Bio

KATHY YANCEY
3530 Lochwolde LN
Snellville, Georgia   30039
Website: http://www.kathyyancey.com
Email: kathyyancey@gmail.com
(470) 268-8269

 

GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, HONORS AND PUBLIC COMMISSIONS:
Nominated by Georgia Museum of Art for exhibit in National Museum for Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.
Commission for Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, AirportART Program, Immigration corridor, Concourse E, installation entitled “Looking Out Of Roses,”  installed 2004
1997 Georgia Women in the Visual Arts Honoree for Outstanding Contribution
Georgia Council for the Arts, Individual Artist Grant, 1991-1992
SAF/NEA Visual Arts Fellowship, 1988, Works on Paper
(Southern Arts Federation/National Endowment for the Arts)

SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
My Work Has Always Looked Like Me, President’s Gallery, Brenau University, 2019
Paint By Heart, Callanwolde Fine Art Gallery, Atlanta, GA, 2014
Paint By Heart, Judy A. Saslow Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, 2012
My Work Always Looks Like Me, Swan Coach House Gallery, Atlanta, GA, 2009
My Work Always Looks Like Me, Judy A. Saslow Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, 2008
GirlStories, Dalton Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, S.C., 2006
Retrospective & Recent Work, Arnold Gallery, Shorter College, Rome, Georgia, 2005
Dreamer’s Companion, Marietta-Cobb Museum, Marietta, Georgia, May, 2003
Girl Stories, 2001 Atlanta Biennial, Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta, 2001
A Good Muse Sees In All Directions, Swan Coach House Gallery, Atlanta, 2000
Memories from Before I was Born, Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta, 1998-1999
Dearly Beloved,Atrium Gallery, Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport, Atlanta, 1999
Personally Narrative, Spirit Square Center for the Arts, Charlotte, NC, 1998
Frida Kahlo, Goddess of Art, Block Candy Art Gallery, Atlanta, 1996
Celestial Sisters, Nexus Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta, 1994-95, Catalog
Interiors:  Domestic Views, Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, Madison, Georgia,  1992
Still and Quick Lives, Modern Frame Gallery, Atlanta, 1992
Recent Works, Albany Museum of Art, Albany, Georgia  1991, Catalog
Metaphorical Musings, Auburn University, Biggin Gallery, Alabama, 1990, Catalog
Musings of a Domestic Goddess, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, Atlanta, 1988
Recent Works, SECCA, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, Winston-Salem, North    Carolina, 1987, Catalog

