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Home My WebLink AboutSUPPTL INFO - C27040 Mark Stephenson - B10 Page 1 of 1 Mark Stephenson • photographer home � �ntroduction � biography � photographic statements � exhibitions, festivals & workshops � awards � galleries � contact s -:. Biography Starting in grade school I did a lot of wnting: expository. fiction. poetry, speeches. In high school too I earned a BA in English with an emphasis on poetry and modern Amencan literature at Colorado Coliege. a terrific small I�beral arts college nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains. Wh�le working on a MA in film at the University of Texas, in Austin. I developed a passion for still photography. sf��fted gears and enrolled at Brooks Institute of Photographic Arts and Sciences. the rigorous technical school in Santa Barbara. Cal�fornia. where I earned a second BA (Commercial Photography) in 1984 I've made my way as a professional photographer ever since and now focus on creat�ng photographic artwork I show and sell on the fine art festival circu�t, in select gallenes nat�on wide and by teaching photography and digital printmaking workshops at the Palm Springs Art Museum. In 1994 I moved from downtown Los Angeles' artisf distnct to the smalf ruraf community of Sky Valley. California (not far from Palm Spnngs) My home anci stud�o sit on six acres of pnstine desert with lots of wildlife (quail, dove, coyote. fox. hawk. owl, snake. squirrel) and stunning views of San Gorgonio and San Jacinto. the first and second tallest peaks in southern California. ENTER GALLERIES http://www.markstephensonart.info/text.php?p=bio&a=VM 9/21/2007 Mark Stephenson - EXHIBITIONS Page 1 of 6 Mark Stephenson • photographer home � introduction � biography � photographic statements � exhibitions. festivals & workshops � awards � gallenes � contact Exhibitions, Festivals 8 Workshops (current& upcoming): June 23 8 24, 2007 - La Jolla Festival of the Arts. Another first for me! www.la�ollaartfestival.org/festivalinfo.htm July 6, 7 & 8, 2007 -Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Denver, Colorado is the top fine arts festival in the Westem US! www.cherryarts org July 27, 28 &29, 2007 -Bellevue Arts Museum Arts ArtsFair. Bellevue. Washington. www bellevuearts org/ August 10, 11 8 12, 2007-Sun Valley Center Arts Festival. Ketchum. Idaho. www.sunvalleycenter org/artscrafts.html August 31, September 1, 2 8 3, 2007-Sausalito Arts Festival, Sausalito. Californ�a. Generally considered the best fine arts festival in the whole country! w�vw sausalitoartfestival org/home html September 8 8� 9, 2007 -South Nevada County Fine Art, Wine and Food Festival Inaugural fest�val in th�s gorgeous Northern California Gold Country area. www.sncchamber orglnews/art&wine.asp November 26 -28, 2007 Creative Digital Photography. This workshop focuses on using digital photography to achieve deeply satisfying creative expression! I II illuminate techn�cal and creat�ve pnnciples with illustrated demonstrations. inspiring multimedia presentations. a sense of humor and engaging assignment work. www.psmuseur�.org/councils_ac.shtml November 29 & 30, 2007- Photoshop Demystified: The Basics. We ll conquer techno- angst and start realizing the creat�ve potential of this powerful art-making program in this easy to follow insp�rat�onal workshop. You ll learn how Photoshop works. what �ts tools are for and how they can help you achieve your artistic v�sion v�a illustrated lecture and real time demonstrations you will follow along with on your laptop. www psmuseum org/councils_ac.shtml January 14 � 15, 2008 - Photoshop Deep Technique: Layers 8 Masks. Grasp the concepts and learn to master Photoshop�s two most powerfut image editing features www.psmuseum.org/councils_ac shtml Apnl 2 - 3. 