Exhibitions

MARY SHADBOLT
Denville, NJ

Mary@MaryShadbolt.com

www.MaryShadbolt.com | www.instagram.com/musingsbymary

EXHIBITS

  • Morris County Art Association Member show- MAYO PAC, Morristown, NJ Oct 17- Nov 28 2023

  • Art Association of Roxbury, Morris County Library, Whippany, NJ Oct 1-30, 2023

  • Mystic Magic, Boneyard Boutique and Gallery Boonton, NJ Sept 30 - Nov 8th, 2023

  • New Jersey Art Association "Small Wonders" Arts on Main Gallery, Rockaway, NJ. Sept 30 - Oct 22, 2023

  • New Jersey Art Association "Just the Thing" Gallery at County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ Sept - Oct 16, 2023

  • "Born to be Wild" Arts on Main Gallery, Rockaway, NJ Sept 1-17, 2023

  • "Grounded' Fletcher Gallery, Mendham, NJ July 5- 31, 2023

  • Down the Shore with Mary Shadbolt" solo show in photography Hat Tavern Summit Hotel, Summit, NJ Oct 2016

  • Mary Shadbolt Solo exhibit of photography Potbellies, Rockaway, NJ March - May 2015

  • Unicef Group Show, Photography Aperture Gallery, Soho, NYC May 2014

  • "Beauty of New Jersey" Solo photography show Morris County Library, Whippany, NJ March 2014

  • Denville Images - solo photo show Cafe Metro, Denville, NJ January - April 2014

  • Winter-themed Photography solo show Mara's Cafe, Denville, NJ December - March 2014

  • NJ Flora & Secret Gardens Solo Photography Show Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morristown, NJ July 2012

  • Group Show- Haddonfield

  • City Paper photography show, City Hall, Philadelphia 1998

  • Bill Smith Gallery- Solo Show, Pitman, NJ April 1996 

ARTIST
Fine Art Illustrator, Photographer, Art Educator (May 1996- Present)

SKILLS

Creative Design • Pen & Ink • Photography • Social Media Promotion • Art Shows • Art History • Art Fundamentals • Outlining and Shading • Gallery and Exhibit Preparation 

ARTIST
Fine Art Illustrator, Photographer, Art Educator (May 1996- Present)

  • Kept creative talents fresh by prioritizing time to explore artistic expression untethered to specific assignments

  • Traveled to art shows and conventions to promote work and sell paintings

  • Promoted art using networking, online advertising and social media platforms and profiles

  • Closed art sales with professionally prepared proposals and final contracts

  • Liaised with gallery personnel to coordinate showings and special events

  • Studied and used different paint application techniques in drawings

  • Evoked emotions, illustrated ideas and told stories with different artwork

  • Photographed objects, places and scenes for reference material AND work

  • Shaded and filled drawing outlines and backgrounds with watercolors, inks, and washes

  • Marketed artwork through brochures, mailings and websites

  • Maintained active social media accounts to network with galleries and engage with target audience

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration- Triple minor in Photography/Drawing/Art History Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
    May 1996

  • K-12 Art Education Certification program Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA
    May 2001

  • Figure Drawing coursework University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA 


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Freelance Artist & Fine Art Illustrator 1996-Present

  • Natural Light Landscape & Floral Photographer 1996- Present

  • Art Educator, K-12th gr

    • 5-12th Ridgefield Park Jr/Sr School, Ridgefield Park, NJ

    • 5-8 East Brook Middle School, Paramus NJ

    • K-8 Midland Elementary & East Brook, Paramus, NJ 

    • Age 5- 15, Studio Art, Perkins School of Art, Mooretown, NJ