RESUME
Margaret Galvin Johnson
4593 N Broadway Bldg C Unit 122
Boulder, CO 80304
303-898-1807
margaretgalvinjohnsonstudios.com
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
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
Rembrandt Yard Gallery Boulder, CO 2020
Lines R Gallery, Boulder, CO 2019
Public Relations Firm, Denver, CO 2006
Usher Group, Boulder Millennium Hotel, Boulder, CO 2003
Publications
Professional Artist Magazine, page 22, article about artists meditation practices, Artist’s Journey with Mindfulness, Gigi Rosenberg, Feb 2018
Salann Magazine, 2nd Edition
Honors and Awards
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 World’s Largest Online Photo Contest
Teaching
MJ Galleries Studio, private instruction and group workshops, Boulder, CO 2018 to present Friends School, Teacher’s Aid, Boulder, CO 2005-2009
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
Donating 10%, Mental Health, Boulder, CO 2019
Boulder Arts Week, Public Relations Volunteer, Boulder, CO 2019 Open Studios Volunteer, Boulder, CO 2018
Safe House Auction, Boulder, CO 2018
Friends School Auctions Boulder, CO 2006-2009
Select Continuing Education
Sue Oehme, Oehme Graphics Printmaking 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, 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
Video Interview “ Making Art Making Money” Semester Class,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXIzLqITZf0
Professional Artist Round Table, Alyson Stanfield, Portland, OR October 2017
Memberships
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
North American Nature Photographers Association, Denver CO, 1999-present Denver Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, CO 2012-2017
Denver Art Museum Denver, CO 2003-present
Professional Development
Keith Dowling, “How to Approach the Business of Making and Selling Art” Denver, CO 2019
Kathy Beekman “Art Coaching For You” Bailey, CO 2019
Kathy Beekman “Approaching Galleries With Confidence”, Boulder County Art Alliance, Boulder, 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 photos, paintings and monotypes are found in numerous private collections throughout the United States.