EDUCATION
1998
Master of Fine Arts (Fibers), University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Major Professors: Mary Ann Jordan, Cynthia Schira and David Vertačnik
1994
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Fibers), Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Major Professors: Janet Taylor and Clare Verstegen
RESIDENCIES
2014
Gullkistan Artist Residency, Laugarvatn, Iceland
1998-1999
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
2007-Present
Associate Professor/Fibers Coordinator
College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Undergraduate Courses:
Introduction to Fibers, Professional Internship, Screen Printing, Special Problems, Surface Design I, Surface Design II,
Surface Design III, Topics in Studio
Graduate Courses:
Creative Projects, MFA Exhibition, Fibers: Mixed Media, Professional Internship, Topics in Studio
http://art.unt.edu/
2001-2007
Assistant Professor/Fibers Coordinator
School of Visual Arts, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Undergraduate Courses:
Introduction to Fibers, Screen Printing, Experimental Screen Printing Screen Printing with Resists, Fabric Design Studio, Weaving I, Weaving II, Weaving Studio, Alternative Processes, Professional Internship, Topics in Studio
Graduate Courses:
Graduate Fabric Design Studio, Graduate Weaving Studio, Creative Project, Problems in Lieu of Thesis, MFA Exhibition, Professional Internship
2000-2001
Visiting Assistant Professor of Fibers
College of Design, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Undergraduate Courses:
Fiberforms, Fiber and Fabric, Resist and Dyed Fabric, Printed Fabrics, Fabric Studio, Visual Foundations I
WORKSHOP LEADER
2015
"Peyote Stitch"
Beading Workshop
Fibers Collective, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas.
2014
"C3 Artistic Encounter with Amie Adelman"
Fabric Dyeing Workshop
Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, Texas
"Art and Science"
Community Based Rope Installation
Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, Texas
2013
"Painting/Screen Printing, Watercolor/Dye, Paper/Fabric"
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
"Thread Installation"
Community Based Thread Installation
Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, Texas
2010
"Painting/Screen Print, Watercolor/Dye, Paper/Fabric"
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
2008
"Photographic Resist on Silk: Combining Screen Printing and Painting Techniques"
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
2007
"MX Dyes – Immersion Dyeing and Direct Application on Cotton, Silk, and Wool"
Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild, Inc., Dallas, Texas
2006
"Formal Aesthetics in Collage"
Risør Kunstforening , Risør, Norway
2004
"Potato Dextrin"
Art Camp for Textile Artists, Argyle, Texas
2003
"Cold Wax Resist"
College of the Ozarks, Lookout Point, Missouri
"Cold Wax Resist"
Texas State Surface Design Association Meeting, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2001
"Machine Embroidery"
Ames Sew and Vac, Ames, Iowa
"Weaving II: Table, Floor, Back-Strap, and Inkle Looms"
Camp Hillcroft, Billings, New York
1999
"Basketry: twining"
Partners and Mentors, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
"Basketry: twining"
Pittman Center, Sevierville, Tennessee
1998-99
"Screen Printing On Fabric"
Artists-In-Schools, Sevier County, Tennessee
"Basketry, Screen Printing, And Drawing"
Rural Outreach, Sevier County, Tennessee
1998
"Dyeing to Weave"
Arrowmont School of Arts and Craft, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
"Woven Images"
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
"Weaving II: Table, Floor, Back-Strap, and Inkle Looms"
Camp Hillcroft, Billings, New York
"Weaving," "Shibori," "Felting" "Basketry: twinging," "Kites"
Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence, Kansas
CURATOR/JUROR
2016
Juror
"On My Own Time"
The Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas, Texas.
