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Andy Volpe, Visual
Artist – Drawing, Printmaking
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Andew P. (Andy) Volpe – Art Resume Contact: PalusButeo AT Hotmail DOT Com Contents: (Last updated 7/15/10) - (Published)
Illustrations and Works - Lectures, Classes, Workshops,
Demonstrations / Presentations - Art Shows, Exhibtitons (Arranged
/ grouped by annual or multiple show years; works on display and for sale) - Media Appearances and
Articles - Art Memberships and
Organizations (Published)
Illustrations and Works - Illustrations and
Reconstruction Artwork for Dr. William R. Short for his book “Icelanders
in the Viking Age: The People of the Sagas”, published by McFarland and Co.
Artwork consisted of pen and ink line drawings, diagrams, layouts and
conception/reconstruction of Viking/Norse artifacts and items. (2009 – 2010). - House Portrait pencil
drawing, Jamestown RI (Private Commission 2009-2010). - Dragon Bookplate / Ex
Libris - Designed and printed a limited edition linocut to celebrate the
release of author Resa Nelson’s novel “The Dragonslayer’s Sword” (novel is published by Mundania Press LLC), (2007
– 08). - Illustration “Rebecca’s
Hell” for author Resa Nelson’s short story of the same title, published in Brutarian
Quarterly (Issue #44, Summer 2005), (Spring
2005). - Drawing of a full-plate
armor in collection for use in the “Age of Armor” nationally traveled exhibit
catalog for Higgins Armory Museum. (2003). - Member / Demonstrator
T-Shirt Designs for Higgins Armory Sword Guild. (2002, 2003). - Illustrations of 4 Bird
Wing Types, and Skeletal Diagram for Dr. Art Driscoll, Ph.D., Biology
Department, Westfield State College (1999-2000). - Artist’s Conceptual
Drawing for “Adopt and Island” Rotary beautification program for the City of
Westfield Community Development Corporation in collaboration with Westfield
State College Art Department (December 1998).
Lectures, CLASSES, Workshops, Demonstrations / Presentations - “Introduction to
Printmaking: Printing on Linoleum” Month-long class for students ages 17-Adult,
Bella Luce Art Café / Creative Arts Studio, Whitinsville MA (September, 2010) - [Medieval] Intaglio
Printing Demo/Display, 7th Annual Printing Arts Fair / Open House, Museum of
Printing, North Andover MA (June 20, 2010). - “Medieval Art and
Falconry” Lecture and demonstration with guest Julie Collier of Wingmasters
(for Westboro Gallery), Tatnuck Booksellers, Westboro MA, part of “New and
Revived Work” show. (August 2009).
- With Larry Keating of Rulers of the Wind (March 2009). - stART on the Street,
Park Avenue, Worcester, MA - demonstrations with Higgins Armory Sword Guild
(September 2008). - “Falconry and Art”
Lecture and demonstration with guest Falconry presenter Julie Collier of
Wingmasters, for Westboro Gallery at Tatnuck Booksellers, Westboro MA
(December 2006). - “Raptors and Art”
lecture with guest Julie Collier of Wingmasters, Westboro Gallery, part of
“Visions” (October 2004). - Gathering of Artists who
are Birders (G.A.B.) conference, Visual Arts Center, Massachusetts Audubon
Society, Canton MA (March 2006, 07, 08). - “Raptors in Art” drawing
session at the EcoTarium, Worcester MA for their “Hunters of the Sky”
exhibit. (October 2004). - Medieval / Renaissance
Drawing Workshop, taught during a Children’s Summer Camp week at Higgins
Armory Museum, Worcester MA. Included a brief Art History lesson and an arms
and armor still life drawing session using period media. (August 2002). - Art Teacher’s Assistant
at Worcester Art Museum, for school workshops, studio workshops, and Youth
Classes (varied between September 2000 and May 2002). - 3-day Visiting Artist
Workshop for grades 3-4 art class, and another for Adults, focusing on
Wildlife and drawing techniques, at the Lancaster Memorial Center /
Accelerated Elementary School, Lancaster MA (2001, 2002). - Teacher’s Assistant for
Christine O’Brien / L’atelier de Christine for summer youth Art classes (ages
6-10), and an Adult open studio. (June – August 2000). - “Meet the Artist” and
Demonstration at the 8th annual Festival of Trees (sponsored by Junior League
of Worcester) Tuckerman Hall, Worcester MA (November 2000). Art
Shows, Exhibtions (Arranged / Grouped by annual or multiple show years; works
on display and for sale) - Donated Artwork (“Great Gray
Owl”, pencil drawing) to Massachusetts Audubon Society, “For the Birds” Art
Exhibit, in collaboration with Mass. Audubon Visual Arts Center, Canton MA
and Fruitlands Museum, Harvard MA. (May 2010). - Grafton Fine Arts and
Music Festival, Grafton Municipal Center, Grafton MA. (April 2006, May 2010). - Medieval Artist Display
at Winslowshire Renaissance Faire at Winslow Farm, Norton MA. (June 2009,
2010). - ARISIA (Arisia Inc.)
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Convention Art Show (2007 – 2010). At
the Hyatt Regency Cambridge, MA. (January 2007 – 2010).
At the Park Plaza Hotel, Boston MA. (January 2004 – 2006). - stART
(www.startonthestreet.org) Art Festival, Worcester MA – Artist Display
- stART at the Station, Union Station, Worcester MA. (December 2008,
2009).
- stART on the Street, Park Ave. Worcester MA. (September 2009, 2010). - Westboro Gallery –
Cooperative Art Gallery, Westboro MA (Member 2003-2010), Solo / Featured
Artist shows:
- “New and Revived Work” (August – November 2009). (See also “Medieval
Art and Falconry” under ‘Lectures’).
