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Andy Volpe, Visual
Artist – Drawing, Printmaking
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Andew P. (Andy) Volpe – Art Resume Contact: PalusButeo AT Hotmail DOT Com Contents: (Updated 11/6/11) - (Published)
Illustrations and Other Works - Lectures, Classes,
Workshops, Demonstrations, Presentations - Art Shows, Exhibtitons
(Arranged / grouped by annual or multiple show years; works on display and
for sale) - Media Appearances and
Articles - Art Memberships and
Organizations (Published)
Illustrations and Works - Illustrations and
Reconstruction Artwork for Dr. William R. Short for his book “Icelanders
in the Viking Age: The People of the Sagas”, published by McFarland and Co.
Artwork consisted of pen and ink line drawings, diagrams, layouts and
conception/reconstruction of Viking/Norse artifacts and items. (2009 – 2010). - Dragon Bookplate / Ex
Libris - Designed and printed a limited edition linocut to celebrate the
release of author Resa Nelson’s novel “The Dragonslayer’s Sword” (novel is published by Mundania Press LLC), (2007
– 08). - Illustration “Rebecca’s
Hell” for author Resa Nelson’s short story of the same title, published in Brutarian
Quarterly (Issue #44, Summer 2005), (Spring
2005). - Drawing of a full-plate
armor in collection for use in the “Age of Armor” nationally traveled exhibit
catalog for Higgins Armory Museum. (2003). - Member / Demonstrator
T-Shirt Designs and Logo for Higgins Armory Sword Guild. (2002, 2003). - Illustrations of 4 Bird
Wing Types, and Skeletal Diagram for Dr. Art Driscoll, Ph.D., Biology
Department, Westfield State College (1999-2000). - Artist’s Conceptual
Drawing for “Adopt and Island” Rotary beautification program for the City of
Westfield Community Development Corporation in collaboration with Westfield
State College Art Department (December 1998).
Lectures, CLASSES, Workshops, Demonstrations, Presentations - Private Art Tutor,
Westboro, MA (Currently since November, 2010). - Intaglio Printing
Demonstration, Museum of Printing, North Andover MA (Nov. 12, 2011). - Medieval / Renaissance
Artist presentation, Franklin Pierce University, Rindge NH (November 2010,
2011). - Medieval / Renaissance
Artist presentation, Holden Senior Center, Holden MA (February 7, 2011). - Open House / Open
Studio, Bella Luce Art Café, Whitinsville, MA (December 9, 2010; March 23,
2011). - Linocut Printing Demo,
Bella Luce Art Café / Creative Arts Studio, Whitinsville MA (September,
2010). - [Medieval] Intaglio
Printing Demo/Display, Annual Printing Arts Fair / Open House, Museum of
Printing, North Andover MA (June 2010, 2011). - “Medieval Art and Falconry”
Lecture and demonstration with guest Julie Collier of Wingmasters (for
Westboro Gallery), Tatnuck Booksellers, Westboro MA, part of “New and Revived
Work” show. (August 2009). -
With Larry Keating of Rulers of the Wind (March 2009). - stART on the Street,
Park Avenue, Worcester, MA - demonstrations with Higgins Armory Sword Guild
(September 2008). - “Falconry and Art”
Lecture and demonstration with guest Falconry presenter Julie Collier of
Wingmasters, for Westboro Gallery at Tatnuck Booksellers, Westboro MA
