PROFESSIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL
EXPERIENCE
 
Professor, 2002 – present
Lecturer – 2016 to present, University of South Dakota
Assistant Professor of Art/Lecturer  2002 – 2016
South Dakota State University
Adjunct Professor 2002-2007 Dakota State University
Adjunct Professor  2006 University of Sioux Falls
Developed curriculum pertinent to perceptual drawing, conceptual drawing, visual design, color theory, art appreciation, 3D design, mixed media painting, oil painting and teacher training in art education. Provided challenging studio projects with technical and conceptual emphases. Conducted group and one-on-one classroom instruction as well as developmental critiques designed to enhance the student’s understanding and awareness of contemporary art, art history, aesthetic philosophy and contemporary uses of design. Generated assessment rubrics rooted in personal educational experience and research in art theory. Provided written summaries of individual progress evaluating design understanding, technical aptitude and conceptual development.
 
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar, 2000-2001
Rotary International – Oro Valley Rotary, Arizona and Christchurch Rotary, New Zealand
Gained postgraduate admission to the University of Canterbury and studied under New Zealand painter, Julia Morrison, Professor of Art.  Assisted in the organization of painting exhibitions in Christchurch, New Zealand. Conducted research in the area of tertiary education and presented art work and research findings to members of Rotary International in New Zealand and in the United States.
 
Graduate Teaching Assistantship/ Center for Creative Photography Intern, 1998-2000
University of Arizona – Tucson, Arizona
Facilitated tutorials and discussion groups over course materials. Observed and recorded student progress.  Evaluated student research and art while organizing materials and information for lectures.  Worked as curator’s assistant at the Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona. Co-developed online teaching resources relative to the Center’s collection.  Conducted research on the facilitation of photographic interpretation. Published results in Art Education and included findings in MA thesis.
 
Drawing I – Technical, Drawing II – Conceptual, Painting I, II, III, and IV, Mixed Media Painting, Design I, Design II – Color Theory, 3D Design, Art Appreciation, Art Education Methods, Advanced Illustration
 
PROFESSIONAL ARTIST AND CURATORIAL EXPERIENCE

Professional Artist, 1996-present
Developed bodies of work with varying themes and concepts stemming from research, technical curiosity and cultural relevance. Exhibited internationally (New Zealand) and nationally, as well as throughout the region at galleries and museums such as the South Dakota Art Museum, The Visual Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion, Ipso Gallery, The Ritz Gallery, The Dahl, Prairie Edge Gallery, Warrior Work Gallery, and Craftsman Creek Gallery. Received the University of Arizona’s 2000 Creative Achievement Award, given annually to one graduate student in Fine Arts.
 
Gallery Director: Ipso Gallery, Fresh Produce – Sioux Falls, SD, 2008 - present
Organized exhibitions featuring regional artists and facilitated collaborative projects between artists. Co-developed and implemented fundraisers for the benefit area arts organizations. Worked closely with artists to curate, organize and hang exhibitions.

SELECT EXHIBITIONS

One and Two Person Exhibitions:
 
Quantum Superposition, Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls, SD (forthcoming 2024)
Magical Adventure, Ipso Gallery, Sioux Falls, SD 2019
The Tree and the Acorn, Dakota Prairie Museum, Aberdeen, SD 2015
Anthologies in Flux, Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center, Sioux Falls, SD  2011
Recent works by Liz Bashore and Bruce Preheim, South Dakota Art Museum, Brookings, SD  2008
Arch and Wry: Recent works by Liz Bashore and Mary Groth, Nuance Gallery, Beresford, SD  2008
MFA Thesis Exhibition, University of South Dakota Main Gallery, Vermillion, SD  2007
Rural Funk, Fresh Produce, Brandon, SD  2005
Space and Containment, Koch Hazard Architects, Sioux Falls, SD  2005
Painting 2004, Craftsman Creek Gallery, Sioux Falls, SD  2005
 
Group Exhibitions:

SD Abstraction, South Dakota Art Museum, Brookings, SD (forthcoming 2020)
USD Faculty Exhibition, Washington Pavilion VAC, Sioux Falls, SD 2019
USD Faculty Exhibition, John Day Gallery, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD 2019
FATE 2015: National Juried Members Exhibition, Herron School of Art and Design, Indianapolis 2015
Saint Peter Arts Council - Annual Exhibition, St. Peter, MN  2014
This is the West, The Institute of Contemporary Art, Portland, Maine 2013
P3: Painters and Poets, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science VAC, Sioux Falls, SD 2013
South Dakota Governor’s Biennial: 2013 Touring Exhibition; South Dakota 2013
Washington Pavilion Juried Competition, Washington Pavilion VAC, Sioux Falls, SD  2013
Collaborations in Education: Jeff Freeman, Washington Pavilion VAC, Sioux Falls, SD  2012
P3: Artist and Writer Collaborative, Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls, SD  2012
South Dakota’s 5th Governor’s Biennial Art Exhibition, The Dahl - Rapid City, SD  2012
Offhand: Postgraduate Invitational - Rotunda Gallery, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE  2010
P3: Artist and Writer Collaborative, Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center, Sioux Falls, SD  2010
Board of Regents Annual Exhibition, Pierre, SD  2007
Briar Cliff Review Exhibition, Sioux City, IA  2007
Stillwell Exhibition, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD  2005 - 2007
Endless Possibilities, Governor’s Biennial Art Exhibition  2005-2006
Board of Regents Annual Exhibition, Pierre, SD  2005, 2007
PAIN-01, Painters Collective Exhibition, Christchurch, New Zealand  2001
STOP RED, School of Fine Arts Gallery, University of Canterbury, New Zealand  2001
Historic Studios Collective Exhibition, Tucson, AZ  2000
Graduate Studies Exhibition, Joseph Gross Gallery, University of Arizona, Tucson  2000
Alumni Exhibition, Steensland Gallery, Saint Olaf College, Northfield, MN  1997
 
