Department of Art
Lauren Abshire
Lecturer in Art
E-mail: labshire2@washcoll.edu
Phone: (800) 422-1782, ext. 7476
Office: Constance Stuart Larrabee Arts Center
Education
- M.F.A., printmaking, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA, 2008
- B.F.A., printmaking and drawing, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, 2005
- UL France, Paris, France, Cultural History of Film and Medieval History of France, 2004
Office Hours
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Recent Exhibitions
2009
- "New Prints 2009/Spring - Selected by Polly Apfelbaum" IPCNY, New York, NY
2008
- "GROUP SHOW" 222gallery with otto design group, Philadelphia, PA
- "New Prints 2007/08: A Benefit Exhibition and Silent Auction" IPCNY, New York, NY
- "New Prints 2008/Autumn" International Print Center New York (IPCNY), New York, NY
- "The Green Exhibit" Art In City Hall, Philadelphia, PA
- "Tyler School of Art 1988 - 2008: 20 Years Fast Forward" Cheltenham Center for the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
- "New Prints 2008/Spring" New York School of Interior Design with IPCNY, New York, NY Juror: Jane Hammond
- "You Are Here" Temple Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
- "National Print Competition" Janet Turner Print Museum, Chico, CA
- "Irving Sandler Selects" Prince Street Gallery, New York, NY
- "Salt City Dozen" Portfolio Exchange, Syracuse University Gallery, Syracuse, NY
2007
- "AMPsterdam" Fantasio, Amsterdam, Netherlands Jurors: Terri Anderson, AMP Executive Director, and Paul van Dijk
- "In the Mix" Visions Gallery Group Exhibition, Lafayette, LA
- "Tyler School of Art: Works on Paper" University of Lincoln Group Exhibition, Lincoln, UK
- "Sense of Place" Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, Augusta, GA Juror: Gail Enns
- "American Print" Foothills Art Center, Golden, CO Juror: Bill Goldston
- "Selections: works by 1st year MFA students" Tyler Gallery, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA Juror: Lorie Mertes
2006
- Co-curated "Lincoln University Student Exhibition" Tyler School of Art Philadelphia, PA
Other Professional Experience
Consulting Activity Planner for the Education Department
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia, PA, 2009-
Visitor Services Manager and IT Coordinator, 2008-
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia, PA
Art Activity Leader, George School Day Camp, Newtown, PA, 2007
Instructor of Record, Survey of Lithography and Silkscreen
Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA, 2007
Exhibitions
2008
- "GROUP SHOW" 222gallery with otto design group, Philadelphia, PA
- "New Prints 2007/08: A Benefit Exhibition and Silent Auction" IPCNY, New York, NY
- "New Prints 2008/Autumn" International Print Center New York (IPCNY), New York, NY
- "The Green Exhibit" City Hall, Philadelphia, PA
- "Tyler School of Art 1988 - 2008: 20 Years Fast Forward" Cheltenham Center for the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
- "New Prints 2008/Spring" New York School of Interior Design with IPCNY, New York, NY
- "You Are Here" Temple Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
- "National Print Competition" Janet Turner Print Museum, Chico, CA
- "Irving Sandler Selects" Prince Street Gallery, New York, NY
- "Salt City Dozen" Portfolio Exchange, Syracuse University Gallery, Syracuse, NY
2007
- "AMPsterdam" Fantasio, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- "In the Mix" Visions Gallery, Lafayette, LA
- "Tyler School of Art: Works on Paper" University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
- "Sense of Place" Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, Augusta, GA
- "American Print" Foothills Art Center, Golden, CO
- "Selections: works by 1st year MFA students" Tyler Gallery, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
2006
- "Lauren Abshire: Prints" ArtWalk Solo Exhibition, Lafayette, LA
- "Recent Work" Studio One2One Solo Exhibition, Lafayette, LA
2005
- "Archaeology and Mythology" Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, Lafayette, LA
- "LOUSYAnna" Print Portfolio, Louisiana Printmakers Exchange
- "Studio Show" LAD Plaza, Lafayette, LA
2004
- Portfolio exchange, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
2003
- Portfolio exchange, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia
2008
- Michele Brody, Artist assistant – papermaking and miscellaneous projects
- James Oliver Gallery, Volunteer
- Southern Graphics Council, Member
- College Art Association, Member
- The Print Center, Member
- Philagrafika, Member
Courses and Seminars Taught
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