Charles Walker Biography
Education
1995-97
• Master of Fine Arts in studio arts, University of Georgia.
• Professional study in art, Cortona, Italy, 1996.
• Graduate Report: “Why It Is Almost Not Important.”
1989-93
• Bachelor of Arts, cum laude in art, Wake Forest University.
• Study in lithography, Rhode Island School of Design, 1993.
• Study abroad, Worrell House of Wake Forest University, London, England, 1992
Professional Work Experience
• Liaison:
Coordinated exhibitions by The Enrichment Center in The Wake Forest University Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC, 1999.
• Instructor:
Visiting instructor, Sawtooth Center for Contemporary Art, Winston-Salem, NC. Mentored classes on abstract painting and experimental media, 1998.
• Curatorial Consultant:
Wake Forest University Permanent Art Collection. Directed the placement and installation of the University’s Permanent Collection and the Student Union Collection, 1998-00.
• Teaching Assistant:
University of Georgia Graduate School, Lamar Dodd School of Art. Performed various academic duties including teaching Art Appreciation, grading, class presentation, and record keeping, 1996-97.
• Curatorial Staff:
CFM Gallery, New York City. In charge of all physical and logistical aspects of new exhibits including acquisition, installation, security of exhibited pieces, packing and shipping to return destinations, 1994.
• Exhibition Installation:
Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, Winston-Salem, NC, and Wake Forest University Art Gallery. Installed new exhibits, 1991-93, 98-00, 03. The Santa Monica Museum of Art, Santa Monica, CA. 2000-01.
• Artist Assistant:
Donald Lipski and Karen Kunc, Winston-Salem, NC, Andrea Callard and Ron Gorchov, New York City. Assisted noted artists in all acts of the creative process, 1991-93.
• Gallery Assistant:
Wake Forest University Art Gallery. Installed new exhibits, provided information to visitors, and performed attendant duties, 1992-93.
Exhibition Record
One Person Exhibitions
2008
• CTE, Charlotte, NC. “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.”
2007
• CTE, Charlotte, NC. “Polychromatic Contemplations.”
2005
• Tessera Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC.
• Patina, Winston-Salem, NC.
• Summit, Winston-Salem, NC. “10 Paintings for a Library Part 2”
2004
• Firefly Gallery, “The Washington Park Paintings,” Raleigh, NC.
• Realis Gallery of Fine Art, “Bad Luck Streak in Dancing School,” Winston-Salem, NC.
• Realis Gallery of Fine Art “Push/Pull,” Winston-Salem, NC.
• Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, NC. “18 Paintings.”
• Summit, Winston-Salem, NC. “10 Paintings for a Library.”
2003
• Realis Gallery of Fine Art, Winston-Salem, NC.
• Chelsee’s, Winston-Salem, NC. “8 Paintings.”
• Ollie’s, Winston-Salem, NC.
2001
• Show, Los Angeles, CA. “Paintings for Three Scandinavian Living Rooms.”
• The Table, Los Angeles, CA. “The Last Painting Show.”
1999
• Rm 107, Pasadena, CA. “Double Agents.”
• Blagg’s, Los Angeles, CA. “Flags For Undiscovered Countries.”
• Wake Forest University Gallery of Fine Art, Winston-Salem, NC. “Kings They Hang.”
1996
• Suil Studios, Athens, GA. “Paintings From The Institution.”
• Lamar Dodd Gallery, Athens, GA. “Six Paintings – Finding Ground Zero.”
1995
• Davidson College, Davidson, NC. “Personal Factories.”
1992
• Wake Forest University Gallery of Fine Art, Winston-Salem, NC.
Selected Group Exhibitions
2009
• Davidson College, Announced, Davidson, NC.
• Greenhill Center, Winter Show, Greensboro, NC.
2008
• Art Now, Miami, FL
• CTE, Charlotte, NC. “Summer Selection”
2007
• Art Now, Miami, FL.
2006
• CTE, Charlotte, NC.
• Realis, Winston-Salem, NC.
2005
• Green Hill Art Center, Greensboro, NC. “Winter Exhibition.”
• West End Art Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC. “Holiday Exhibit.
• Realis, Winston-Salem, NC. “Small Works Show.”
• CTE Gallery, Charlotte, NC. “Colors of Summer.”
• West End Art Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC. Summer group exhibit.
• Realis, Winston-Salem, NC. Summer group exhibit.
2004
• West End Art Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC.
• Firefly, Raleigh, NC. “Small Works.”
• PS211, Winston-Salem, NC, “10x10 Charity Auction.”
• Worrell Professional, Winston-Salem, NC. “Imagination: Winter/Spring Selection.”