2013
Juror
"22nd Annual Juried Show"
Breckenridge Fine Arts Center, Breckenridge, Texas
2012
Juror
"Connecting Threads"
Studio Art Quilt Association Regional (Louisiana/Missouri/Arkansas/Alabama) Exhibition of Contemporary Art Quilts
Butler Center Galleries of the Arkansas Studies Institute, Little Rock, Arkansas
2011
Juror
October Website Header
International Surface Design Association
Juror
"Rhythm and Blues: the Music of the Loom"
Fort Worth Weavers Guild
Fort Worth Community Arts Center, Fort Worth, Texas
2010
Juror
Dallas Area Fiber Artists
Plano Art Center, Plano, Texas
Juror
"Pride of Dallas Award"
A Log Cabin Odyssey
Dallas Quilt Show
Dallas Market Hall, Dallas, Texas
2008
Juror
"Turn, Turn, Turn: A Time to Spin, a Time to Weave"
Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild 2008 Juried Show
Dallas Public Library, Fine Arts 4th Floor, Dallas, Texas
Juror
"The Fourth Annual Collin County Art Show and Reception"
McKinney Performing Arts Center, McKinney, Texas
2007
Juror
"Dallas Area Fiber Artists Annual Exhibition"
Thompson Art Gallery, Dallas, Texas
2006
Curator
"Traversing Fibers" (Traveling Exhibition)
El Centro Community College, Dallas, Texas
Texas A & M University – Corpus Christi
Juror
"Fiber Artists of San Antonio Annual Exhibition"
San Antonio, Texas
Juror
"Visual Art Society of Texas Calendar"
Denton, Texas
2005
Juror
"It’s Not Your Grandmother’s Quilt"
Greater Denton Art Center, Denton, Texas
Curator
"UNT Student and Instructor Fiber Exhibit"
Irving Art Association Building, Irving, Texas
2004
Juror
"Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Members’ Exhibit"
Fort Worth, Texas
Juror
"Art and Beyond, Everybody Fits"
Coppell, Texas
2002
Juror
"The Art Show: Annual Student Art Exhibition/Competition"
East Room Gallery, Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, Texas
2001
Juror
"VEISHEA, Inc."
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
GUEST LECTURES
2015
History of Thread in Art
Dallas Hand Knitters Guild, Dallas, Texas
2014
History of Thread in Art
Mountain View College, Dallas, Texas
2013
University of North Texas Fiber Arts Program
Dallas Area Fiber Artists, Dallas, Texas
Amie Adelman: Current Work
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
2012
Amie Adelman: Ohio to Texas
Tiffin University, Tiffin, Ohio
Amie Adelman: Current Work
Studio Art Quilt Association Regional (Louisiana/Missouri/Arkansas/Alabama) Conference
Butler Center Galleries of the Arkansas Studies Institute, Little Rock Arkansas
2010
Amie Adelman: Current Work
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Color: History, Theory and Practice
Denton Handweavers and Spinners Guild
Greater Denton Art Center, Denton, Texas
2008
Amie Adelman: Current Work
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
2007
Traversing Fibers
Texas A & M- Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas
Digital Printing in Fiber Art
San Antonio Fiber Artists, San Antonio, Texas
Grant Research: Contemporary Fiber Art in South Africa
Dallas Area Fiber Artists, Dallas, Texas
2006
Finding Repetition
Risør Kunstforening, Risør, Norway
Traversing Fibers
El Centro College, Dallas, Texas
Traversing Fibers
Design Within Reach, Dallas, Texas
2005
Artwork 1998 – Present
University Of Texas – San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
Intersecting Traditions: Cynthia Schira
University of North Texas Art Gallery, Denton, Texas
The Art and Apparel of Ana Lisa Hedstrom
University of North Texas Art Gallery, Denton, Texas
Artwork: 1998 – 2005
Fort Worth Handweavers and Spinners Guild, Forth Worth, Texas
2004
Art Concepts in Fibers
Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild, Dallas, Texas
Artwork: 1998 – Present
Fiber Artists of Dallas, Dallas, Texas
University of North Texas Fiber Art Program
Federation of Fiber Artist Conference, Houston, Texas
Art Concepts in Weaving
Denton Hand Weavers Guild, Denton, Texas
Mentors and Student Work
ART 1450, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2003
University of North Texas Fibers Program
ART 1200-001, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Contemporary Fiber Art
ART 1450-001, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Artwork: 1998 – Present
College of the Ozarks, Lookout Point, Missouri
2002
Kente’ Cloth and Adinkra Cloth from Ghana, West Africa
Dallas Handweavers Guild, Dallas, Texas
x 2
Cedar Valley College Gallery, Lancaster, Texas
University of North Texas Fiber Arts Program
ART 4310, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Mentors and Student Work
ART 1450, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2001
University of North Texas Fibers Program
ART 1200, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
University of North Texas Fibers Program
ART 1450, University of North Teas, Denton, Texas
1999
Personal Work
Longwood College, Longwood, Virginia
GRANTS
2014
Gullkistan Residency for Creative People
Scholarly and Creative Award Grant, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2012
Solo Exhibition (Tiffin University)
Small Grant, Faculty Research Grant Program, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2008
“England, the Middle Ages, and Tapestries”
Research Enabling Grant Program, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2007
“Scotland: Historical and Contemporary Tartans, Tweeds, and Tapestries”
Research Enabling Grant Program, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2006
“Travel to the Republic of Uganda”
Small Grant, Faculty Research Grant Program, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2005
“Norwegian Handwoven Coverlets”
Research Initiation Grants Program, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2004
“South African Basketry, Beadwork and Embroidery”
Junior Faculty Summer Research Fellowship, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Solo Exhibition (REM Gallery)
Small Grant, Faculty Research Grant Program, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2003
“Indigenous Textiles of Guatemala”
Junior Faculty Summer Research Grant , University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2002
“Kente Cloth and Adinkra Cloth of Ghana, West Africa”
Junior Faculty Summer Grant, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
“An Investigation of Kente Cloth and Adinkra Cloth of the Ashante Tribes in Ghana, West Africa”
Research Initiation Grants Program, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Stewart Professional Development Grant
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
1997
Off Campus Grant
Dorris Fair Carey Scholarship Fund, Lawrence, Kansas
PUBLICATIONS: Reviews/Articles
2015
Brockette, Ann H. "Amie Adelman: The Defining Line," Fiber Art Now Fiber Art Now Vol. 4. Issue 2 (Winter 2014/2015): 42-47. Print.
