Beth Millner
Marquette, Michigan 49855
(906) 249-8482
bethmillner@gmail.com
www.bethmillner.com
EDUCATION:
Northern Michigan University
School of Art and Design
Marquette, Michigan
Bachelor of Fine Arts; Metalsmithing
Fall 2005 – Winter 2008
Graduated Mangna Cum Laude
University of Wisconsin – Marinette
Marinette, Wisconsin
Fall 2003 through Spring 2005
G.P.A. 3.95; Deans List 03-05
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
09/2007—present Bella Beads – Marquette, Michigan; Teaching independently ran wire-working jewelry workshops
03/2007—present Full-time Independent Artist – Marquette, Michigan; Fabrication of sterling silver jewelry, traveling to art shows throughout the United States.
ART FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (click for list)
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:
11/2007–5/2008 – Northern Michigan University Student Art Gallery, Marquette, Michigan; Web Design
08/2007—5/2008 – Northern Michigan University School of Art and Design, Marquette, Michigan; Museum Guard
08/2005 – 5/2008 – Northern Michigan University School of Art and Design, Marquette, Michigan; Monitoring of art studios, safety and closing responsibilities
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION:
2007—present Member of Sault Area Arts council
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
2005—2008 Member of Art Students League
School of Art and Design, Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Michigan
SCHOLASTIC AWARDS:
2005—present Phi Theta Kappa transfer scholarship, Northern Michigan University
2005 Herta F. Gerend Memorial Scholarship, University of Wisconsin – Marinette.
2005 Award for outstanding participation in the Anthropology Sociology club,
University of Wisconsin – Marinette.
2004—present Member of Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society of two year universities.
2003—present Recognition on the Deans List and High Honor Roll every semester.
EXHIBITIONS:
Spring 2008 Presidents House Exhibition, Marquette, Michigan; jewelry.
Winter 2008 Oasis Gallery Exhibition, Marquette, Michigan; jewelry.
Winter 2008 Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Marquette, Michigan; jewelry.
Fall 2007 Swan Song, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan; jewelry.
Fall 2007 The Third Dimension, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan; jewelry. (Best of Show)
Fall 2007 Syndicate, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan; jewelry.
Fall 2007 Finite 4X5, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan; jewelry.
Winter 2007 Extrapolate, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan; jewelry.
Fall 2005 Student Exhibit, University of Wisconsin, Marinette, Wisconsin; oil paintings.
Summer 2005 Student Exhibit, University of Wisconsin, Marinette, Wisconsin; oil paintings.
AWARDS:
2007 Best of Show, The Third Dimension, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan; jewelry.
2007 Best of Jewelry Award, Sault Summer Arts Festival, Sault Ste Marie, Michigan; Jewelry.
2007 Best of Show Award, Hiawatha Traditional Music Festivals Artist in the Round, Marquette, Michigan; Jewelry.
2002 Twin County Free Clinic Logo Contest, Marinette, Wisconsin; pen and ink drawing.
2001 Nature Conservancy Poster Contest, Marinette High School Marinette, Wisconsin; pen and ink; juried competition, 2nd place award.