(December 2006). - “Raptors and Art”
lecture with guest Julie Collier of Wingmasters, Westboro Gallery, part of
“Visions” (October 2004). - Gathering of Artists who
are Birders (G.A.B.) conference, Visual Arts Center, Massachusetts Audubon
Society, Canton MA (March 2006, 07, 08). - “Raptors in Art” drawing
session at the EcoTarium, Worcester MA for their “Hunters of the Sky”
exhibit. (October 2004). - Medieval / Renaissance
Drawing Workshop, taught during a Children’s Summer Camp week at Higgins
Armory Museum, Worcester MA. Included a brief Art History lesson and an arms
and armor still life drawing session using period media. (August 2002). - Art Teacher’s Assistant
at Worcester Art Museum, for school workshops, studio workshops, and Youth
Classes (varied between September 2000 and May 2002). - 3-day Visiting Artist
Workshop for grades 3-4 art class, and another for Adults, focusing on
Wildlife and drawing techniques, at the Lancaster Memorial Center /
Accelerated Elementary School, Lancaster MA (2001, 2002). - Teacher’s Assistant for
Christine O’Brien / L’atelier de Christine for summer youth Art classes (ages
6-10), and an Adult open studio. (June – August 2000). - “Meet the Artist” and
Demonstration at the 8th annual Festival of Trees (sponsored by Junior League
of Worcester) Tuckerman Hall, Worcester MA (November 2000). Art
Shows, Exhibtions; works on display and for sale
AnNUAL and multiple shows and exhibitions (singular shows listed below) - Amazing Holiday Crafts
and Fine Arts Bazaar, Amazing Things Arts Center, Framingham MA (Dec. 2010,
2011). - Grafton Fine Arts and Music
Festival, Grafton Municipal Center, Grafton MA. (April 2006, May 2010, March
2011). - Medieval Artist Display
at Winslowshire Renaissance Faire at Winslow Farm, Norton MA. (June 2009,
2010, 2011). - ARISIA (Arisia Inc.)
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Convention Art Show (2007 – 2011).
At the Westin Waterfront Hotel (Boston Exposition Center), Boston MA
(2011). At
the Hyatt Regency Cambridge, MA. (January 2007 – 2010).
At the Park Plaza Hotel, Boston MA. (January 2004 – 2006). - stART
(www.startonthestreet.org) Art Festival, Worcester MA – Artist Display
- stART at the Station, Union Station, Worcester MA. (December 2008,
2009, 2010, 2011).
- stART on the Street, Park Ave. Worcester MA. (September 2009, 2010). - Westboro Gallery –
Cooperative Art Gallery, Westboro MA (Member 2003-2010), Solo / Featured Artist shows:
- “New and Revived Work” (August – November 2009). (See also “Medieval
Art and Falconry” under ‘Lectures’).
- “Visions” (September – November 2004). (Including an Artist’s Talk,
and “Raptors and Art” lecture, listed under ’Lectures’). Members / Group Shows:
- Mother’s Day sale and display, Hopkinton Stone and Garden, Inc.
Hopkinton, MA. (May 2010).
- “Small Packages” Show, Works in Small Format II (November, 2009 –
February 2010).
- Artwork displayed at Arts in Common, Westboro MA. (October, 2009).
- 10th Anniversary Retrospective (November - December
2008).
- “Short Takes: Explorations in Small Format” (June – August 2008).
- Members / Artists Exhibition (May 2005. June 2006).
