canberra, Australia
Feb 2009
Richardblackwell.net
Web Designer
Examples include - www.Alisonjackson.com.au, www.Gad.org.au, www.Patsypayne.com, www.Richardwhiteley.com and www.hhl.com.au
Canberra, Australia
Jan 2009 – Apr 2010
Megalo Print Studios
Screen Printing Instructor
Canberra, Australia
Feb 2009 – Sep 2010
Australian National University
Information Technologist, Division of Information
Canberra, Australia
Jan 2008 – Aug 2010
National Gallery of Australia
Gallery Educator
Canberra, Australia
Jan 2008 – Jun 2008
Australian National University
ANU Ambassador, College of Arts and Social Sciences
Canberra, Australia
2004 – 2008
Debacle
Barman and Waiter
Barman and Waiter at various locations including the Hyatt Hotel and Debacle
Group Exhibitions
2012 Domestic Renewal, Craft ACT, ACT
2012 Space, Flinders Lane Galler, VIC
2012 Word of Mouth, Canberra Museum and Gallery, ACT
2012 Studio Show, Flinders Lane Gallery, VIC

2010 Everything, Canberra Contemporary Art Space, ACT
2010 FRESH, Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne, VIC

2009 Epidemic, Craft ACT, Canberra, ACT
2009 Twist, Wall and Fever, M16 Artspace, Canberra,ACT
2009 HATCHED:09, Perth Institute of Contemporary Art, Perth, WA
2009 Members Show, M16 Artspace, Canberra, ACT
2009 Left or Leaving, CCAS Manuka, Canberra, ACT

2008 GRAD SHOW 08, ANU School of Art, Canberra, ACT
2007 GRAD SHOW 07, ANU School of Art, Canberra, ACT
Skills
 
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Google SketchUp, Rhino 3d, Adobe In Design, Screenprinting, drupal, CAD, installation, wood, CNC