Puffin Foundation Grant!

I am excited to announce I have received a Puffin Foundation Grant to support an exhibition of my work!

The exhibit will feature drawings from my forthcoming 2-month stay at NES Artist Residency in Skagaströnd, Iceland.

Skagaströnd is a small village of 508 inhabitants in rural Iceland. The town is located in the Northwest of Iceland, about a four hour drive from Reykjavík.

Five by Five exhibit at Tampa Museum of Art

I've created a work for the Five by Five exhibit/fundraiser at the Tampa Museum of Art.  If you're near Tampa, go check it out and support a great cause!

FIVE by FIVE Art Exhibition
and
An evening of great music, dance, theatre and film
Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, 8 – 11 pm
Art After Dark at the Tampa Museum of Art

"Book of Enid" in Green Bay

Know anyone around Green Bay, WI?  Tell them to check out this cool show of artists' books!  Book of Enid will be in the show, along with many other talented artists' works. This will be a hands-on exhibition and visitors to the exhibition will be able to handle the books in a gallery reconfigured as an artists' books reading room.


How to Read a Book: An Artists' Books Reading Room
October 11 - November 1, 2012

Reception: Thurs, Oct 11, 4:30-6:30pm, Curator's talk at 5pm

Lawton Gallery
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Dr
Green Bay WI 54311

'Ladders in the Desert' closes Fri, Apr 6

If you haven't been able to catch my solo exhibition, "Ladders in the Desert," currently on view at the CSU-Pueblo Art Gallery, you still have until Friday, April 6, 2012.  For those who can't make the trip, here are a couple installation shots to give you a feel for it.  You can also view the 2 videos in the exhibition here and here.  All photos are by Kevin Malella.  

Ladders in the Desert

Poster design: Phil McCollam

PUEBLO, CO – Ellen Mueller exhibits her recent videos, photographs and installations in her exhibition, "Ladders in the Desert," at the Colorado State University-Pueblo Fine Art Gallery, March 9th-April 6th, 2012, showing Monday-Friday, 10am-4:30pm. The opening reception is Thursday, March 15, 2012, 5-7pm. The CSU-P Fine Art Gallery is located at 2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo CO 81001. Admission is free.

This exhibit includes installations, prints, and satirical performances inspired by the western landscape, historical westward expansion, and human infringement on America's natural resources.

Facebook Event Link

Cost: Free
Date/Time: Mar 9 - Apr 6, 2012; Monday-Friday, 10am-4:30pm
Reception: Mar 15, 2012, 5-7pm
Location: CSU-P Fine Art Gallery, 2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo CO 81001

"TWO" at XYandZ Gallery

Celebrating two years of business, XYandZ Gallery presents TWO an exhibit that focuses on the relationships that have been developed between artists both inside and outside the space.

Turning back the clock to our earliest exhibits and those throughout the past two years, XYandZ has invited former exhibitors to curate their own section of the gallery by presenting two artists of their choosing: One emerging artist and one established. From internationally recognized street artists to locally-bred art darlings, the exhibit will offer a truly eclectic array of work, hand-selected by XYandZ artists.

Kicking off on Nov. 25th as a nod to Black Friday, TWO will offer an artistic alternative to waiting in line at Walmart at 5am with special prices on one-of-a-kind art works, one day only. A traditional opening will occur on Friday Dec. 2nd.

BLACK FRIDAY SALE Nov 25: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

OPENING RECEPTION Dec 2: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

TWO runs November 25-December 17 at XYandZ Gallery

EXHIBITING ARTISTS: buZ Blurr aka Colossus of Roads, Allan Packer, Adam Garcia, Mia Nolting, White Cocoa, Jennifer Davis, Ellen Mueller, Michael Gaughan, Oakley Tapola, Dane Klingaman, Alex Chitty, Lee Relvas, Eric Ruby, Charlie B. Ward, Ben Lafond, Brian Aldrich, Nick Howard, Paul Kaloper, David De Boer, James Boyd Brent, Rachel James, Matt Yaeger, Ryan Brink, Jesse Peterson, Vaughn Bell.

CURATORS former XYandZ exhibitors: Eric Burke OverUnder/Reno, NV, John Grider & Mike Fitzsimmons Broken Crow, Drew Peterson Chicago, IL, Keegan Wenkman Portland, OR, Tonja Torgerson Syracuse, NY, Dane Johnson Los Angeles, CA, Dan Luedtke Chicago, IL, Brian Borlaug Los Angeles, CA, Josh Winkler, Carrie Thompson, Anna Tsantir, Sean Connaughty, and Nate Young.

XYandZ Gallery / 3258 Minnehaha Ave S / Minneapolis, MN 55406

www.thexyandz.com

Gulf Oil Disaster Response - An Exhibit

Image from Foster Collective

If you're in the Chicago area, you should check out The Foster Collective's Gulf Oil Disaster Response at Landslide Gallery.  I have a piece in the show.  All the artwork in the show is created on gas station paper towels.  There are some pics of the show on their blog. 

The show will be up through August 13, 2010.  They are having a closing reception 7-10PM on 8/13, so please stop by if you are in the area!

Landslide Gallery is an artist run space located at 4135 N. Western Avenue in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

UPDATE:
Here's a link to the piece I sent in.