SELECT COLLECTIONS

South Dakota Art Museum – Brookings, South Dakota
Raven Corporate Headquarters – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Avera Cancer Institute – Radiology Clinic, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Avera McKennan Medical Center – Doherty Hospice Facility, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sanford Medical Center – Neurological Research Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Howalt/McDonald Insurance, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
Saint Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota
 
SELECT PRESENTATIONS

Publish Delux, University of South Dakota at the Sioux Falls Design Center, Sioux Falls, SD  2018
Illustration Forum, University of South Dakota at the Sioux Falls Design Center, Sioux Falls, SD 2017
Portfolio Delux, Sioux Falls Design Center, Sioux Falls, SD 2016
Collecting Art: Prints, Sioux Falls Design Week, Sioux Falls Design Week, Sioux Falls Design Center, Sioux Falls, SD 2018 
Collecting Art: Does My Art Have To Match My Couch, and Other Important Questions, Sioux Falls Design Week, Sioux Falls Design Center, Sioux Falls, SD 2017
Keynote Speaker: The Marriage of Art and Business, UCDA National Design Education Summit, Brookings SD 2015
Research Symposium: Art Production and Aesthetics, University of Sioux Falls, Sioux
Falls, SD  December 2006
Research Presentations to Rotary International Clubs in New Zealand, Arizona, and South Dakota,
March 2000 to September 2004
Educational Web Design in the Fine Arts, National Art Education Association, National
Conference, Los Angeles, CA, April 2000
Web Pedagogy, Arizona Art Education Association, Arizona State Conference, Tempe, AZ,
 
SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Studio Visit Magazine, Featured Artist, Open Studios Press, Volume 16, 2011
Briar Cliff Review, Volume 19, 2007
South Dakota Journal of Medicine, Fall 2004, Featured Cover Artist
Bashore, L. & Fey, C. (2000). Examining the Art of Photography. Art Education, 53 (5), 25-32.
Literary Arts Magazine,1998 Saint Olaf College, Featured Cover Artist
 
SELECT AWARDS
2020 Best of Class Addy Award, Cake Walk - Ipso Gallery, Sioux Falls, SD
2020 Gold Addy Award, Cake Walk - Ipso Gallery, Sioux Falls, SD 
2019 SD Governor’s Biennial Art Exhibition – Invited Artist
2019 Gold Addy Award: Ipso Gallery
2018 Arts Innovation Award – Sioux Empire Arts Council, for Ipso Gallery, Sioux Falls, SD
2018 Gold Addy Award: Ipso Gallery
2017 Best in Class Addy Award: Ipso Gallery
2017 Gold Addy Award: Ipso Gallery
2015 Juror: Stilwell Exhibition – University of South Dakota
2014 Excellence in Teaching Award – University Center Campus, Sioux Falls, SD
2014 Juror: Avera Art Exhibit – Avera Cancer Center
2012 Honorable Mention AIGA Exhibit, Augustana College, Specimen 1: First Dakota Bank
2011 Best of Show Addy Award: Neighborhood Dental – Fresh Produce (art director/illustrator)
2011 State Best of Class Addy Award: Neighborhood Dental – Fresh Produce (art director/illustrator)
2011 State Gold Addy Award: Neighborhood Dental– Fresh Produce (art director/illustrator)
2010 Regional Silver Addy: Folk Festival Campaign – Fresh Produce (art director/illustrator)
2010 Gold Addy: Folk Festival Campaign – Fresh Produce (art director/illustrator)
2009 Regional Silver Addy Award: Folk Festival Campaign – Fresh Produce (art director/illustrator)
2009 Gold Addy Award: Folk Festival Campaign – Fresh Produce (art director/illustrator)
2008 South Dakota Arts Council Grant – Artist in Residence, Beresford High School in conjunction
         with Nuance Gallery, Beresford, SD
2008 Gold Addy Award: Poet- Think Like a Poet Campaign – Fresh Produce (illustrator)
2007 Gold Addy Award: Scapp’s RV – Fresh Produce (illustrator)
2007 Silver Addy Award: Jack Billion Campaign – Fresh Produce (illustrator)
2007 Briar Cliff Review, Featured Artist
2007 University Galleries Award; Stillwell Exhibition, University of South Dakota
2007 Merit Award, Stillwell Exhibition, University of South Dakota
2006 Painting Award, Stillwell Exhibition, University of South Dakota
2005 Honorable Mention, Governor’s Biennial Exhibition:  Endless Possibilities
2005 Merit Award, Stillwell Exhibition, University of South Dakota
2004-2007 Teaching Assistantship, University of South Dakota
2001 Ambassadorial Scholarship – Rotary International, Christchurch, New Zealand
2000 Creative Achievement Award – Department of Fine Arts, University of Arizona
2000 Fine Arts Departmental Scholarship, University of Arizona
2000 Fine Arts Fellows Grant, University of Arizona
1999 Fine Arts Departmental Scholarship, University of Arizona
1998-2000 Teaching Assistantship, University of Arizona
1993-1997 Johnson Scholarship, Saint Olaf College