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Curriculum Vitae

Margaret Galvin Johnson

303-898-1807

mjgalleries.art

mjgalleries.art@gmail.com

 

Selected Solo Exhibits

 

“Flower Paintings in Oil” Ozo Coffee Boulder, CO  2018

“Black and White Botanical Photographs” Ozo Coffee Boulder, CO 2018

“Abstract Paintings” Emergency Family Assistance Association Boulder, CO  2017

“Abstract Paintings” Rocky Mountain Music Center Boulder, CO  2017

“Respite” I AM Fitness  Boulder, CO 2015

“Abstract Paintings” Blue River Bistro, Breckenridge, CO 2007 

“Reframing The Influences” Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, Denver, CO 2005

 

Juried Exhibits

 

“Resilience” Artsy & 33 Contemporary Gallery Chicago and Miami, FL 2024

Open Studios Boulder Art Museum, Boulder, CO 2019

“Art as Medicine” Dairy Center for The Arts, Boulder, CO 2017

“Art Meets Science” University of Denver Museum of Anthropology, Denver, CO 2011

“Art Show and Sale” Kent Denver School, Denver, CO 2004

 

Group Exhibits

 

“Drawing The Line” NoBo Art District Armory Boulder, CO 2024

“NoBo Group Show” Bus Stop Gallery, Boulder, CO 2024

“Nobo Group Show” Bus Stop Gallery Boulder, CO 2023

Lines R Gallery, Boulder, CO 2019

Public Relations Firm, Denver, CO 2006

Usher Group, Boulder Millenium Hotel, Boulder, CO 2003

 

Publications

 

Feature NoBo Art District Magazine June 2024

Podcast, The Boulder Artist, conversations with impactful creatives, June 2024 

Boulder Magazine, pg 40, article about my lifestyle as an artist Winter/Spring 2021

Hidden Valley Road non-fiction book New York Times bestseller April 2020

Professional Artist Magazine, page 22, artists meditation practices, Artist’s Journey with Mindfulness

Salann Magazine, 2nd Edition 

Podcasts

 

The Boulder Artist Episode #12 July 2024

 

Speaking Engagements

 

JCC, Boulder, CO 2023  

Blue Sky Bridge, Boulder, CO 2015  

Red Stocking Society, Denver, CO 2014

 

Honors and Awards

 

Permanent, Public Installation, Oh Be Joyful Prayer Wheel, in collaboration with The Adaptive Sports Program and Big Al’s Bicycle Haven, Crested Butte, CO 2022

Honorable Mention My Value Study, Dairy Center for The Arts Boulder, CO 2017

Permanent, Public Installation, Respite, Denver Mental Health Center Dahlia Campus includes 12 flower photographs Denver, CO 2016

Judge, Focus Camera Club, Juried Photo Competition, Flowers, Denver, CO 2016

Top 10%, Flower Photos Pixoto is the World’s Largest Online Photo Contest

 

Teaching

 

MJ Galleries, private instruction, and group workshops, Boulder, CO 2018 to present
 

Art Activities

 

Volunteer Art Instructor Friends School Boulder, CO 2004-2011 Boulder, CO 

Volunteer Teacher for Kindergarten Process Painting Friends School Boulder, CO 2004

Volunteer Teacher for Kindergarten Color Mixing Friends School Boulder, CO 2005

Volunteer Teacher for Wire Sculpture Friends School Boulder, CO 2006

Volunteer Photographer for Rooster Project Art Teacher Friends School Boulder, CO 2008-2009

Volunteer Designer for Rooster Poster Friends School Boulder, CO 2007

Volunteer Photographer for 5th Grade Woodblock Project Boulder, CO 2007

Volunteer Yearbook Editor Friends School Boulder CO 2010--2011

 

Donations

 

Growing Gardens, Boulder, CO 2024

Adaptive Sports Program Crested Butte, CO 2024

Adaptive Sports Program, Crested Butte, CO 2022

Donating a portion of proceeds to Mental Health, Boulder, CO 2019-2024

Boulder Arts Week, Public Relations Volunteer, Boulder, CO 2019

Open Studios Volunteer, Boulder, CO, 2018

Safe House Auction, Boulder, C,O 2018

Friends School Auctions Boulder, CO  2006-2009 
 

Select Continuing Education

 

Sue Oehme, Oehme Graphics Workshop, Steamboat, CO 2019

Melanie Yazzie, Maymester Monotype Intensive, University of Colorado,  Boulder, CO, 2019

Jennifer Lynch, Printmaking Workshop in Intalio, Relief Printing, Solar Etching, Aquatint, and Etched Glass Santa Fe, NM 2019

Ron Pokrasso, Monotype and Chine Colle’ Workshop, Artisan Expo Santa Fe, NM 2018

Melanie Yazzie, monotype workshop, BMOCA Boulder, CO 2018

Bruce Gamblin, Color Workshop, Artisan Expo Santa Fe, NM 2014

Nancy Reyner, Acrylic workshop, Artisans Expo Santa Fe, NM 2014

Barry McCuan, Oil Painting Workshop, Artisans Expo Santa Fe, NM 2014

Evelyn Boren, watercolor workshop, Artisans Expo Santa Fe, NM 2014

Marg Leggitt, Susan Rubin, Susan Dimarchi, Constance Sayas, pencil, pen & ink, colored pencil and watercolor  Denver Botanic School of Art and Illustration, Denver, CO 2010-2015

Matt Kloskowsk, Lightroom Training, Colorado Springs, CO 2010

Russell McDougal, One-on-One Photoshop Tutorials, Boulder, CO 2000-present 

Michael Grassechi, Photo workshop Boulder, CO 2009

Virginia Wood, Color Mixing & Printmaking Boulder, CO 2007

Dusty Demerson, Photographing Wildflowers, Crested Butte, CO  2006-2009

Lori Doctor, bookmaking and calligraphy workshop, Naropa Boulder, CO  2005

Nyla Whitmore, Oil Painting, Boulder, CO 2003

Bernie Marek, Process Painting Workshops, Boulder, CO 2000-2005

 

Strengths

 

Highly skilled photographer, illustrator, and painter. Strong foundation in acrylic painting, oil painting, colored pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor. Excellent knowledge of artist papers and materials. Good sense of color, composition, and drawing skills.

 

Other Professional Experiences

 

Professional Artist Round Table, Alyson Stanfield, Portland, OR October 2017
 

Memberships

 

Crested Butte Creative District Commissioner 2023-present

Mid America Print Council, 2018-present

Boulder County Art Association, Boulder, CO 2017-present

Boulder Art Association, Boulder, CO 2017-present

North Boulder Arts District, Boulder, CO 2016-present

 

Professional Development

 

Sergio Gomez, Drew Harris & Yanina Gomez  Art NXT Level 2023-present 

Keith Dowling, “How to Approach the Business of Making and Selling Art” Denver, CO 2019

Kathy Beekman “Art Coaching For You” Bailey, CO 2019

Ann Rea, “Making Art Making Money” Boulder, CO 2017-2018

Alyson Stanfield: Art Biz Success” Boulder and Golden CO, Portland OR 2016-2018
 

Collections 

 

My art can be found in public and private collections throughout the United States and Canada.

Margaret Galvin Johnson, All Rights Reserved © 2025

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