Curriculum Vitae
Robert Sunderman
Sunderman Fine Art and Design 515-689-2245
2600 Tullamore Lane rsunder@iastate.edu
Ames, Iowa 50010 robert@robertsunderman.com
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Experience: Artist/Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director/Educator
Fine Artist: 1976 – present
Sunderman Enterprises; Ames, Iowa
3-D sculpture construction of metal and mixed media in all forms. 2-D Painting and drawing landscapes in an expressionistic/impressionistic contemporary style.
Scenic Designer and Scenic Artist: 1982 – present
Sunderman Enterprises; Ames, Iowa
Design sets and scenic paint for regional and national TV shows, Conferences and Theatre using 3-D models, renderings, working drawings and designer elevations. Scenic construction.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Theatre: 2021 – present
Iowa State University Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Sculpture and Wearable Metal Art Instructor: 1986 – 2011 and 2016 – present
Des Moines Art Center; Des Moines, Iowa
Introduce techniques & materials. Explore all avenues of creating 3-D metal art.
Associate Professor of Theatre: 2000 – 2021
Iowa State University Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Teach Design and Technology curriculum, mentor undergraduates, scenic painting, supervise Technical Director and advise design students. Design three main stage productions.
Adjunct Professor: Spring 2014
Drake University; Des Moines, Iowa Spring 2014
Taught Scenic Design model construction seminar for advanced undergraduate students.
Scenic Designer, Scenic Artist and Technical Director: 1984 – 2000
Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
Design sets for regional and national TV shows using 3-D models, renderings, scenic painting, working drawings and designer elevations. Scene shop foreman and construction supervisor.
Assistant to Chunghi Choo: 1979 – 1992
Iowa City, Iowa
Fabrication, construction, clean, file, polish copper electroforming sculptural art piece and help with miscellaneous projects.
Education:
MFA University of Iowa 1982 Fine Art
MA University of Iowa 1981 Fine Art
BFA University of Iowa 1979 Fine Art
Awards: 1975-2023; Fine Art, Theatre and Television (inclusive)
In-between Photo International Exhibition Honorable Mention 2023; Praxis Gallery Arts Center; Minneapolis, Mn
Kennedy Center Scenic Design National Award for ISU production of “Songs for a New World” 2021; Kennedy Center, Washington, DC
Prague Quadrennial USA Exhibition of Scenic Design 2019; Prague, Czech Republic
Prague Quadrennial Portfolio of Scenic Design 2019; Prague, Czech Republic
Theatre Design & Technology Design Expo Award for Scenic Design 2018; USITT Publication
Seven Meritorious Achievement Awards for Scenic Design 2001 – 2021; Kennedy Center College Theatre Region V Festival, Kennedy Center, Washington, DC
Kennedy Center Faculty Summer Fellowship in Scenic Design 2003; Kennedy Center, Washington, DC
Honorable Mention National 33rd Annual Exhibition 2001; Octagon Center for the Arts; Ames, Iowa
Iowa Film Award of Excellence 1998; Art Direction; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Best in Metal Award Two Rivers Art Festival 1997; Des Moines, Iowa
Northern Colorado 6th National Art Exhibition Windsor Newton Award 1997; Fort Collins, Colorado
Sedona Sculpture Walk Jury Award 1992; Sedona, Arizona
Art Horizons International Art Competition Certificate of Excellence 1988; New York City, New York
Honorable Mention 2001 33rd Annual Clay, Fiber, Paper, Glass, Metal and Wood Exhibition; Octagon Center for the Arts; Ames, Iowa
Iowa Film Awards 1998 Award of Excellence for Art Direction “Halloween Hoopla” IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Iowa Film Awards 1998 Award of Merit Art Direction “Studio III Presents Bonnie Kolek” IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Two Rivers Art Festival 1997 Best in Metal Award; Des Moines, Iowa
Northern Colorado 6th National Art Exhibition Windsor Newton Award 1997 “River Series Painting”; Fort Collins, Colorado
