Michael A. Nichols
850 Wilkinson Trace #71, Bowling Green, KY, 42103 Mike.Nichols@wku.edu 270-303-3430
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EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts, Painting, 2000
Fontbonne University, St. Louis, Missouri
Master of Art, Painting, 1999
Fontbonne University, St. Louis, Missouri
Bachelor of Fine Art, Painting, 1997
Fontbonne University, St. Louis, Missouri
Associate of Fine Art, 1995
St. Louis Community College at Meramec, St. Louis, Missouri
Concentrated areas include traditional and contemporary painting techniques, mixed media, and human anatomy specific to artistic intent.
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PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor of Art, Foundations
Western Kentucky University, 2004-present, N.A.S.A.D accredited school
Courses taught include Art Appreciation, Design, Drawing, Figure Drawing, Illustration, and Painting.
Adjunct Instructor of Art
St. Louis Community College at Meramec, 1998-2004, N.A.S.A.D. accredited school
Fontbonne University, 2001-2004
Courses taught include Art Appreciation, Design, Drawing, Figure Drawing, and Painting.
Educational Assistant
St. Louis Community College at Meramec, 1996-2004
Administrative aide: Assisted with scheduling, general studio, and slide room maintenance.
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SOLO / TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS
Mike Nichols; Buon Fresco Paintings, University Gallery
Solo Exhibition, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, August 2008
Mike Nichols and Jason Lascu, Houchens Gallery
Two Person Exhibition, Capital Arts Alliance, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2007
Mike Nichols Selected Works, Thigpen Gallery
Solo Exhibition, Volunteer State Community College, Gallatin, Tennessee, 2006
Mike Nichols and Brent Oglesbee, Brownlee O. Currey Jr. Gallery
Two Person Exhibition, Watkins College of Art and Design, Nashville, Tennessee, 2006
Paradigm Shifts, University Gallery
Solo Exhibition, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2005
Michael Nichols; Recent Works, St. Peters Cultural Arts Center
Solo Exhibition, St. Peters, Missouri, 2004
Michael Nichols and Jaye Greggory, Messing Gallery
Two Person Exhibition, Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School, St. Louis, Missouri, 2003
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SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
US Bank Celebration of the Arts 2008, Kentucky Museum
Bowling Green Kentucky, 2008
Pastel National 2008, Wichita Center for the Arts
Wichita, Kansas, 2008
Biennial Faculty Exhibit, University Gallery
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2008
Southern Realism, LeMieux Gallery
New Orleans, Louisiana, 2007
New Beginnings, Hentschel Art Gallery
Des Moines, Iowa, 2007
2007 Annual All Kentucky Juried Fine Art Exhibition, Houchens Gallery
Capital Arts Alliance Inc., Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2007
It’s in your Head; Approaches to Likeness, Manifest Creative Research Gallery
Cincinnati, Ohio, 2007
National Drawing Annual, Manifest Creative Research Gallery
Cincinnati, Ohio, 2007
2006 Annual All Kentucky Juried Fine Art Exhibition, Houchens Gallery
Capital Arts Alliance Inc., Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2006
International Art Exchange Exhibition, World Trade Center Saint Louis
St. Louis - Lyon Sisters Cities Inc., Clayton, Missouri, 2006
US Bank Celebration of the Arts 2006, Kentucky Museum
Bowling Green Kentucky, 2006
Art Faculty; Annual Show, University Gallery
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2006
Contemporary Realism, Space 301
Center for the Living Arts, Mobile, Alabama, 2005
US Bank Celebration of the Arts 2005, Kentucky Museum
Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2005
emè Exposition Internationale, Centre Culturel et de la Vie Associative Villeurbanne
St. Louis - Lyon Sister Cities Inc., Lyon, France, 2005
International Art Exchange Exhibition, World Trade Center Saint Louis
St. Louis - Lyon Sisters Cities Inc., Clayton Missouri, 2005
3' x 1', Meramec Art Gallery
St. Louis Community College at Meramec, St. Louis, Missouri, 2003
emè Exposition Internationale, Centre Culturel et de la Vie Associative Villeurbanne
St. Louis - Lyon Sister Cities Inc., Lyon, France, 2002
Educators in Art; Art in Educators, St. Peters Cultural Arts Center
St. Peters, Missouri, 2002
International Art Exchange Exhibition, World Trade Center Saint Louis
St. Louis - Lyon Sisters Cities Inc., Clayton, Missouri, 2002
People Project, St. Louis Regional Arts Commission
St. Louis, Missouri, 2001
In Your Face; National Portrait Exhibition, St. Louis Artists' Guild
St. Louis, Missouri, 2001
51st Annual Quad-State Exhibition, Quincy Art Center
Quincy, Illinois, 2001
3" x 3”, Meramec Art Gallery
St. Louis Community College at Meramec, St Louis, Missouri, 2001
It's About Time, Meramec Art Gallery
St. Louis Community College at Meramec, St Louis, Missouri, 2001
emè Exposition Internationale, Centre Culturel et de la Vie Associative Villeurbanne
St. Louis - Lyon Sister Cities Inc., Lyon, France, 2001
