Kortney K. Niewierski
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Education
2005                  Master of Fine Arts (Sculpture), Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
2003                  Bachelor of Fine Arts (Sculpture), The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Teaching Experience
2015-Present   Adjunct Professor, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
                           3D Composition
                            
Teach the fundamentals of design in three-dimensions
2015-2016        
Foundation Drawing 1
                            Teach the fundamentals of drawing
                            Explore various mediums and techniques through experimentation
2006-Present   Adjunct Professor, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
                           3D Composition
                            Teach the fundamentals of design in three-dimensions
                            Explore ideas of order, representation, chance, and concept
                           2D Composition
                            Teach the fundamentals of design in two-dimensions
                            Explore ideas of order, illusion of space/movement, color, and concept
                           Drawing I
                            Teach the fundamentals of drawing
                            Explore the mediums of graphite, charcoal, and conte
                           Drawing II
                            Teach the advanced fundamentals of drawing
                            Explore the mediums of graphite, charcoal, conte, and ink
2017                  Intro to Visual Communication Design (Lecture)
​                             Lecture on various aspects of design, including history, techniques and tools
2006-2011        Sculpture I
                            Teach the fundamentals of sculpture
                            Explore the mediums of clay, plaster, wood, steel, chipboard, and found object
                           Sculpture II
                            Teach the advanced fundamentals of sculpture
                            Explore the mediums of mixed media steel, carved wood, soft sculpture, and found                                    
                             object
2009                  Instructor, Mommy and Me ROC, Skyland Terrace, Canton, Ohio
                            Three day course teaching low cost art techniques to low income families
                           Instructor, Peace Builders Peace Camp, Skyland Terrace, Canton, Ohio
                            Taught theatrical arts to children at day camp
2006                  Instructor, Action Art Family Workshop, Akron Art Museum, Akron, Ohio
                            Taught 6-12 year olds sculptural techniques involving plaster
                           Instructor, Creative Connections Contemporary Art and Popular Culture, Kent State    
                             University, Kent, Ohio
                            A weeklong course teaching advanced high school students contemporary art and popular 
                             culture through lectures and art
2003-2005        Graduate Teaching Instructor, Sculpture I, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
                            Taught fundamentals of sculpting in clay, plaster, wood, and steel

Exhibitions
2019      2019 National Juried Exhibit, Delaplaine Arts Center, Frederick, Maryland (Juried)
2018      Home. Body. Soft. Texture.​, Gallery West, Parma, Ohio (Group)
               Art From The Heartland, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, Indiana (Juried)
               26th Emerald Coast National Juried Fine Arts Exhibition, Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries, Niceville, Florida (Juried)
               Waterloo Arts Festival Juried Exhibition, Waterloo Arts, Cleveland, Ohio (Juried)
               Women's Works​, Old Courthouse Arts Center, Woodstock, Illinois (Juried)
2017     Cheap Thrills, Kent State University Downtown Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
2016     OHIO Regional, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio (Juried)    
              Pretty On The Inside, Second Street Gallery, Charlottesville, Virginia (Group)
2015     30th Annual Tallahassee International Exhibition, MoFA, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida   
               (Juried)
              Marshall University National Juried Exhibition, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia (Juried)
2014     Akron Arts Prize, Summit Artspace Gallery, Akron, Ohio (Juried)
              A Feminine Touch, Kent State University Downtown Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
              The 2014 Biennial Faculty Show, Kent State University School of Art Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
2013     Foundations Faculty Exhibition, Kent State University Downtown Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
2011     Pleasures of Matter, Kent State University – Stark Campus Main Gallery, Canton, Ohio (Group)
              Fluid Forms and Fleshy Coats, Legation Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
2009     Cozy, Kent State University – Stark Campus Main Gallery, Canton, Ohio (Group)
              Faculty Show, Kent State University Main Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
2008     Faculty Show, Kent State University Downtown Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
2007     Fresh Art, Summit Art Space, Akron, Ohio (Juried)
              “19,” Asterisk Gallery, Tremont, Ohio (Group)
              That’s Nice, Exit Gallery, Tremont, Ohio (Solo)
              Surfacing Sexuality, Kent State University – Stark Campus Main Gallery, Canton, Ohio (Solo)
2006     Mis-Demeanor, SPACES Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
              Untitled, Bela Dubby, Lakewood, Ohio (Group)
              International Art Exhibition “11”, Exit, A Gallery Space, Cleveland, Ohio (Juried) [Awarded Best in Show]
              Open TANK, Downtown Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Juried)
              New Artists in the Mix Machine, Heights Arts, Cleveland Heights, Ohio (Group)
              Explorations, Millworks Gallery, Akron, Ohio (Group)
              Collaborative Efforts, Gallery West, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
2005     Untitled  (We Carry More Weight Than We Owe), MFA Thesis Exhibition, Sculpture Gallery, Kent State 
               University, Kent, Ohio
              Art Mart, Asterisk Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
              Annual Student Exhibition, School of Art Gallery, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (Juried) [Awarded Best  
               in Show Graduate]
2004     Raw Materials/Hotel Bruce, Cleveland Public Art, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
              A Temporary Arrangement, Painting Gallery, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (Group)
              MFA Candidacy Review Exhibition, Sculpture Gallery, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
              The Sculpture Show, Asterisk Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
              Annual Student Exhibition, School of Art Gallery, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (Juried)
2003     BFA Thesis Exhibition, 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus, Ohio

Grants
2019     Part-Time Faculty Grant, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
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Residencies
2007     Alternate, Sculpture Space, Utica, New York

Presentations
2008     Visiting Artist, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio
2006     Ellen Johnson Visiting Artist, Oberlin College Mixed Media Class, Oberlin, Ohio
              Guest Speaker and Demonstration, Oberlin College Sculpture I Class, Oberlin, Ohio
2004     Guest Speaker, Kent State University Video and Performance Class – Stark Campus, Canton, Ohio
              Guest Speaker, Kent State University Sculpture II Class – Stark Campus, Canton, Ohio

Related Experience
2005     Volunteer/Donations Coordinator, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
               Coordinated volunteers for artist-in-residence collaboration with artist Steven Siegel
               Solicited and obtained product donations for art piece
               Worked alongside visiting artist, Steven Siegel, creating permanent sculptural installation
2003     Conservator, Midwest Conservation Services, Inc., Columbus, Ohio
               Conserved sculptural mantelpiece for private residence
               Assembled tools and instruments for conservation process
2002     Intern, Ann Hamilton’s Studio, Columbus, Ohio
2001     Intern, The Columbus Museum of Art


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