Iowa Film Awards 1997 Award of Excellence Art Direction “Studio III Presents Big Wooden Radio” IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Iowa Crafts 27 Mixed Media 2nd Place Award 1996; Mason City, Iowa
Iowa Film Awards 1996 Art Direction “Old Time Country Music” IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Greater Des Moines Exhibited Merit Award 1994; Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Crafts 27 Mixed Media 1st Place Award 1994; Mason City, Iowa
Two Rivers Art Expo Purchase Award 1992; Des Moines, Iowa
Sedona Sculpture Walk Jury Award 1992; Sedona, Arizona
Artitudes Certificate of Excellence in Metalsmithing 1989; New York City, New York
Art Horizons International Art Competition Certificate of Excellence 1988; NYC, New York
Broadcasting Designers Association Award of Excellence 1986 “Take O*N*E*”; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
University of Iowa Graduate Art Scholarships 1979-1982
University of Iowa Dean’s List 1975-1981
University of Iowa Tuition Scholarships 1976-1979
Rotary Ann Scholarship of Art University of Iowa 1975
Public and Private Collections:
Sculpture 2022; Sarah Garst Private Collection; Coon Rapids, Iowa
Scenic Design 3D Models and Drawings 2021; Iowa State University Library Achieves; Ames, Iowa
Sculpture 2003; Luther College Collection; Decorah, Iowa
Bird Christmas Tree Ornament 2002; White House Permanent Collection; Washington DC
Paintings and Sculpture 1998-2006; Dr. Paul and Mina Mathews; London, England
Ceremonial Mace 1998; Mercy College of Health Sciences; Des Moines, Iowa
Memorial Wall 1993; Iowa Lutheran Hospital; Des Moines, Iowa
Sculptural Bowl 1992; Nanjing University; Nanjing, China
Sculptural Decanters 1990; Iowa Public Television Festival; Johnston, Iowa
Sculpture: Little Boxes 1988; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
Sculpture 1983; Alice Tarumianz; Lookout Mountain, Tennessee
Fine Art Exhibitions: 1979-2023 (over 190 inclusive)
National September Group Exhibition Photos 2023; Jones Gallery; Kansas City, Missouri
Octagon Art Festival 2023; Octagon Art Center; Ames, Iowa
50 and Older National Online Exhibition 2023; Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, California
In-between Photo International Exhibition 2023; Praxis Gallery Arts Center; Minneapolis, Minnesota
National August Group Exhibition Sculpture 2023; Jones Gallery; Kansas City, Missouri
The Found Object Photo National Exhibition 2023; Praxis Gallery Arts Center; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Clear Lake Art Festival Show 2023; Clear Lake Art Center; Clear Lake, Iowa
Liquid-Sky Photo Interational Exhibition 2023; Praxis Gallery Arts Center; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Curves Online International Group Exhibition 2023; Exhibizone Art Exhibitions; Ontario, Canada
The Holy Art – Art on Loop Paros Digital Art Exhibition sculpture; August 2023; Paros Island, Greece
Earth Day Invest in Our Plant International Online Exhibition 2023; KBM Art Gallery; Riverside, California
Variations National Exhibition Sculpture 2023; Marblehead Arts Center; Marblehead, Massachusetts
National July Group Exhibition 2023; Jones Gallery; Kansas City, Missouri
Solo Exhibition of Drawings & Photography 2023; Morning Bell Coffee Shop; Ames, Iowa
Extinction Online International Group Exhibition 2023; Gallerium Art; Ontario, Canada
Gardenia Online International Group Exhibition 2023; Exhibizone Art Exhibitions; Ontario, Canada
Garden Sculpture Exhibition 2023; Clear Lake Art Center; Clear Lake, Iowa
Vessel Exhibition 2022-23; Dairy Art Center; Boulder, Colorado
Art Exhibit & Auction 2022; Iowa Environmental Council; Des Moines, Iowa
Nocturnal Group Exhibition 2022; 3Csart Gallery; Lyons, Colorado
Wine & Clay Art Event Exhibit 2022; Des Moines Arts Festival; West Des Moines, Iowa
National November Group Exhibition 2022; Jones Gallery; Kansas City, Missouri
Climate Change Art Group Exhibition (Crib in Crisis Encounter sculpture) 2021-22; 9 locations Ames, Iowa
Reiman Garden Art Show 2022; Ames, Iowa
Octagon Art Festival 2022; Ames, Iowa
Small Works Group Exhibition 2022; 3Csart Gallery; Lyons, Colorado
Smash Art Festival 2022; Photography & Sculpture; Cherry Creek, Denver, Colorado