International Art Exchange Exhibition, World Trade Center Saint Louis
St. Louis - Lyon Sisters Cities Inc., Clayton, Missouri, 2001
Master of Fine Arts Thesis, Gallery of Fine Arts
Fontbonne University, St. Louis, Missouri, 2000
Master of Arts Thesis, Gallery of Fine Arts
Fontbonne University, St. Louis, Missouri, 1999
75th Anniversary Mural, Ryan Hall
Fontbonne University, St. Louis, Missouri, 1999
P.A.W.S. Exhibition / Auction, Plaza Fronetnac
St. Louis, Missouri, 1998
Varsity Art IV, Art St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri, 1998
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AWARDS / HONORS
Faculty Grant, Buon Fresco Technique, Office of Sponsored Programs
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2007
Best of Show, 2007 All Kentucky Juried Fine Art Exhibition
Houchens Gallery, Capital Arts Alliance Inc. Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2007
Merit Award, 2007 All Kentucky Juried Fine Art Exhibition
Houchens Gallery, Capital Arts Alliance Inc. Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2007
Second Place, National Drawing Annual
Manifest Creative Research Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2007
The Worlds Greatest Studio Tour Merit Award, US Bank Celebration of the Arts
Kentucky Museum, Bowling Green, KY, 2006
Merit Award, 2006 All Kentucky Juried Fine Art Exhibition
Houchens Gallery, Capital Arts Alliance Inc., Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2006
Honorable Mention, US Bank Celebration of the Arts
Kentucky Museum, Bowling Green, KY, 2005
Peoples Choice Award, Educators in Art; Art in Educators
St. Peters Cultural Arts Center, St. Louis, Missouri, 2002
Bradley Jensen Award, In Your Face; National Juried Portrait Exhibition
St. Louis Artists' Guild, St. Louis, Missouri, 2001
Best of Show; Mary Ann McCool Award, Pastel Exhibition
Gateway Pastel Artists, St. Louis, Missouri, 2001
Certificate of Recognition, Services for Students with Disabilities, Access Program,
St. Louis Community College at Meramec, St. Louis, Missouri, 1998
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PUBLICATIONS / CATALOGS
National Drawing Annual, Cincinnati, Ohio: Manifest Press, 2007, Back cover, pgs. 22-26
Vaugn, Jacquelyn, “Friday 16th”, City Beat, Cincinnati, Ohio:March 14th 2007, pg. 28
It’s In your Head; Approaches to Likeness, Cincinnati, Ohio: Manifest Press, 2007. Volume 18, Front cover, Front-inside cover, pgs. 23-24
Thomas, Harrison B., “Making it Real”, Mobile Register, Mobile, Alabama: March 20th 2005, “Arts and Leisure” front page
ElZarrad, Vicki V., “Contemporary Realism coming to Space 301”, Mobile Entertainment Guide, Mobile, Alabama: March 2nd 2005, Volume 1, Issue 6, pg. 10
Knipp, Michael A., The People Project, St. Louis, Missouri: DHTV video documentary, 2001, Aired on Public Access Television channel 21,
Zimmer, Mallarie, “Varsity Art IV Showcases Tomorrow’s Top Talent”, Intermission, St. Louis, Missouri, February 1998, Volume 9, Issue 6, pg. 19
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UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Potter College Curriculum Committee, Western Kentucky University, 2007-2008
WKU Faculty Representative, 2007 Kentucky Engagement Conference, University of
Kentucky, 2007
Chair Outreach Committee, Western Kentucky University, 2007-2008
Outreach Committee, Western Kentucky University, 2005 – 2006
Gallery Committee, Western Kentucky University, 2004 - 2006
Grid Committee, Western Kentucky University, 2006, 2007
Faculty Advisor, Art Guild, Western Kentucky University, 2005 - 2008
Academic Advisor, Western Kentucky University, 2004 – 2008
WKU Faculty Representative, Kentucky College and Career Day, duPont Manual High School, Louisville, Kentucky, 2004-2008
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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Juror, Regional Scholastic Arts Competition, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2006, 2007
Juror, Bowling Green Philharmonic Art Auction, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2007
Juror, That Blooming Charity Event, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2005 - 2007
Artist Lecture, Volunteer State Community College, Gallatin, Tennessee, 2006
Juror, Student Exhibition; Watkins School of Art and Design, Nashville, Tennessee, 2006
Instructor, Mural Madness, Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School
Students, the Center for Gifted Studies, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2006
Co-coordinator, Student Art Exchange, University of South Alabama and Western Kentucky
University, 2006
Artist Lecture, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2005
Visiting Instructor, Breckinridge Middle School, Harned, Kentucky, 2004 - present
Demonstrator, Pastel Portrait Workshop, The Gateway Pastel Artists, St. Louis, Missouri, 2002
Demonstrator, Pastel Portrait Workshop, Gateway East Artist's Guild, Fairview Heights, Illinois, 2002
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GALLERY AFFILIATIONS
Hentschel Art Gallery, Des Moines, Iowa
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