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b. 1976, Natrona Heights, PA

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Margaret Shipman

Vernon, Vermont

two.turtles.art@gmail.com

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Solo Exhibits

New Work, July 2020, Arts Etc, Northfield, VT

In the Weeds, February - May 2020, Next Stage Arts, Putney VT

Botanical Essence, July 1 - August 31, 2017, DaVallia Gallery, Chester, VT

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Group Exhibits

Fireflies and Freeze Tag - September 2022, AVA Gallery, Lebanon NH

Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers: Evolving Traditions - October 26, 2021- February 14, 2022 (collaboration with woodworker, Jason Breen) Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Brattleboro, VT

Arte Natura: Art Inspired by Nature - July 8 - 31, 2021, Limner Gallery, Hudson, NY

Members' Show- April 3 - June 6, 2021, Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, VT

Forests & Meadows - December 2020, Grey Cube Gallery

A Summer Song, May - June 2018, Mill Pond Gallery, Saint James, NY

Winter Group Exhibit, February 11 - April 24, 2016, Mitchell • Giddings Fine Arts, Brattleboro, VT

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Juried Art Festivals

League of New Hampshire Craftsmen - August 2023, invited artist

Paradise City Art Festivals - March 2023, May 2023, October 2023

 

Residencies

Welcome Hill Studios, Chesterfield NH, (week long stays) September 2021, January 2022, August 2022

Lacawac Sanctuary Artists' Residency Program, Biological Field Station & Environmental Education Center, May 2020 (rescheduling)

Vermont Studio Center, March 2006

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Teaching

September 2020, Online workshop: Deepening your Connection with Nature through Art, River Gallery School, Brattleboro, VT

2002-2004, Connecting Art and Cultures: After-school Program, Bottleworks Ethnic Arts Center, Johnstown, PA

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Illustration

The Wayfarer Tarot  Deck & Guidebook

The Wayfarer Tarot  Calendar 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

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Arts Management

2014 to 2016 - Mitchell • Giddings Fine Arts, Brattleboro, VT, Gallery Manager

 

2005 to 2014 - Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Brattleboro, VT
Exhibitions and Events Manager, 2008 to 2014

Gallery Manager, May 2005 - July 2008

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Education
2004 Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, magna cum laude, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Concentration in painting and graphic design

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1998 Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology, magna cum laude, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Minor in Studio Art - Concentration in economic development strategies for indigenous artists/crafts people

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Volunteer Work

2020- present Friends of Vernon Center, Board Member, Governor Hunt House

2019-2020 Four Winds Institute, Visiting Nature Teacher

2013, 2014, 2016, 2018 River Gallery School of Art, Brattleboro, VT, Board Member

2008 - 2009 Brooks Memorial Library, Brattleboro, VT, Exhibits Coordinator
2008, 2010 Global Art Project for Peace, Tucson, AZ, Brattleboro Regional Coordinator
1998 - 1999 Classika Theater, Washington, DC, Set and Costume Volunteer

 

Pottery Apprenticeships
2004 Summer/ Fall - Hickory Ridge Pottery, Putney VT
2003 - 2004 Jim McDowell, Johnstown PA

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