Kenneth D. Rowe
14531 Abaco Lakes Dr. #105
Fort Myers, FL 33908
239.223.8744
kennethdrowe@gmail.com
Education
Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts (2004), University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Solo Exhibitions
2012
Epiphany. Daas Gallery, Fort Myers, FL
2010
Leviathan Rising. Daas Gallery, Fort Myers, FL
Group Exhibitions
2011
SWFL Lives! 3rd Annual Group Show. Howl Gallery, Fort Myers, FL
2010
SWFL Lives! 2nd Annual Group Show. Howl Gallery, Fort Myers, FL
2003
Welcome 2 it. Welcome 2 it, La Crosse, WI
Juried Exhibitions
2011
25th Annual All-Florida Juried Exhibition. Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, FL
Juror - Kevin Costello
2010
National Art Encounter. Von Liebig Art Center, Naples, FL
Juror - Denise Gerson
2003
Senior Exhibition. UW-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
Juried Student Show. UW-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
7th Annual Hootenhagen juried Show. Odin Arts Cooperative, La Crosse, WI
2002
Juried Student Show. UW-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
2001
Juried Student Show. UW-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
2000
Juried Student Show. UW-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
Awards
2011
City of Fort Myers Arts & Culture Grant
2003
Catherine Crail Art Award
2000
Koka Metals Award
Publications
2012
ArtSWFL.com. Art Walk, February 3, 2012. February 4, 2012.
2011
The Anvils Ring. New Works. Summer 2011, Volume 39 Number 4.
2010
News-Press. Hot Iron Makes Cool Pieces. September 11, 2010
2009
Artsy Beat. Artsybeat.com. October 2009
Collections
Murphy Library Endowment, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
Conferences & Workshops
2001
Arizona ABANA Conference
Kirsten Skiles Chasing Workshop
Sadahito Enamoto Blade Workshop
Dan Naumen Traditional Forging Workshop
Relevant Experience
2008 - Present Owner/Operator of Leviathan Arts, L.L.C.
2003 Juror for Visual Arts Classic held at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
2001 - 2004 Shop Monitor/Assistant, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
2001 Demonstration Assistant to William Fiorini, Arizona ABANA Conference
2001 Demonstration Assistant to Sadahito Enamoto, Koka Metalsmiths Blade Workshop
2000 - 2001 Assistant to William Fiorini and Kirsten Skiles, Koka Metalsmiths, Dakota, MN
2000 - 2001 Shop Monitor/Assistant, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
14531 Abaco Lakes Dr. #105
Fort Myers, FL 33908
239.223.8744
kennethdrowe@gmail.com
Education
Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts (2004), University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Solo Exhibitions
2012
Epiphany. Daas Gallery, Fort Myers, FL
2010
Leviathan Rising. Daas Gallery, Fort Myers, FL
Group Exhibitions
2011
SWFL Lives! 3rd Annual Group Show. Howl Gallery, Fort Myers, FL
2010
SWFL Lives! 2nd Annual Group Show. Howl Gallery, Fort Myers, FL
2003
Welcome 2 it. Welcome 2 it, La Crosse, WI
Juried Exhibitions
2011
25th Annual All-Florida Juried Exhibition. Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, FL
Juror - Kevin Costello
2010
National Art Encounter. Von Liebig Art Center, Naples, FL
Juror - Denise Gerson
2003
Senior Exhibition. UW-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
Juried Student Show. UW-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
7th Annual Hootenhagen juried Show. Odin Arts Cooperative, La Crosse, WI
2002
Juried Student Show. UW-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
2001
Juried Student Show. UW-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
2000
Juried Student Show. UW-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
Awards
2011
City of Fort Myers Arts & Culture Grant
2003
Catherine Crail Art Award
2000
Koka Metals Award
Publications
2012
ArtSWFL.com. Art Walk, February 3, 2012. February 4, 2012.
2011
The Anvils Ring. New Works. Summer 2011, Volume 39 Number 4.
2010
News-Press. Hot Iron Makes Cool Pieces. September 11, 2010
2009
Artsy Beat. Artsybeat.com. October 2009
Collections
Murphy Library Endowment, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
Conferences & Workshops
2001
Arizona ABANA Conference
Kirsten Skiles Chasing Workshop
Sadahito Enamoto Blade Workshop
Dan Naumen Traditional Forging Workshop
Relevant Experience
2008 - Present Owner/Operator of Leviathan Arts, L.L.C.
2003 Juror for Visual Arts Classic held at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
2001 - 2004 Shop Monitor/Assistant, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
- Oversaw students use of Sculpture Studio
- Assisted in Iron Pouring events
- Assisted in Bronze Pours
- Provided technical assistance to students
- Maintained equipment and studio
2001 Demonstration Assistant to William Fiorini, Arizona ABANA Conference
2001 Demonstration Assistant to Sadahito Enamoto, Koka Metalsmiths Blade Workshop
2000 - 2001 Assistant to William Fiorini and Kirsten Skiles, Koka Metalsmiths, Dakota, MN
- Assisted in the creation and installation of large scale architectural ironwork
2000 - 2001 Shop Monitor/Assistant, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
- Oversaw students use of Metals Studio
- Maintained equipment and studio
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