Liminal II Group Exhibition 2022; Verum Ultimum Art Gallery; Portland, Oregon
Transience Exhibition 2022; Praxis Gallery Arts Center; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Solo Exhibition of Paintings, Photos & Drawings 2022; Wheatsfield Coop; Ames, Iowa
Winter Magic On-line Group Exhibition 2022; Cultural Center of Cape Cod; South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Regional Double Exposure Photography 2022; The Heritage Gallery; Des Moines, Iowa
Light & Shade National Online Exhibition 2022; Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, California
Green/Light Online National Exhibition 2022; Cultural Center of Cape Cod; South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
National February Group Exhibition 2022; Jones Gallery; Kansas City, Missouri
Off the Wall International Exhibition 2021; Cultural Center of Cape Cod; South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
International Holiday Small Works Group Exhibition 2021; Kansas City Stockyards Gallery; Kansas City, Mo
International Scenic Group On-line Group Exhibition 2021; Exhibizone Art Exhibitions; Ontario, Canada
Iowa Group Nature Exhibition 2021; Polk County Nature Center Jester Park; Granger, Iowa
International Summer Group On-line Group Exhibition 2021; Exhibizone Art Exhibitions; Ontario, Canada
Fort Collins Art Festival 2021; Fort Collins, Colorado
Midwest Art Festival 2021; Des Moines, Iowa
Octagon Art Festival 2021; Ames, Iowa
International Perspective Group Exhibition 2021; Kansas City Stockyards Gallery; Kansas City, Missouri
Regional Greater Des Moines Exhibition 2021: The Heritage Gallery; Des Moines, Iowa
National April Group Exhibition 2021; Jones Gallery; Kansas City, Missouri
International Diversia: Nature On-line Group Exhibition 2021; Exhibizone Art Exhibitions; Ontario, Canada
National January Group Exhibition 2021; Jones Gallery; Kansas City, Missouri
International Movement Exhibition 2021; Kansas City Stockyards Gallery; Kansas City, Missouri
National Exhibition of Things Called Art 2021; Hilliard Gallery; Kansas City, Missouri
National November Group Exhibition 2020; Jones Gallery; Kansas City, Missouri
Regional Group Exhibition 2020: The Heritage Gallery; Des Moines, Iowa
International Abstractions Exhibition 2020; Cultural Center of Cape Cod; South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
National Scapes Exhibition 2020; Hilliard Gallery; Kansas City, Missouri
Collectors Choice Exhibition 2020; Studio Channel Islands; Camarillo, California
Solo Exhibition Paintings 2020; Wheatsfield Coop; Ames, Iowa
Through Your Eyes National Exhibition 2020; Cape Cod Art Center; Barnstable, Massachusetts
National Mixed Media Exhibition 2020; New Art Core Gallery; Colorado
National December Group Exhibition 2019; Jones Gallery; Kansas City, Missouri
Regional Exhibition 2019; Quincy Art Museum; Quincy, Illinois
Visual Language National Exhibition 2018; Loading Dock Gallery; Lowell, Massachusetts
Clay, Fiber, Paper-As-Medium National Exhibition 2018; The Octagon Center; Ames, Iowa
Des Moines Art Center Faculty Exhibition 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022 & 2023; DMAC; Des Moines, Iowa
Solo Exhibition 2015 and 2019; Café Diem; Ames, Iowa
Solo Exhibition 2012: ISU Memorial Union; Ames, Iowa
River Exhibition 2011; West Shore Gallery; Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania
Solo Exhibition 2009; The Octagon Center for the Arts; Ames, Iowa
Octagon Arts Festival 2009; Ames, Iowa
Reiman Garden Art Show 2009; Ames, Iowa
Solo Exhibition 2009; Mary Greeley Hospital; Ames, Iowa
Reiman Garden Art Show 2008; Ames, Iowa
Clay, Fiber, Paper-As-Medium 2008; The Octagon Center; Ames, IA
Iowa Metals Guild Exhibition 2008; Russian State Pedagogical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
Park Meadows Art Festival 2007; Denver, Colorado
Aspen Art Festival 2003, 2004, 2006 & 2007; Aspen, Colorado
Beaver Creek Art Festival 2001-2007; Beaver Creek Resort, Colorado
Town Art Show 2006; Town Center Plaza; Leawood, Kansas
Solo Des Moines Playhouse Design & Fine Art Exhibition 2005; Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines Art Center Faculty Exhibition 2005; DMAC; Des Moines, Iowa
