Elissa Cedarleaf Dahl

248 Morgan Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405    612.377.5955    mselissa@gmail.com   arteconelissa.org

 

Education

2007                           Minneapolis College of Art and Design                                                Minneapolis, MN

                                    MFA in Visual Studies- Painting and Community Art

1999-2001                   Macalester College, B.A. Spanish and Art                                 St. Paul, MN  

 

Professional Teaching Experience

2002-Present               Spanish & Art Educator, Minneapolis Public Schools               Minneapolis, MN.

Arts Integration Specialist, K-12 Visual Arts license

Teach and translate Spanish for K - 8th grade

 

2007-Present               Adjunct Professor of Community Arts                                     Minneapolis, MN

                                    Minneapolis College of Art and Design

 

2008, 2009, 2010        Lead Coordinator, Emerson Jefferson Summer School              Minneapolis, MN

                                    Designed and implemented one districtÕs top

                                    programs ÒDowntown Arts and RecreationÓ

for 400 students from K-8th grade

                                   

2003-Present               Enviro/Experiential Education Coordinator                             MN/SD

                                    Jefferson Community School                          

                                    Directed 14+ educational trips to Northern MN and the

Black Hills for over 1,000 7/8th grade students

 

2004                                        Global Arts Village, Northwest Suburban Schools                      Minnesota

                                    Contracted Muralist for 7 School Districts 

 

2002                            Vien Ping Home for Children                                                               Chiang Mai, Thailand

                                    Art and English Instructor  

 

2002                            Cedar/Riverside Somali Art Camp Instructor                            Minneapolis, MN

2001                            Teaching Assistant, Universitas Castallae                                 Valladolid, Spain

2001                            Spanish Instructor, Normandale Community College                Bloomington, MN

2000                               Walker Art Center Infoguide, Walker on Wheels instructor              Minneapolis, MN                           

1999                            Art and English Instructor, Hoger de Ni–as "El Alba"               Osorno, Chile

 

Collections/Commissions

2011                            Mural Consultant, Jungle Theatre                                             Minneapolis, MN

2011                            Cermic Sculpture for Private Collection                                               Minnetonka, MN

2010                            Murals, Hope Academy                                                                        Masaka, Uganda

2008/2009/2010          Murals, Minneapolis Public Schools                                          Minneapolis, MN

2009                            Mural, St. JosephÕs Home for Children                                     Minneapolis, MN

2009                            Mural, Intermedia Arts                                                             Minneapolis, MN

2008                            Private Collection, Painting                                                     Denver, MN

2008                            Murals, Parkway Theatre                                                         Minneapolis, MN

2008                            Mural, Center for Neurobehavioral Development         , U of M           Minneapolis, MN        

2006, 2007                  MFA Print Portfolio, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Walker Art Center         

2006                            Mural, Catholic Charities Branch III Day Shelter                                 Minneapolis, MN

2005-2006                   Murals, Midtown Exchange Global Market                               Minneapolis, MN

2005-2006                   Private Collection-Paintings                                                    Sydney, Australia

2005-2006                   Murals, Barker's Restaurant                                                      Hudson, Wisconsin

2006                            Private Collection- Paintings                                                   Newcastle, Australia

2005                            Painting- Crown Bank                                                              Minneapolis, MN

Elissa Cedarleaf Dahl

248 Morgan Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405    612.377.5955    mselissa@gmail.com   arteconelissa.org

 

(Collections/Commissions cont.)

2005                            Mural, Windom Park Neighborhood                                         Minneapolis, MN

2004                            Mural, Global Arts Village                                                        Brooklyn Center, MN

2002, 2003, 2004        Murals, Jefferson Community School                                       Minneapolis, MN

2001-2004                   Private Collection- Paintings                                                   Blaine, MN

1999-2003                   Graphic Design, Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant                           Minneapolis, MN

2003                            Mural, Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association                   Minneapolis, MN

2003                            Private Collection-Paintings, Portraits                                                Stillwater, MN

2002                            Mural, Famous Dave's Restaurant                                             Minneapolis, MN

2002                            Private Collection-Sculpture                                                    Yasothon, Thailand

2001, 2003                  Murals, Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant                                        Minneapolis, MN

2001                            Paintings, Universitas Castallae                                                            Valladolid, Spain

2001                            Mural, Acme Deli                                                                     St. Paul, MN

2000                            Paintings, Health and Wellness Center                                     Chapel Hill, NC

1999                            Private Collection-Paintings, Drawings                                                Osorno, Chile

1997                            Mural, Linden Hills Neighborhood Revitalization Program       Minneapolis, MN

1994-Present               Private Collections- Paintings, Prints, Drawings, Sculpture      Minneapolis MN

 

Gallery/Curatorial Experience

2003-2005                   Offbeat Gallery                                                                        Minneapolis, MN

Gallery Co-owner.  Served as community outreach coordinator,

art contributor and curator.  Exhibited over 120 artists in 12

shows, artist/musician/fashion designer collaborations, monthly

concerts, film festivals and community events.  Created press

releases, graphic design and installed shows.

 

2002                            El Colegio Gallery                                                                    Minneapolis, MN

                                    Organized, curated and hung 15-artist group show and opening

with entertainment.

 

2001                            Gus Lucky's Gallery                                                                              Minneapolis, MN

                                    Organized, curated and hung 17-artist group show and opening.

                                    Maintained and recruited artists for online art gallery.

