CURRICULUM VITAE
Bailey Ferguson
American
b. 1985 Omaha, Nebraska
Lives and works in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i
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
Nā Māla: Layered Landscapes of Kona Coffee Heritage, Donkey Mill Art Center, Holualoa, HI (curated 10/25-12/15/2020)
Kipaipai Fellows 2020, Kahilu Theatre, Kamuela HI (invited, 9/26-11/9/2020)
Abstract Only!, Wailoa Arts and Culture Center, Hilo, HI, 2018 (juror: Codie King)
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 Create, The Loft at Liz’s, Los Angeles, CA, January 18, 2020 — March 3, 2020 (invited)
The Maka Project, Daylight Mind, Kailua-Kona HI, 2019 (invited)
Transformations: Stories, One Year Later, Wailoa Arts and Culture Center, Hilo, HI, 2019 (invited)
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 (invited)
IRUS ART: Collaboration between IRAN and US, Co-Prosperity Sphere Gallery, Chicago IL, 2010 (produced by Morehshin Allahyari) (curated)
Pirate Members’ Show, Pirate – Contemporary Art, Denver, CO, 2009 (invited)
IRUS ART: Collaboration between IRAN and US, Andenken Gallery, Denver CO, 2009 (curated)
RESIDENCIES / WORKSHOPS / PROFESSIONAL / AWARDS
Hawai‘i Contemporary, Professional Development Program for Artists, Fall 2020
Kipaipai Professional Artist Development Workshop, Joshua Tree CA (forthcoming 2020)
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, Holualoa HI, 2018
Curator, RedRoad Art Salon, Kalani Honua, Kalapana HI, 2017
PRESS
2020
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: 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
COLLECTIONS
“Representational Art of King Neptune’s Domain” Schmidt Ocean Institute R/V Falkor, 2019
“Oceanic Rhythm” Private Commission, NC, USA, 2019
“Wipeout no.6” Private Collection, Dinard, France, 2019
“Stillings” Private Commission, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2019
“Kehena in Moonlight” Private Collection, Moray, Scotland UK, 2018
“Fissure 8” Private Collection, Shanghai, China, 2018
“The Performer” RBC GROUP Corporate Collection, Omaha NE, USA, 2018
“Sunset over Kampot Bay” The Beach House, Kampot, Cambodia, 2016
“Swift Waters” Private Collection, San Francisco CA, USA, 2015
“Tombstone” Private Collection, Scottsdale AZ, USA, 2014
“Field of Dreams” Private Collection, Omaha NE, USA, 2013
“Fig” Private Collection, Boulder CO, USA, 2009
“Pond” Private Collection, Omaha NE, USA, 2009
“Purple Rain” Houston TX, USA, 2008
“TwilightScape” Denver CO, USA, 2008
EDUCATION
BFA, Communication Design, Metropolitan State University; Denver, CO (2009-2011)
Activities and Societies: Zeromile Magazine, Future Leaders of Design (AIGA), MSU Student Government 2009-10, Learning Landscapes, Modern In Denver Magazine
BFA, Studio Art, University of Denver School of Art and Art History; Denver, CO (2004-2008)
Honors: Denver West Student Success Fellow, Harrison Merit Scholarship, Student of the Art's Scholarship, International House Photography Exhibition Grand Prize
Activities and Societies: ISMS Art Club - President (2007-08), ISMS Art Club Vice President (2006-07), KVNO Student Radio DJ, Alpine Athletic Club
Study Abroad, Studio Arts College International (SACI), Florence, Italy (2007)