Matthew Swisher
Denver, CO
matthew@swisherstudios.com
www.swisherstudios.com
www.rawartists.org/matthewswisher
Education
2015 BFA, University of Denver, Denver, CO
Professional Experience
2017 – Current Art Gym Denver, Denver, CO, Printmaking Steward/Gallery Assistant
Supervise community studio space, help members with issues, teach screen printing demonstrations, ensure all equipmet is working properly,
maintain security of building. Developed recording strategy for past gallery exhibitions, assist with marketing and sales, work with artists to ensure
successful installations.
2017 So Wrong It’s So Right, Denver, CO, Artist’s Assistant
Assisted artist Jonathan Saiz in his four-month experimental project pushing new ideas and formats for art production and sale. Tasks ranged from
photographing artwork, preparing surfaces, assisting with painting and installation, studio organization and maintanence, and marketing strategies.
2016-18 Leon Gallery, Denver, CO, Gallery Associate
Supported all aspects of gallery operation including lobby supervision, managing artwork storage systems, facilitating sales, and maintaining
information databases. Assisted with installation and deinstallation, wall repair, lighting adjustment, and event supervision.
2016-17 Open Press, Denver, CO, Printmaking Assistant
Worked part time/on call for last minute production needs and gallery support. Work included producing editioned intaglio prints, preparing paper and chine colle, adjusting framing hardware, repairing gallery walls, and installing artwork for exhibitions.
2015-16 Oehme Graphics, Steamboat Springs, CO, Printmaking Intern
Produced editions and monotypes for artists under the mentorship of Master Printer Susan Oehme. Managed day to day studio inventory, supply ordering, social media, and marketing for upcoming events. Developed artwork handling methods to safely store and transport flat work of various
sizes. Daily tasks also included ink mixing and color matching, plate preparation and wiping, paper preparation, and running an etching press.
2014 Gildar Gallery, Denver, CO, Gallery Assistant
Supported all aspects of gallery operation including lobby supervision, managing artwork storage systems, facilitating sales, and maintaining information databases. Assisted with installation and deinstallation, wall repair, lighting adjustment, and event supervision. Coordinated packaging and
handling of art shipments to and from the gallery.
2014 Vicky Myhren Gallery, University of Denver, Denver, CO, Poster Artist
Developed poster design for gallery exhibition “Visual Trips: The Psychedelic Poster Movement in San Francisco.” Incorporated research conducted with
the assistance of Professor Scott Montgomery and executed a variety of silkscreen prints, displayed in lobby for duration of the exhibition.
2013 Studio of Donald Fodness, RedLine, Denver, CO, Artist’s Assistant
Assisted with production of wax molds for bronze casted sculptures. Sculptures were included in artist’s solo exhibition at Plus Gallery in Denver, CO.
Also assisted with a large metal sculpture, installed in Boulder, CO. Practiced advanced techniques using TIG welding and a hand grinder.
Selected Exhibitions
2018 (Upcoming) “ENVISION” presented by RAW Artists
American Beauty, Manhattan, NYC
2017 (Upcoming) Holiday Group Show
Art Gym Denver, Denver, CO
2017 “CUSP” presented by RAW Artists
City Hall, Denver, CO
2016 “13,” Group Exhibition
Yeah Maybe, Minneapolis, MN
2016 "Compulsive Failure is Human Behavior" Solo Exhibition
Kaladi's Coffee, Denver, CO
2015 “Threshold” BFA Senior Exhibition
Vicky Myhren Gallery, University of Denver, Denver, CO
2015 “Fiftean”, Group Exhibition, months of May and June
Capital Tea, Denver, CO
2015 “Cultured”, Pop-up Exhibition
Althea Theatre, Denver, CO
2014-15 Group Exhibition, September-October (14)/January-February(15)
Kaladi’s Coffee, Denver, CO
2014 “Extant”, Juried Exhibition
School of Art and Art History, University of Denver, Denver, CO
2014 “Animal, Vegetable, Mineral”, print exchange with the University of Wyoming
University of Denver, Denver, CO/ University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
2013 “A Night of Art & Activism”
Craig Hall, University of Denver, Denver, CO
2013 “Catalyst”, juried exhibition
School of Art and Art History, University of Denver, Denver, CO
Awards
2014-15 Fine Art Merit Scholarship, School of Art and Art History, University of Denver, Denver, CO
2010-15 Dean’s Scholarship, University of Denver, Denver, CO
References provided upon request.