2008 - Digital Mixed Media Magic I In this workshop we will experiment with mnovative processes to transfer digital images to stone. home made fresco panels, wood. 3D objects and print directly on specially prepared metal, fabric. hand made papers. transparent I translucent substrates. and more. The focus of this short workshop will be on learning exciting technique not on creating f�n�shed masterpieces www.psmuseum.org/councils_ac.shtml April 14- 18, 2008 - Digital Mixed Media Magic II. Students will use �nnovative processes (presented in DMMM I above) such as transferring digital images to stone. home made fresco panels. wood. 3D objects and pnnt�ng directly on speciaiiy prepared metal, fabric, handmade papers. transparent / translucent substrates to realize their own artistic vision. The focus of this longer workshop will be to create finished masterpieces! www.psmuseum.org�councils_ac.shtml http://www.markstephensonart.info/text.php?p=exhibitions&a=VM 9/21/2007 Mark Stephenson - EXHiBITIONS Page 2 of 6 Exhibitions, Festivals 8 Workshops (of yore): May 19 & 20, 2007—Affaire in the Gardens, Beverly Hills, California. F�rst time for me. The show has a solid reputation for high quality fine art. www.beverlyhills.org April 25, 26 & 27, 2007 -Digital Art Making is a fun and busy workshop I teach at the Palm Springs Art Museum. Palm Springs. CA. www.psmuseum.org/councils_ac.shtml April 14 —Art Under the Umbrellas at Old Town La Quinta is a small festival of fine arts and crafts produced by Kathleen Hughes of the La Quinta Arta Foundation, La Quinta. CA www Iqaf com March 15, 16. 17 8 18, 2007 -La Quinta Arts Festiva{ is one of the country's prem�er f,ne arts festivals held at the City of La Quinta's Civic Center Park Produced by Kathleen Hughes of the La Quinta Arts Foundation, La Quinta. CA. www.lqaf.com February 27 & 28, 2007 -Photoshop Demystified: THE BASICS is a fun and busy workshop I teach at the Palm Springs Art Museum. Palm Springs. CA www.psmuseum.org/councils_ac.shtml February 16, 17 & 18, 2007 - Scottsdale 5th Avenue Fine Art 8 Wine Festival �n Old Town Scottsdale. Arizona Produced by Judi Combs and Thunderbird Artists. www.thunderbirdartists com February 9 - 11, 2007 - 16th Annual Scottsdale Fine Art 8 Chocolate Festival in Scottsdale Arizona is one of the best in the Southwest. Produced by Judi Combs and Thunderb�rd Artists. www thunderbirdart�sts com January 26, 27 & 28, 2007 -The Southwest Arts Festival 2007 uniquely showcases the sp�nt and trad�t�on of art�sts of the Southwest m the Southem California marketplace. This 18th Anniversary Celebration will feature an outstanding setection of Southwestern artists - both traditional and contemporary www.southwestartsfest com January 19 -24, 2007 - 14th Annual Carefree Fine Art 8 Wine Festival in Carefree Ar�zona is on of the best in the Southwest Produced by Judi Combs and Thunderbird Artists. www thunderbirdartists com January 13 & 14, 2007 -Art on the Plaza at La (�uinta Resort 8 Club. La Qu�nta. CA is a small festival of fine arts and crafts produced by Kathleen Hughes of the La Qu�nta Arta Foundation. La Quinta. CA. www.lqaf.com December 7-10, 2006 -- The One of A Kind Show at the histor�c Merchandise Mart in Chicago is one of the top of its kind m the country Check it out www mmart com/oneofakindshow November 24--26, 2006 -San Diego Arts Festival at the San Diego Convention Center is a festival of fine arts and crafts produced by Warren Cook of the American Arts Festival www amencanartfestivals com November '18, 2006 -Art Under the Umbrellas at Old 7own La Quinta is a small festival of fine arts and crafts produced by Kathleen Hughes of the La Quinta Arta Foundation. La Quinta. CA www.lqaf com November 14--16, 2006 -Digital Photography: The BASICS �s a fun and busy workshop I http://www.markstephensonart.i nfo/text.php?p=exhibitions&a=VM 