Katie Hawley is a Detroit based abstract painter who received her Bachelor of Fine Art from College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan in 2009. She has worked with children and individuals with disabilities since graduating with her BFA, helping them grow and heal through art. In addition her work in healing and education, Katie has exhibitied consistently throughout Michigan and the United States.
Education:
2009 Bachelors in Painting with a Minor in Art Therapy from College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI
2009 Michigan Teaching Certification
1997 Bachelors Degree in Child Development from Central College(?), (city) AZ
Employment:
2012-Now Therapeutic Rehab/Universal, Troy, MI. Creative Art Coordinator /Vocational Rehab Specialist
2002-2012 Detroit Public and Charter Schools (any specific location?). Art Therapist Assistant/ Team Teaching
1996-1998 Dan May Galleries, Scottsdale, Arizona. Assistant Publicist
Projects:
2009-2016 North End Studios, Detroit, Michigan, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Exhibitions and Projects
2009 North End Illuminated Mural
Collections:
2009 - Current College for Creative Studies Fine Art Collection (which painting and where is the collection located? Is it on view somewhere?)
Exhibitions:
2020
The Salad Days - Detroit Artist Market - Detroit, Michigan
2019
Water - Inspired by Taschlich - Windsor Jewish Community Center - Windsor Canada
Chairs for Charity - Detroit Hour magazine - The Garden Theatre
Art Crawl - Pontiac, Michigan
Art Experience Show - Alley Cat Cafe - Pontiac, Michigan
Gallery Show - Flop house (city?)
2018
Canvas - Pontiac, Michigan
2016
Savor Detroit - Hosted by Hour Magazine - Troy, Michigan
Chairs For Charity - Detroit Hour magazine - The Garden Theatre
Women Show - Carr Art Center - Detroit, Michigan
2015
Things Feel Heavy - Tangent Gallery - Detroit, Michigan
“Water" - Jewish Federation - Windsor, Canada
Abstract Juried Show - Detroit Artists Market - Detroit, Michigan
Bring Your Own Beamer 2 - North End Studios - Detroit, Michigan
2013
Group Thesis Show - Cranbrook - Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Plant with a Purpose - San Diego, CA
2012
Just Keep Swimming Solo exhibition by Katie Hawley - North End Studios - Detroit, Michigan
REACTION - Cranbrook Academy of Art Student Gallery
Bring Your Own Beamer North End Studios - Detroit, Michigan
Center Galleries Alumni Show - College for Creative Studies - Detroit, Michigan
2010
Reaction - Group Exhibition with Katherine Craig, Katie Hawley, Gilbert Merino , Kurtis Greene, Vanessa Hentschel and Ashley Cook at North End Studios
2009
Centre Galleries (what exhibition?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LruzaPfhFH4
Representation:
2009-2015 Art Space Birmingham, art representation
Artspace is an art gallery that specializes in reselling fine art to individual collectors, museums and corporations. Services also include supervising restoration and artwork installation as well as advising and consulting services.
Bibliography:
Take a Seat! Detroit Home Editorial – Detroit Design Magazine
Hour Detroit's Chairs for Charity. Empathy 313 – Hour Detroit
Show at Artists Market features Pop Colors, Elegance. Michael H. Hodges – The Detroit News
Awards:
2009 Senior Selection For the Fine Arts Award, College for Creative Studies
2016 3rd place Detroit Artist Market Juried Abstract Show
