Hilary Nelson
Hilary Nelson has an MFA in Painting and Drawing with a secondary in Sculpture from the University of Iowa School of Art and Art History. She attended MIU for her BFA in Painting as well as her BS in Environmental Science.
Education
University of Iowa, MFA Painting, 2017
University of Iowa, MA, Painting, 2016
Maharishi International University, BFA Painting, 2013
Maharishi International University, BS Environmental Science, 2007
Recognitions
Mildred Pelzer Lynch Fellowship, The University of Iowa, 2016/17
Mildred Pelzer Lynch Fellowship, The University of Iowa, 2015/16
Graduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship, The University of Iowa, 2016
Graduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship, The University of Iowa, 2015
Graduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship, The University of Iowa, 2014
Len Everett Fund for Excellence Scholarship, The University of Iowa, 2014
Arts Honors Award, Maharishi International University, 2013
Environmental Sciences Honors Award, Maharishi International University, 2007
Solo Exhibitions
2017
Let Your Mind Go and Your Body Will Follow, MFA Thesis Exhibition, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
2016
This Misstep, Visual Arts Building, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
2015
The Next Level, Morrissey Gallery, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA.
Rumble In The Rubble, Levitt Gallery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
2013
What We Ate That Morning, A+ Gallery, Minneapolis, MN.
2011
As Far As That Goes, The Beauty Shop, Fairfield, IA.
2010
The Horrible Tussle, The Beauty Shop, Fairfield, IA.
Group Exhibitions
2017
SHIFT, Tugboat Gallery, Lincoln, NE.
777, UIowa Grads, Theodore: Art, Brooklyn, NY.
MFA Show, Drewelowe Gallery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
2016
MA Show, Drewelowe Gallery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
2015
Talk The Temple, Englert Theater, Iowa City, IA.
House Show (A Group Show), Lechner House Gallery, Iowa City, IA.
2014
Pick A Vegetable, Make It Big, Drewelowe Gallery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
2013
BFA Show, Maharishi International University, Fairfield, IA.
2010
Maybe Tomorrow, The Beauty Shop, Fairfield, IA.
Experience
Maharishi International University, January – current
Assistant Instructor
Maharishi International University, August – December 2017
Adjunct Instructor
Maharishi International University, June 2016, June 2017
Adjunct Instructor
Painting II course.
University of Iowa, Fall 2016
Instructor of Record
Basic Drawing course.
University of Iowa, Spring 2016
Instructor of Record
Basic Drawing course.
University of Iowa, Fall 2015
Instructor of Record
Basic Drawing course.
University of Iowa, Spring 2015
Instructor of Record
Elements of Art course.
University of Iowa, Fall 2014
Instructor of Record
Elements of Art course.
Maharishi International University, Spring 2014
Teaching Assistant
Aid in Painting II course.
Maharishi International University, Fall 2012
Teaching Assistant
Aid in Screen Printing course.
Nelson Project, 2013- current
Co founder
Collaborative project with artist Trilby Nelson.
The Beauty Shop, Fairfield IA, 2009 – 2013
Co founder, Curator, Volunteer
Helped operate and curate art and music shows at a non-profit, all ages, music venue and art gallery.
Contacting and selecting artists, managing shows and promotion, collecting sales.