Jeanne Salis Resume
United States/Mexico
Instagram: @JeanneSalisArtist
EDUCATION
M.F.A., The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL, 1986
Program in Ivory Coast, Africa, Parsons School of Design, New York, 1985
M.S., Art Education, Indiana University, Bloomington IN, 1974
M.A., Literature, Indiana University, Bloomington IN, 1971
B.A., Literature, humanities, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA, 1968
SELECTED ONE PERSON EXHIBITIONS:
“al menos flores, al menos cantos”, UAM-Xochimilco, Mexico City, MX 2022
Metaf(l)ora, Casa de Cultura Jesús Reyes Heroles, México City, MX, 2003
“This wide and universal theatre”: Landscape, St. Xavier College, Chicago IL, 1990
New Work: Paintings and Drawings, Oakton Community College, Des Plaines IL, 1989
The Invisible Visible, McHenry County College, Crystal Lake IL, 1989
Works on Paper, A.R.C. Gallery, Chicago IL, 1989
Drawings, Skokie Public Library, Skokie IL, 1988
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
“Word, Music, Action”, Ox-Bow School of Art and Residency, Saugatuck, MI 2024
“Fuerza Femenina/Fuerza trabajadora”, UNAM Acatlán, Naucalpan, Mexico, Mexico. 2022
National I, ARC Gallery, Chicago IL, 2001
ARC Regional VI, ARC Gallery, Chicago IL, 1999
“I’m Every Woman,” invitational, Polvo Gallery, Chicago IL, 1999
Women’s Works, 1999, Old Court House Arts Center, Woodstock IL, 1999
Chicago Art Open: Professional Exhibit, Chicago Artist Coalition, SAIC Gallery, Chicago IL 1999 and 1998
The Garden Show, Brickton Gallery, Park Ridge IL, 1998
Dia de los Muertos Exhibition, invitational, Galería d’arte Oaxaca, Oaxaca, MX, 1996
11th Annual Alfred Baer Competition, Beverly Art Center, Chicago IL 1996
1500+, School of the Art Institute of Chicago Alumni Show, traveling exhibit, 1994
Art & Music & Art, invitational, Contemporary Art Workshop, Chicago IL, 1991
In Bloom, Judith Racht Gallery, Lakeside MI, 1989
Women in the Visual Arts, Judith Racht Gallery, Lakeside MI, 1989
Galex 23, Galesburg Civic Art Center, Galesburg IL, 1989
American Drawing Biennial, Muscarelle Museum of Art, Williamsburg VA, 1988
Eleventh Annual National Juried Exhibition, Minot Art Gallery, Minot N.D., 1988
Microcosms, traveling exhibit, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay WI, 1987-1989
Indianapolis Art League Regional ’87, Indianapolis IN, 1987
Gallery Ten Regional Exhibition, Gallery Ten, Rockford IL, 1987
Open Spectrum, David Adler Cultural Center, Libertyville IL, 1987
Color ´84, Oak Park Arts Council, Oak Park IL, 1984
Faculty Exhibitions, Evanston Art Center, Evanston IL, 1975-1984
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Independent Artist, United States and Mexico
Photographer, for various singers and musical groups, Mexico City, Mx, 2003-2018
Consultant and Instructor, Classes integrating art with gestalt psychology and mythology; classes in printmaking, textiles, painting and drawing, multicultural arts, 2003-2006
Conference presentation, “Meaningful Collaboration with the Community,” Mid-West Museums Conference, Gurnee IL, 2002
Vice-President, Community Services Dept., 2001-2002; Director, Community Services Dept., 1997- 2000; Outreach Program Developer, Community Services Dept., 1995-1997; Outreach Associate, Community Services Dept., 1991-1995, Chicago Children’s Museum, Chicago IL.
Secretary and Executive Board Member, Illinois Alliance for Arts Education, 1999-2002
Advisory Board Member, Bethel Cultural Arts Center, Chicago IL, 1999- 2001
Advisory Committee Member, Center for Arts Policy, Columbia College, Chicago IL, 1999- 2000
Project Consultant, Cuentos Foundation. Shanti Foundation for Peace, Chicago IL, 1997-2002
Education Committee Member, Randolph Street Gallery, Chicago IL, 1996
Chairperson, Chicago Cultural Institutions Outreach Network, Chicago IL, 1995-2002
Session chairperson and presenter, “Partnerships in the Community: Wave of the Future,” Midwest Museum Conference, St. Louis MO, 1993, (published 1994)
Presenter, “Art as a Catalyst for Mutual Understanding in a Multicultural Society,” Cultures, Communities and the Arts Conference, Columbia College, Chicago IL, 1994
Board Member, Chicago Coalition for the Arts, Chicago IL, 1991-1992
Private Instructor, semi‑private painting and drawing lessons in own studio, 1990‑1992
Instructor, painting, Hinsdale Center for the Arts, Hinsdale IL, 1990‑1991
Lectures, Integration of music, art and literature with the elementary school curriculum, in‑service training for Chicago Public Schools, Urban Gateways, 1987‑1990
Painting Instructor, sabbatical replacement, Harold Washington College, Chicago IL, 1987‑1988
Adjunct Faculty, Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills IL, 1986‑ 1992
Artist‑in‑Residencies in Chicago Public Schools, Urban Gateways, Chicago IL, 1986‑ 1990
Instructor, BASIC Program, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL, 1986
Teaching Assistantships, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL, 1984‑1986
Instructor and Chair, Fiber arts department, Evanston Art Center, Evanston IL., 1976‑1984
GRANTS AND AWARDS:
Ox-Bow, Scholarship, Saugatuck MI, 2024
City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Chicago IL: Community Arts Assistance Program Grant, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ragdale Foundation, fellowships, Lake Forest IL, 1988, 1989
Zant’s Award, Regional Art Exhibition, Gallery Ten, Rockford IL, 1987
Illinois Arts Council, Chicago IL: Technical Assistance Grant, 1983; Project Completion Grant, 1982
GALLERY REPRESENTATION:
Judith Racht Gallery, Lakeside MI, Harbart MI, 1989-1993
IN THE COLLECTIONS OF:
Arthur Andersen and Company, Chicago IL
Schiff, Hardin and Waite, Chicago IL
Harris Bank, Chicago IL
Private collections in the United States and Mexico