Zachary George Bowman
1413 se Delaware Ave. unit 8
Ankeny, IA 50021
Cell: 712-210-6200
Email: bowfabanddesigns@gmail.com
EDUCATION
2012 Bachelor of Fine Arts program - Sculpture, Minor in Art History, Department of Art, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA. Graduated December, 2012
2005-2010 Des Moines Area Community College, Carroll, IA. Summer classes Building Trades, Welding, Electrical, and Spanish
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014 Skills: Experienced with a vast array of power tools/machines, both woodworking and metal fabrication. Proficient in Mig and Tig welding.
Computer skills: Basic knowledge in word processing, and PowerPoint in both Mac and PC platforms. Familiarity with Illustrator, PhotoShop and Rhinoceros (Drafting/3D Drawing).
2013-2014 Artist/Carpenter
Designing and constructing metal sculptures as well as doing general construction work. Coon Rapids, IA
Metal Fabricator
Fabricated outdoor sculpture for designers Aaron Wilson and Tim Dooley and assisted in fabrication for designer Sarah Deppe of Cedar Falls, IA. Art Incubator, Department of Art, University of Northern Iowa.
2010-12 Lab Monitor, Ceramic/Sculpture Studio
Department of Art, University of Northern Iowa
Open and close lab, supervise ceramic and sculpture students working in the lab, assist students, cleaning and maintenance of lab tools.
2011 Metal Fabricator
Fabricated indoor/outdoor sculpture with designer Lynn Basa. Art Incubator, Department of Art (Percent For Art Program), University of Northern Iowa.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
2014 Exhibiting Artist, Sculpt Siouxland, Sioux City, IA.
Exhibiting Artist, Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, Ames, IA.
Exhibiting Artist, Art on the River, Dubuque, IA. Best of Show.
Exhibiting Artist, Webster City, IA.
2013 Exhibiting Artist, Ottumwa, IA.
Exhibiting Artist, Webster City, IA.
Exhibiting Artist, Bettendorf, IA.
Exhibiting Artist, Reiman Gardens, Ames, IA.
Exhibiting Artist, Sculpt Siouxland, Sioux City, IA.
2012 Exhibiting Artist, Art Around the Corner, Ames, IA.
Exhibiting Artist, Art on the River, Dubuque, IA. Juror's honorable mention.
Exhibiting Artist, Sculpt Siouxland, Sioux City, IA. Best of show,
Exhibiting Artist, Washburn University, Topeka, KS.
2010-2011 Exhibiting Artist, Raccoon River Art Fair. Coon Rapids, IA.
People's Choice Award.
SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS
2012 Guillaume Scholarship, Department of Art, University of Northern Iowa
2011 Guillaume Scholarship, Department of Art, University of Northern Iowa
Department of Art Purchase Award, Annual Department of Art Juried Student Exhibition, UNI Gallery, University of Northern Iowa
College Hill Arts Festival Award, Annual Department of Art Juried Student Exhibition, UNI Gallery, University of Northern Iowa
Juror’s Honorable Mention, Annual Department of Art Juried Student Exhibition, UNI Gallery, University of Northern Iowa
2010-2012 Academic Scholarship, Department of Art, University of Northern Iowa
H. W. Reninger Scholarship, Department of Art, University of Northern Iowa
2009-present Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, University of Northern Iowa
2008-2012 Dean’s List, College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences, University of Northern Iowa (3.5 GPA or higher)
EXHIBITIONS
2012 Group Exhibition, BFA Group Exhibition, UNI Gallery, University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, IA
Group Exhibition, Space Exploration, Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo, IA
Group Exhibition, Musee d'lair, Dean’s Triangle Gallery, Department of Art, University of Northern Iowa
Annual Department of Art Juried Student Exhibition, UNI Gallery, University of Northern Iowa
2011 Annual Department of Art Juried Student Exhibition, UNI Gallery, University of Northern Iowa. Department of Art Purchase Award, College Hill Arts Festival Award; Juror’s Honorable Mention
Department of Theatre production of Guernica. University of Northern Iowa, Metal sculpture Buck was used in the play as an abstract sculpture.
2010 Annual Department of Art Juried Student Exhibition, UNI Gallery, University of Northern Iowa
Group Exhibition, No one knows me like yunomi (tea cup sets) Dean’s Triangle Gallery, Department of Art, University of Northern Iowa
ORGANIZATIONS
2009-2012 Member of NIPS (Northern Iowa Potters and Sculptors) Department of Art, University of Northern Iowa
COMMISSIONS
2011 Sculpture Commission, Art In The Park, Coon Rapids Development Group, City of Coon Rapids, IA. Where I'm From, medium- mild steel.
2010 Sculpture Commission, Art In The Park, Coon Rapids Development Group, City of Coon Rapids, IA. The Dancers, medium- mild steel.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2007-present Carpenter, Freelance construction.
Solely responsible for installing new windows, doors, siding, and roofing.
Designing and constructing furniture. Remodeling bathrooms, from demolition to finishing, laying tile, constructing vanities/other cabinets, drywall and trim.
Custom Woodworker, Part-time position
Craig’s Custom Woodworking, Carroll, IA
Construction of custom kitchen cabinets. Responsible for complete construction, including finishing process and installation.
2007-2008 Carpenter, full-time position
Badding Construction, Carroll, IA
General construction work, both residential and commercial.
2006-2008 Carpenter, Part-time position
Dan Overmohle Construction, Carroll, IA
General construction work including building a new house.
TRAVEL
2011 London and Paris Capstone class, University of Northern Iowa. Travel in Switzerland, Austria, Prague, and Germany
REFERENCES
Jeffery Byrd, Head Professor Thomas Stancliffe
Department of Art Department of Art
University of Northern Iowa University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Cedar Falls, IA 50613
319-273-2077 319-273-7684
E-mail: jeffery.byrd@uni.edu E-mail: tom.stancliffe@uni.edu
Professor Dan Perry Larry Bruggeman, Foreman
Department of Art Badding Construction
University of Northern Iowa 814 West 9th Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Carroll, IA 51401
319-273-2003 712-830-6803
Email: dan.perry@uni.edu larry_bruggeman@yahoo.com