• Southern Lights, Greensboro, NC.
2003
• Emmerson Troop, Los Angeles, CA.
• Eight Legs Gallery, Waxhaw, NC.
• Milton Rhodes Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC. “Here, Now: An Exhibition of Artists Presented by Project Space 211 and The Arts Council.”
• Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art {SECCA}, Winston-Salem, NC. “Living Room.”
• Carla, Los Angeles, CA.
2002
• Pasadena Museum of California Art, Pasadena, CA.
• Miller Durazo, Los Angeles, CA. “Wall Space 2.”
• Fiz-ee, Pasadena, CA. “Recent Paintings.”
• Mercury Art Works, Athens, GA. “Small Works.”
2001
• Mercury Art Works, Athens, GA. “Mercury One: Launch.”
2000
• Raid Projects, The Spurgeon Building, Santa Ana, CA.
1998
• Associated Artists & Milton Rhodes Galleries, Winston-Salem, NC. “ARText.” Curated by Teresa Bramlette, Gallery Director, Nexus Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta, GA.
• The Warehouse, Winston-Salem, NC. “Remainder.”
1997
• Fay Gold Gallery, Atlanta, GA. “Athens Underground.”
• Atlanta Arts Festival, Atlanta, GA. Fay Gold representation.
• Lamar Dodd Gallery, Athens, GA. “Shine.”
1996
• Cortona, Italy. “Mostra.”
• Cedar Street Studios, Athens, GA. Open House.
• Lamar Dodd Galleries, Athens, GA. “Olympic Summer Exhibition.”
1995
• Cedar Street Studios, Athens, GA. Open House.
1993
• Wake Forest Gallery of Fine Art, Winston-Salem, NC.
1992
• Associated Artists, Sawtooth Center for Visual Art, Winston-Salem, NC. “Summer Selections.”
• Red Deer University, Alberta, Canada. “International Exchange.”
• Wake Forest University Gallery of Fine Art, Winston-Salem, NC.
1991
• Associated Artists, Sawtooth Center for Visual Art, Winston-Salem, NC. “Summer Selections.”
1990
• Wake Forest University Gallery of Fine Art, Winston-Salem, NC.
Interviews & Bibliography
2008
• Featured: Valet Magazine, Oct/Nov 2008
• Published: Studio Visit Magazine, vol.I pg. 206 & 207
2003
• “Fresh Expressions,” Tom Patterson, Winston-Salem Journal, August 31, 2003.
2001
• “To Know Him is to Subscribe.” On line interview with Jeremy Rosenberg for The Secret City series at LATimes.com, April 9, 2001.
1997
• “Athens Attacks.” 30 minute VHS recording interviewing Athens, GA artists.
• “Shine,” Chris Wyrick, Flagpole, Athens, GA, October 22, 1997.
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Professional Accomplishments
2009
• Purchase, Bank of America, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Charlotte, NC.
2008
• Calendar, WFDD 88.5 public radio promotion, Winston-Salem, NC.
• Purchase, Fidelity Investments, Raleigh, NC.
• Purchase, Nieman Marcus Permanent Collection, Topanga, CA.
2007
• Purchase, Nieman Marcus Permanent Collection, Atlanta, GA.
• Purchase, RSM McGladdrey, Charlotte, NC.
• Lecture, The Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, NC.
2006
• Purchase, Neiman Marcus Permanent Collection, Charlotte, NC.
• Purchase, Davidson College, Davidson, NC.
• Purchase, Shur-Tape Permanent Collection.
• Purchase,Umstead Hotel Permanent Collection, Charlotte, NC.
2005
• Purchase, Piedmont Natural Gas Permanent Collection.
2000-2003
• On-line publication of The Weekly Walker, www.theweeklywalker.com.
2000
• Lecture, “The Conceptual Beautician,” Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC.
• Purchase, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC. Permanent Collection.
1997
• Designer, “Troubled,” an exhibition of Northern Ireland artists documenting the struggles between Catholics and Protestants. Wake Forest University Art Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC.
• Lecture, “Why It Is Almost Not Important,” University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
• GALA committee member, Mel Chin’s Exhibit, “In The Name of the Place,” Los Angeles County Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, CA.
1992-1993
• Member, Wake Forest University Student Union Purchasing Committee for the acquisition of contemporary art, New York, NY.
1992
• Purchase, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC. Permanent Collection.
1990-1993
• Contributor to The Student, Wake Forest Universiy literary journal, publication of fiction and short story selections.
Performances
1997
• Tate Center Theater, Athens, GA. “Paris 1919.”