University Of Iowa Metalsmithing Alumni & Student Exhibition 2004; U of I Hospitals; Iowa City, Iowa
Town Art Show 2004; Town Center Plaza; Leawood, Kansas
Des Moines Art Center Faculty Exhibition 2004; Des Moines Art Center; Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines Art Center Faculty Exhibition 2003; Heritage Gallery; Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines Art Center Faculty Exhibition 2002; Heritage Gallery; Des Moines, Iowa
Christmas Tree Ornament Festival 2002; White House; Washington DC
Solo Scaped Forms Exhibition 2002: Studiolo Gallery; Iowa City, Iowa
Town Art Show 2002; Town Center Plaza; Leawood, Kansas
Town Art Show 2001; Town Center Plaza; Leawood, Kansas
Vail Arts Festival 2001; Vail, Colorado
New Eastside Art Show 2001; Chicago, Illinois
33rd Annual Clay, Fiber, Glass, Metal & Wood Exhibition 2001; Octagon for the Center of the Arts; Ames, Iowa
Beaver Creek Art Festival 2000; Beaver Creek Resort; Beaver Creek, Co
Metalworks 1999; Arts Iowa City; Iowa City, Iowa
30 Years of Inspiration 1999; Studiolo; Iowa City, Iowa
Solo Exhibition 1999; Fairfield Art Association; Fairfield; Iowa
USA Craft Today 1999; Silvermine Guild Galleries; New Canaan, Connecticut
3rd Annual Hoyt National Sculpture Exhibition 1999; The Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts; New Castle, Pennsylvania
1998 River Market Regional Exhibition; KCAC Galleries; Kansas City; Missouri
Solo Exhibition 1998; Sioux Art Center; Sioux City, Iowa
Solo Arts Iowa City West Exhibition 1997; Music West; Coralville, Iowa
Des Moines Art Center Faculty Exhibition 1997; Polk Heritage Gallery; Des Moines, Iowa
Still Growing-the Land 1997: Corner House Gallery; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The 47th Annual Quad-State Juried Art Exhibition 1997; Quincy Art Center; Quincy, Illinois
North Colorado 6th National Art Exhibition 1997; Fort Collins, Colorado
Sedona Sculpture Walk 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 & 1998; Los Abrigados Resort; Sedona, Arizona
Iowa Craft 29 1996; Charles H. MacNider Museum; Mason City, Iowa
Forging Ahead: Contemporary Metalwork in Iowa 1996; Davenport Museum of Art; Davenport, Iowa
Des Moines Art Center Faculty Exhibit 1996; Polk County Heritage Gallery; Des Moines, Iowa
5th National Art Exhibition 1996; Northern Colorado Art Association Lincoln Center; Fort Collins, Colorado
46th Annual Quad-State Exhibition 1996; Quincy Art Center; Quincy, Illinois
IDAC Exhibition 1995; Polk County Heritage Gallery; Des Moines, Iowa
Heritage Gallery Invitational 1995; Polk Heritage Gallery; Des Moines, Iowa
Greater Des Moines Exhibited 1994; Polk Heritage Gallery; Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Crafts 27 1995; Charles H. MacNider Museum; Mason City, Iowa
River Market Regional Exhibition 1995; KCAC Galleries; Kansas City; Missouri
University of Iowa Metal Artists 1994; Joanne Rapp Gallery; The Hand and The Spirit; Scottsdale, Arizona
Metal Artist Alliance Exhibition 1993; Waterloo, Iowa
Metal and Glass 1993; Iowa Artisans Gallery; Iowa City, Iowa
Sculpture Installation 1993; Emporium Gallery; Des Moines, Iowa
The Vessel Show 1993; A. Houberbocken, Inc; Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A Jeweler’s Art Invitational: Eight Midwestern Fine Jeweler’s 1992; Iowa Artisans Gallery; Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa Designers Craft Association Exhibition 1992; Polk County Heritage Gallery; Des Moines, Iowa
Metal Sculpture Exhibition 1992; Fairfield Art Museum Gallery; Fairfield, Iowa
Des Moines Art Center Faculty Exhibit 1992; Des Moines Art Center; Des Moines, Iowa
The Art of Fine Crafts 1992; The Galesburg Civic Art Center; Galesburg, Illinois
Chunghi Choo with Former Students 1991; Waterloo Museum of Arts; Waterloo, Iowa
Vessels Exhibition 1991; A. Houberbocken, Inc. Gallery; Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Exploring the Past Defining the Future 1989-1990; Art Gallery Kirkwood College; Cedar Rapids, Iowa & Hearst Center for the Arts; Cedar Falls, Iowa
Artitudes 7th International Art Exhibition 1989; Art 54 Gallery; New York City, New York
Iowa Crafts: 21 1988; Charles H. MacNider Museum; Mason City, Iowa