- Artist Demonstrations during “Village Stroll” town events. (November
2004, 2005). - 7th Anniversary
Member’s show. (June 2004 – August 2005). --
Westboro Gallery also has a Satellite gallery at Tatnuck Bookseller’s,
Westboro MA where work has been displayed. - Annual Student Art Show
of L’Atelier de Christine (Christine O’Brien), Quinnebaug Valley Center for
the Arts, Southbridge, MA (1996-99, 2000-01). -
Instructor’s Award, 2001, “Coming Ashore” pencil, ink and ink wash -
Instructor’s Award, 2000, “Soon Son, This Will All Be Yours”, pencil -
Instructor’s Award, 1999 “Bald Eagle”, pencil - “Wild and Wonderful”
Wildlife Art Show at Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, Charlton MA -
3rd Place in Pastels/Drawings, 2000, “The Eyes Have It I” ebony
and colored pencil -
Honorable Mention in Drawing/Print, 1999, “Bald Eagle” pencil - Blackstone River Art
Gallery, Woonsocket RI. (Member, Fall 2001 – Spring 2002). - Fear No Art Gallery,
Putnam CT (Formerly at Chevalier Furniture, Worcester MA; originally as
Highland Artist Group, Highland St. Worcester, MA). (Member, August 2000 –
May 2003). - City Beautifcation Mural
Projects for City of Worcester, in collaboration with (formerly) Highland
Artist Group, Worcester, MA. (Summer, Fall 2000). -
Footbridge at the Belmont Street Community School, Belmont Street. -
The Boynton Restaurant rear entrance, Highland Street. -
Variety Store, Belmont Street. - Worcester Art Museum,
Higgins Education Wing, Worcester MA -
Annual Student Art Show. (2001, 2002). -
Non-Toxic / Polyester Plate Lithograph “Screech Owl” used in Museum Art
Classes Catalog, and was seen in the Worcester
Telegram and Gazette newspaper advertising classes. (2001 – 2002). - Annual Student Art Show,
Arno Maris Gallery, Westfield State University (formerly W.S. College),
Westfield MA. (Spring 1997 – 2000) -
Senior Thesis Show (Spring, 2000). singular
shows and exhibitions - Medieval Artist Display
/ Sale, Medieval German Festival (“Phoenix Faire”), Ye Olde Commons, Charlton
MA (August 2011). - Medieval Artist Display
/ Sale, Abbadia Mare Festival (“Abbey By the Sea”), Hammond Castle,
Gloucester MA (July 2011). - Quinebaug Valley Council
for Arts and Humanities, Members Art Show, Southbridge MA (June – July 2011). - St. Ann Arts and
Cultural Center’s Winter Carnival, Woonsocket RI (Nov. 27+28, 2010). - Blackstone Valley
Starlight Heritage Festival (Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce),
Riverdale Mill, Northbridge MA (October 22, 2010). - Donated Artwork (“Great
Gray Owl”, pencil drawing) to Massachusetts Audubon Society, “For the Birds”
Art Exhibit, in collaboration with Mass. Audubon Visual Arts Center, Canton
MA and Fruitlands Museum, Harvard MA. (May 2010). - YouCubed Art Card /
Business card Donation - Display for First Night Worcester 2009. (2008-09). - AlbaCon Sci-Fi and
Fantasy Convention Art Show, Albany NY. (October 2006). - Solo Exhibition /
Featured Artist of the Month, Italian American Cultural Center at the Our
Lady of Mount Caramel Church center, Worcester MA. (March 2 – 25, 2005). - Annual
Juried Art Show, Southboro Art Center, Southboro MA. (November – December
2002). - Artwork for
Grand Opening & Dedication Ceremony for the Bernice Barbour Wildlife
Medicine Building (Wildlife Clinic) at Tufts University Cummings School of
Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA. (April 23, 2001). - Art Show and Auction for
the Domestic Violence Prevention Dinner / Dance, for UMass Memorial Health
Care with (formerly) Highland Artist Group, at the White Cliffs, Northboro
MA. (April 14, 2001). - Solo Art Show, Ely
Campus Center Student Art Gallery, Westfield State College, Westfield, MA
(Fall, 1997). Selected
artWorks and Commissioned Works in Private collections: - House Portrait pencil
drawing, Jamestown RI (Private Commission 2009-2010). - “Great Gray Owl” pencil
drawing, Mrs. Combs, Harvard MA (from Mass. Audubon and Fruitlands Museum
auction, 2010). - “Rebecca’s Hell” pencil
drawing, R. Nelson (2006-07). - “On Approach” pencil
drawing, A. Adcock Family, Upton MA (from “Visions” show, 2004). - House Portrait pencil
drawing, Grafton MA / Raleigh NC (2003). - Several pieces, Bernice
Barbour Wildlife Medicine Building, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary
Medicine, Grafton MA (2001-02). - “Grist Mill, Wayside
Inn” and “Martha Mary Chapel, Wayside Inn” pencil drawings, Mr. and Mrs. J.
