Clifton Riley

 

EDUCATION

 

2010-13 MFA, Visual Arts with emphasis in Printmaking, University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

 

2002-06 BFA, dual majors in Studio Art and Communication Design, Texas State University-San Marcos.

 

EXHIBITIONS

 

2016

“8th International Printmaking Biennial Douro,” Douro Museum,

Alijó. Portugal. (Invitational)

 

2015

“Homecoming,” Flatbed Press,

Austin, TX. (Invitational)

 

 “2nd Global Print International Printmaking Exhibition,” Douro Museum,

Alijó, Portugal. (Invitational)

 

 “Transmissions,” Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum,

San Antonio, TX. (Invitational)

 

 “SGCI Traveling Exhibition 2015-2018.”

 

 “A Show of Hands,” The Hand Magazine @ A1LabArts,

Southern Graphics Council, Knoxville, TN.

 

 “CNTRL+P Printmaking in the 21st Century,” Ewing Gallery,

Southern Graphics Council, Knoxville, TN.

 

 “The Contemporary Print, Print Austin,” Big Medium Gallery at Canopy,

Austin, TX.

 

 “Beyond Printmaking 4,” Landmark Arts, Texas Tech University,

Lubbock, TX.

 

2014

“Transitions,” Nicole Longnecker Gallery,

Houston, TX.

 

 “2nd Annual Student International Small Print Show,” Cairo Opera House Gallery,

Cairo, Egypt.

 

“Southern Printmaking Biennale VI,” Bob Owens Gallery, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA

 

“International Juried Print Exhibition,” New Grounds Print Workshop & Gallery, Albuquerque, NM.

 

“Pacific States Biennial National,” Campus Center Gallery, University of Hawaii Hilo, HI

 

“Stand Out Prints,” Highpoint Center for Printmaking, Minneapolis, MN.

 

“New Prints 2014/Summer,” Christie’s, Rockefeller Center, New York, NY.

 

“New Prints 2014/Summer,” International Print Center New York, NY.

 

“NEXT,” PRINTHOUSTON, Nicole Longnecker Gallery, Houston, TX.

 

“Structure,” The Printmaking Center of New Jersey, Branchburg NJ.

 

“The Hunting Art Prize,” Friedkin Companies Campus, Gulf States Toyota, Houston, TX.

 

“UC66,” University Center Concourse Gallery, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

 

“3rd Annual Student International Small Print Show,” El Minia University, El Minia, Egypt.

 

“The Contemporary Print, Print Austin,” Big Medium Gallery at Canopy, Austin, TX.

 

2013

“Atlanta Print Biennial,” Erikson Clock Performing Arts Venue, Atlanta, GA.

 

“2nd Annual Student International Small Print Show,” Cairo Opera House Gallery, Cairo, Egypt.

 

“Boston Printmaker’s North American Print Biennial,” 808 Gallery, Boston University, Boston, MA

 

“Mind into Matter,” Gallery of the Common Experience, Texas State University-San Marcos.

 

“Alumni Invitational Exhibition, 2013/Texas Biennial,” Texas State University Gallery II, San Marcos.

 

“Print Resonance,” UT Downtown Gallery, Knoxville, TN.

 

Group Exhibition/Portfolio “Second International Mezzotint Festival,” Ekaterinburg Museum of Fine Art, Ekaterinburg, Russia.

 

“into the rising: residues, variables, and systems.” MFA Exhibition, Ewing Gallery, University of Tennessee.

 

“66th Annual Student Show,” The Ewing Gallery, University of Tennessee. Juror: Max Weintraub.

 

“2nd Annual Student International Small Print Show,” El Minia University, El Minia, Egypt.

 

“Print Resonance,” Silpakorn University Art Gallery, Bangkok Thailand.

 

Group Exhibition/Portfolio. “Orange: UTK in NYC,” White Box Gallery, New York City, NY.

 

“Excellence in Printmaking,” Washington Printmaker’s Gallery, Silver Spring, MD.

 

2012

“Fusion,” Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

 

“Print Resonance,” Musashino Art University, Tokyo. Invitational Group Exhibition/Portfolio.

 

“Visiting Artist Exhibit,” Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Arts, Wrocław, Poland.

 

2011

“Jeff Dell and Friends,” dberman gallery, Wimberely, TX.

 

“Arts in the Airport,” Tyson-McGhee Airport, Knoxville, TN. Juror: Dorothy Habel.

 

“Extra Virgin Peanut Oil,” Gallery 1010, Knoxville, TN.