- “Visions” (September – November 2004). (Including an Artist’s Talk,
and “Raptors and Art” lecture, listed under ’Lectures’). - Westboro Gallery -
Members / Group Shows:
- Mother’s Day sale and display, Hopkinton Stone and Garden, Inc.
Hopkinton, MA. (May 2010).
- “Small Packages” Show, Works in Small Format II (November, 2009 –
February 2010).
- Artwork displayed at Arts in Common, Westboro MA. (October, 2009).
- 10th Anniversary Retrospective (November - December
2008).
- “Short Takes: Explorations in Small Format” (June – August 2008).
- Members / Artists Exhibition (May 2005. June 2006).
- Artist Demonstrations during “Village Stroll” town events. (November
2004, 2005).
- 7th Anniversary Member’s show. (June 2004 – August 2005).
-- Westboro Gallery also has a Satellite gallery at Tatnuck
Bookseller’s, Westboro MA where work has been displayed. - YouCubed Art Card /
Business card Donation - Display for First Night Worcester 2009. (2008-09). - AlbaCon Sci-Fi and
Fantasy Convention Art Show, Albany NY. (October 2006). - Solo Exhibition /
Featured Artist of the Month, Italian American Cultural Center at the Our
Lady of Mount Caramel Church center, Worcester MA. (March 2 – 25, 2005). - Annual
Juried Art Show, Southboro Art Center, Southboro MA. (November – December
2002). - Blackstone
River Art Gallery, Woonsocket RI. (Member / Exhibited, Fall 2001 – Spring
2002). - Fear No Art
Gallery, Putnam CT (Formerly Highland Artist Group, Highland St. Worcester,
MA). (Member, August 2000 – May 2003). - Artwork for
Grand Opening & Dedication Ceremony for the Bernice Barbour Wildlife
Medicine Building (Wildlife Clinic) at Tufts University Cummings School of
Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA. (April 23, 2001). - Worcester
Art Museum, Higgins Education Wing, Worcester MA -
Annual Student Art Show. (2001, 2002). -
Non-Toxic / Polyester Plate Lithograph “Screech Owl” used in Museum Art
Classes Catalog, and was seen in the Worcester
Telegram and Gazette newspaper advertising classes. (2001 – 2002). - Annual Student Art Show
of L’Atelier de Christine (Christine O’Brien), Quinnebaug Valley Center for
the Arts, Southbridge, MA (1996, 98, 99, 2000, 2001). -
Instructor’s Award, 2001, “Coming Ashore” pencil, ink and ink wash -
Instructor’s Award, 2000, “Soon Son, This Will All Be Yours”, pencil -
Instructor’s Award, 1999 “Bald Eagle”, pencil - “Wild and Wonderful”
Wildlife Art Show at Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, Charlton MA -
3rd Place in Pastels/Drawings, 2000, “The Eyes Have It I” ebony
and colored pencil -
Honorable Mention in Drawing/Print, 1999, “Bald Eagle” pencil - Art Show and Auction for
the Domestic Violence Prevention Dinner / Dance, for UMass Memorial Health
Care with (formerly) Highland Artist Group, at the White Cliffs, Northboro
MA. (April 14, 2001). - City Beautifcation Mural
Projects for City of Worcester, in collaboration with (formerly) Highland
Artist Group, Worcester, MA. (Summer, Fall 2000). -
Footbridge at the Belmont Street Community School, Belmont Street. -
The Boynton Restaurant rear entrance, Highland Street. -
Variety Store, Belmont Street. - Annual Student Art Show,
Arno Maris Gallery, Westfield State College, Westfield MA. (Spring 1997 –
2000) -
Senior Thesis Show. (Spring, 2000). - Solo Art Show, Ely
Campus Center Student Art Gallery, Westfield State College, Westfield, MA.
(Fall, 1997) - Works are also in
Private collections. MEDIA
APPEARANCES AND ARTICLES: Program (Business card
advertisement) for “First Nite Worcester” 2009/10. GraftonTimes.com (Online article)
“Artist’s medieval vision takes flight”, August 25, 2009. Worcester Polytechnic
Institute, Humanities Department, IQP Student Film Projects for Higgins
Armory Museum (2007 – 2009). Massachusetts Wildlife
magazine, “A Man for All Raptors” vol. LIV #4 Fall 2004. MetroWest Daily News - “Grafton
Artist shows prints and drawings at Westboro Gallery” (Online article) August
2009 metrowestdailynews.com - “A Man with
Visions” September 2004. Tufts Veterinary Medicine
magazine, “Volunteers are Essential”, vol. 4 #2, 2002. Worcester Telegram and
Gazette Worcester Magazine Worcester Quarterly
magazine The Boston Globe The Southbridge Evening
News The Westboro News The Grafton News The Landmark
(Northwest-Central Worcester County, MA) The Valley Breeze
(Blackstone Valley region, MA and RI) The Journal Tribune
(Maine) Westfield Union News Campus Voice, Westfield
State College WBZ4 CBS TV-4 Grafton TV Cable Access,
GCTV-11 Worcester Community Cable
Access, WCCA-TV13 WXLO 104.5FM Radio ART
MEMBERSHIPS, GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS: Museum of Fine Arts,
Boston, member since 2009/10. Museum of Printing, North
Andover MA, member since 2009. Westboro Gallery, Westboro
MA, Member 2003-2010. Worcester Art Museum,
Worcester MA, member since 2001. Massachusetts Audubon
Society, member since 2004. Higgins Armory Museum,
member since 2001. Fine Arts Festival Club (Annual
Student Art Show Committee), Westfield State College, Vice President,
1999-2000. Art / Graphics Club,
Westfield State College, 1997-2000. A. Volpe 2000-2010,
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