DAMIAN GOIDICH
Curriculum Vitae.
Education
MFA in Drawing, Kendall College of Art & Design, Grand Rapids, MI
BFA in Illustration, Kendall College of Art & Design, Grand Rapids, MI
Awards
2018 West Michigan Regional Art Competition Juror Award, 2D Category
2014 Golden Apple Art Residency Scholarship, Golden Apple Art Residency, Harrington, ME
2013 Golden Apple Art Residency Scholarship, Golden Apple Art Residency, Harrington, ME
2013 Ferris State University MFA Excellence in Art Purchase Award, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
2009 Kendall College of Art & Design Graduate Fellowship (Drawing), Grand Rapids, MI
2008 Warner, Norcross & Judd Purchase Award, Grand Rapids Regional Arts Competition, Grand Rapids, MI
1990 The Society of Illustrators Annual Scholarship Competition, The Society of Illustrators, New York, NY
Solo Exhibitions
2017 Head Shot, Spiral Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
2015 Little Things, University Fine Arts Center, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
2013 Boxed In, The Fed Galleries, Grand Rapids, MI
Selected Group Exhibitions
2019
Incoherent Thing War: A Useless Analysis, University Fine Arts Center, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
2018
Zombie, Helen Miller Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
Influence, The Fed Galleries, Grand Rapids, MI
Highlights from the West Michigan Regional Arts Competition, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
West Michigan Regional Arts Competition, The Fed Galleries, Grand Rapids, MI
Campus, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
2017
VIP Annual Studio Salon, Golden Apple Studio, Mt Pleasant, MI
Artumentary, Saginaw Art Museum, Saginaw, MI
Annual Faculty Exhibit, University Fine Arts Center, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
2016
15 Years of Decay: Defying the Local, Center for New Media/Arcus Gallery, Kalamazoo, MI
Unimportant Places, The Herkimer Building, Grand Rapids, MI
Live Coverage 2016: UICA, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
2015
Artist Attic Sale, Pop-Up Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI.
It's Up There, Collins Art Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
Pinned, Glittermilk Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
In Celebration of Golden Apple Artists, Jonesport Public Library Centennial Celebration, Jonesport, ME
Live Coverage 2015: UICA, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
Quinquennial, The (Art)ery Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
BINARY, The Herkimer Building, Grand Rapids, MI
A Second Glance: A Showcase of Local Artists from ArtPrize 2014, LowellArts! King Gallery, Lowell, MI
2014
ArtPrize 2014 at GRAM: [Dis]Comfort Zones, The Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Golden Apple Artist Residency Alumni Show, The Fed Galleries, Grand Rapids, MI
Craft House Gallery Juried Exhibition, The Craft House, Grand Rapids, MI
2013
Starter Art Show, Adam Bird Photography Studio, Grand Rapids, MI
Nightmare on Wealthy Street Halloween Show, The Meanwhile, Grand Rapids, MI
Dead Ringer, The Meanwhile, Grand Rapids, MI
Renaissance n’ Ruckus Art Exhibition and Fundraiser, Lesbian and Gay Network of Western Michigan, Inc. (The Network), Grand Rapids, MI
Mini-Masters Postcard Show, The Craft House, Grand Rapids, MI.
2011
CODA Invitational Exhibit, CODA Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
Dinderbeck Studios 1st Annual Picnic, Dinderbeck Studios, Grand Rapids, MI
Mini-Masters Postcard Show, Dinderbeck Print Studios, Grand Rapids, MI
2010
Concentration, CODA Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
The Red Show, Gallery 602, Grand Rapids, MI
Print Media
Rockman, Deborah, "Drawing Essentials: A Complete Guide to Drawing". New York: Oxford University Press, 2016.
“Kunstbeispiels: Art for Example,” MISC: Design Thinking and Innovation, Summer 2014: 106.
Crossman, Matt. “The Fight To Save Eagle,” GX: The Guard Experience, 11 no. 2 (May/June 2014): 96-101. (Article Illustrations)
Website Publications
8 Amazing Illustrators Feature (link)
Plateform Magazine no. 95 (Dec 2016): 98-109. (link)
Bleaq.com Feature (link)
Nitram Fusain Fine Art Charcoal Interview (link)
Ferris State University Purchase Award (link)
Profolio Interview (link)
Bibliography - Publications as Author
Contemporary Art and Transgression (link)
Great Deeds Against Goya (link)
Pictograms and Visual Cognition (link)