Herold, Northboro MA (2001). - “Dragon” pen and ink, T.
Axleson, (2001). - Landscape “Highland
Lighthouse” pencil drawing, S. Krieg, Westfield MA (2000). MEDIA APPEARANCES
AND ARTICLES: “Living (Art) History”,
Artizen Magazine (http://www.artizenmagazine.com)
#2-4 May 2011 First Nite Worcester
Program (Business card advertisement) 2009/10. “Artist’s medieval vision
takes flight”, GraftonTimes.com (Online article) August 25, 2009. Worcester Polytechnic
Institute, Humanities Department, IQP Student Film Projects for Higgins
Armory Museum (2007 – 2009). “A Man for All Raptors”,
Massachusetts Wildlife magazine, vol. LIV #4 Fall 2004. MetroWest Daily News - “Grafton
Artist shows prints and drawings at Westboro Gallery” (Online article) August
2009 metrowestdailynews.com - “A Man with
Visions” September 2004. Tufts Veterinary Medicine magazine,
“Volunteers are Essential”, vol. 4 #2, 2002. Worcester Telegram and
Gazette (i.e. mentions for
Worcester Art Museum, Higgins Armory Museum, Westboro Gallery, lectures, et
al.). Worcester Magazine (i.e. mentions for Westboro Gallery
shows, Worcester Art Museum, Highland Artist Group) Worcester Quarterly
magazine (i.e. mention for
Blackstone CanalFest with Higgins Armory Museum) The Boston Globe (i.e. mention for “Visions” solo art
show at Westboro Gallery) The Southbridge Evening
News (i.e. mention for “Visions”
show) The Westboro News (i.e. mentions for “New and Revived
Works”, “Visions”, et. al.). The Grafton News (i.e. mentions for “Visions”) The Landmark
(Northwest-Central Worcester County, MA) (i.e. mentions for Holden Senior Center presentations) The Valley Breeze (Blackstone Valley region, MA and
RI) (i.e. mentions for Higgins
Armory Museum presentations) The Journal Tribune
(Maine) (i.e. mentions for
Legion III Cyrenaica presentations) Westfield Union News (i.e. mention for Annual
Student Art Show, Westfield State College) Campus Voice, Westfield
State College (i.e. mention for
Student Art Show, Opinion column) WBZ4 CBS TV-4 (i.e. mention for Higgins Armory
Museum presentations, “Visions” art show) Grafton TV Cable Access,
GCTV-11 (i.e. Interview
for “Visions” art show, about the Artist) Worcester Community Cable
Access, WCCA-TV13 (i.e. mention
for Higgins Armory Museum, “Visions”, Blackstone CanalFest, et. al.) WXLO 104.5FM Radio (i.e. mention for Higgins Armory Museum
presentations, “Raptors in Art” at EcoTarium) ART
MEMBERSHIPS, GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS: Bella Luce Art Café /
Creative Arts Studio, Whitin Mill Complex, Whitinsville MA - Artist in Residence /
Studio Tenant, Red Brick Mill, since November 2010. Quinebaug Valley Council
for the Arts and Humanities, Southbridge MA, Member 2011-2012. Museum of Fine Arts,
Boston, member since 2009/10. Museum of Printing, North
Andover MA, member since 2009. Westboro Gallery, Westboro
MA, Member 2003-2010. Worcester Art Museum,
Worcester MA, member since 2001. Massachusetts Audubon
Society, member since 2004. Higgins Armory Museum,
member since 2001. Fine Arts Festival Club
(Annual Student Art Show Committee), Westfield State College, Vice President,
1999-2000. Art / Graphics Club,
Westfield State College, 1997-2000. A. Volpe 2000-2011 11611 |
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