Metal Artists Alliance Exhibition 1988; Cornell College; Mt. Vernon, Iowa
Galleries Elect Exhibition 1988; Incorporated Gallery; NYC, New York
Contemporary Metals USA III Exhibition 1987; Downey Museum of Art; Downey, California
Contemporary Metals USA Exhibition 1986; Downey Museum of Art; Downey, California
Iowa Crafts: 19 1986; Charles H. MacNider Museum; Mason City, Iowa
Metal Artists Alliance Exhibition 1986; U of I Hospitals & Clinics; Iowa City, Iowa
Metal: Form and Expression 1986; Muscatine Art Museum; Muscatine, Iowa
The Creative Hand Gallery 1986, 1984; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Contemporary Metals USA Exhibition 1986; Downey Museum of Art; Downey, California
Metal: Form and Expression 1985; McAuley Gallery; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The Extension of The Hand 1984; General Foods Collection Gallery; Rye Brook, New York
De Re Metallica 1984; The Art Center; Iowa City, Iowa
Celebration of American Crafts 1983 & 1984; Creative Arts Workshop; New Haven, Connecticut
Clay, Fiber, Paper-As-Medium 1983: The Octagon Center; Ames, Iowa
Basket and Quilt Show 1983; The Mill Gallery; Guilford Handcrafts; Guilford, Connecticut
16th Annual Jury Show 1983; Muscatine Art Center; Muscatine, Iowa
MFA Graduate Exhibit 1982; University of Iowa Museum of Art; Iowa City, Iowa
Fibre Exhibit 1982; Eve Drewelowe Gallery; U of I School of Art &Art History; Iowa City, Iowa
Sterling Silver Design Competition 1982; Lever House; NYC, New York
Young Americans: Metal Circulating Exhibition 1980-1981; Museum of Contemporary Crafts; NYC, New York
Gallery 1981; Martha’s Vineyard; Edgartown, Massachusetts
Solo Exhibition 1980; Eve Drewelowe Gallery; U of I School of Art & Art History; Iowa City, Iowa
Marietta College Crafts National Competition 1980; Marietta, Ohio
Young Americans: Metals 1980; Museum of Contemporary Crafts; NYC, NY
Sterling Silver Design Competition 1979; Lever House; NYC, NY
Scenic Designs Theatre/Opera:1983-2023 (over 87 productions)
Alcina 2023; Scenic Designer; Cleveland Music Conservatory Opera; Cleveland, Ohio
Honk 2023; Scenic Artist; Revival Theatre; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Million Dollar Quartet 2023; Scenic Designer & Scenic Painting; Revival Theatre; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sid the Serpent 2023; Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; Iowa Opera (DM Metro Opera) Indianola, Iowa
As You Like It 2021; Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; Simpson College Theatre; Indianola, Iowa
Songs for a New World 2021; Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
The Littlest Mermaid 2021; Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; Iowa Opera (Des Moines Metro Opera)
ISU Campanile Model Project 2018-2022; Design Advisor and Scenic Artist; ISU; Ames, Iowa
Our Community Carol 2020; Scenic Director/Scenographer; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
9 to 5 (non-produced due to Covid-19) 2020; Scenic Designer; ISU Theatre; Ames Iowa
Anon(ymous) 2019; Scenic Designer and Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Climate Change Theatre Action 2019; Scenic Designer and Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Much Ado About Nothing 2019; Scenic Design & Scenic Artist; Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebr.
Sense and Sensibility 2019; Scenic Designer and Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
All Shook Up 2018; Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; Nebraska Wesleyan University; Lincoln, Nebraska
Turandot 2018; Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Grey Gardens 2017: Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; Revival Theatre Company; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Pagliacci/Rusticana 2017: Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; CR Opera Theatre; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cabaret 2016: Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Secret Garden 2016: Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
August: Osage County 2015; Scenic Designer & Painter; Nebraska Wesleyan University; Lincoln, Neb.