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:    
Georgia/Georgia, Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, Atlanta, GA, 2015
Grace & Ritual, Iam8bit Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, 2013
Georgia Artists Pick Georgia Artists, Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, Atlanta, GA, 2013
100 at 100, Welch Galleries, Georgia State University, 2013
2011 SouthXeast: Contemporary Southeastern Art, Florida Atlantic University, Schmidt and Ritter Art Galleries, Boca Raton, FL, Catalog, 2011
Recent Acquisitions, Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, Atlanta, GA, 2011
Celebrating Georgia Women Artists, National League of American Pen Women, Marietta/Cobb Museum, Marietta, GA, 2010
Wonder Women, Judy A. Saslow Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, 2009
Paperworks, Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta, 2006
Contemporary Southern Drawings from the Permanent Collection, High Museum of Art, Atlanta, 2004
Selected Works: State of Georgia Art Collection, Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia,     Atlanta, 2004
Elvis & Marilyn:  2 x Immortal, Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Massachusetts, 1995;
Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, Texas, 1995; Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, NC,                  1995; Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, 1995; New York Historical Society, New York City, 1996;  Philbrook Academy, Tulsa,  Oklahoma, 1996; Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus, Ohio, 1996; Tennessee State Museum, Nashville, Tennessee, 1996; San Jose Museum of Art, San Jose, California, 1996;   Honolulu Academy of Art, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1997; Hokkaido Obihiro Museum of Art, Japan, 1997; Daimaru Museum, Umeda-Osaka, Japan, 1997; Takamatsu City Museum of Art, Takamatsu, Japan, 1997; Sogo Museum of Art, Yokohama, Japan, 1998; Mitsukoshi Museum of Art, Fukuoka, Japan, 1998;
Taipei Municipal Museum, Taipei, Taiwan, 1998; Kaoshiung Municipal Museum, Kaoshiung, Taiwan, 1998;   Mountain Arts Museum of Fine Art, Kaoshiung, Taiwan, 1998; Catalog, Rizzoli Art Book
Crosscurrents, Rethinking 20th Century Art, High Museum of Art, Atlanta, 1993
Reflections:  Women Looking at Women, Furman University, Greenville, South  Carolina, 1993
Revising the View:  Southern Women Artists, National Conference of the Women's Caucus for the Arts, Washington, D.C., 1991, Catalog
Vital Signs, Nexus Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta, 1991, Catalog
Recent Acquisitions:  Works on Paper, High Museum of Art, Atlanta, 1990
1988 SAF/NEA Regional Fellowships for Emerging Artists in Painting, Drawing and Printmaking Exhibition,   Atlanta College of Art Gallery, Catalog, Review, New Arts Examiner, 1991, Regional Tour, 1989-1991
Forrest Avenue Farewell, Nexus Consortium, Atlanta, 1989
Contemporary Artists in Georgia:  Selections from The High Museum's Collection, High Museum Ga. Pacific Center, 1989
Fact/Fiction/Fantasy:  Recent Narrative Art in the Southeast, Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture,
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1987, Cheekwood Fine Arts Center, Regional Tour, 1987-1989,   University Purchase, Catalog
Elvis, SECCA, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1987, Catalog
Recent American Works on Paper, curated by Ned Rifkin, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit, USIA, India              and United States Tour, 1985-1988, Catalog
The Atlanta Show, Nexus Contemporary Arts Center, Atlanta, 1987, Catalog
Women's Art Exhibition, Galerie Triangle, Washington, D.C., 1986, Catalog
30 x 30 inch Exhibit, Arts Festival of Atlanta, Georgia, 1985, Catalog

 

SEMINARS, LECTURES, PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL COMMISSIONS:   
Visiting Artist, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fl, 2011
Gallery Lectures:
Florida Atlantic University, SouthXeast Contemporary Southeastern Art, 2011; Swan Coach House Gallery, 2009 and 2000; Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, 2006 and 2001; Dalton Gallery, Rock Hill, SC, 2006; Colquitt County Art Center, 2007; Arnold Gallery, Shorter College, Rome, GA, 2005; Spirit Square Center for the Arts, 1998; Spruill  Arts Center, 2000, 1999 and 1997; Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, 1992; Albany Museum of Art, 1991; Auburn University, Department of Art, Auburn, AL, 1990; Cheekwood Fine Arts Center, Nashville, TN, 1989
Commission installed 2004, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Concourse E, “Looking Out of  Roses”
Cover art for novel “Guava Dreams”, by Mary Torre Kelly, Trafford Publishing, Toronto, Canada, 2004
Board Member, The Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, 1995-2001, Executive Committee, 1997
Community Project Coordinator Scrapbook Project, Atlanta History Center Archives, 1999
Georgia Council for the Arts, Advisory Museum Panel, 1996
Madonna & Child, original lithograph collaboration with Wayne Kline, Tamarind Master Printer, Rollingstone Press, 1995
Artist for TV Series, “Ryan Ganey, The Well-Placed Weed,” Portrait creation for Opening Titles, WGNX-TV, 1993
Artist's Book, "Home, A Game & Activity Book for Children of  All Ages,"  Published by ART Papers, Atlanta, Georgia, 1992
XPT  (Experimental Puppet Theatre), Creation of Original Puppet Play, “The Bound Man”, Collaboration with Janie Geiser, Karen Chance, John Ludwig, The Center of  Puppetry Arts, 1985
Illustrator, Children's Book, "One Day I Found a Good Old Dog," by Sylvia Johnson, Southern Lite Publishing Co., 1980

