Andrea Harris, Resume Information

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Resume of Andrea Harris
Andrea Harris Studio
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Diamond Lake, IL. 60060
847.830.4084
www.andreaharris.com

Biography

Recent Solo Shows

2007 "Trees," Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, IL
2006 "In the Forest," Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago, IL
2006 "Women of Courage," Apollo Theatre, Chicago, IL
2006 "Beyond Boundaries," Edward Hospital, Naperville, IL
2006 "Beyond Boundaries," Mayor Daley Civic Center, Chicago, IL
2006 "The Heart of a Woman," Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, IL
2006 "Change of Heart," Apollo Theatre, Chicago, IL
2005 "The Veil Mosaic," Silk Road Theatre Project, The Chicago Temple Building, Chicago, IL
2005 "The Veil Mosaic," Morton College, Cicero, IL
2005 "Beyond Boundaries," The Open Door Gallery, Chicago, IL
2004 "Beyond Boundaries," Cultural Activities Center, Temple, TX
2004 "Sons of Liberty," Breadline Theatre, Chicago, IL
2004 "Painting Beyond Boundaries," Breadline Theatre, Chicago, IL
2004 "Nature: Heart & Soul," Art in the Barn, Madison, WI
2004 "Retrospective," River Bank Lofts Gallery, Chicago, IL
2003 "Liberty Series," Freemont Public Library, Mundelein, IL

Recent Exhibitions & Juried Shows

2007 "Interpretations II," Rosalind Franklin Museum Gallery, North Chicago, IL
2006 "Chicago Art Open," Zhou B. Art Center, Chicago, IL
2006 "Acquisition Exhibition," The Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago, Chicago, IL
2006 "Statements from the Soul," Rosalind Franklin University Museum Gallery, North Chicago, IL
2006 "The Human Form," Gallery 350, The Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago, IL
2005 "Freedom::Response," Roosevelt University-Gage Gallery, Chicago, IL
2005 "Chicago Art Open," 845 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL
2005 "Five New Faces," Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago, IL
2005 "Nature, Heart & Soul," Hilton Doubletree Conference Center, Downers Grove, IL
2005 "The Small & Mighty," The Open Door Gallery, Chicago, IL
2005 "Celebrity Planter Auction," Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
2005 "Women's History Month," Chicago Public Library, Chicago, IL
2005 "Diversity & Spirit," Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL
2005 "Change of Heart," Fox & Obel, Chicago, IL
2004 "Open Boundaries," Lee Tracy Open Studio, Chicago, IL
2004 "Chicago Art Open," National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, Chicago, IL
2004 "Heroines," Apollo Theatre, Chicago, IL
2003 "Bare Naked Ladies," Noyes Cultural Center, Evanston, IL
2003 "Healing Power of Art," Manhattan Arts International, New York, NY
2003 "International Exhibition," Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL
2003 "Lee Tracy Open Studio," Chicago, IL
2003 "Chicago Art Open," 845 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL

Awards & Special Projects

2007 Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet; juried and sponsored public art exhibition,
premieres June, 2007, Chicago, IL
2007 SCHOscar, "Best Community Partner," bringing healing arts to Swedish Covenant Hospital.
2006 Purchase Award for Painting, The Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago
2003 Healing Power of Art, Award of Excellence, Manhattan Arts International

Fine Art Books

Scheduled Exhibitions & Programming 2007

2007 May-June: "In the Forest," Gallery H, 15 South Elm St., Three Oaks, MI 49128
2007 July: "Celebration & Ceremonies of Women," Aurora Public Arts Commission, Aurora, IL
2007 September: "Women of Courage" Exhibition and Master Art Workshop, Temple College, Temple, TX

Commissions

Collections

Various private collections in Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Florence, Italy, Ft. Lauderdale, Madison, Minneapolis, Santa Fe; Austin, private collection of Texas Secretary of State Roger Miller, permanent collection of The Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago.

Gallery Representation

Education

Publications

2007 March Rosalind Franklin University gallery publication, by Marjorie Clark. "Interpretations II- One Studio, Five Artists"
2007 January News Views, Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, IL, "Advancing a Healing Environment," by Tim Nelson.
2006 October Chicago Tribune Red Eye, "Best Bets- Thinking Outside the Box," by Rebecca Palmore.
2006 April The Torch, Roosevelt University, Chicago: "Fine Arts Building Gallery Boasts, Boosts Local Talent," by Mary Gerace.
2006 March Women in Business, "Making History," national publication, feature, by Mary-Lane Kamberg.
2006 March Chicago Tribune, "Women's History Month Exhibit," by Cassandra West.
2005 October Chicago Sun Times, "A Snapshot of Chicago's Art Community," by art critic, Kevin Nance.
2004 October Killeen Daily Herald, "Andrea Harris Uses Artwork to Comment on Current Events," Killeen/ Temple, TX, feature story by Erin Steele.