Denver, CO
matthew@swisherstudios.com
www.swisherstudios.com
www.rawartists.org/matthewswisher
Education
2015 BFA, University of Denver, Denver, CO
Professional Experience
2017 – Current Art Gym Denver, Denver, CO, Printmaking Steward/Gallery Assistant
Supervise community studio space, help members with issues, teach screen printing demonstrations, ensure all equipmet is working properly,
maintain security of building. Developed recording strategy for past gallery exhibitions, assist with marketing and sales, work with artists to ensure
successful installations.
2017 So Wrong It’s So Right, Denver, CO, Artist’s Assistant
Assisted artist Jonathan Saiz in his four-month experimental project pushing new ideas and formats for art production and sale. Tasks ranged from
photographing artwork, preparing surfaces, assisting with painting and installation, studio organization and maintanence, and marketing strategies.
2016-18 Leon Gallery, Denver, CO, Gallery Associate
Supported all aspects of gallery operation including lobby supervision, managing artwork storage systems, facilitating sales, and maintaining
information databases. Assisted with installation and deinstallation, wall repair, lighting adjustment, and event supervision.
2016-17 Open Press, Denver, CO, Printmaking Assistant
Worked part time/on call for last minute production needs and gallery support. Work included producing editioned intaglio prints, preparing paper and chine colle, adjusting framing hardware, repairing gallery walls, and installing artwork for exhibitions.
2015-16 Oehme Graphics, Steamboat Springs, CO, Printmaking Intern
Produced editions and monotypes for artists under the mentorship of Master Printer Susan Oehme. Managed day to day studio inventory, supply ordering, social media, and marketing for upcoming events. Developed artwork handling methods to safely store and transport flat work of various
sizes. Daily tasks also included ink mixing and color matching, plate preparation and wiping, paper preparation, and running an etching press.
2014 Gildar Gallery, Denver, CO, Gallery Assistant
Supported all aspects of gallery operation including lobby supervision, managing artwork storage systems, facilitating sales, and maintaining information databases. Assisted with installation and deinstallation, wall repair, lighting adjustment, and event supervision. Coordinated packaging and
handling of art shipments to and from the gallery.
2014 Vicky Myhren Gallery, University of Denver, Denver, CO, Poster Artist
Developed poster design for gallery exhibition “Visual Trips: The Psychedelic Poster Movement in San Francisco.” Incorporated research conducted with
the assistance of Professor Scott Montgomery and executed a variety of silkscreen prints, displayed in lobby for duration of the exhibition.
2013 Studio of Donald Fodness, RedLine, Denver, CO, Artist’s Assistant
Assisted with production of wax molds for bronze casted sculptures. Sculptures were included in artist’s solo exhibition at Plus Gallery in Denver, CO.
Also assisted with a large metal sculpture, installed in Boulder, CO. Practiced advanced techniques using TIG welding and a hand grinder.
Selected Exhibitions
2018 (Upcoming) “ENVISION” presented by RAW Artists
American Beauty, Manhattan, NYC
2017 (Upcoming) Holiday Group Show
Art Gym Denver, Denver, CO
2017 “CUSP” presented by RAW Artists
City Hall, Denver, CO
2016 “13,” Group Exhibition
Yeah Maybe, Minneapolis, MN
2016 "Compulsive Failure is Human Behavior" Solo Exhibition
Kaladi's Coffee, Denver, CO
2015 “Threshold” BFA Senior Exhibition
Vicky Myhren Gallery, University of Denver, Denver, CO
2015 “Fiftean”, Group Exhibition, months of May and June
Capital Tea, Denver, CO
2015 “Cultured”, Pop-up Exhibition
Althea Theatre, Denver, CO
2014-15 Group Exhibition, September-October (14)/January-February(15)
Kaladi’s Coffee, Denver, CO
2014 “Extant”, Juried Exhibition
School of Art and Art History, University of Denver, Denver, CO
2014 “Animal, Vegetable, Mineral”, print exchange with the University of Wyoming
University of Denver, Denver, CO/ University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
2013 “A Night of Art & Activism”
Craig Hall, University of Denver, Denver, CO
2013 “Catalyst”, juried exhibition
School of Art and Art History, University of Denver, Denver, CO
Awards
2014-15 Fine Art Merit Scholarship, School of Art and Art History, University of Denver, Denver, CO
2010-15 Dean’s Scholarship, University of Denver, Denver, CO
References provided upon request.
