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Jill Plaisted
2032 Blairmore Road
Lexington, KY 40502-2435
Telephone & Fax (859) 266-9937
jillplaisted@insightbb.com
http://www.jillplaisted.com
| Education | 2002 | BFA University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts with an emphasis in painting and printmaking and a minor degree in Art History. |
| Exhibitions | 2009 | Collagraphs & Collages, Logsdon Gallery 1909, Chicago |
2008 |
Space, Life, Place, Eastern Kentucky University *Views of Shakertown, Plein Air Painters of the Bluegrass The Mark of Great Art, Makers Mark Distillery, Loretto, Kentucky Earth, Air, Water & Fire, LAL@the Mayor’s Office, Lexington Reigning Cats & Dogs, Gallery B, Lexington ** 9x9x20 Solo Show of Collagraph Prints at First Presbyterian Church |
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| 2007 | Bluegrass Printmakers Co-operative at the Art Depository, Nicholasville Fiber on the Edge, Central Library, Lexington Side by Side, A collaborative exhibit of artists paired with children with learning disabilities Invitational Exhibit at the Mayor’s Chambers, Lexington Bluegrass Printmakers Co-operative Invitational Art of the Eye & Ear, Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington Cool Threads in the Bluegrass, Lexington Art League Art In Bloom, Lexington Arboretum |
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| 2006 | Collecting Evidence 2006 Lexington Art League Members Open **Solo Show at the Bar Complex, Lexington Bluegrass Printmakers’ Co-operative 2nd Annual Exhibit, Lexington Glories of the Garden, Lexington Arboretum The Art of Children, Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington Plein Air Painters at Gallery B, Lexington Group Exhibit at Lexington Antiques |
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| 2005 | **Earthscapes, Solo Show, The Art Depository, Nicholasville Collaborations & Catalysts, Lexington Art League Everyday Observances, Women Artists Group, MetroLex Gallery, Lexington Sideshow, A collaboration between women artists and poets, Carnegie Center, Lexington Bluegrass Printmakers Cooperative Invitational, Lexington *Kentucky Water, Kentucky Folk Art Center, Morehead New Life Themes, Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington |
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| 2004 | **Earthscapes, Solo Show, Gallery on Main, Mt. Sterling, KY Camera Obscured, Wingspan Gallery, Lexington Regional Artists Exhibit, Opera House, Lexington Beginning Again, Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington **Woodland Arts Fair, Lexington Up Close and Personal, Women Artists Group, Singletary Center, Lexington Fairytales & Folklore, Women Artists Group, Central Library, Lexington *The Red Show, Factory 15 Gallery, Lexington *Expressions of a Lifetime, Lexington Art League *Unmasking Creativity, Mary Anderson Alumni Show, New Albany, Indiana *Women-in-the-Arts, Bowling Green, Kentucky *The Bluegrass Biennial, Morehead State University, Kentucky *War & Peace, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky *Women’s History Exhibit, Morehead State University, Kentucky *Cultural Connections, Central Library, Lexington *Glories of the Garden, Lexington Arboretum |
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| 2003 | Spirit Paths, Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington *Arts on Main, Shelbyville, Kentucky *Glories of the Garden, Lexington Arboretum Missed Media, Gallery Fortuna, Lexington *Landscapes, Arts Place Gallery, Lexington *Art & Spirituality, Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington Monotype Exhibit, College of Fine Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico War & Peace, Women Artists Group, Metrolex Gallery, Lexington |
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| 2002 | The Power of P, Women Artists Group, Galerie Soleil, Lexington All Members Open, Lexington Art League **Bodley Bullock House, Gallery Hop Solo Show, Lexington Something About Eve, Heritage Gallery, Lexington The Enchanted Garden, Lexington Blanton House Collection, Eastern Kentucky University *Towers IV, The Chapel Gallery, Louisville. A 9/11 memorial *The Healing Power of Art, Lexington Art League, Lexington, Kentucky Wide Open Places, Lexington Art League, Lexington, Kentucky *Annual Member Groups Exhibit, The Lexington Arts & Cultural Council *Arts On Main, Shelbyville, Kentucky **From My Point of View, BFA Senior Show, Wingspan Gallery, Lexington College of Fine Arts Student Exhibit, Alumni Building, University of Kentucky, marking the Inauguration of President Lee Todd |
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| 2001 | *Mainly Masterpieces, Scott Cty Arts Consortium Georgetown,
Kentucky. $250 Purchase Award *Colorfall Folkways, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky *Masterpieces of Maturity, Lexington, Kentucky *She By Her: Images of Women by Women, University of Kentucky Student Prints, Temple University, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, Pa. *Water Works, Watercolor Invitational, Lexington Art League, Kentucky |
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| 1999 | *Student Group Woodcuts, Kentucky Theatre, Lexington, Kentucky | |
