BARBARA WALLACE

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Education

 

Master of Fine Arts, Sculpture, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

 

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting, summa cum laude, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

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Certificates of Achievement in Mental Health & Addictions Counseling, Passaic County Community          College, Paterson, NJ 

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Art Students League of New York, Figure Drawing, New York, NY

 

 

Grants/Awards/Honors/Residencies

 

2015

Union County Honoree in the Arts for Women’s History Month, the Senate and General Assembly, State House, Trenton, NJ

 

2014

Presidential Excellence Award for Distinguished Teaching (Adjunct), Kean University, Union, NJ

 

2013

Emerge 11, Professional Development Program, Aljira Gallery, Newark, NJ

 

2009-10

Residency, Gallery Aferro, Newark, NJ

 

2007

Merck Juried Union County Art Show Award, The Arts Guild of Rahway, Rahway, NJ

 

1990

Residency, Sculpture Scholarship, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT

 

1980

Alumni Scholarship Award, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

 

 

Teaching Experience

 

2005-Present

Adjunct Professor, Kean University, Union, NJ (Introduction to Art, Visual Thinking)

 

2008- Present

Adjunct Professor, Passaic County Community College, Paterson, NJ (Drawing 1, Appreciation of Art, Appreciation of Art - Writing Intensive, Appreciation of Art - Online)

 

1992-93

Teaching Assistant, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (Sculpture 1)

 

1985-87

Visiting Instructor, Pratt Institute, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY (Light, Color, & Design)

 

 

Selected Professional Experience

2021

Juror, Paterson Student Poetry Contest, Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council, Paterson, NJ

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Juror, Student Art Exhibit, Passaic County Community College, Paterson, NJ

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2020

Arts Grants Review Professional Panelist, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Elizabeth, NJ

 

Local Arts Program (LAP) ReGrants Awards Panelist, Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council,

Paterson, NJ

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Juror, Senior Citizen Art Exhibit, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Union, NJ

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2019

Sculpture Critic, Teen Arts Festival, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Union, NJ

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Arts Grants Review Professional Panelist, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Elizabeth, NJ

 

2018

Sculpture Critic, Teen Arts Festival, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Union, NJ

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Arts Grants Review Professional Panelist, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Elizabeth, NJ

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Local Arts Program (LAP) ReGrants Awards Panelist, Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council,

Paterson, NJ

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2017

Sculpture Critic, Teen Arts Festival, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Union, NJ

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Arts Grants Review Professional Panelist, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Elizabeth, NJ

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2016

Sculpture Critic, Teen Arts Festival, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Union, NJ

 

Arts Grants Review Professional Panelist, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Elizabeth, NJ

 

2015

Sculpture Critic, Teen Arts Festival, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Union, NJ

 

Arts Grants Review Professional Panelist, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Elizabeth, NJ

 

2014

Sculpture Critic, Teen Arts Festival, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Union, NJ

 

Juror, Senior Citizen Art Exhibit, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Union, NJ

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Arts Grants Review Professional Panelist, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Elizabeth, NJ

 

2011

Juror, Union County Employee Art Exhibit, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Union, NJ

 

2010

Sculpture Critic, Teen Arts Festival, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Union, NJ

 

2009

Sculpture Critic, Teen Arts Festival, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Union, NJ

 

Juror, Senior Citizen Art Exhibit, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Union, NJ

 

2008

Sculpture Critic, Teen Arts Festival, Union County Division of Cultural Affairs, Union, NJ

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1990-91

Computer Graphics Specialist, McKinsey & Co, Inc, New York, NY

 

1985-87

Environmental Designer, Manhattan Psychiatric Center, New York, NY

 

1983-85

Fine Arts Sculpture Mold Maker and Caster, Hoheb Studios, Long Island City, NY

 

Selected Exhibitions

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2021

Memorial. Monument. Movement., http://artagainstracism.org

 

2020

Stand, and Unfold Yourself (Sculpture installation) Klarman Hall, Cornell University

College of Arts and Sciences, Ithaca, NY

 

