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RESUME FOR LAURA MURDOCH
Born: October 2, 1962
Vancouver, Canada
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1982-1985
1986-1988
1998-2004
2003
1999
1997
1996
1996
1997
1997
1997 - 2006
2008
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University of Victoria: general arts and sciences
Simon Fraser University: psychology
Red Deer College: summer intensives (Randy Walker,
Darren Petersen, Lisa Samphire, Lisa Cerny, Mark
Gibeau, Jeff Holmwood, Brenda Taylor)
Eugene Glass School: Beverley Soja-Longaker
Vancouver Art School: Louise Duthie
Pilchuck Glass School: Ken Ikushima
Pratt Fine Arts School: Leslie Speicher
Andrighetti Glassworks: Joanne Andrighetti, Gary Bolt
Seattle Glassblowing Studio: Jose Hinojosa
Due Vetro: T.C. Robertson and Lin Lakeman
Pilchuck Glass School: frequent winter visitor, volunteer and renter
Craig Studios: Jonathon Schmuck
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| EXHIBITIONS |
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2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2002
2001
1999
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Place Des Arts, Coquitlam, BC (solo)
The Crafthouse, Vancouver, BC (solo)
The Glasshouse Studio, Seattle, WA (solo)
BCGAA annual exhibit, Vancouver, BC (group)
Vancouver Museum, Vancouver, BC (group)
BCGAA annual exhibit, Vancouver, Canada (group)
Waterworks Gallery, Friday Harbor, WA (juried, group)
BCGAA annual exhibit, Vancouver, Canada (group)
The Glasshouse Studio, Seattle, WA (solo)
BCGAA annual exhibit, Vancouver, Canada (group)
History of the World Fine Art Gallery, Camano Island, WA (group)
BCGAA annual exhibit, Vancouver, Canada (juried, group) History of the World Fine Art Gallery, Camano Island, WA (group)
Vixen Fine Art Gallery, La Conner, WA (solo)
BCGAA annual exhibit, Vancouver, Canada (juried, group) Anacortes Arts Festival, Anacortes, WA (juried, group)
David Maritz Gallery, Camano Island, WA (juried, group)
BCGAA annual exhibit, Vancouver, Canada (group)
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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2006
2004
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Winner of design competition for large light sculptures for a U.S. university new performing arts center.
BCGAA Jury's Choice Award, in the category of "Architectural and Functional"
Francis Phillips Scholarship for Red Deer College, from Starfish Glassworks |
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| COMMISSIONS |
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University of Delaware Center for the Arts; light sculpture and project design, including 2 light sculptures with 9 UDEL-specific patterns of imagery and symbolism on glass |
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JURIED AUCTIONS
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2007
2003
2002
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Pilchuck Glass School annual fundraising auction
Pilchuck Glass School annual fundraising auction
Pilchuck Glass School annual fundraising auction |
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PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
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2005
2003
2002
2001-present
2001-2006
1997-2006
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teaching assistant, Pratt Fine Arts School: Shelley Muzylowski-Allen, glass sculpting
teaching assistant, Pilchuck Glass School: Felice Nittolo, mosaic
Poleturners Union 1201 (team of makers of the Pilchuck auction centerpieces)
apprenticeship (glassblowing and sculpting) to Shelley Muzylowski-Allen
assisting positions with various artists from
2001 - 2006, including Randy Walker and Karen Willenbrink
occasional glass assisting includes Sabrina Knowles and Jenny Pohlman, Jasen Johnsen, Rik Allen, Kimberley Haugh, Laura Freeman, Jay Macdonnell, Darren Petersen, Jeff Burnette, and Kelly O'Dell |
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MEDIA
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2008
2007
2004 |
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Contemporary Canadian Glass Magazine
Craft Contacts
Vancouver Magazine
Georgia Straight Living
Decor and Style Magazine |
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GALLERIES
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Gallerie Alegria, Birmingham, AL
Renaissance Celebration, Bellingham, WA
www.glassartistsgallery.com
The Glasshouse Studio, Seattle, WA
New-Small Sterling Glass, Vancouver, BC, Canada |
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