Curriculum Vitae

Robyn J. Bomhof

Education

MFA
Western Michigan University (2001)

BFA w/ Honors
Kendall College of Art and Design (1997)

Other
Acadamia Di Belle Arti Pietro Vannuci -Perugia, Italy (1996)
Notre Dame University (1998)
Studio Art Centers International-Florence, Italy (2001)
Central Michigan University
Grand Rapids Community College

Honors and Awards

• First United Methodist Church-One Person Show-July 2008
• Kalamazoo Institute of Art Regional Competition 2008-Painting
• University of Michigan/Dearborn 2008 Open Competition-Painting SPECIAL CATERGORY AWARD
• Muskegon Museum of Art 2008 Regional Competition- Drawing
• Grand Rapids Festival 2008- 2 Sculptures
• Newago County Council for the Arts-One Person Show-2007
• Kalamazoo Institute of Art 2007 Regional Competition-Painting
• Grand Rapids Festival 2007- 2 Paintings, 1 Sculpture
• Michigan Fine Arts Competition 2002 - Two entries
• Newago County Council for the Arts One Person Show - Jan. 2002
• Western Michigan University - 2001 MFA Show
• Western Michigan University Sculpture 2001-Group Show
• Kalamazoo Institute of Art Regional Competition 2001 (Apr)
• Third Place - Arnold Mesches, Juror
• Western Michigan University (2001) Kerr Award for Excellence
• Michigan Fine Arts Competition-Birmingham, MI (Mar. 2001)
• Great Lakes Regional Competition- 3 pieces juried in.Oct.2000
• Kalamazoo Community College-MFA Candidate Group Show Sept/Oct. 2000
• Grand Rapids FestivalCompetition-2 pieces juried
• Kalamazoo Institute of Art Regional 2000-CSM Grand Prize Award- 2 entries juried-Robert Stackhouse (juror)
• Carnegie Center for The Arts Regional Competition- First Place Award
• Western Michigan University 2000 Kerr Award for Excellence
• Western Michigan University-One Woman Show (Jan.2000)
• Printmaker's Exhibition (Group Show) Western Michigan University (Jan.2000)
• The Thin Line/Art and Pornography (Group Show) WMU
• Works on Paper (Group Show) WMU (Jan. 2000)
• Great Lakes Regional Competition (99) Midland, MI 3 pieces juried in
• Riley Galleries/Rapture (aug.99) One Woman Show
• Battle Creek Center for The Arts Regional Competition (99)
• Regional VI (99) ARC Gallery, Chicago Ill /Michael Hall-juror
• Festival Regional (99) Grand Rapids, MI
• Lowell Area Arts Council Regional (99)
• Muskegon Museum of Art Regional (98)/Wilma Lok, Italy-juror Curators Award
• Great Lakes Regional Competition (98) Midland, MI 3 pieces juried
• Merit Scholarship Award (95,96,97) Kendall College
• Festival Regional (95) Merit Award
• Rivertown Juried Exhibition (95) Best In Show
• Ferris State University (96) Group Show
• Kendall College of Art and Design (97) One Woman Show
• Lowell Council for the Arts Regional Show (97)
• Great Lakes Regional Competition (97) 3 pieces juried
• Fine Arts Gallery (98) Two Person Show

Grants and Residencies

Deither Heineke Travel Grant WMU (2001) Italy

Western Michigan University Research Grant (2001)

Western Michigan University Research Grant (2000)

Vermont Studio Center Residency Grant (1999) cont.

Western Michigan University Departmental Research Grant (1999)

Lectures and Workshops

Western Michigan University Direct Encounters Program (Jan.2000) - Guest Artist

Kendall College of Art and Design (96) Lecture - Mixed Media

Rivertown Artists Guild (95) Workshop - Rules as Tools

Collections

• William Cole
• Truman Lowe
• Elmridge Construction Co.
• Grand Rapids Community College
• Montiegel and Associates
• Franklin and Jacqueline Riley
• Ms. Lauren Ewing (Rutgers University)
• Kendall College of Art and Design
• Various private collections

Teaching Experience

1997-2000

Kendall College of Art and Design

• Continuing Studies/ includes curriculum implementation
• Beginning Drawing
• Intermediate Drawing
• Advanced Drawing
• Life Drawing
• Intro to Watercolor
• Outdoor Watercolor
• Painting in Oils
• Figure Painting-oils
• Painting in Acrylics
• Color Theory and Practice in Paint

Aug. - Dec. 2001

Western Michigan University
Instructor of Record - Life Drawing 210. A comprehensive introduction to the experience of drawing the human figure from life - for Art Majors only.

Jan. - Apr. 2001

Western Michigan University
Instructor of Record -Painting 240. An introduction to oil painting for art majors- Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and grading of this class. Prof. John Link, Area Coordinator.

Sept. - Dec. 2000

Western Michigan University
Teaching Assistant - Intermediate Painting - Professor Cat Crotchett (Foundations Co- Chair). Responsibilities include all aspects of assisting the teaching of Painting 340.

Sept. - Dec. 2000

Western Michigan University
Teaching/Lab Assistant - Lithography - Professor Curtis Rhodes. Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching beginning Lithography 343 and assisting in all operations of the litho lab.

Jan. - Apr. 2000

Western Michigan University
Teaching Assistant- Life Drawing - Professor Don King. Responsibilities include assisting in all aspects of teaching.

Related Academic Experience

2001-2002 Academic Year

Western Michigan University
Academic Integrity Committee-Member

Jan.- Apr. 2001

Western Michigan University
Assistant Director of Exhibitions

Sept. 1999 - May 2000

Western Michigan University
Assistant Director of Exhibitions
Responsibilities included directing Student Rotunda Gallery and South Gallery space.

June 2000

Something's Fishy
Performed as Lead Artist on a public arts project producing a work of art with two student assistants (similar to the Chicago Cow Project) for The East Hills Neighborhood Association in Grand Rapids, MI.

Other Related Experience

• Youth Program Director - West YMCA
  Responsibilities included overseeing entire youth program from conception to implementation including all related staff positions and budget.
• Creative Director - Genesis Advertising, Inc.
• Teacher - West Side Christian School
  Teacher of Omnibus Program. A pull-out program for the gifted and talented . Units of study included Law and Egyptology.
• Program Director for Word Fellowship - Sunshine Community Church
  Responsibilities include the overseeing of 30+ women responsible for the spiritual life of 150+ women. Including Booking speakers, budget, training of leaders, retreats, and all other aspects of the program.
• Board of Directors - West Side Christian School
  Two consecutive full terms including chairing the Education Committee and Executive committee member (Secretary).
• Board of Directors - Grand Rapids Kennel Club
• Owner/Operator - Black Oak Farm
  A private facility devoted to the breeding of Purebred Friesian Horses. Affiliated in good standing with The Friesian Horse Association of North America and the mother studbook; Het Fries Paarden Stamboek.(Netherlands)
• Volunteer - American Red Cross

Member:

• College Art Association
• FHANA (Friesian Horse Assoc.)
• FPS (Friesian Horse Assoc. Netherlands)
• American Association of University Women
• Museum for Women in the Arts
• Metamora Carriage and Driving Association
• Michigan Horse Drawn Vehicle Association
• Who's Who of American Women
• Who's Who of University Women