Chicago 2015; Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; Nebraska Wesleyan University; Lincoln, Nebraska
Les Miserables 2015; Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Don Giovanni 2015; Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; Cedar Rapids Opera/Theatre; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Into the Woods 2014; Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre/Music; Ames, Iowa
Carmen 2014; Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
A Streetcar Named Desire 2013; Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Rent 2012; Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; ISU Music Theatre & SOV; Ames, Iowa
The Three Musketeers 2013; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre/Music; Ames, Iowa
La Boheme 2013; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; Cedar Rapids Opera/Theatre; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Candide 2012; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre/Music; Ames, Iowa
Noises Off 2012; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre/Music; Ames, Iowa
To Kill a Mockingbird 2012; Scenic Designer/Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Love’s Labor’s Lost 2011; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
A Christmas Carol 2011; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Chekhov Short Stories 2011; Scenic Consultant; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Kiss Me Kate 2011; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
The Miracle Worker 2011; Scenic Designer/Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
The Arabian Nights 2010; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Guys and Dolls 2010; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Sweeney Todd 2009; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
The Odd Couple 2009; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Vinegar Tom 2009; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Gypsy 2009; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU University Music Theatre & Stars Over VEISHEA; Ames, Iowa
A Christmas Carol 2008; Scenic Designer/Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
A Funny Thing happen on the way to the Forum 2008; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Music Theatre & Stars Over VEISHEA; Ames, Iowa
We Won’t Pay, We Won’t Pay 2007; Scenic Designer/Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Three Sisters 2007; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
The Music Man 2007; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Music Theatre & Stars Over VEISHEA; Ames, Iowa
The Marriage of Figaro 2006; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames
My Fair Lady 2006; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Music Theatre & Stars Over VEISHEA; Ames, Iowa
A Christmas Carol 2005; Scenic Designer/Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
The Pavilion 2005; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
James and the Giant Peach 2005; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Secret Garden 2005; Scenic Designer/Artist; ISU Music/Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Ruddigore 2004; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
True West 2004; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Dearly Departed 2004; Scenic Designer/Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
The Marriage of Figaro 2004; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/TD; Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Fiddler on the Roof 2004; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Music Theatre & Stars Over VEISHEA; Ames, Iowa
Barjche 2004; Choreographer; Iowa State University Dance; Ames, Iowa
Incorruptible 2004; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, IA
Proof 2004; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Brigadoon 2003; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Music Theatre & Stars Over VEISHEA; Ames, Iowa
Stained Glass 2002; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, IA
A Christmas Carol 2002; Scenic Designer/Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Grease 2002; Scenic Designer and Scenic Artist; ISU Music Theatre and Stars Over VEISHEA; Ames, Iowa
The Marriage of Figaro 2002; Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; Aspen Opera; Aspen, Colorado
Cabaret 2001; Scenic Designer; Grinnell College Theatre; Grinnell, Iowa
Heroes Among Us 2001; Scenic Designer/Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Crimes of the Heart 2001; Scenic Designer/Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Cabaret 2001; Scenic Designer/Artist; Grinnell College Theatre; Grinnell, Iowa
Oklahoma 2001; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Noises Off 2001; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Twelfth Night 2000; Scenic Designer; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Amahl & the Night Visitors 2000; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artis/Technical Director; ISU Music; Ames, Iowa
Lysistrata 1999; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; Grinnell College Theatre Department; Grinnell, Iowa
Dear Iowa Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director, 1995; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
Deacon Whiley 1991; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist &Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Split Infinity 1990; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist and Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Boris Godunov 1986; Scenic Artist; University of Iowa Opera, Iowa City, Iowa
Guys and Dolls 1985; Scenic Designer; Ralston Community Theatre; Ralston, Nebraska
South Pacific 1984; Scenic Designer; Ralston Community Theatre; Ralston, Nebraska
Don Quixote 1983; Scenic Designer; Ralston Community Theatre; Ralston, Nebraska
The Unicorn 1983; Scenic Artist; University of Iowa Dance; Iowa City, Iowa
Scenic Designs Television/Industrials: (over 226 productions)
Studio 3 Live 2023; Scenic Design & Scenic Artist; Iowa PBS; Johnston, Iowa
Allstate Insurance National Conference 2014 – 2018; Bow & Arrow Productions; Scenic Artist; USA
