Resume

Matthew J. Olson

Bellefonte, PA 16823 molson79@live.com

mjodesign.com

Education

2012 MFA, Sculpture, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

2009 M.A. Sculpture, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN

2007 B.F.A. Sculpture, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN

Selected Solo Exhibitions

2012 The Interruption of Connection, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Zoller Gallery, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

2011 Big Boy Toys, Borland Gallery, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

2010 Things of an Adroitness Nature, The Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, WI

2009 All Things Considered, M.A. Thesis Exhibition, Conkling Gallery, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN

2009 Gentle/Forceful, Paul Larson Art Gallery, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

2008 Safety Glasses Required, St. Peter Arts Center, St. Peter, MN

Selected Group Exhibitions

2013 Faculty Exhibition, School of Visual Arts, Edwin W. Zoller Gallery, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

2013 Alumni Exhibition, Gesturing Into Consciousness, Edwin W. Zoller Gallery, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

2011 Double Random, 2nd Year MFA Exhibition, Edwin W. Zoller Gallery, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

2011 TOYS: Re-Invent, Re-Imagine, Re-Discover, Annmarie Sculpture Garden, Solomons, MD

2011 Ligature, 1st Year MFA Exhibition, Edwin W. Zoller Gallery, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

2009 Benign Neglect, Steven’s Center for the Arts, Minneapolis, MN

2009 Autumn Art-Quinox, Grain Belt Bottling House, Minneapolis, MN

2008 Musee: The Fifth Annual Silent Auction, Weisman Art Museum, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

2007 First National BFA/BA Juried Exhibition, Juried by Dave Hickey. Centre Gallery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Awards/Honors

2012 Graduate School Teaching Certificate, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

2011 Best of Show, Toys: Re-invent, Re-imagine, Re-discover, Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Solomons, MD

2009 Artist of the Game, St. Paul Saints/Walker Art Center, Midway Stadium, St. Paul, MN

Professional Experience

2013- present Shop Supervisor, Faculty Instructor, School of Visual Arts, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

2012 Shop Technician, School of Visual Arts, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

2011-2012 Instructor of Record, School of Visual Arts, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

2010 Sculpture Area Technician, Sculpture Department, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

2008-2009 Instructor of Record, Department of Art, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN

1998-2004 Journeyman, International Laborers Union, Ames Construction Company, Burnsville, MN