Patricia Aaron

Owner, Entrepreneur and Designer, Blue Sky IDEA Studio

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Englewood, Colorado, United States

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About me
Solo Exhibition, Vantage Points | Space Gallery, Denver, CO May 24 - July 7, 2024 | Exhibiting Artist at Aqua Art during Art Basel | Miami 2023 |
Education
- University of Maryland, Heidelberg, Germany
  1980 - 1983
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Business Management
- University of Denver
  1996 - 1998
  MFA Sculpture and Painting
  Activities and Societies: SPARK Gallery Board of Directors 2007-2011 SPARK Gallery Director 2007- 2009 SPARK Membership Chair 2011-present DU ART Board Member: 2004-2007 Ice Cube Gallery, Denver, CO Member/Artist Instructor/ Art Students League Denver: 2004 - present, Encaustic Workshops, DAM Contemporaries member Denver Art Museum member Museum of Contemporary Art/Denver member MOMA NYC member
Experience
- Self-employed
  Jan 1999 - now
  Owner, Entrepreneur and Designer, Blue Sky IDEA Studio
- Blue Sky IDEA Studio
  Jan 2001 - now
  Owner, artist and designer
- Spark Gallery
  Jan 2001 - Dec 2012
  Gallery Artist
  Selected Solo and Invitational Exhibitions Colorado AcademyLakewood, COMain Gallery, Art CenterElectric Spring painting on exhibit from the Craig Ponzio Private CollectionArt Students LeagueDenver, COArt&Soul |PRIMARYJanuary-February 2017Space GalleryDenver, COThe 'BEST of 2016'through 2/11/2016Space GalleryDenver, COExpanding the Dialogue, Part TwoRecent paintings from IcelandMetropolitan State University of Denver Center for Visual ArtsDenver, COJuly 15, 2016- October 1, 2016Colorado Women in AbstractionSIM GalleryReykjavik, IcelandMay 2016Harpa Concert HallReykjavik, IcelandRhythm Knitting Installation May 2016Nicolaysen Art MuseumCasper, WYJanuary 29 - May 15, 2016From the Outside Looking InExhibiting collection of collaborative prints with artist Alicia McKimDenver International Airport Terminal GalleryLevel Five West Jepessen Terminal Main Concourse8500 Pena BlvdDenver, COPassport- recent paintings and videoJanuary - April 30, 2016Water Street Gallery98 Center StreetDouglas, MIAcoustic Abstractions2015Space Gallery400 Santa Fe DriveDenver, CO Beyond the Plane2015The Painting Center547 W 27th Suite 500NYCThe Writing on the Wall2015Space GalleryASLD - SoulStruckNational Juried ExhibitionJuried by Christop Heinrich, Director, Denver Art Museum400 Santa Fe DriveDenver, COMasur Museum of ArtMonroe, LA52nd National Juried ExhibitionJuried by Sandra Firmin, Chief Curator, UC Boulder Museum of ArtWilliam and Joseph Gallery727 Canyon RoadSanta Fe, NM 87501MetropolisCurtis Arts and Humanities CenterGreenwood Village, COSignificant Women ArtistsSPACE Gallery400 Santa Fe DriveDenver, CO 80204Natural Surroundings Butler Institute of American ArtYoungstown, OH78th Midyear Exhibition 2014Colorado Women's CollegeDenver UniversityDenver, CO 80208Hiatus June-July 2014Museum of Outdoor Arts (MOA)Englewood City Center, Englewood, COUrban Abstract - Rural Grid2013-2014 Show less
- SHIDONI
  Jan 2002 - Feb 2013
  Gallery Artist
- Translations Gallery
  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
  Gallery Artist
  Translations Gallery is now closed.
- Globe Fine Art
  Jan 2012 - now
  Exhibiting Gallery Artist
  Recent painting series, Giving Way to Still, installed at Globe Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM. Opening Reception, Friday, July 7, 5-7 pm. Exhibition Runs July 7 - August 5, 2017. Gallery Hours: 10 - 5 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday , Saturday. 11-5 Sunday. Closed Wednesdays.
- Globe Gallery
  Jan 2012 - Jul 2022
  Featured Artist Giving Way to Still
  Exhibiting Artist Opening Reception: July 7, 2017. Solo ExhibitionGiving Way to Still will feature new work inspired by my travels to Iceland.
- Space Gallery 400 Santa Fe Drive Denver CO
  Jul 2012 - now
  Gallery Artist
  SPACE Gallery 400 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204.Beyond the Plane- Recent workJuly 30 - September 5, 2015Opening: July 30, 2015 5-8 pmwww.spacegallery.org
- Space Gallery Denver, CO
  Sept 2012 - now
  Featured exhibiting artist
  Unintended Consequences
- Space Gallery Denver
  Oct 2012 - now
  Private Residential Collection (Lake Tahoe, CA) Private Residential Collection (Lake Tahoe, CA) Private Residential Collection (Lake Tahoe, CA) Private Residential Collection (Lake Tahoe, CA) Private Residential Collection (Lake Tahoe, CA) Private Residential Collection (Lake Tahoe, CA) Raw and Real - Recent Work from the studioSolo Exhibition November 14-January 18, 2020Artist in the house: Collectors Friday, January 17, 2020 to 9 pm!Space Gallery 400 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204Gallery hours: Wednesday - Friday 11-5; Saturday 10-3 Recent work inspired by my artist residency in Iceland will be featured at Space Gallery October 5 - November 12, 2016. Recent painting series, On Ice, features eleven abstract landscapes on panel painted with encaustic, ink and mixed media. www.spacegallery.org www.patriciaaaron.com
  - Featured Artist
    May 2020 - now
