Bio
Gregory Thelker Photo CreditBorn in Chicago, IL
Lives in Brooklyn, NY
ONE AND TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS
2014 “Scratching the Surface,” Corners Gallery, Ithaca, NY
2012 “Strata,Works on paper by Jane Sangerman,”University at Buffalo Anderson Gallery, Buffalo, NY
1991 "Jane Sangerman and Leslie Vansen," Jan Cicero Gallery, Chicago IL
1986 “Recent Paintings,” Althea Viafora Gallery, New York, NY
1986 "Jim Gross and Jane Sangerman," Althea Viafora Gallery, New York, NY
1984 “Encoded Forms,” Althea Viafora Gallery, New York, NY
1980 “Works on Paper,” Contemporary Art Workshop, Chicago, IL
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2019 "Found Object," ODETTA, Brooklyn, NY
2018 "Mid Atlantic New Painting 2018," Martin Ridderhof Gallery, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
2018 "The Greatest Show on Earth: Sideshow Nation VI," Sideshow Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2017 'Selfie," curated by D. Dominick Lombardi and Peter Konsterlie, University of Bridgeport, Schelfhaudt Gallery, Bridgeport, CT
2017 "Thru the Rabbit Hole 2," Sideshow Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2014 "Over the Edge: Paper Works Unbound," curated by Claire Gilman, The Drawing Center, Williamsburg Art &
Historical Center, Brooklyn, NY
2014 "Made at Saltonstall," CAPS Art Center, Ithaca, NY
2013 "Resilient Suspension," four person show, curated by Alex Wixon, Amos Eno Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2012 "Group Show," Brenda Taylor Gallery, New York, NY
2009 “Works On Paper,” Long Island Museum, Stony Brook, NY
2008 “Works of Art on Paper,” Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, Loveladies, NJ.
"Positive/Negative 23,” Slocumb Galleries, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN.
2006 “Small Works,” Boltax Gallery, Shelter Island, NY
2004 “Landescapes, Water Installations,” College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, ME
2002 “New Work,” three person show, Three Sinks Gallery, St. Louis, MO
2000 “Landescapes, Scarecrows/Natural Elevations,” College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, ME
1995 “Group Show,” Jan Cicero Gallery, Chicago, IL
1992 "Abstract Work by Gallery Artists: Owen McHugh, Jane Sangerman, Signe Stuart, Leslie Vansen,"
Jan Cicero Gallery, Chicago, Il
1990 “Summer Pleasures,” Helander Gallery, New York, NY
“Summer Group Show,” Jan Cicero Gallery, Chicago, IL
“Influence and Manifestations,” Harlem School of the Arts, New York, NY
“Group Show,” Jan Cicero Gallery, Chicago, IL
1989 “Summer Group Show,” Jan Cicero Gallery, Chicago, IL
1988 “Gallery Artists-Major New Work,” Jan Cicero Gallery, Chicago, IL
1987 “Small Works Invitational,” Littlejohn Smith Gallery, New York, NY
1985 “Basically Boxes,” Klein Gallery, Chicago, IL
“December Group Show,” Betsy Rosenfield Gallery, Chicago, IL
1984 "Small Works," Althea Viafora Gallery, New york, NY
1983 “Seventeen Artists Jerome Foundation Fellowship Winners,” Condesso
Lawler Gallery, New York, NY
“New Work,” Althea Viafora Gallery, New York, NY
“Micro Works,” Futura Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden
“The Visiting Artist,” Ramapo College Art Gallery, Mahwah, NJ
1982 “New Work,” Althea Viafora Gallery, New York, NY
1980 “Illinois Painters Three,” Mary and Leigh Block Gallery, Northwestern University,Evanston, IL
1979 “Printmaking Invitational,” Ogden, Utah
“Postdam Drawings,” Postdam, NY
“In Western New York 1979,” Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY
1978 “Stockton National,” Pioneer and Hagin Art Gallery, Stockton, CA
AWARDS, HONORS AND RESIDENCIES
2018 "Virginia Center for the Creative Arts," Painting Fellow Residency, Amherst, VA
2016 "Virginia Center for the Creative Arts," Painting Fellow Residency, Amherst, VA
2015 "Ucross Foundation Residency Program," Visual Arts Residency, Clearmont, WY
2014 “Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts-Visual Arts Residency,” Ithaca, NY
1981-1983 “Jerome Foundations Fellowship,” The Printmaking Workshop,” New York, NY
1982 “Artist in Residence Grant,” Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ
1980 “Illinois Painters Three, Award,” Bradley University, Peoria, IL
GALLERY REPRESENTATION
Current ODETTA, 231 Cook Street, Brooklyn, NY
SELECTED PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
REFCO Commodities Corporation Gray & Ritter, Rubin, Baum, Levin
Strategic Planning Associates William Anderson Corporation
New York City Public Library McDonald’s Corporation
Metropolitan Life Insurance G. Heilman Brewing Co.
Mercer International United Missouri Bank
Printmaking Workshop Independent Financial Services
Faberge General Electric
Brooklyn Museum Swiss Bank
Northern Trust Bank Markel Corporation
Kirkland and Ellis PepsiCo
IBM W.R. Grace
Peat Marwick Kemper Group
Peter Sharp Shell Oil Co.
SUNY Buffalo
VISTING ARTIST, GUEST LECTURER AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2014 "Guest Lecturer," Art Department, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
2012 "Guest Lecturer," Art Teacher's Seminar Day and Workshop, presentation on the art of painter/printer/
sculptor Antoni Tapies, his work's inclusion in relevance to UB Art Galleries' permanent collection,
and his impact on Jane Sangerman's art, concepts and processes. University at Buffalo Anderson
Gallery, Buffalo, New York
1987 “Guest Lecturer,” Parsons School of Design at the American College in Paris, Paris, France
“Guest Lecturer,” Parsons School of Design, New York, NY
1986 “Visiting Artist,” The University of Delaware, Newark, DE
1984 “Visiting Artist,” Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland “Visiting Artist,” Duncan of
Jordonstone College of Art, Dundee, Scotland
1982-1984 “Adjunct Professor: Printmaking and Studio Art,” Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ
1982 “Artist in Residence”, open studio setting at the Ramapo College
of New Jersey, Mahwah, New Jersey
1977 – 1979 Teaching Assistant Fellowship, lithography and art foundations, The State University of
New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
EDUCATION
1979 The State University of New York at Buffalo, MFA
1976 The University of New Mexico, BFA