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Christopher Marion Thomas / Resume /
310-940-9421 / c.m.thomas@hughes.net
Teaching Experience
2009 Teaching Assistant (Mark Strickland), Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA.
2007 Teaching Assistant, Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena, CA.
2004 Illustration Instructor, Otis College of Art + Design, CA.
1995 Teaching Artist, Marwen Foundation, Chicago, IL.
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2007 “The Journey: A Mid-career Retrospective”, Upstairs at the Market Gallery, Los Angeles,CA.
2004 National Black History Month Calendar Celebration, Sears Corporate Offices, Hoffman Estates, IL.
2002 “Visions”, ETA Creative Arts Foundation, Chicago, IL.
1999 “C.M.Thomas”, M.C. Ginsberg’s Objects of Art, Iowa City, IA.
1997 “Featured Artist Series”, Kraft Foods National Headquarters, IL.
1990 “A Look Inside”, M.C. Ginsberg’s Objects of Art, Iowa City, IA.
1989 “Introducing Christopher M. Thomas”, University of Iowa,
Selected Group Exhibitions
2010 Art Center College of Design, Student Gallery, Pasaden,CA.
2007 “Unselfish Act”, Upstairs at the Market Gallery, Los Angeles,CA.
2007 “Open Call LA”, Los Angeles Municipal Gallery, Los Angeles,CA.
2005 “Walking in His Path”, Tilford Art Group, Los Angeles, CA.
2004 “Philadelphia Art Expo”, Philadelphia, PA.
2004 “Decor Art Expo”, Atlanta, GA.
2001 “Chicago Renaissance”, Chicago State University, IL.
2000 “COLOR”, National Black Fine Art Exposition, Chicago, IL.
1999 “National Carroll Simms Exhibition”, African American Museum, Dallas, TX.
1999 “Black Creativity”, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL.
1995 “Artist/Teacher Exhibition”, Marwen Foundation, Chicago, IL.
Selected Speaking Engagements
2010 Art Center College of Design, Student Orientation (Peer Mentor), Pasaden,CA.
2009 Art Center College of Design, Tink Adams Society Dinner, (featured Speaker), Pasadena, CA.
2004 National Black History Month Calendar Celebration, Sears Corporate Offices, Hoffman Estates, IL.
2004 Contemporary Artist series, Otis College of Art + Design, Los Angeles, CA.
1997 “Featured Artist Series”, Kraft Foods National Headquarters, IL.
Awards
2004 Commendation (gallery opening) from the Mayor of Inglewood, CA.
2003 Certificate of Merit (editorial), Society of Illustrators, LA, CA.
1999 CAAP Grant (painting), Department of Cultural Affairs, Chicago, IL.
Education
Currently pursuing my BFA in Fine Art, Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA.
1996 American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL.
1987-89 Augustana College, Rock Island, IL.
Selected collections
McDonald’s Corporate Fine Art Collection,IL.
Sears, Roebuck and Company, Hoffman Estates, IL.
The Hallmark Fine Art Collection, Kansas City, MO.
The Ginsberg Family Collection, IA.
Dr. Kenneth Ulmer, CA.
Dr. Jeremiah Wright, IL.
Dr. Surrenthia Parker, Chicago, IL.
Sherman Wright, IL.
Patricia Kent, IL.
Doug Mann, IL.
Bob Sayles Collection, IL.
Toni Golden, CA.
Anthony Anderson Collection, CA.
Terrell Tilford Collection, CA.
Roger Craig
Michael Nunn
Craig “REX” Perry, CA.
Bob Pickens, IL.
Maurice and Zeeta Lackey, CA.
Charles Bibbs Collection, CA.
Various private collectors throughout North America
Publications
“Book Review (Thou ART Holy)”, Gospel Today, 09/2004
(Featured Artist ) Sears’ National Black History Campaign, 2003
“Up Close with Christopher M. Thomas”, Images Magazine, 2003
(Feature) United States Postal Service “Business Solutions”, 2002
“The Healing Power of Music”, Spa Finder, May/June 2002
“The Gifted Hands of Christopher M. Thomas”, Gospel Today, 2002
“Art Talk” and “To Tell The Truth”, Discipleship Journal, Issue #126, 2001
“All’s Quiet”, The SOURCE, Issue #144, 2001
“Out of Darkness”, Upscale Magazine, (Feature Article) 03/2001
“Against All Odds”, Black Enterprise Magazine, 02/2001
“Running the Race Factor: Is it in you?”, CODE Magazine, 01/2001 “CODE Contributors”, CODE Magazine, 01/2001
“Cash Rules...”, The SOURCE, Issue #120, 1999
“1992 Aquisitions”, Hallmark Cards Corporate Art Collection
“Painting His Way”, Iowa City Press Citizen, 1989
Cover Art, SAGA / Augustana College, Spring, 1989
© Christopher Marion Thomas
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