Jones, Jess. “Flight Patterns: Voyage across Fiber Mediums,” Fiber Art Now Vol. 4. Issue 2 (Winter 2014/2015): 10-11. Print.
2014
Schonbak, Judith. “Flight Patterns: An Exhibition on View to Millions of People,” Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot Vol. XLV. Issue 179 (Summer 2014) XLV: 21-27. Print.
“Spotlight on Education,” Surface Design Journal Vol. 39. No. 1 (Fall 2014). 54-55. Print.
2013
“22nd Annual Juried Art Show and Competition,” Breckenridge Fine Arts Center. Catalog: 50. Print
“Biennial 2013: Origins in Geometry,” Museum of Geometric and MADI Art. Catalog: 4. Print
Engelstad, Janeil. “Dallas-Fort Worth October 1 – November 24, 2013,” MAP 2013: The Pocket Guide. Print. <makeartwithpurpose.net>
Engelstad, Janeil. “The Workbook,” MAP 2013. 62-63. Print. makeartwithpurpose.net>
2012
Brockette, Ann H. “Surface Design Association: Enduring Advocate of Textile Arts,” Fiber Quarterly. Canada: Vol. 7, Issue 4, Winter 2011-2012.
Kromer, Mary Ann. “Area native brings work to TU,” The Advertiser-Tribune.
“Tiffin U Art Exhibition Opening Today,” The Advertiser Tribune.
2011
Erdrich, Ronald W. “Big Country Journal: Adelman’s Artwork Keeps Adding Up,” Reporter News, June 5, 2011.
http://www.reporternews.com/news/2011/jun/05/adelmans-artwork-keeps-adding-up/
2009
“Perceptible Systems: New York Center for Arts and Media Studies.” Art Lies Summer 2009, No. 62: 101.
http://www.artlies.org/article.php?id=1776&issue=62&s=
2008
“State Rep for Texas: Meet Amie Adelman.” Surface Design Association Newsletter Spring 2008, Vol. 21,
No.2: 5.
Lewis, Linda. “Traversing Fibers.” Surface Design Journal Winter 2008, Vol. 32, No. 2:56 - 57.
2007
Davis, R. Eric. “Pushing the Envelope.” Arts Houston Dec. 2007: 30.
2006
Tveide, Anne Katherine. “Kunstforeningens Vårseminar: En helg viet tall, farger ogr musikk.”Austagderblad23 March, 2006: n.p.
Myrberg, Tore.“Kulture & Underholdning: Tall I kunst.”Agverposte 18 March, 2006: 55.
2005
Harrison, Helen A. “Paper in Every Guise Imaginable.” The New York Times 4 Sept. 2005: L1.
Walworth, Catherine. “The Art Capades. ”San Antonio Current 20 Mar. 2005: n.p.
Breeding, Lucinda. “In Stitches.” Denton Record-Chronicle: Denton Time 8 Dec. 2006: 11.
Kutner, Janet. “Paint Ball.” Dallas Morning News 22 Feb. 2005: 12E.
Perez, David. “Painting Attack.” Glass Tire 4 Feb. 2005. 2 Feb. 2005.
http://www.glasstire.com/reviews/dallas/contemporary_paintingattack.htm
Reese, Kelly. “Amie Adelman, Assistant Professor of Fibers.” In House 25 Oct. 2005.
http://www.inhouse.unt.edu/index.cfm?commentID=185
2004
Simmons, Leah J. “Polychrome.” The Sunday Ardmoreite 31 Oct. 2004: 1B – 2B.