PCCC Faculty Art Show, Broadway Gallery, Passaic County Community College

 

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

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2019

Revolve Resolve, (Sculpture installation) Klarman Hall, Cornell University, College of Arts

and Sciences, Ithaca, NY

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Fine Arts Faculty Exhibit, James Howe Gallery, Kean University, Union, NJ

 

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

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2018

Art on Paper, Pier 36, New York, NY

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Art in the Park Showcase, (Site specific sculpture installation), Paterson Great Falls National

Historical Park, Paterson, NJ

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Annual National Arts Program Exhibit, Elizabethtown Gas Gallery, Union, NJ
 

Music, Newark School of the Arts, Newark, NJ

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Come as You Are! Gallery Aferro, Newark, NJ

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The Wreath: Interpretations, Arsenal Gallery, NYC​

 

2017

Barbara Wallace Sculpture (Solo Exhibitions), Union County Office of Cultural &

Heritage Affairs, Elizabeth, NJ

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Westfield Art Association Jubilee Exhibit, Masker's Barn in the Deserted Village of the

Watchung Reservation, Watchung, NJ

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Fire in Her Eyes, Newark School of the Arts, Newark, NJ

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Westfield Art Association Exhibit, Union County Freeholders Gallery, Elizabeth, NJ

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The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

 

2016

Westfield Art Association Exhibit, Union County Freeholders Gallery, Elizabeth, NJ

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Art Walk, Kean University, Union, NJ

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Summer Daze, Gallery U, Westfield, NJ

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The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

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2015

Year 360: Barbara Wallace (Solo Exhibition), Broadway Gallery, Passaic County   Community College, Paterson, NJ

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From Newark to Brooklyn – A Bridge to the Arts, Newark School of the Arts, Newark, NJ

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Fine Arts Faculty Exhibit, James Howe Gallery, Kean University, Union, NJ

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The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

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2014

Barbara Wallace Sculpture (Solo Exhibition), Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Elizabeth, NJ

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CommUnity, Arts Guild New Jersey, Rahway, NJ

 

Lifting as we Climb – A Celebration of Women Artists, Newark School of the Arts, Newark, NJ

 

Sun Salutation, Passaic County Community College, Paterson, NJ

 

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

 

2013

Art Auction & Party, Gallery Aferro, Newark, NJ

 

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

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2012

Gallery Aferro's 4th Annual Benefit Art Auction and Party! Gallery Aferro, Newark, NJ

 

Through You Into Action, The Center for Contemporary Art, Bedminster, NJ (catalogue)

 

Fall Salon 2012, James Howe Art Gallery, Kean University, Union, NJ

 

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

 

2011

Barbara Wallace Facts & Figures (Solo Exhibition), Gallery Aferro, Newark, NJ

 

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

 

2010

Penn Alumni Arts Fair, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

 

Summer Soul Arts Festival, Warren, NJ

 

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

 

2009

Adjunct Faculty, James Howe Fine Arts Gallery, Kean University, Union, NJ

 

OMG Aferro Art Auction, Gallery Aferro, Newark, NJ

 

Barbara Wallace Sculpture (Solo Exhibition), Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Elizabeth, NJ

 

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

 

2008

iDraw, iPaint, iSculpt, iPhotograph, Pierro Gallery, South Orange, NJ

 

Barbara Wallace (Solo Exhibition), Dryfoos Gallery, Kean University, Union, NJ

 

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

 

2007

Barbara Wallace (Solo Exhibition), Dryfoos Gallery, Kean University, Union, NJ

 

In the Country of Last Refuge, Gallery Aferro, Newark, NJ (catalogue)

 

Hitoshi Nakazato: Painting Series: With a Tribute Exhibit by His Friends and Colleagues, Ice Box Projects Space, Philadelphia, PA (catalogue)

 

Merck Juried Union County Art Show, The Arts Guild of Rahway, Rahway, NJ

 

