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Gallery Exhibitions:
Solo Exhibition - Theatre in the Round, Wit play / performance, 2023
Solo Exhibition - Ambiente Gallerie, NE Minneapolis, MN, 2022
Solo Exhibition - Lauderdale Wellness Center, Lauderdale, MN, 2022
Exhibit and permanent collection – Lyn Lake Chiropractic, Minneapolis, MN, 2021
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Group Exhibitions:
“I wrote it on my hand.” - Senior Thesis Exhibition, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2009
Senior Thesis Exhibit – 9th Street Entry Gallery, St. Paul, MN 2009
“Some very good friends of mine.” - New York Center for Art & Media Studies, Manhatten, New York City 2008
“Something from the Summer.” Senior Exhibit, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2008
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Gallery Representation:
Calendula Gallery, Lowertown St. Paul, 2023-2024
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Publications:
Interview with Bold Journey, 2023
https://boldjourney.com/news/meet-laine-swanson/
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Interview with Canvas Rebel, 2023
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-laine-swanson/
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Interview with Voyage Minnesota, 2022
https://voyageminnesota.com/interview/conversations-with-laine-swanson/
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Collections:
Exhibit and permanent collection – Lyn Lake Chiropractic, Minneapolis, MN, 2021
Company collection - Pure Health Chiropractic, Minneapolis, MN 2021
Private Collection & Commission - Alyssa Swenson, Real Estate Agent, The HOM Group, Minnesota
Private Collection – Dr. Steven Self, Organist, Minnesota
Vocational Commission - Dr. Laura Critchett, DVM, Equine Veterinarian
Company Commission - In Situ Archaeological Consulting, LLC, 2023 "Unearthing"
Juried Fine Art Festivals:
MN State Fair Merry Market, Falcon Heights MN 2024
Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo, Minneapolis, MN 2024
St. Anthony Park Art Festival, St. Anthony, MN 2024
Edina Fall Into the Arts, Edina, MN 2024
Powderhorn Art Fair, Minneapolis, MN 2024
Art at St. Kate's, Minneapolis, MN 2024
Stone Arch Bridge Festival, Minneapolis, MN 2024
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair, Minneapolis, MN 2024
Art-A-Whirl, NE Minneapolis, MN - 2024
St. Anthony Park Art Festival, St. Anthony, MN - Merit award winner - 2023
Art at St. Kate's, Minneapolis, MN 2023
Loring Park Art Festival, Minneapolis, MN 2023
Rivertown Fall Art Festival, Stillwater, MN 2023
Buffalo Art Fair, Buffalo, MN 2023
Powderhorn Art Fair, Minneapolis, MN 2023
Art-A-Whirl, NE Minneapolis, MN - 2023
MN State Fair Merry Market, Falcon Heights MN - 2023
Buffalo Art Fair, Buffalo, MN 2022
Art-A-Whirl, NE Minneapolis, MN - 2022
Manitou Art & Craft Fair, White Bear Lake, MN 2021
Art-A-Whirl, NE Minneapolis, MN - 2021
Loring Park Art Festival, Minneapolis, MN 2010
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Education
2005-2009
Bethel University
2008
NYCAMS
BFA in Studio Art and Art History, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
NYCAMS – New York Center for Art & Media Studies, New York, NY
Professional Experience
2008
Internship
Internship, Makoto Fujimura, American artist & author, New York, NY
2006-2008
Studio Assistant
2008-2009
Studio Assistant
Studio Assistant, Professor Dale Johnson, Bethel University, Painting I and II
Studio Assistant, Professor Ken Steinbach, Bethel University, Sculpture I and II