9/21/2007 Mark Stephenson - EXHIBITIONS Page 3 of 6 teach at the Palm Spnngs Art Museum. Palm Springs. CA www psmuseum orgJcouncils_ac.shtml November 3, 4 8 5, 2006 -Contemporary Crafts Market at the Santa Monica Convention Center is a fine arts and crafts festival produced by Roy Helms and Associates. This storied event features fine arts and crafts from around the country. www.contemporarycraftsmarket.com October 21, 2006 -Art Under the Umbrellas at Old Town La Quinta is a small festival of fine arts and crafts produced by Kathleen Hughes of the La Quinta Arta Foundation, La Quinta. CA. www.lqaf com October 7, 2006 -Grand Avenue Festival downtown Los Angeles on Grand Avenue is a huge one day festival of Arts and Culture. 11 a.m. - 5 p m. September 11 - October 18, 2006 -For the Office at the Katie Gingrass Gallery in Milwaukee. Wisconsin �s an annual show of fine art choosen especially with the gallery s corporate and insUtutional clients in m�nd. Festive mvitational events expose �nstitutional art buyers to striking new work and fun! See artwork Mark Stephenson has in the show online www.gingrassgallery com/stephenson htm September 15, 16 8 17, 2006 - Santa Monica Arts Festival at the Santa Mon�ca Convent�on Center is a festival of f�ne arts and crafts produced by Warren Cook of the American Arts Fest�val www americanartfestivals.com December 3 8 4, 2005 -Art Under the Umbrellas at Old Town La (�uinta is a small festival of fine arts and crafts produced by Kathleen Hughes of the La Quinta Arta Foundation, La �uinta. CA. www.lqaf com February 3, 4 8 5, 2006-The Southwest Arts Festival 2006 uniquely showcases the spirit and tradition of artists of the Southwest �n the Southem California marketplace. Th�s 18th Anniversary Celebration will feature an outstanding selection of Southwestern artists - both traditional and Contemporary www southwestartsfest.com November 12 8 13, 2005 -Art Under the Umbrellas at Old Town La Quinta is a small festival of fine arts and crafts produced by Kathleen Hughes of the La Quinta Arta Foundation. La Quinta. CA. www.lqaf com November 5 & 6 -Art Affaire at Whitewater Park in Rancho Mirage. CA. A�uned Fme Art and Selected Crafts Festival produced by Elizabeth Green and the City of Rancho Mirage September 6—November 4, 2005 - By Popular Demand: inaugural group exhibition featunng artists who participated in City of Palm Desert North Wmg Gallery Exhibitions at the new V�sitors Center. Palm Desert. CA. October 15 8 16, 2005 -Art Under the Umbrellas at Old Town La Quinta �s a small festival of fine arts and crafts produced by Kathleen Hughes of the La Quinta Arta Foundation. La Quinta. CA www.lqaf.com July 9 8 10, 2005 - Lincoln Avenue Expo the first annual open-air photography exh�b�tion in Santa Fe. artscounsf@aol.com April 9, 2005 - Kaleidoscope 2005. at the River in Rancho Mirage. Cafifornia. 10 a.m - 5 pm. �s the Coachella Valley Arts Alliance's third annual outdoor visual and performing arts event. Local artists w�ll exhibit and sell their artwork along the walkways and performing art�sts will entertain in the amphitheater at the beauUful River outdoor shopping mall. http://www.markstephensonart.i nfo/text.php?p=exhibitions&a=VM 9/21/2007 Mark Stephenson - EXHIBITIONS Page 4 of 6 www.cvaaonfine.org April 1, 2 8 3, 2005 - Indian Welis Arts Festival at the Tennis Garden. Indian Wells. Cal�fornia is a juried and judged event uniquely showcasing the fine art and quality craft of 185 contemporary and traditional artists This festival is produced by Dianne Funk Enterpnses www iwaf net March 17,18,19 & 20, 2005 - La Quinta Arts Festival is one of the country's premier fine arts festivals held at the City of La Quinta's Civic Center Park. Produced by Kathleen Hughes of the La Quinta Arts Foundation. La Quinta. CA wwwJqaf.com January 28, 29& 30, 2005 -The Southwest Arts Festival 2005 uniquely showcases the sp�r�t and trad�tion of artists of the Southwest in the Southern California marketplace. This 18th Anniversary Celebration will feature an outstanding selection of Southwestern artists - both traditional and contemporary: www.southwestartsfest.com January 22 8 23, 2005 -Art Under the Umbrellas at Old Town La Qu�nta �s a small festival of fine arts and crafts produced by Kathleen Hughes of the L� Quinta Arta Foundat�on, La Quinta CA. www lqaf.com December 3 $ 4, 2004 -Art Under the Umbrellas at Old Town La Quinta is a small festival of fine arts and crafts produced by Kathleen Hughes of the La Quinta Arta Foundation. La Qumta. CA www lqaf com November 138�14, 2004 --Art Affaire at Whitewater Park in Rancho Mirage. CA. A juried Fine Art and Selected Crafts Festival produced by Elizabeth Green and the City of Rancho Mirage. January 13 - February 16, 2004 -Snapshot II a group exhibition of the partners of the Coachella Valley Arts Alliance at the Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts on the campus of the College of the Desert Artists' Reception Saturday. February 7. 6 - 8 p m. Call 760/776-7278 for mfo January 24 & 25, 2004 -- Desert Arts Festival at Frances Stevens Park, 538 N. Palm Canyon Dnve. Palm Springs. CA A juned Fine Art and Selected Crafts Festival produced by Rhonda Mills. January 30, 31 8 February 1, 2004 - The Southwest Arts Festival 2004 uniquely showcases the spirit and tradition of artists of the Southwest in the Southern California marketplace This 18th Anniversary Celebration will feature an outstanding selection of Southwestern artists - both traditional and contemporary www southwestartsfest com February 14, 15 & 16, 2004 -Village Arts Festival at Frances Stevens Park. 538 N Patm Canyon Dnve. Palm Springs. CA A juned Fine Art and Selected Crafts Festival produced by Rhonda Mills www westcoastartists com February 1 -21, 2004 - Desert Landscapes at the Coachella Valley Museum, Indio. California. Painter Elizabeth Stephenson and Photographer Mark Stephenson will show desert inspired landscape art in this mother and son dual exhibition. Artists' reception will be held 1 - 4 p.m.. Sunday. February 8. 2004 at the Museum s Pioneer Hall. Call 760/342-6651 for info February 21, 2004 -Kaleidoscope 2004, at the River in Rancho Mirage. California. 10 a.m. - 6 pm. is a one-day visual and performing arts event. Local art�sts wi�l exhibit and sell their artwork along the walkways and performing artists will entertain in the amphitheater at the beautiful River outdoor shopping mall. http://www.markstephensonart.i nfo/text.php?p=exhibiti ons&a=VM 9/21/2007 Mark Stephenson -EXH�ITIONS Page 5 of 6 March 6 8 7, 2004 -Village Arts Festival at Frances Stevens Park, 538 N Palm Canyon Drive. Pafm Springs. CA. A juried Fine Art and Selected Crafts Festival produced by Rhonda M�IIs. April 2, 3 & 4, 2004 - Indian Wells Arts Festival at the Tennis Garden, Indian Wells. California is a �uned and judged event un�quely showcasing the fine art and quality craft of 185 contemporary and traditional artists. This festival is produced by D�anne Funk Enterprises. December 13 & 14, 2003 - Palm Springs Fine Arts Festival at Frances Stevens Park. 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive. Palm Springs. CA. A juried Fine Art and Selected Crafts Festival produced by Rhonda Mills www.westcoastartists.com November 1 8 2, 2003 -Greater Palm Springs Pride 2003 Juried Art Show. at the Palm Spnngs Fairgrounds November 8 8 9, 2003 -Art Affaire at Whitewater Park, Ranch Mirage, 10 a.m. to 4 p m. A juried fine art festival w�th fine music. fine wine and fine food. Presented by the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rancho Mirage. CA. For info call 760-568- 9351. November 11 -- December 7, 2003 -Palm Springs Desert Museum Artists Council 8th Annual Members Juried Exhibition at the Palm Springs Desert Museum. 