 

1998                            Hogar de Ni–as "El Alba" Exposici—n Curator                          Osorno, Chile

 

     

Juror

2009                            St. Croix Valley Scholastic Awards Judge                                  Hudson, WI

2003-2008                   Fine Arts Judge 4-H, Minnesota State Fair                                St. Paul, MN

2006                            Canstruction, Society for Design Administration                                  Bloomington, MN

2003-2004                      Minneapolis Public Library, art for Sumner Library              Minneapolis, MN

 

Apprenticeships

2001                            Apprentice to professor/painter Jerry Rudquist                                     St. Paul, MN

2001                            3-Ring Scenic Paid Intern, Carpenter, Painter                          Minneapolis, MN

2000                            Lunalux Printing Studio Paid Intern                                         Minneapolis, MN

 

Guest Lecturer         

2006                            Minneapolis College of Art and Design "Art in Service"                       Minneapolis, MN

2004-2005                   Macalester College Art Department                                         St. Paul, MN

 

Elissa Cedarleaf Dahl

248 Morgan Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405    612.377.5955    mselissa@gmail.com   arteconelissa.org

 

Group Gallery Shows

2011                            Benedictine Health Center ÒHealth and AgingÓ                                    Minneapolis, MN

2011                            Barnes and Thornburg Lawfirm group show                              Minneapolis, MN

2010                            Minneapolis College of Art and Design Faculty Show               Minneapolis, MN

2010                            Intermedia Arts, ÒArts of CommunityÓ juried show                  Minneapolis, MN

2009                            Intermedia Arts, ÒWalking DistanceÓ                                       Minneapolis, MN

2007-Present               Traffic Zone Gallery Bi-yearly Open Studios                            Minneapolis, MN

2007                            Minneapolis College of Art and Design MFA show                   Minneapolis, MN

2007                            Minneapolis Foundation, ÒRace and IdentityÓ juried show        Minneapolis, MN

2007, 2006                              Minneapolis College of Art & Design MFA Print Portfolio     Minneapolis, MN

2006                            Art Major Gallery, "Who/What Minneapolis" juried show        Minneapolis, MN

2004-2009                   Art Holdings Gallery, Rotating Exhibition                                            St. Louis Park, MN  

2005                            Offbeat Gallery, "Canvas Clad" juried show                              Minneapolis, MN                                                                     

2005                            MN State Arts Board, "Art of Recovery" juried show               St. Paul, MN

2004                            Offbeat Gallery, "Initiate" juried show                                      Minneapolis, MN

2004                            Minneapolis Institute of Arts "Art in Democracy"                   Minneapolis, MN

2003                            El Colegio "GotCannedGoods.com" juried show                                    Minneapolis, MN

2002                            Macalester College "Alumni Artists"                                        St. Paul, MN

2002                            Babylon Gallery "Women Create" juried show                          Minneapolis, MN

1999                            Hogar de Ni–as "El Alba", show                                                           Osorno, Chile

 

Honors, Awards

2011                            FEAST winner, ÒBridging MinneapolisÓ Project                                   Minneapolis, MN

2010                            Faculty Enhancement Grant, Minneapolis College of Art & Design              MN

2005-2007                   Trustees Scholarship, Minneapolis College of Art & Design     Minneapolis, MN

2004-2005                   Education Minnesota Foundation Grant Recipient                    MN Board of Ed.

2001                            Donald L. Fabian Honors in Spanish, Macalester College          St. Paul, MN 

2001                            Phi Beta Kappa, Macalester College                                         St. Paul, MN

2001                            Magna Cum Laude, Macalester College                                     St. Paul, MN

2000                            Art Department Sculpture Award, Macalester College              St. Paul MN

1998                            NCFA Scholar-Athlete Award, National Coaches Assoc.                      St. Paul, MN

1997                            IB Diploma Recipient                                                              Minneapolis, MN

 

Publications

2011                             Twin Cities Daily Planet  ÒWhat is a BridgeÓ By D. Johnson 3/15/2011

2010                             Southwest Journal ÒBringing Art to Eat StreetÓ By D. Thomas 5/15/2010

2009                             Catholic Charities News ÒMCAD and St. JoeÕs Residents Create MuralÓ 11/20/09

2008                             Star Tribune ÒSummerÕs CoolÓ By P. Relerford 7/23/08

2007                             Southwest Journal ÒJefferson Students Paint PlaygroundÓ By D. Thomas 7/1/2007

2007                             Downtown Journal ÒCommunity ExpressionsÓ By M. Bruch 2/19/07

2006                             Minneapolis Star Tribune Editorial "IB Program: Global Empathy" By  E Cedarleaf Dahl

2006                             Minneapolis Star Tribune "Around the World at Midtown Global Market" 8/16/06 C. Xiong

2005                             Women's Press of Minnesota "Offbeat Gallery Follows Less Traveled Path" 1/12/05 By T. Lowen

2005                             Pulse Magazine ÒCrimes Inspire ÔArt of RecoveryÕÓ 4/20/05 By L. Howell

2005                             Hudson Star Observer "Barker's Mural Beautifies Alley" 10/9/2005, By R. Hanson

2004                             Pulse Magazine "Ten Artists are Initiated at Offbeat Gallery" 12/23/04 By V. Valentine

2004                             Minneapolis Star Tribune "The Mural of the Story" 05/24/2004 By C. Xiong

2004                             The Wedge Neighborhood Newspaper "Jefferson Mural News" 1/04,5/04 By C. Greipentrog

2004                             St. Paul Pioneer Press  "Creative Parenting" 1/06/04 By D. Erickson

2004                             Brooklyn Center Newsletter  "Expressions" 1/7/04 By R. Ross

2001                             GotCannedGoods.com Collaborative Magazine 05/01