Community
2020 Faculty Advisor - KCAD Illustration Society (Student Organization)
2019 Introduction to Portrait Drawing Workshop, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, MI
2019 KCAD Portfolio Camp, Instructor - Observational Drawing
2019 Juror, Arts Council of White Lake 19th Annual Change of Seasons Exhibition
2019 Juror, 2019 West Michigan Regional Wildlife Competition - 2D Category
2018 KCAD Portfolio Camp, Instructor - Observational Drawing
2017 Reviewer, National Portfolio Day, Illustration Dept.
2016 Juror, 2016 KCAD Art Day Scholarship Competition
2015 Juror, 2015 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (West Central Michigan Region), Drawing and Illustration category
2011 Juror, 2011 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (West Central Michigan Region), Drawing category
Teaching Experience
2006 – present Professor of Illustration , Kendall College of Art & Design, Grand Rapids, MI
Education
MFA in Drawing, Kendall College of Art & Design, Grand Rapids, MI
BFA in Illustration, Kendall College of Art & Design, Grand Rapids, MI
Awards
2018 West Michigan Regional Art Competition Juror Award, 2D Category
2014 Golden Apple Art Residency Scholarship, Golden Apple Art Residency, Harrington, ME
2013 Golden Apple Art Residency Scholarship, Golden Apple Art Residency, Harrington, ME
2013 Ferris State University MFA Excellence in Art Purchase Award, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
2009 Kendall College of Art & Design Graduate Fellowship (Drawing), Grand Rapids, MI
2008 Warner, Norcross & Judd Purchase Award, Grand Rapids Regional Arts Competition, Grand Rapids, MI
1990 The Society of Illustrators Annual Scholarship Competition, The Society of Illustrators, New York, NY
Solo Exhibitions
2017 Head Shot, Spiral Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
2015 Little Things, University Fine Arts Center, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
2013 Boxed In, The Fed Galleries, Grand Rapids, MI
Selected Group Exhibitions
2019
Incoherent Thing War: A Useless Analysis, University Fine Arts Center, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
2018
Zombie, Helen Miller Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
Influence, The Fed Galleries, Grand Rapids, MI
Highlights from the West Michigan Regional Arts Competition, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
West Michigan Regional Arts Competition, The Fed Galleries, Grand Rapids, MI
Campus, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
2017
VIP Annual Studio Salon, Golden Apple Studio, Mt Pleasant, MI
Artumentary, Saginaw Art Museum, Saginaw, MI
Annual Faculty Exhibit, University Fine Arts Center, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
2016
15 Years of Decay: Defying the Local, Center for New Media/Arcus Gallery, Kalamazoo, MI
Unimportant Places, The Herkimer Building, Grand Rapids, MI
Live Coverage 2016: UICA, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
2015
Artist Attic Sale, Pop-Up Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI.
It's Up There, Collins Art Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
Pinned, Glittermilk Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
In Celebration of Golden Apple Artists, Jonesport Public Library Centennial Celebration, Jonesport, ME
Live Coverage 2015: UICA, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
Quinquennial, The (Art)ery Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
BINARY, The Herkimer Building, Grand Rapids, MI
A Second Glance: A Showcase of Local Artists from ArtPrize 2014, LowellArts! King Gallery, Lowell, MI
2014
ArtPrize 2014 at GRAM: [Dis]Comfort Zones, The Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Golden Apple Artist Residency Alumni Show, The Fed Galleries, Grand Rapids, MI
Craft House Gallery Juried Exhibition, The Craft House, Grand Rapids, MI
2013
Starter Art Show, Adam Bird Photography Studio, Grand Rapids, MI
Nightmare on Wealthy Street Halloween Show, The Meanwhile, Grand Rapids, MI
Dead Ringer, The Meanwhile, Grand Rapids, MI
Renaissance n’ Ruckus Art Exhibition and Fundraiser, Lesbian and Gay Network of Western Michigan, Inc. (The Network), Grand Rapids, MI
Mini-Masters Postcard Show, The Craft House, Grand Rapids, MI.
2011
CODA Invitational Exhibit, CODA Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
Dinderbeck Studios 1st Annual Picnic, Dinderbeck Studios, Grand Rapids, MI
Mini-Masters Postcard Show, Dinderbeck Print Studios, Grand Rapids, MI
2010
Concentration, CODA Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
The Red Show, Gallery 602, Grand Rapids, MI
Print Media
Rockman, Deborah, "Drawing Essentials: A Complete Guide to Drawing". New York: Oxford University Press, 2016.
“Kunstbeispiels: Art for Example,” MISC: Design Thinking and Innovation, Summer 2014: 106.
Crossman, Matt. “The Fight To Save Eagle,” GX: The Guard Experience, 11 no. 2 (May/June 2014): 96-101. (Article Illustrations)
Website Publications
8 Amazing Illustrators Feature (link)
Plateform Magazine no. 95 (Dec 2016): 98-109. (link)
Bleaq.com Feature (link)
Nitram Fusain Fine Art Charcoal Interview (link)
Ferris State University Purchase Award (link)
Profolio Interview (link)
Bibliography - Publications as Author
Contemporary Art and Transgression (link)
Great Deeds Against Goya (link)
Pictograms and Visual Cognition (link)
Community
2020 Faculty Advisor - KCAD Illustration Society (Student Organization)
2019 Introduction to Portrait Drawing Workshop, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, MI
2019 KCAD Portfolio Camp, Instructor - Observational Drawing
2019 Juror, Arts Council of White Lake 19th Annual Change of Seasons Exhibition
2019 Juror, 2019 West Michigan Regional Wildlife Competition - 2D Category
2018 KCAD Portfolio Camp, Instructor - Observational Drawing
2017 Reviewer, National Portfolio Day, Illustration Dept.
2016 Juror, 2016 KCAD Art Day Scholarship Competition
2015 Juror, 2015 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (West Central Michigan Region), Drawing and Illustration category
2011 Juror, 2011 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (West Central Michigan Region), Drawing category
Teaching Experience
2006 – present Professor of Illustration , Kendall College of Art & Design, Grand Rapids, MI