  - Featured Exhibiting Gallery Artist "Summer Salon"
    Jul 2023 - now
  - Featured Artist
    May 2020 - now
  - Featured Artist
    May 2020 - now
  - Featured Artist
    May 2020 - now
  - Featured Artist
    May 2012 - now
  - Featured Artist
    May 2012 - now
  - Featured Exhibiting Gallery Artist
    Nov 2019 - now
  - Featured Artist Expanding the Dialogue Part Two
    Oct 2012 - Jul 2022
- Denver International Airport - Terminal Gallery
  Jan 2015 - Jul 2022
  Exhibiting Artist
  Solo exhibition of recent paintings, titled Passport, located in the Terminal Gallery- Denver International Airport. Dates: January 9 - April 2016Location: Level 5 West Jeppesen Terminal, Main Concoursewww.flydenver.comHours: 24/7 Free and open to the public.
- University of Denver
  Jan 2017 - Aug 2018
  Adjunct Professor
  University of Denver School of Art and Art History2121 Asbury StreetDenver, COPainting Department: Portfolio Topics
- Hafnarfjodur Centre for Culture and Fine Art, Hafnarborg Museum
  Feb 2018 - Jul 2022
  Resident Artist Fellow
  Fellow with the following Artist Residency programs:2018 Hafnarborg Centre for Culture and Fine Art, Hafnarfjodur, Iceland2016 SIM, Reykjavik, Iceland2016, 2017 VCCA, Amherst, VA 2015 Hui No'eau, Maui, HI2014 Ucross Foundation, Ucross, Wy2013 MOA, Englewood, CO2001 Santa Fe Art Institute1995 VCCA, Amherst, VA
- Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
  Aug 2018 - Jul 2022
  Connected by Color - Exploring color's limitless possibilities
  September 13- November 11, 2018Connected By ColorArvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada, COThe Arvada Center's Upper Gallery will feature the new work from four Colorado artists: Patricia Aaron working in large scale encaustics, Jennifer Ivanovic working in poured acrylic, Sue Oehme, master printermaker, and Jodi Stuart working with 3D pens and sculpture
- Messinger Gallery, Boulder JCC, Boulder, CO
  Feb 2019 - Jul 2022
  Featured Artist
  New Paintings and prints using encaustic and mixed media are on view at the Messinger Gallery, JCC Boulder, Boulder, CO through May 7, 2019.6007 Oreg Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303Open to the public. Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.Closed Saturday and Sunday
- Denver University School of Art and Art History
  May 2019 - Nov 2019
  Exhibiting Artist. 2019 Juried Alumni Exhibition
  Juried exhibition in the Vicki Myhren Gallery featuring 22 works of art from Alumni artists who graduated from Denver University School of Art and Art History encompassing the past 50 years. Continues through June 16; 2019.
- Metropolitan State University of Denver
  Aug 2020 - Jul 2022
  Featured Artist | The Walls Between Us | Artnauts Artist Collective Exhibition
  Metropolitan University of DenverCenter for Visual Arts965 Santa Fe DriveDenver, CO 80204Open to the public 8.20.20 - 10.17.20
- Loveland Museum Gallery
  Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
  Featured Artist | Showing in Light Affects | Encaustic Colorado
- Naropa University
  Sept 2021 - Jul 2022
  Featured Artist in the Lincoln Gallery | Main Campus
  Quiet Spaces | Recent Work curated solo show on view in the Lincoln Gallery through December 10, 2021. www.patriciaaaron.com
- Colorado Academy
  Sept 2021 - Nov 2021
  Visiting Guest Artist 2021-22
  Art workshops ongoing. Gallery talks presented to students, faculty, and parents in the Ponzio Art Center Gallery. Main Gallery has installed “Crossroads”, my recent paintings and works on paper. www.patriciaaaron.com
- University of Denver
  Jul 2022 - Oct 2023
  Exhibiting Artist "Between Continents" Dean's Suite
  "Between Continents" will showcase original paintings and monotype prints inspired by my artist residencies and workshops in Iceland, Ireland, and France. Navigating the local cultures, landscapes, customs, and rugged weather I focus on translating my experiences into abstracted landscapes. IWhile traveling I use encaustic, ink, acrylics, oils, sprays, and mixed media in the making of my work.
- Brand Library & Art Center
  Jun 2023 - Oct 2023
  Featured Artist "Brand 51 Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper"
- Parker Arts Culture and Events Center
  Aug 2023 - Oct 2023
  Featured Artist, “Oh Honey, The World of Encaustic”
- Blue Sky IDEA Art Studio and Gallery #117 Aqua Art Miami
  Oct 2023 - now
  Gallery Artist at AquaArt | Art Basel Miami
Licenses & Certifications
- 40 hour Professional Mediation Certification
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Patricia Aaron
  Artist Residency - Oct 2021 2021-2022 Visiting Guest ArtistColorado Academy | Lakewood, COOffering presentations, Q&A, and creative art exercises in the Ponzio Art Gallery, painting and printing workshops with CA students and art faculty.
Volunteer Experience
- Academic Mentor
  Issued by Academic Mentors, Community Resources, Inc. Denver, CO on Jan 2020
  Associated with Patricia Aaron
- Arts Council Member
  Issued by Curtis Center for the Arts and Humanities on Mar 2023
  Associated with Patricia Aaron
- Board Member
  Issued by Denver University DU ARTS on Sept 2021
  Associated with Patricia Aaron