2003
“Portfolio: Amie Adelman.” American Craft. Feb./Mar 2003: 83.
Smith, Conifer. “In Review: Amie Adelman, Neilson Gallery, Kirkwood College." Surface Design, Winter 2003: 55.
2002
“Abstraction 2002 at The Stage Gallery.” Merrick life 14 Mar. 2002: 31.
Owens, Marjorie. “Exhibit Features Two NT Artists.” North Texas Daily Online Edition 26 Apr. 2002. 12 Oct. 2002.
http://www.ntdaily.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2002/04/26/3cc8e345d9834
2001
“’Making Their Mark’ Exhibit at The Octagon Center for the Arts.” The Tribune 14 July 2001: D5.
2000
Thomas, Mary. "Fiberart International '99." Fiberarts Summer 2000, Vol. 27, No. 1:59.
1999
“Four Artists’ Work on Exhibit at SCV.” The News-Gazette 13 Jan. 1999: C4.
Morrow, Terry. "The Real World-Arrowmont Style." The Knoxville News Sentinel 20 Dec. 98.
PUBLICATIONS: Exhibition Catalogs and Brochures
2012
Craft Forms 2012, 17th International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Craft (2 Dec.2, 2011 – 21 Jan. 2012) catalog: n.p.
2009
9th International Watercolor Exhibition (June 2009), catalog: 4.
2008
8th International Watercolor Exhibition (June 2008), catalog: 36.
2006
Art in Embassies Program. United States Embassy Kazakhstan (April 2005 – 2008), catalog: 1 and 6 - 8.
Løken, Inger. “Amie Adelman: Repetisjoner.” Risør Kunstforening Utstillingsplan (1 Apr.2006), brochure: n.p.
Løken, Inger. “Amie Adelman: Tekstil.” Risør Kunstforening(1 Apr. – 30 Apr.2006), brochure: n.p.
Zoller, Christine. Showcase: An Exhibition by Surface Design Association Representatives (5 June – 29 June, 2006), brochure: n.p.
Kriner, Lisa. Explorations in Fibers, Burea, KY, (3 Mar. – 25 Apr.2006), poster and brochure: n.p.
Kriner, Lisa. “Amie Adelman.” Explorations in Fibers, Burea, Kentucky, (3 Mar. – 25 Apr.2006), catalogue: 7 – 8.
Benedicto, Mary. “Amie Adelman.” Patternage, Dallas, Texas (10 June – 5 Aug. 2006), catalog: 19.
Davidow, Joan. 5th Wish Auction The Dallas Center for Contemporary Art, Dallas, TX (11 Mar.2006), catalog: 5.
Fitz, Gregory. Material Inquiry 2005, St. Paul, Minnesota (1 Feb. – 18 Mar.2005), catalog: n.p.
Davidow, Joan. Painting Attack. Dallas Center for Contemporary Art, Dallas, Texas (14 Jan. – 26 Feb.2005), brochure: 2.
Davidow, Joan. 4th Wish Auction. The Dallas Center for Contemporary Art, Dallas, Texas (19 Mar.2005), catalog: 12.
Block, Diana. Annual Faculty Exhibition. Denton, Texas (30 Nov. – 16 Dec. 2005 and 17 - 8 Jan. 2006), catalog: 2.
2004
Block, Diana. University of North Texas Schedule of Exhibitions. Fall 2004, brochure: n.p.
Visual Art Society of Texas. Vast Art Adventure. Fall 2004, brochure: n.p.
2002
North Texas Area Art League. 34th Annual Juried Fine Arts Awards Exhibition. (7 Apr. – 16 May, 2002), catalog: n.p.
2001
Art St. Louis. Fiber Focus 2001. (4 June – 10 Aug. 2001), catalog: n.p.
Whitewater Spinners and Weavers Guild. The 25th Annual Fiber & Textile Exhibit. (16 July – 3 Aug. 2001), brochure: n.p.
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Arrowmont Resident Artists: The First Ten Years. (25 May – 8 Aug.2001), brochure: n.p.
The Mansfield Art Center. The Ohio Craft Invitational Show 31. (18 Mar. – 22 pr.2001). brochure.
2000
Iowa Designer Craft Association. Iowa Crafts 33. (12 Nov. 2000 – 7 Jan. 2001), catalog: 13.
Greater Columbus Arts Council. 17th Annual Business Arts Partnership Awards Luncheon and Annual Meeting. (25 Apr. 2000), catalog: 28.