101 Museum Drive. Palm Springs. California. www.psmuseum.org November 28, 29 & 30, 2003 - Desert Arts Festival at Frances Stevens Park. 538 N. Pa�m Canyon Dnve. Palm Spnngs. CA A juried F�ne Art and Selected Crafts Festival produced by Rhonda Mills www.westcoastartists.com. July through September, 2003 - Hanson House Fine Art Show (2003) Group show at The North Wing Gallery. Palm Desert Civic Center. Patm Desert. California June through December, 2003 -DESART Inaugural rotating exhibition of eight works from the DESART series at the new Riverside County Administrative Center. Riverside. Cal�fomia May 16 8 17, 2003 - Palm Springs Smooth Jazz Fine Art and Sculpture Show a group show and sale benefiting Hanson House, a pro�ect of Desert Healthcare Foundation at the O Donnell Golf Club. Palm Springs. Californ�a. May 2003 - DESART a solo exhibition at The College of the Desert Library. Palm Desert. California. April 12 8 13, 2003 - Indian Wells Arts Festival (2003) Juried arts festival at the Tennis Garden �n Ind�an Wells. California.. February 22, 2003 - Kaleidoscope 2003 (2003) Juried art fair at The River in Rancho Mirage. California July through October 2002 - DESART. a solo exhibition of aesthetically evaluative large format desert photographs at The North Wing Gallery. Palm Desert Civic Center. Palm Desert. Califomia April -June, 2002 - DESART Solo exhibition of aesthetically evaluative large format desert photographs at the Cathedral City Library. Cathedral City. California. November 1-3, 2002 - Greater Palm Springs Pride 2002 Juried Art Competition at the Palm Springs Fairgrounds. http://www.markstephensonart.info/text.php?p=exhibiti ons&a=VM 9/21/2007 Mark Stephenson - EXHIBITIONS Page 6 of 6 November 19 - December, 2002 -Palm Springs Desert Museum Artists Council Juried Exhibition at the Palm Springs Desert Museum. Palm Springs. Cafifornia. January 31 -March 1, 2002 -Palm Springs Paints 8 Shoots. a�uned art exhibition at Palm Springs City Hall, Palm Springs. California. December 4, 2002 through February, 2003 -Inaugural Exhibition a group show at Exposure Gallery. Palm Springs, California. December 1, 2001 through January 20, 2002 - Holiday Group Show at Coffee Dot Com. Palm Springs. Cal�fornia. 2001 -Artists of the Desert 35th Annual Exhibit�on a�uried group show. Sky Valley Community Center. Sky Valley. California. February 2001 - Palm Springs Paints 8 Shoots. a juried art exhibition at Palm Spnngs City Hall. Palm Spr�ngs, California. 2001 - Palm Springs Desert Museum Artists Council Juried Exhibition, a group show at the Palm Springs Desert Museum. Palm Springs. California. 2000 -Palm Springs Desert Museum Artists Council Juried Exhibition at the Palm Springs Desert Museum. Palm Springs, Califomia October 2000 -Grand View: Desert Artists at the Millennium. a jur�ed group show at Galeria Dos Damas. Palm Springs. California. 2000 -Artists of the Desert 34th Annual Exhibition. a juried show at the Sky Valley Community Center. Sky Valley. California 1996 - Death And Transformation a group show at the Guadalupe Fine Art Gallery. Santa Fe. New Mexico. 1986 -Avoutre Sante. soto exhibiUon of large scale c�bachrome pnnts at Avoutre Sante Restaurant. Los Angeles. California. 1985 -900 East First Street Show a group exhib�tion of artists res�d�ng in the downtown Los Angeles loft district 1983 -Living in Harmony a group show of photographs chronicling life in the tiny rural town of Harmony. California at the gallery in Harmony. 1983 -Shared Visions. I Organized and participated in a group show of photographs of the Summer Solstice parade in Santa Barbara. Califomia at the Civic Center ENTER GALLERIES http://www.markstephensonart.i nfo/text.php?p=exhibiti ons&a=VM 9/21/2007