BA-BOOM!!!, Red Saw Gallery, Newark, NJ First Newark Arts & Music Festival @ Halsey Village Sculpture Garden, Red Saw Gallery, Newark, NJ

 

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

 

2006

100 x 100, Meyerson Gallery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

 

Adjunct Faculty, James Howe Fine Arts Gallery, Kean University, Union, NJ

 

Alumni Art Exhibition 2006, Steuben South Gallery, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

 

Cool Art in the Summer, Elizabeth Arts Council, Elizabeth, NJ

 

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

 

2005

Barbara Wallace (Solo Exhibition), The Elizabeth Public Library, Elizabeth, NJ

 

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

 

2004

An Edge in Space A Space in Time (Two Person Exhibition), The Arts Guild of Rahway, Rahway, NJ

 

Paper Ball, Jersey City Museum, Jersey City, NJ

 

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

 

2003

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

 

2002

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

 

2001

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

 

2000

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

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1999

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

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1998

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

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1997

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

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1996

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

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1995

Girl Dreams, Woman Visions, CB’s 313 Gallery, New York, NY

 

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

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1994

Barbara Wallace: Sculpture, Prints and Drawings (Solo Exhibition), Gallery 614, New York, NY

 

Women’s Ways of Seeing 3, Crystal Quilt Gallery, New York, NY

 

Women’s Work, Meyerson Gallery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

 

OIA Annual Salon, 568 Gallery, New York, NY

 

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY1993

 

GSFA Show, Meyerson Gallery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

 

1992

GSFA Show, Meyerson Gallery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

 

1991

Visual Aids Show, D.C. 37 Gallery, New York, NY

 

1990

The Wreath: Interpretations, The Arsenal Gallery, New York, NY

 

1987

The Exceptions & Exceptionals, Pratt Manhattan Gallery, New York, NY & Schaffler Gallery, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

 

1986

Foundation Faculty, Schaffler Gallery, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

 

1981

BFA Show, Main Gallery, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

 

Selected Bibliography

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"Love in a Time of Corona No. 2: Thoughts." Persimmon Tree, 14 Apr. 2020, persimmontree.org/. Web. https://persimmontree.org/corona-issues-2020/corona-2-prose/

 

38th Annual Wreath Interpretations Exhibition. Web. Dec 2020. https://www.nycgovparks.org/art-and-antiquities/arsenal-gallery/38th-annual-wreath-interpretations-exhibition

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Foderaro, Lisa W. The Many Ways a Wreath Can Turn. Digital image. City Room The Many Ways a Wreath Can Turn Comments. The New York Times, 31 Dec. 2012. Web. <http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/31/the-many-ways-a-wreath-can-turn/>.

 

Through You Into Action. Newark: Gallery Aferro, 2012. Print. "Newark USA." Rev. of Barbara Wallace. Web log post. Newark USA. N.p., 12-19 Oct. 2008. Web. <http://newarkusa.blogspot.com/>.

 

In The Country of Last Refuge. Newark: Gallery Aferro, 2007. Print.

 

Nakazato, Hitoshi, Daniel Dalseth, Sumiko Takeda, and John D. Woolsey. Hitoshi Nakazato: Painting Series : With a Tribute Exhibit by His Friends and Colleagues. Philadelphia, PA: [s.n.], 2007. Print.

 

“Barbara Wallace Exhibition/Interview @ The Elizabeth Public Library”, Cablevision, Elizabeth Edition, 9/12 – 13/05. Cablevision. Elizabeth, NJ, 12-13 Sept. 2005. Television.

 

Garcia, Daniel. "Dos Eventos Culturales En La Biblioteca Publica De Elizabeth." La Voz [Elizabeth] 8-22 Sept. 2005: n. pag. Print.

 

"Artist to Exhibit at Library." Suburban News 7 Sept. 2005: n. pag. Print.

 

Guarneri, Laurie. "Upfront In Touch”: Artist Interview." Home News Tribune 2 Jan. 2004: n. pag. Print.

 

The Art Students League of New York, 1977. New York NY: Art Students League of New York, 1977. Print.