1999
"Exposure." Surface Design Journal. Spring 1999, Vol. 23, No. 3:4.
Art St. Louis. Fiber Focus ’99. (18 June – 30 July, 1999), catalog: 1 & 6.
Ohio Art League. 1999 Fall Juried Exhibition. (19 Oct. – 12 Nov. 1999), brochure: n.p.
PUBLICATIONS: Listings
2011
Roach, Jarod. “Birke Welcomes new Style,” The Parthenon. February 8, 2011.
Lavendar, Toril, “Gallery: Cloth Exhibit at Marshall,” The Herald-Dispatch
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/briefs/x2074110816/Gallery-Cloth-exhibit-at-Marshall
“Defining Green, Outdoor Sculpture in Russ Pitman Park,” Spacetaker.
http://www.spacetaker.org/culture_wire/press_release/defining-green-outdoor-sculpture-russ-pitman-park
Davenport, Bill. “Amie Adelman: Linear Motion,” Glasstire
http://glasstire.com/events/2011/06/04/amie-adelman-linear-motion/
Hayworth, Jean. “Fiber, Drawing Artwork Duo Featured at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center,” Breckenridge America. May 28, 2011.
“Breckenridge Fine Arts Center to Host Fiber, Drawing Artwork for Adelman Brother, Sister Artists," Breckenridge America. June 1, 2011.
2010
Schmap Dallas Seventh Edition: Photo Inclusion,
http://www.schmap.dallas/lodging_westend/
“Linear Motion,” NowPlayingVA.com
http://www.nowplayingva.org/event/detail/440912667/Linear_Motion
2008
“Fibers and Weaving at CVAD,” College of Visual Arts and Design, Department of Studio Newsletter. Fall 2008: 6.
Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot. Spring 2008: 45.
White, Stephanie. “Records Expected at Adult Art Show.” McKinney Courier-Gazette 6 Mar.
http://www.courier-gazette.com/articles/2008/03/06/mckinney_courier-gazette/news/bnews03.prt>
2007
“Hey! What’s Up?” Image Fall 2007:20.
“Amie Adelman: Art Installation.” Spacetaker.org 4 Nov. 2007. 2 March 2008.
http://spacetaker.org/event/?event_id=815 event_date=Monday%20November%205%20at%208:00am&event_cost=Free!&start_date=2007-11-05%2008:00:00 end_date=2007-11-05%2009:00:00&event_cost=Free!>
Shank, Rebecca. “Amie Adelman: How to Use DHSG New Dyes.” Threadlings March 2007:2.
2006
Austin, Jerry. “Division Update.” Studio Division Newsletter Fall 2006, Vol 1, Issue 1: 3.
2005
Alliance of Artists Communities. “Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.” Artists Communities. New York: Allworth Press, 2005: 52.
Friend, Rebecca. “Eastside Story.” Kansas City Arts Sept./Nov. 2005, Vol. 5, #3: 18-26.
U.S. Department of State. “Art in Embassies Program.” 8 Aug. 2006.
http://aiep.state.gov/exhibits/index.cfm
“Guide: Art.” Dallas Morning News 10 June, 2005: 60.
“Who’s Who in Fine Arts Higher Education .” Academic Keys20 July 2006.
http://finearts.academickeys.com/whoswho.php?dothis=display&IDX=343750
“UNT Student and Instructor Fiber Exhibit.” Threadlings. Jan. 2005: n.p.
2004
Breeding, Lucinda. “Studio Tour to Spotlight Local Artists.” Denton Record Chronicle 31 Oct. 2004.
The Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild, Inc. “Amie Adelman: Art Concepts.” Threadlings. Nov. 2004.
2003
Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, “Contemporary Handweavers of Houston CHT Conference Report.” WeaveHouston.org. 9 June 2003. 20 July 2006.
http://www.weavehouston.org/CHTconference2003.html
Eason, Jeff. “Halpert Biennial Features Best in 2-D Art.” The Mountain Times 17 July 2003. <http://www.mountaintimes.com/mtweekly/2003/0717/halpert_biennial.php3>.
2002
Owens, Marjorie. “Fibers Exhibit Opens in Lightwell.” North Texas Daily 11 Apr. 2002: 9.
2000
Tilkney, Sandy. "Appointments." PITTMED. July 2000, Vol. 2 Issue 3:6.
"Centerfold Contest Winners." Art Calendar. October 2000. Vol. 14, No. 11.
1999
“Centerfold Winners” Art Calendar. December 1999, Vol. 14, No. 2:50.