SELECTED AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS:     
2011 Southern Appalachian Artist’s Guild, Best in Show
2011 Rome Art Coterie National, Best in Show
2010 Celebrating Georgia Women Artists Exhibition, National League of American Pen Women,
Marietta/Cobb Museum, Best of Show and First Place, Mixed Media
2003 New Horizons Exhibition Cherokee County, Best in Show
2002 Georgia National Fair, 1st Place Cash Award, Purchase Award
2002 Kennesaw University CARE Exhibition, Best in Show
2002 Decatur Arts Festival, Best in Show, Cash Award
2001 Douglas County National, Best in Show, Cash Award, Douglasville, Ga.
2000 Southeastern Invitational Exhibition, Gwinnett Council of the Arts, Best in Show
1999 Mable House National, Best in Show, Cash Award
1991 Atlanta Arts Festival, "Big Art Billboard Design Competition," Honorarium
1984 Southeast Woman's Caucus for the Arts - Cash Award, Clemson University, University Purchase

 

SELECTED INSTITUTIONAL AND CORPORATE COLLECTIONS:    
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
High Museum of Art, Atlanta
State of Georgia Collection, Georgia Public Television Corporate Headquarters, Atlanta
Georgia National Fair Institutional Collection, Perry, Georgia
Albany Museum of Art, Albany, Georgia
City of Atlanta, Bureau of Cultural Affairs
Alabama Power Company, Birmingham, Alabama
Clemson University, College of Architecture
Columbus College of Art Department
Ewing Gallery of Art, University of Tennessee
Brenau University, LaGrange, Georgia
Chattahoochee Valley Art Museum, LaGrange, Georgia
ART Station Inc., Stone Mountain, Georgia
Atlanta History Center Archives Collection
King & Spalding law firm, Atlanta
Fidelity International, Inc., Atlanta
Missi McMorries, Attorney at Law, Atlanta
Sawyer Riley Comp- Inc., Atlanta

SELECTED PRIVATE COLLECTIONS:
Karen and Steve Sonnenburg, Singapore, Thailand 
Jeff and Debbie Chapman, Atlanta, GA
Roberta and David Green, New York City, NY 
Cheryl Gilbreath, Kentucky
Mrs. Charles Schwab, San Francisco, CA 
Robert and Lu Steed, Atlanta, GA
Carrie and Gary Pomerantz, San Francisco, CA   
Kathy Marena, New York City, NY
Barbara Schreiber and Bill Ribarsky, Charlotte, NC 
Diane Kemplar, Atlanta, GA
Phillip and Madeline Van Dyck, Athens, GA  
Laura Walters, Philadelphia, PA
Carolyn and Peter Cobb, Atlanta, GA   
John Hepworth, Rugby, England
Betsy Beaman and Burn Sears, Atlanta, GA  
Carolyn Griffin, Washington, D.C.
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Van Dyke, Boston, MA 
Marianne Lambert, Atlanta, GA
Matt and Patricia Winkeljohn, Atlanta, GA 
Susan Maclean Kybett, Scotland
Peter and Jackie Martin, Coral Gables, Fl 
Ian Sanders, Los Angeles, CA

 

