Jon Sutter Art Furniture

Resumé

“It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance, for our consideration and application of these things, and I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process.”

-Henry James: July 10, 1915

Employment History:

Jan. 1994-Present: Self-employed Artist/ Woodworker

Jan. 1996-Present: Owner/ Operator of Sutter Woodworking, a company specializing in high-end laminated case-work for commercial applications.

May 1993-Dec. 1993: Self-employed home repair and improvement specialist.

Aug. 1992-May 1993: Artist in Residence at the Appalachian Center for Crafts.

Jan. 1993-May 1993: Evening Class Instructor: Appalachian Center for Crafts.

Mar. 1993 and Oct. 1992: Elderhostel Instructor for woodworking: Appalachian Center for Crafts.

Recent Exhibition History:

Mar. 2004: Right at Home: Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC.

Oct. 2002: The Shape of Color: Montgomery College Art Gallery in Rockville, MD.

Mar. 2002: Days Between: The Washington County Arts Council Gallery in Hagerstown, MD.

Nov. 2001: Solo Exhibition at The Artists’ Gallery in Frederick, MD.

Jun. 2001: New Talent IV: John Elder Gallery, New York, NY.

Feb. 2001: ACC Craft Show, Baltimore, MD: Booth #136.

Dec. 2000: Washington Craft Show, Washington, DC: Booth #814.

Nov. 2000: Artistic Furniture and Functional Sculpture: Solo Show at The Artists’ Gallery in Frederick, MD.

May 2000: Philadelphia Furniture Show, Philadelphia, PA: Booth #717.

Apr. 2000: Smithsonian Craft Show, Washington, DC: Booth #122.

Jan. 2000: Millenium Show: The Artists’ Gallery, Frederick, MD.

Feb. 2000: Made in Maryland: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts.

Dec. 1999: Made in Maryland: Meredith Gallery.

Oct. 1999: Arts & Crafts in Paradise: Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, Frederick, MD.

Jul. 1999: Dysfunctional Furniture: Blue Elephant Art Center, Frederick, MD.

Jun. 1999: Alumni and Staff: Appalachian Center for Crafts, Smithville, TN.

May 1999: Philadelphia Furniture Show: Philadelphia, PA.

Apr. 1999: Relief and in the Round: Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, Frederick, MD.

Oct. 1998: Arts and Crafts in Paradise: Myersville, MD: An invitational Show.

Sep. 1998: Uncensored Show: Blue Elephant Art Center: Frederick, MD.

Awards and Honors:

Jun. 2003: Recipient of a Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Award in Visual Arts.

Jan. 2002: Selected by jury for the Smithsonian Craft Show: Unable to attend.

May 2001: Recipient of a Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Award in Visual Arts.

Jan. 2001: Aquisition of “Under Continuous Monitor” by the Smithsonian Institution’s Renwick Gallery.

Nov. 1999: Selected by jury for the Smithsonian Craft Show: “Crafts for the New Millenium.”

Sep. 1998: Received Best of Show for Sculpture: “Uncensored” Blue Elephant Arts Center.

May 1996: Received Emerging Artist Award: Philadelphia Furniture Show.

Apr. 1992: Selected as Resident Artist for woodworking: The Appalachian Center for Crafts.

Print and Media Appearances:

“Art Furniture,” by Kathran Siegel. In, Tradition in Contemporary Furniture, Page 88-89, 2001, Eds. Rick Mastelli and John Kelsey. Jon’s work is featured in the article. Published by The Furniture Society.

“Portfolio,” American Craft , Page 71. April 1, 2001. [Author]. [Article about] 2 color photos and brief text.

“Artist Engineers Furnishings in a Creative Way,” Frederick News Post, Page B1, Nov. 29, 2001, by Karen Gardener. Feature article about Jon and his work. Photos. Appx. 800 words.

“On the Scene,” Hue (an online magazine by Guild.com), June 6, 2000, by Kelly Morgan, Marketing Director of Guild.com. Feature article. Pop-up photos. Appx. 450 words.

“Local Artist Exhibits at Smithsonian Craft Show,” Frederick News Post, Page D9 April 28, 2000: [Author]. Article about Jon’s attendance of the 2000 Smithsonian Craft Show. B&W photo of Jon and a clock. Appx. 600 words.

“Singled Out by the Smithsonian,” The Washington Post, Page H3, April 27, 2000, by Annie Groer. A short article about the 2000 Smithsonian Craft Show. Large color photo of telephone sculpture “Hotline to the Big Man.” Appx. 210 words.

“Smithsonian’s Craft Show Offers Art That Functions,” The Washington Times, Page D4. April 22, 2000, by Michele Reaves. B&W detail photo of “Hotline to the Big Man”. Appx 900 words.

“Furniture Artist Tries for the Wacky”, Hagerstown Daily Mail, Page A1. March 10, 2000, by Andrea Brown-Hurley. Feature article. Color photo of Jon with “Yellow Clock.” Appx. 700 words.

“Art As Furniture,” The Washington Times, Page E1. June 26, 1997, by Ann Geracimos. Full page of color photos, primarily of Jon’s work. Two photos of Jon working in his studio. Appx. 1300 words.

Art for the Wall, Furniture & Accessories” Page 24. Designer’s sourcebook #12, 1997. Published by Kraus Sikes. A one-page ad featuring furniture by Jon. Four outstanding color photos.

Education:

May 1992: Certificate in Furnituremaking: Genoa Furniture School.

Dec. 1988: Baccalaureate of General Studies: University of Maryland at College Park.