 

“Evening in Orange,” Thompson-Bowling Arena, University of Tennessee.

 

“64th Annual Student Show,” The Ewing Gallery, University of Tennessee. Juror: Brad Kahlhamer.

 

“First International Mezzotint Festival,” Ekaterinburg Museum of Fine Art, Ekaterinburg, Russia.

 

“Print Magic,” Fluorescent Gallery, Knoxville, TN.

 

2010

“Fresh Pickin’s,” UT Downtown Gallery, Knoxville, TN.

 

“New Prints 2010/Spring,” International Print Center New York, NY. Juror: Philip Pearlstein.

 

“TX/OK Art Prize,” Wichita Falls Museum of Art, Wichita Falls, TX. Juror: Janis Goodman.

 

2009

“Printmaking Department Exhibition,” Wake the Dead, San Marcos, TX.

 

“100 for 100,” Texas State University Galleries I and II, San Marcos.

 

2008

“Printmaking Department Exhibition,” Jo on the Go, San Marcos, TX.

 

“Four Aces,” 4th Floor Gallery, University of Wisconsin at Madison.

 

“Four Aces,” Bruno David Gallery, St. Louis, MO.

 

“Art & Design Faculty Exhibition,” Texas State University Galleries I and II, San Marcos.

 

2007

“Four Aces,” VAM Gallery, Austin, TX.

 

2006

“E.A.S.T.,” ars ipsa | Shady Tree Studios, Austin, TX.

 

“We Remember Remembering,” Walkers’ Gallery, San Marcos, TX.

 

“Resurfaced,” ars ipsa | Texas State University Galleries I and II, San Marcos.

 

“Hold That Elevator,” ars ipsa | Dougherty Arts Center, Austin, TX.

 

“Calling Cards,” ars ipsa | Iron Gate Studios, Austin, TX.

 

“Fine Art Student Association Annual Show,” Texas State University Gallery I. Juror: James Surls.

 

“Senior Thesis Exhibit,” Texas State University Galleries I and II.

 

“Fine Art Student Association Annual Show,” Shady Tree Studios, Austin, TX. Juror: James Surls.

 

“All-Student Juried Exhibition,” Texas State University Galleries I and II. Juror: Vance Wingate.

 

2005

“Art is the Bridge,” First Night Austin: January 1st, Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin, TX.

 

“Progressions I,” Private exhibition and tour, Austin, TX.

 

“Temporary Dividers,” ars ipsa | gallery, Austin, TX.

 

“Freshly Painted Floors,” Gaillardia Gallery, Texas State University-San Marcos.

 

“You Really Should,” ars ipsa | gallery, Austin, TX.

 

“Classy Gala, Dress Accordingly,” Slugfest Gallery, Austin, TX.

 

“Freshly Painted Floors,” ars ipsa | gallery, Austin, TX.

 

2003

“Fall Semester Student Show,” Yellow City Gallery, Amarillo, TX. Juror: Victoria Taylor-Gore.

 

DESIGN WORK / COMMISSIONS

 

2011

long past the time of common, Interbirth Books. Cover design.

 

Field Work, BlazeVOX. Cover design, contributed to page layout.

 

The Lost Seventh, Interbirth Books. Cover design.

 

2010

Pluto: Never Forget (Book II of The Nines), Interbirth Books. Cover design and page layout.

 

Kadar Koli 5, Habenicht Press. Cover design and page layout.

 

2009

Embankments, Interbirth Books. Cover design, page layout, and binding.

 

2008

A Partial Handbook for Navigators, Interbirth Books. Cover design, page layout, and binding.

 

Kadar Koli 3, Habenicht Press. Cover design.

 

2007

Ovid in Exile, Interbirth Books. Cover design, page layout, and binding.

 

 

AWARDS

2015

2nd Place, “Beyond Printmaking Four”

 

2014

Juror’s Award, “Pacific States Biennial National.”

Juror’s Award, “Stand Out Prints.”

 

Featured Artist, “3rd Annual Student International Small Print Show.”

 

2013

Utrecht/Blick – Award for Technical Merit, “Atlanta Print Biennial.”

 

Jerry’s Artarama Materials Award, “66th Annual Student Show.”

 

2012

Terry Burnette Memorial Residency Award. School of Art Travel Support Award.

 

Betsy Worden Endowment Travel Award. 2010 Honorable Mention, “TX/OK Art Prize.”

 

RESIDENCIES

 

2012

Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Arts, Wrocław, Poland, May.

 

2007

Scuola Internazionale di Grafica, Venice, Italy, November-December.

 

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