Allstate Insurance International Conference Production 2013; Scenic Design Consultant; Paris, France
Allstate Insurance National Conference Production 2013; Scenic Artist; Washington DC
Allstate Insurance Conference 2012; National Production; Scenic Design Consultant; Bow & Arrow Productions; San Francisco, California
Allstate Insurance Conference 2011; National Production; Scenic Design Consultant/Scenic Artist; Bow & Arrow Productions; San Francisco, California
Morning TV Entertainment Show 2012; Scenic Designer/consultant; KCWI TV; Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Press 2008; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Market to Market 2008; Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Iowa Journal 2007; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
Studio Set 2006; Scenic Consultant; ISU Journalism Department; Ames, Iowa
Celebration Iowa 2006; Set Consultant; IPTV/Luther College; Johnston, Iowa
Interview Set 2005; Scenic Designer; ISU Extension Services; Ames, Iowa
ISU Order of the Knoll Event 2002; Scenic Consultant; Thompson Productions; Ames, Iowa
Central College Holiday Concert 2000; Scenic Designer; Iowa Public Television; Pella, Iowa
Mississippi River Project 1999; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Kidsfest Booth 1995-2000; Exhibit Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Student Voices 1989-2000; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Studio Three Presents Series 1987-2000; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Festival Fund-raising 1984-2000; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Iowa This Weekend 1984-1999; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Local Campaign Coverage 1984-1999; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
State Fair Booth 1984-2000; Exhibit Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
State Fair Coverage 1984-1999; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Halloween Hoopla 1998; UNI Symphony/Scenic Artist/Technical Director/Scenic Designer; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Straight Talk with the Governor 1998; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Training Video 1998; Scenic Artist; American Media Inc.; West Des Moines, Iowa
Ken Delo Concert 1997; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
Nutcracker Ballet 1997; Scenic Artist/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; Ballet Iowa; West Des Moines, Iowa
Principal Field Manager Forum 1997; Scenic Designer; Iowa Telecommunications Center; West DM, Iowa
Hy-Vee 1996; Scenic Designer; Time Frame Productions; West Des Moines, IA
Iowa Lottery 1996; Scenic Designer; Iowa Telecommunication Center (ITC); West Des Moines, Iowa
Bix Festival 1985-1996; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
Medicare 1995; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist and Technical Director; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
Teen Talk 1995; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; Creative Visions/YMCA; Des Moines, Iowa
Water Disaster Training 1995; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Racism 1993 & 1995; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
Iowa Hospital Association 1993-1995; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Glen Miller Concert 1994; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Health Summit 1994; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Putting Consumers in Charge 1994; Scenic Artist/TD/Scenic Designer; ISU Extension; Johnston, Iowa
Iowa Pork Producers 1994; Scenic Designer; REL Productions; West Des Moines, Iowa
Gospel Concert 1993; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
IHA- Aging in Iowa 1993; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
News Set 1993; Scenic Designer; American Media Inc.; West Des Moines, Iowa
U Can 2 1992; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist and Technical Director; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
Shimmer 1992; National Broadcast; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Dvorak Concert 1992; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
Relationship Strategies 1992; Scenic Designer; American Media Inc.; West Des Moines, Iowa
C.W. Metcalf 1992; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist and Technical Director; American Media Inc.; Des Moines, Iowa
Drug Special 1992; Scenic Designer, Scenic Artist and Technical Director; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
Critic’s Choice 1985, 1988, 1991; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Easter Seals Telethon 1990; Scenic Designer; Easter Seals; Des Moines, Iowa
TV Magic Memories 1989; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Our Water-Is it Safe? 1989; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Iowa High School Swing Choirs 1989; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Iowa Child Care 1988; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
Career Line 1987; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist and Technical Director; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
Iowa Games 1987; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist and Technical Director; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
Iowa Jazz 1987; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist and Technical Director; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
Stone City General Concert 1987; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Stone City, Iowa
Mirecourt Trio 1987; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
Dubuque’s Dream 1985; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Des Moines, Iowa
Balloons and Bluegrass 1984; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Indianola, Iowa
Iowa Lottery 1990; Set Decorator; Iowa Lottery; Des Moines, Iowa
Christmas at Luther 2005; Broadcast Nationally; Scenic Designer/Artist; IPTV/Luther College; Decorah, Iowa
Purdue Foundation Event 2005; Set Consultant; Bow & Arrow Productions; Lafayette, Indiana
Christmas at Luther 2002; Broadcast Nationally; Scenic Designer; IPTV/Luther College; Decorah, Iowa
Central College Holiday Concert 2000; Distributed Nationally; Scenic Designer; IPTV; Pella, Iowa
