ArtPrize September 19 - October 7, 2012 | Grand Rapids, MI
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Erin Overmeyer
Grand Rapids, MI
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The Cottage Bar
The Cottage Bar
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  • The Cottage Bar
  • Crystal Cleaners
  • Elite Restaurant
  • Fotias Dry Cleaners
  • Fox's
    

Erin Overmeyer

Artist bio

Born Dec. 23rd 1976- Fort Wayne, IN
Education:
1995-H.S. Diploma: Paul Harding High School, Fort Wayne, IN
1999-B.A. Art, Painting. Hope College, Holland, MI
2008-M.A. Fine Arts, Painting/ Drawing. University of St. Francis, Fort Wayne, IN
Thesis: Damage and Disrepair: The Intersection of Injury and Suburban Sprawl

Exhibitions:
Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids-Solo Show-2009
University of St. Francis Graduate Exhibition-2008
First Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, IN-2007-2008
Muskegon Art Museum Regional Art Competition-2005
Grand Rapids Parade of Homes-2005
Holland Area Arts Council Educators Exhibit-2005
Hope College Permanent Collection
Multiple Private Collections

Work Experience:
Art and Photography Teacher, Allendale High School, Allendale, MI, 2000-Present
Freelance Artist- 1997-present
Sales Associate, Joyce Petter Gallery, Saugatuck/Douglas, MI, 1999-2005
About the work
Title: The Cottage Bar

Art form: 2-D

Medium: Acrylic, fabric/found paper, charcoal

Year created: Work not created yet

Description of work: I will be creating a painting of The Cottage Bar & Restaurant sign. First opened in 1927 The Cottage has become an institution in Grand Rapids. This painting will be a tribute to a much loved establishment that is part of the identity of Grand Rapids and has been a haven for artists for decades.
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Erin Overmeyer is showing at:

Cottage Bar Cottage Bar
18 LaGrave
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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