| 1998 | *Landscapes Gardens & Buildings, Bluegrass Trust, Lexington, Kentucky *Aqueous ‘97 …and More, Lexington Art League *Masterpieces of Maturity, Lexington Art League *The Fine Art of Fine Wine, Lexington Art League All Members’ Open, Lexington Art League |
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| 1997 | *The Fine Art of Fine Wine, Lexington Art League *Members’ Show, Lexington Art League *Aqueous ’96 and More. Lexington Art League *Winchester Art Guild All Members Show, Winchester, Kentucky *Members’ Group Show, Lexington Arts & Cultural Council, Kentucky *Gardens Galore, Living Arts & Science Center, Lexington, Kentucky |
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| 1996 | *Juried Honors Exhibit (Honorable Mention), Lexington Art League | |
| 1995 | **Local Landmarks in Watercolor, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Lexington *Masterpieces of Maturity, Lexington Art League, Kentucky |
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| 1994 | *Members’ Show, Lexington Art League, Kentucky | |
| 1993 | **Watercolors by Jill Plaisted, Central Bank Gallery, Lexington, Kentucky | |
| 1992 | *Juried Honors Exhibit, (Honorable Mention), Lexington Art League *Totally Transparent XII, Louisville Watercolor Society, Kentucky |
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| 1991 | *Juried Honors Exhibit, Lexington Art League Members’ Exhibit, Lexington Art League *Cincinnati-Lexington Reciprocal Show, Lexington Art League and Cincinnati Art Club *Juried Open, Artists Attic, Lexington, Kentucky |
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| ** Denotes Solo Show * Denotes Juried Show | ||
Television |
Guest artist on Mixed Media demonstrating Monotype Printmaking Guest artist on Tonic, WUKY |
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| Workshops Classes Given |
Drawing, painting, printmaking at the Lexington Art League & Georgetown Community College. Instruction of male inmates at Green River Correctional Center. Weekly classes for the University of Kentucky Donovan Program Art collaboration with children at Cardinal Hill. Private art instruction. |
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| Workshops Taken |
Bill Fletcher, Oil Painting, Tony Couch and Carole Orr, Watercolor Ron Pokrasso and Katharine Kernan Printmaking in Santa Fe |
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| Associations & |
1993 1994 1998 |
President of the Lexington Art League |
| Organizations | 1995 | Director of the MetroLex Gallery, Lexington |
| 1992 | Save Outdoor Sculpture, Volunteer | |
| Employment | 2001 | Painting Instructor with the University of Kentucky Donovan Art Program |
| 1994-1999 | Art Instructor at Bell House Senior Citizens Center, Lexington | |
| 1993-1998 | Assistant Education Coordinator at the University of Kentucky Art Museum | |
| Corporate Collections |
Fosroc Inc., Georgetown, Kentucky; Sun Chemical, Nashville, Tennessee, London, Madrid, Singapore, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, San Diego and Lexington | |
Private Collections And Commissions |
2008 2003,2004 2003 2000 1996 |
A series of four collagraph prints for Makers Mark to be exhibited nationally and internationally. Now hanging permanently in London & Madrid. Cover page artwork for Nougat Magazine - May Horsetails, a Fundraiser for Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra *Dynamic Doors, Portals to Creativity, Lexington Arts & Cultural Council A series of 6 articles on Printmaking for Arts Across Kentucky Cover page Spring/Summer 2003 Catalog, The University Press of Kentucky The Living Arts & Science Center’s Art for All Season’s 2003 Calendar Lexington Arts & Cultural Council’s 2000 Commissioned Print Bloodhorse Magazine – Seven Watercolors to illustrate article Horse of the Year, Cigar |
| Awards | 2004 | Woodland Arts Fair – Merit Award and Purchase Award in Graphics & Printmaking |
| 2003 | Kentucky Arts Council Professional Development Grant of $500 | |
| 2002 | Purchase Award Mainly Masterpieces, Scott County Arts Consortium Georgetown | |
| 2001 | Oswald Research & Creativity Fine Arts Award | |
| Scholarships | Taken at the Mary Anderson Center, Indiana | |
| 2004 | Indiana Arts Commission Studio Saturday Award | |
| 2002 | Zonta Club of Louisville Scholarship for a Female Visual Artist | |
| 1997 | Kentucky Foundation for Women Scholarship in the Visual Arts | |
| Residencies | Residency periods at Hopscotch House, Kentucky Foundation for Women, Prospect, Kentucky | |
| Juror | 2003 2004 | Scott County Annual Art Show, Georgetown |
| 2003 2004 | Christ Church Cathedral | |
| 2003 | The Guild for Artists with Disabilities, Lexington | |
| 2002 | Mayfest, Lexington | |
| 1996 | Frankfort Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival, Frankfort | |
| Donated Artworks |
Reverse Raffle, Lexington Art League; H’Artful of Fun-Living Arts & Science; Preservation Kentucky; Christ Church Cathedral; Lexington Philharmonic; Hospice of the Bluegrass; University of Kentucky Art Museum | |
| Group Affiliations |
Lexington Art League, Winchester Art Guild, Bluegrass Printmakers Cooperative, Plein Air Painters of the Bluegrass | |
| Updated March 2009 |