Better Homes and Gardens 1999; Scenic Artist; Iowa Telecommunication Center; Des Moines, Iowa
Yuletide Festival 1999; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/TD; Luther College & IPTV; Decorah, Iowa
Router Special 1999; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Old Time Country Music 1988-1999; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/TD; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Market to Market 1984-2000; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
National Presidential Debates 1984-2000; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/TD; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Iowa Lottery Special 1998; Master Carpenter/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; Iowa Lottery; Johnston, Iowa
Pioneer Commercial 1998; Scenic Designer; Iowa Telecommunications Center; West Des Moines, Iowa
Tony Sandler Concerts 1985, 1996, 1998; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/TD; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Donlar Chemical Company 1997; Scenic Designer; Applied Arts &Technology; Peru, Illinois
Pella Set 1997; Scenic Designer; Iowa Telecommunications Center; West Des Moines, Iowa
Richard Simmons 1997; Scenic Designer; Bow and Arrow Productions; Sioux City, Iowa
Iowa Lottery 1996; Scenic Designer; Iowa Telecommunication Center (ITC); West Des Moines, Iowa
Baxter Black 1988-1996; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/TD; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Bix Festival 1985-1996; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/TD; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
International Children’s Choir 1985, 1993, 1995; Scenic Designer; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Pioneer Sales Conference 1994; Scenic Designer; Applied Art & Technology; Traverse City, Michigan
Pioneer Sales Conference 1993; Scenic Designer; Busby Productions; Des Moines, Iowa
Allied Insurance Company 1993; Scenic Designer; Busby Productions; Des Moines, Iowa
USDA Super Quiz 1990; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/TD; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Mr. I, Time Travel Machine 1990; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist; Time Frame Productions; Urbandale, Iowa
World Food Prize 1999; Scenic Designer; Thomson Productions; Des Moines, Iowa
Pella Set 1997; Scenic Designer; Iowa Telecommunications Center; West Des Moines, Iowa
Pioneer Sales Conference 1994; Scenic Designer; Applied Art & Technology; Traverse City, Michigan
Pioneer Sales Conference 1993; Scenic Designer; Busby Productions; Des Moines, Iowa
Allied Insurance Company 1993; Scenic Designer; Busby Productions; Des Moines, Iowa
USDA Super Quiz 1990; Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist/Technical Director; IPTV; Johnston, Iowa
Mr. I, Time Travel Machine 1990; Scenic Designer; Time Frame Productions; Urbandale, Iowa
Theatre/Opera/Television Design Exhibitions:
USA Exhibition of Scenic Design 2019; Prague Quadrennial; Prague, Czech Republic
Portfolio of Scenic Design 2019; Prague Quadrennial; Prague, Czech Republic
Cover The Walls Exhibition Scenic Design 2018; Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre Turandot Scenic Design; USITT Conference; Louisville, Kentucky
Cover The Walls Exhibition Scenic Design 2017; Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre Pagliacci/Rusticana Scenic Design; USITT Conference; Louisville, Kentucky
Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival Region V Exhibition 2010; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for Sweeney Todd; Ames, Iowa
Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival Region V Exhibition 2007; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for Arcadia; Ames, Iowa
Cover The Walls Exhibition 2006; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for James and the Giant Peach; United States Institute for Theatre Technology; Louisville, Kentucky
Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival Region V Exhibition 2006; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for James and the Giant Peach; Fargo, North Dakota
World Stage Design Expo Catalog and DVD 2005; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for Stained Glass, Incorruptible & Fiddler on the Roof; World Stage Design Expo; Toronto, Canada
Cover The Walls Exhibition 2005; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for The Fiddler on the Roof; United States Institute for Theatre Technology; Toronto, Canada
Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival Region V Exhibition 2004; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for Incorruptible; University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Cover The Walls Exhibition 2003; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for Stained Glass; United States Institute for Theatre Technology; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cover The Walls Exhibition 2002; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for Twelfth Night; United States Institute for Theatre Technology; New Orleans, Louisiana
Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival Region V Exhibition 2002; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for Heroes Among Us; Lincoln, Nebraska
Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival Region V Exhibition 2001; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for Twelfth Night; Leawood, Kansas
Cover The Walls Exhibition 2001; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for Twelfth Night; United States Institute for Theatre Technology; Long Beach, California
References:
Chunghi Choo; Professor Emeritus; University of Iowa; 319-855-3789
Iowa Brad Dell; Chairman Department Music/Theatre; Iowa State University; dellbrad@iastate.edu
Letitia Kenemer; Memorial Union Arts/Focus Grant Cordinator; Iowa State University; letitia@iastate.edu
Vivian M. Cook; Community Engagement Director/Ecotheatre Lab/Octagon Center Curator; vmcook@iastate.edu
Professor Jack Parkhurst (formerly of Nebraska Wesleyan University) 402-770-1171
Professor Daniel Klienknech (formerly of Mount Mercy College) 319-331-0449
Mike Mars (President/Owner Bow and Arrow Productions) 515-208-4329