Bailey Ferguson
American (b. Omaha, Nebraska)
Lives and works on Hawai`i Island
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Under the Liquid Veil, Wailoa Arts and Culture Center, Hilo, HI, 2020
New Works, Waimea Coffee Co., Kamuela, HI, 2018
BAF at BFF, Benson Theatre, Omaha, NE, 2013
Blue/Green, Pirate – Contemporary Art, Denver, CO, 2009
SELECT GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Brand New Blue, Tiffany's Art Agency, curated by Tiffany DeEtte Shafto, Kailua-Kona, HI (Forthcoming 2021)
CICADA Art Collective, the Hub, Oahu, HI (Forthcoming 2021)
Oceans of Abstraction, curated by Tiffany DeEtte Shafto, Hulalai Reality at Four Seasons Resort, 2021
Art is a Priority!, Donkey Mill Art Center, Holualoa, HI, 2021
Nā Māla: Layered Landscapes of Kona Coffee Heritage, curated by Mina Elison, Donkey Mill Art Center, Holualoa, HI (10/25-12/15/2020)
Kipaipai Fellows 2020, curated by Andi Campagnone, Kahilu Theatre, Kamuela HI (9/26-11/9/2020)
Abstract Only!, Wailoa Arts and Culture Center, Hilo, HI, 2018
Collaborate & Create, Museum of Art and History, Lancaster CA (5/9/2020 – 8/16/2020)
ArtInTime, HiSAM Museum Gallery Shop x Mori + BoxJelly, Honolulu HI, 2020
Call+Response, Kahilu Theatre, Kamuela HI, 2020 (juror: Healoha Johnston)
Collaborate and Createcurated by Andi Campagnone, The Loft at Liz’s, Los Angeles, CA, January 18, 2020 — March 3, 2020
Transformations: Stories, One Year Later, Wailoa Arts and Culture Center, Hilo, HI, 2019
Transformative Forces: Creation through Destruction, Kahilu Theatre, Kamuela, HI, 2019 (juror: Carl F.K. Pao) Awarded 1st prize
Donkey Mill Art Center 12th Annual Art Auction, BMW of Hawai’i, Kailua-Kona, HI, 2019 (invited)
Hawai’i Contemporary Art Exhibition, East Hawai’i Culture Center, Hilo, HI, 2018 (juror: Henry Bianchini)
Abstract Only!, Wailoa Arts and Culture Center, Hilo, HI, 2018 (juror: Patrick O’Kiersey)
Midsummer Art Celebration, Wailoa Arts and Culture Center, Hilo, HI, 2018 (juror: Michael Takemoto)
Red Road Art Salon, Kalani Honua, Kalapana, HI, 2017 (curated)
InfOcalypse, SUB/Mission Art Space, San Francisco, CA, 2013 (produced by Peter Bergman) (invited)
Public Works, Living Copenhagen, Outdoor Exhibition Sankt Kjelds Kvarter, Copenhagen DK, 2012 (invited)
PREFLIGHT: The A Show, Emmanuel Gallery, Aurora Campus, Denver CO, 2011
IRUS ART: Collaboration between IRAN and US, curated by Morehshin Allahyari, Co-Prosperity Sphere Gallery, Chicago IL, 2010
Pirate Members’ Show, Pirate – Contemporary Art, Denver, CO, 2009
IRUS ART: Collaboration between IRAN and US, curated by Morehshin Allahyari, Andenken Gallery, Denver CO, 2009
RESIDENCIES / WORKSHOPS / PROFESSIONAL / AWARDS
Founding Member, CICADA Art Collective, 2021
Founding Member, NetVVork Art Collective, 2021
Moving Image Workshop, Angelia Tiatia, Donkey Mill Art Center, 2021
Fellow, Kipaipai Professional Artist Development Workshop, January 2021
Hawai‘i Contemporary, Professional Development Program for Artists, moderated by Sara Reza, Fall 2020
Artist Residency, Schmidt Ocean Institute Artist-At-Sea, Pacific Ocean Transit: Hawaii - Fiji, 2020
Juried Exhibition 1st Place, Transformative Forces: Creation through Destruction, Kahilu Theatre, Kamuela HI, 2019
Storyteller, Stories from the Summit: Moving On, Volcano Art Center, Volcano Village HI, 2019
Finalist, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Artist Residency, Volcano Village HI, 2019
Fellow, Kipaipai Professional Artist Development Workshop, Donkey Mill Art Center, 2018
Curator, RedRoad Art Salon, Kalani Honua, Kalapana HI, 2017
PRESS
2021
Pacific Arts Journal of the Pacific Arts Association NS Vol. 20 No. 1 2020-2021: Exhibition Review: Nā Māla: Layered Landscapes of Kona Coffee Heritage, curated by Mina Elison (2020) Halena Kapuni-Reynolds
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Science and Culture: Expedition artists paint a picture of science exploration
2020
Abby Ferguson: Artist Series; Painter Bailey Ferguson
Kipaipai Presents: Kipaipai Fellows 2020 Exhibition Walkthrough and Artist Talk
Donkey Mill Art Center: Nā Māla: Layered Landscapes of Kona Coffee Heritage — Virtual Artist Exhibition Walkthrough
West Hawai’i Today: Wailoa Center featuring solo art exhibitions by West Hawaii contemporary artists
Schmidt Ocean Institute LiveStream: Celebrating World Ocean Day: SOI Brings the Ocean to You
University of Denver: DU Alumna Explores Art & Science While at Sea
Artillery: Loft at Liz’s: Collaborate and Create
Schmidt Ocean Institute: 2019 Impact Report; At-Sea Creativity
2019
West Hawai’i Today: Big Island Takes Part in World Wide Climate Stike
West Hawai’i Today: Inspiration from Destruction: Big Island artist wins first place at juried exhibition with eruption-inspired artwork
Big Island Now: Kīlauea Eruption Artwork Wins 1st Prize at Kahilu Exhibit
2018
Hawaii Tribune-Herald: Big Island artist shows eruption-inspired painting
Big Island Now: Exhibit Features Eruption-Inspired Artwork
EDUCATION
2011 BFA, Communication Design, Metropolitan State University; Denver, CO
2008 BFA, Studio Art, University of Denver, CO
2007 Study Abroad, Studio Arts College International, Florence, Italy
REPRESENTATION
Tiffany's Art Agency, Hawi, Hawai'i
Donkey Mill Art Center, Holualoa, Hawai'i