Day One Exhibition

The Master of Fine Arts Organization at University of South Florida is holding a group exhibition of new works by second and third-year MFA candidates at the USF William and Nancy Oliver Gallery, August 9-20, 2010. The William and Nancy Oliver Gallery is located at 3801 Holly Dr, Tampa 33620, in the FAS building. The opening reception is Friday, August 13, 2010, 7-9pm. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. Gallery hours are by appointment. 

Exhibiting artists include Maria Bevilacqua, Biff Bolen, Robb Fladry, Ryan Foster, Zak Hemsteger, Megan Hildebrandt, Jay Hollick, Sarah Kelly, Lin Li, Forrest Macdonald, Fran Marquez, Justin Martin, Cindy Mason, Shane Mayberry, Bruce Monroe, Daniel Moore, Ellen Mueller, Chris Otten, Taylor Pilote, Scott Rosenberg, Serhat Tanyolacar, Jordi Williams.

usfMFAO presents

"Day One"

Date/Times:

August 9 - 20, 2010

Gallery hours by appointment

Reception: August 13, 2010, 7-9pm

Location:

William & Nancy Oliver Gallery

University of South Florida

3801 Holly Dr

Tampa FL 33620

Media Contact:

Bruce Monroe, bmonroe@mail.usf.edu 

Inter/National Exhibition at Box Heart Gallery

 

I'll be showing two pieces from the Calendar Series at The 9th Annual Art Inter/National Art Exhibition.

January 5, - January 30, 2010
Public Reception: Saturday, January 9th: 5 pm - 8 pm.
Free and open to the public.

Box Heart Gallery

4523 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
P. 412 687 8858
http://www.boxheart.org


If you know anyone in Pittsburgh, tell them to swing by!

The Art Inter/National Exhibition began in January 2002 with the concept of exploring space, how the immediate environment impacts the artistic process and influences what each artist creates. The tradition of this exhibition continues this January with notification to the artists selected for participation in the 2010 Art Inter/National Exhibition. Inspired by the prestigious Carnegie International, Box Heart Gallery is thrilled to offer the Pittsburgh community an intimate, yearly alternative. Over 275 entries, from regional, national, and international artists, were received this year. Of these entries, 20 artists were selected for participation and 29 works of art in a variety of media will be exhibited.

Ellen Update - Summer Edition

So I just wrapped up my first year of grad school, and am loving the free time to finally take full advantage of the beach! This semester has been a hectic one (when isn't it?) full of exhibitions and performances (and more and more and more).

This summer is going to be busy, but very fun:

- Today I start an art history course entitled, "Against Interpretation," which should be a good time ;)

- Then, June 16 - July 17 I'll head out to Dell'Arte International in Blue Lake CA for a month of performance workshops, for which I cannot wait! I'm hoping it will stir up some inspiration for the grant performance I have to conjure by next October.

- I'll also be swinging by Minneapolis for a visit August 4-9, so I'll be very excited to catch some MN Fringe Festival shows and see my dentist (I had no idea it would be so hard to find a good dentist in FL)!

- And before you know it, school starts Aug 24 (I'll be teaching my own section of Beginning Drawing - awesome!).

That's about all the news from Tampa for now...

Art-Sale-Exhibition-Party-Extravaganza

Camphor Studio hosts The Art Soak Yardsale & opening party

Featuring the work of local artists in a variety of media from prints to paintings
Local music by pop-instrumental band Switzerlind starting at 8pm

Everything must go! I'm moving, and all the drawings and prints must find homes. Check out my gallery to see what will be there, and feel free to ask about specific pieces. I can't speak for the other artists at the sale, but in my case, bartering is allowed and encouraged :D

Newly founded Camphor Studios will be hosting its first event open to the public on Saturday, June 14th. The afternoon will feature an informal art sale by a variety of local artists, including Helen Franzen, Sam Hoolihan, Julia Kouneski, Ellen Mueller, Tonja Torgerson and Patrick Vincent.

The evening will showcase a formal exhibition by the members of Camphor Studios and reception celebrating the founding of the art space. Live music provided by the local band, Switzerlind, will start at 8 pm.

The founding members of Camphor Studio are Helen Franzen, Julia Kouneski, Tonja Torgerson and Patrick Vincent.

Camphor Studios presents The Art Soak Yardsale & Opening Party Date/Times: June 14, 2008 Art Sale: 2-7pm Exhibition/Reception: 8pm - 11pm Featuring music by Switzerlind Location: Camphor Studios 3rd Floor of the Robert Shoes Building 740 E Lake St (corner of Lake and Chicago) Minneapolis MN 55407 Media Contact: Tonja Torgerson, tonjatorgerson@gmail.com

Local band, Switzerlind, will be joining us in the fun. Music will start at 8pm.

North of the 45th at NMU

I will be showing five pieces from the Their Turn Series as a part of the "North of the 45th" exhibition at The DeVos Art Museum at Northern Michigan University. This exhibition was juried by John Corbett of Corbett vs. Dempsey Gallery, Chicago.

1401 Presque Isle Ave
Marquette, MI 49855

DATES: June 2 - July 5, 2008
Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat - Sun: 1pm - 4pm
Closing reception: July 5, 6 - 8pm