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Catherine Fox, “Abernathy Arts Winners,” Atlanta Journal and Constitution, May 19, 2011
Debra Wolf, “Homage to South’s Cliches, “Atlanta Journal and Constitution, March 30, 2008
Debra Wolf, “Spruill’s “Good On Paper” Packs Punch,” Atlanta Journal and Constitution, Aug. 5, 2007
Catherine Fox, “Feminist Punch,” Atlanta Journal and Constitution, January 30, 2005
Jerry Cullum, “Dream Weavers,” Atlanta Journal and Constitution, April 18, 2003
Dorothy Joiner, “Review Atlanta: Political Body,” Art Papers, September, 2001
Stephanie Bowman, “Review Atlanta: When The Wind Blows,” Art Papers, September, 2001
Catherine Fox, “Biennial’s Big Wind Has Small Substance,” Atlanta Journal and Constitution,                                                 
April 20, 2001
Cathy Byrd, “Fantasies and Nightmares,” Creative Loafing, April 11, 2001
Catherine Fox, “Beyond Fruits: New Still Lifes,” Atlanta Journal and Constitution, March 30, 2001
Cliff Bostock, “Living Mythology,” Creative Loafing Atlanta, December 2, 2000
Jerry Cullum, “Myths et.al.,” Atlanta Journal and Constitution, November 17, 2000, Recommended
Visual Arts Calendar November 17- 30, 2000
Reid Davis, “Dearly Beloved,” ATL, Atlanta Hartsfield Newspaper, December 10, 1998
Catherine Fox, “A Crazy Little Look at Love,” Atlanta Journal and Constitution, October 9, 1998
Olivia Fortson, “Spirit Square Made Over,” The Charlotte Observer, January 2, 1998
Jerry Cullum, “Face To Face Portraits,” Atlanta Journal and Constitution, June 27, 1997
Jerry Cullum, “Recommended...Point of View,” Atlanta Journal and Constitution, May 2, 1997
Steve Hedberg, “The Source; Artwork by Kathy Yancey,” Poets, Artists and Madmen, January, 1997
Cathy Byrd, “Shrine On: Kathy Yancey Pays Homage To Frida Kahlo,” Creative Loafing, April 20, 1996                    
Susan Chadwick, “Contemporary Arts Museum's Elvis + Marilyn,” Houston Post, February 8, 1995
Geri De Paoli, “Elvis + Marilyn: 2 X Immortal,” (art book), Rizzoli International Publication, Inc., New
York, 1994, page 138
Julia Fenton, “Five Women,” Nexus Contemporary Art Center Press, November, 1994
Shawn Hill, “American Dreamboats,” Boston Bay Windows, November 10, 1994
Catherine Fox, “Nexus Exhibit Will Get Into Your Bones,” Atlanta Journal and Constitution,
Nov. 25,1994
Felicia Feaster, “Five Women at Nexus,” Creative Loafing, December 24, 1994
Nan Clark, “Art With A Sense Of Humor,” Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles, February, 1994
Jerry Cullum, “New Visions Show Gives Diverse Voices Their Say,” Atlanta Journal and Constitution,
Feb. 4, 1992
Jerry Cullum, “Man/Woman: Different Perspectives,” Atlanta Journal and Constitution, January 30, 1991
Nan Clark, “The Evolving Presence Of Women In The Arts,” Peachtree Papers, January, 1991
Catherine Fox, “Fellowship Winners Show Individualism,” Atlanta Journal and Constitution, June 14, 1989
Carolyn Griffin, “Southern Arts Federation National Endowment For The Arts Regional Visual Arts
Fellowships,” New Art Examiner, October, 1989
Carolyn Griffin, “Kathy Yancey: Musings Of A Domestic Goddess,” Art Papers, September‑October, 1988
Amy Jinkner‑Lloyd, “Yancey's Take On 'Domestic' Bliss Has Real‑Life Sting,” Atlanta Journal and
     Constitution, April 24, 1988
Jerry Cullum, “Kathy Yancey: Social Satire In The Urban '80's,” Art Vu Magazine, Fall, 1987
William Trotter, “Elvis: Pop Music's Jack Kerouac,” Carolina Piedmont, October, 1987
“Artist's Issue,” Art Papers, June, 1987, pg. 12
Catherine Fox, “Art In Atlanta 1987‑88,” Atlanta Journal and Constitution, Sunday, September 6, 1987
Jerry Cullum, “Summer Harvest,” Art Papers, September‑October, 1987
Mark Power, “Contemporary Women Artists,” The Washington Post, March, 1986, pg. B7
Jo Ann Lewis, “Recent American Works On Paper,” The Washington Post, July, 1985, pg. B10
Susan Rush, “Cover Artist: Kathy Yancey,” Peachtree Papers, February, 1985
Jerry Cullum, “Demons And Angels,” Art Papers, November‑December, 1984