Arolyn Archuleta Whitney
Born
1972Taos, New Mexico, USA
Education
2001-10Apprenticeand Residency as Jeweler with 2nd Generation Jeweler/Designer/Gallery Owner in Oregon
2002-03Apprentice in wax carving with Mona Mozeico, Sherwood, OR
2000-01M.A.- Counseling Psycology, Magna Cum Laude, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR
1995-08California State University Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
1996-07L’Universite d ‘Aix-Marseilles, Aix-en-Provence, Provence, FRANCE
1990-04B.A.- IPS-Cross-Cultural Relations, Minor in Studio Art, Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
Solo Exhibitions/Job Experience
2002-10Resident Consignment Artist, Commission Artist, Curator, Sales Associate, & Art Director at Soul Creations Gallery, Lake Oswego, OR
2007-10Painting showcase: Abstract Works Exclusively Consigned at Soul Creations Gallery, Lake Oswego, OR
2006-10Invited to be a resident Jewelery Artist at RiverSea Gallery, Astoria, OR
2010Solo exhibition: Capitol Bistro and Coffee House, Portland, OR
2010Solo exhibition: Starbuck’s Coffee in Garden Home, Portland, OR
2009Solo exhibition: Capitol Bistro and Coffee House, Portland, OR
2008Solo Exhibition: Lake Grove Village Day, Lake Oswego, OR
2004-07Jewelry on Consigment, Amann Gallery, Kit Carson Road, Taos, NM
2003-07Owner/Partner Soul Creations Jewelery and Fine Arts Gallery, Lake Oswego, OR
2003-06Jewelry on Consignment, Zane Wheeler Gallery, Taos Plaza, Taos, NM
2001-03Sales Representative & Commisioned Co-Interior Designer of Soul Creations Gallery, L.O., OR
2001-02Solo Abstract Artist in Gallery exhibition, Oswego Diamond Gallery, L.O., OR
Group Exhibitions
2001-10Painting showcase: Soul Creations Gallery, Lake Oswego, OR
2007-10Show artwork through Heidi McBride Gallery, Portland, OR
2007Grand Opening, Heidi McBride Gallery, Portland, OR
2007Beaverton Exhibition, Oswego Imports Furniture Gallery, Beaverton, OR
2006Spring Series of Collaborative works with Dow Heaton, Soul Creations Gallery, Lake Oswego, OR
2005Spring/Summer Series of Collaborative Landscapes with Dow Heaton, Soul Creation, Lake Oswego, OR
2002Grand Re-Opening of Oswego Diamond Group Show, Lake Oswego, OR
1994Finals presentation and Selection of Student works, Weingart Center of Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
1993Professor Selected Student Exhibition, Weingart Center of Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
1991Collegium, Presentation of Creative Arts Poetry and Water Color Paintings Inspired by the works of Georgia O’Keefe, Exhibited at Occidental College Library, Los Angeles, CA
1990-1Occidental Dance Troupe Ensemble Performances & Presentation, Keller Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA
Recent Benefits
2009Donation by Gallery to local Dance Studio for fund raising and auction support.
2007-08Donation by our Gallery for Auction to benefit the Portland Women’s Crisis Line/PWCL
2005-06Donation of Art/Jewelry for Annual CMAG Benefit Silent Auction, at the Convention Center in Portland, OR.
2004-06Donation of Gallery Gift Certificates for Benefit Auction for the West Hills Montessori School
2002-07Donation of Art/Jewelry for Auctions to benefit CASA & the CMAG show
2002-07Donations by Gallery for LOHS and Lakeridge Educational and Extracurricular Activity Auctions/Benefits
Professional Affiliations
2002-09Member of The Creative Metal Arts Guild of Oregon
2006-08Member of The Lake Grove Business Owners Association
Teaching Experience
2008Young Rembrandts, Art Teacher, Portland, Tigard, Beaverton School Districts.
2003Waldorf Private School, Hillsboro, OR. Guest Speaker/Lecturer to Jr. High level students.
2000-01John Ball Elementary School, Counselor/Facilatator and In-Class-Facilitator of Education, Communication, Art, Art Therapy, Group Leader/Co-leader, and running of Counseling Program for ages pre-K through 5th grade.