Jeff Redmon
Artist | Milwaukee, WI, USA
Artist Resume
JEFF REDMON
Milwaukee, WI
414-403-3465
QUALIFICATIONS
> Development of abstract oil paintings for the purpose of exhibition and sales
> Experience designing and creating large-scale murals for public and private clients
> Acceptance and successful completion of a professional artist residency and mentorship program
> Solid foundation in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, digital imagery and screen-printing
> Established independent art curator
> Experienced Graphic Designer, functions including conceptual, layout, typography, identity, illustration, brochure, web design, ads, album
artwork, packaging, product development, murals, and trade-show materials
> Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Quark, Media Pro, MS Office, Google Docs (Mac or PC)
Familiar with Wordpress, Wix, Hootsuite, Mailchimp, Basecamp, Brown Paper Tickets
> Dedicated arts advocate and event organizer with events in attendance of 10,000+
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY
BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design Major, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2000
Artist in Residence - RedLine Milwaukee, (2012 - 2014)
Two year residency program with a focus on artistic development, community engagement. and professional practice. Mentors Dara Larson and Ann Wydeven.
• Screen-printing workshop by Kim Weiss at RedLine Milwaukee (3 weeks)
• Papermaking workshop by Dara Larson at RedLine Milwaukee
Creative Development - Made in Milwaukee (2010 - Present)
Key member of a cultural advocacy group dedicated to the exposure, growth, and advancement of the local art, music, and business community. Functions include fine art, graphic design, strategic planning, events and marketing.
• Co-Founder and Organizer of BVGN (Bay View Gallery Night) (2011 - Present) Bringing crowds of 10,000+ per event to support and nourish the
local art and business community.
• Organizer - Eastside Summer Soulstice Music Festival (2012 -2014)
• Organizer - TEDx Harambee (May 9th, 2013) Milwaukee’s first ever TEDx event. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Music), a
blended disciplinary approach to tackling social, economic, and environmental challenges.
• Organizer - Arte Para Todos (2015 - Present) Milwaukee musicians and artists perform in multiple venues across the city to raise funds for
school art programs and celebrate music and art culture. APT has raised nearly 40K in it's first two years. 100% of the proceeds were donated to the art programs of the partner schools.
DEMOS AND ARTISTS TALK
• Painter at the Milwaukee Art Museum for Paintings Aplenty. March 24th, 2013
• Artist talk at Alverno. Feb 20th, 2013, and March 17th, 2014
• Professional Development session at RedLine. Subject: artist websites
• Live painting on Zipcar, Milwaukee Art Museum, MAM After Dark - On the Edge Nov. 20th 2015
• Live Painting for Colors and Chords - A Benefit for Islands of Brilliance. Turner Hall Nov. 24th, 2015
• Guest artist. Final narrative critique, Waldek Dynerman, MIAD - Dec. 16th, 2016
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Madison Public Library - Eruption
February 2017 - March 2017
Group show with: Melissa Dorn-Richards, John Kowalczyk & Jeff Redmon
Discovery World - Kohl's DesignIt Lab
July 2016 - January 2017
Solo exhibition
Gallery 2622 - Transcendent
March 3rd - 28th, 2016
Solo exhibition
http://gallery2622.com
Racine Arts Council – Eruption
September 4th & October 24th, 2015
Group show with: Melissa Dorn-Richards, John Kowalczyk & Jeff Redmon
316 6th St, Racine, Wisconsin 53403
http://www.racineartscouncil.org/
RedLine Milwaukee – Timeline
July 24th – August 30th 2014
Emerging artists showcase
1422 N. 4th St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Adler Art Center
April 3rd - 26th, 2014
Kinetic Hues - Group show with: Sara Risley, Melissa Dorn-Richards, Daniel Fleming & Jeff Redmon
1700 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
Gallerie M – Intercontinental Hotel
January 17th – Feb 19th, 2014
2014-15 Pfister Artist-in-Residence Finalist Show
139 East Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53202
http://intercontinentalmilwaukee.com/gallerie-m/
Bay View High School Innovation Gallery - At the source
November 8th 2013 – January 27th 2014
Solo exhibition
2751 South Lenox Street, Room 202
Cafe Lulu
Jan 2013 - April 2013
Solo painting exhibition
2265 S Howell Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53207