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  Sharmon Davidson

 

Biography


Sharmon Davidson* began her artistic career as a graphic designer, and then chose to put her career on hold, devoting several years to raising her children.  During this time, she earned two bachelor's degrees, did various types of volunteer work, and performed in a Middle Eastern dance troupe.   Davidson has exhibited her work professionally since 1994, when she graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a BFA in Drawing and a BA in Art Education.   In addition, she has taught in the Kentucky public schools, and furthered her education at the prestigious Art Academy of Cincinnati.  Other interests include gardening, photography, hiking, and building/ restoring old log houses.

  

Davidson's work has been shown throughout the eastern U.S, winning awards in both regional and national juried exhibitions.   Several pieces of her art toured the country for two years in the national traveling group exhibit  A Patchwork of Women's Art.   Her work has been published on magazine covers, appeared in Art Calendar magazine, and was selected for inclusion in Art Buzz: The 2009 Collection, a premier showcase for top quality, contemporary visual art from around the world.  She is currently represented by the Promenade Gallery in Berea, Kentucky.

 * Work was previously signed "S. Davidson Reusch." 

 

  
Memberships:
 

 

 

 

Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen

 


 

 

Education


2007   MA Education                                                          Northern Kentucky University

                                                                                                        (Summa cum laude) 

1997-2000   Master’s level classes                                          Art Academy of Cincinnati                           

 

1993   BFA Studio Art; BA Art Education                              Northern Kentucky University

                                                                                                          (Summa cum laude)                      

 

Solo Exhibitions


2010   Frable Gallery at Art Space                                                       Richmond, Virginia

 

2000   Miami Valley Cooperative Gallery,              Dayton Convention Center, Dayton, OH

 

1996   Hugh N. Roland Memorial Gallery                                                Portland, Indiana

 

1994   Hypotenuse Gallery                                                Sinclair College,   Dayton, Ohio

 

1993   Thesis Exhibition                                                      Northern Kentucky University

 

 

Selected Group Exhibitions and Awards

 

2011     Moving Forward, Circling Back: Celebrating 50 Years of the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen

                 The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft,       Louisville, Kentucky

 

2011    Art After Hours     Campbell County Library,  Cold Spring, Kentucky

 

2010     Window on Kentucky: Members of the Kentucky Guild of Artists & Craftsmen

             Berea Arts Council,   Berea, KY

 

2010     A Summer Collection: Works from the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen   

             Scott County arts and Cultural Center,  Georgetown, KY

 

2010    12th Annual Collage, Digital, and Mixed Media Juried Online Internat’l Exhibition 

             Upstream People Gallery  www.upstreampeoplegallery.com  Award of Special Recognition 

 

2010    Tennessee Art League 45th Central South Art Exhibition

            Tennessee Art League Galleries, Nashville, TN                         Juror- Anne Bagby

 

2009    Lorillard Lofts Decorator Showcase- Featured Artist            Lexington, Kentucky

 

2009    8th Annual Summer All Media Juried Online International Art Exhibition

            Upstream People Gallery  www.upstreampeoplegallery.com   Special Recognition

 

2009   Fall Members Exhibition        

           Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen                                     Berea, Kentucky 

   

2008   AGNWG 1st Annual Online Art Competition                          1st Place Mixed Media

           Artist Guild of Northwest Georgia                                          www.georgiaarts.net

 

2008   Northern Kentucky University Alumni Exhibition

           NKU Fine Arts Center Main Gallery                              Highland Heights, Kentucky

 

2008   Dreams&Visions National Juried Exhibit    

       Union Street Gallery                                                        Chicago Heights, Illinois

 

1999   Regional Exhibition XIII, 3rd Place Award                              Southside Art League

           Indianapolis Convention Center                                            Indianapolis, Indiana

 

 

 

Publications (selected)


 

Jan. 2009         The 2009 Collection      Art Buzz Juried Competition: Premier Visual Arts

                       Showcase, Annual Hardcover Publication

 

Sept. 2008               Artists Who Teach: Juried Website             www.artistswhoteach.org

 

March 2008    “Art Scuttlebutt”,              Art Calendar Magazine, Turnstile Publishing Co.

 

May 1, 2000:   “Life is Just a Dream “,                         Dayton Daily Journal Entertainment Magazine, Dayton, Ohio