Jeremy Chandler is a Tampa based artist working in photography. His work explores a myriad of issues that center on masculinity, utopian ideals and the natural environment. In addition to being the 2008 Photographer Laureate for the city of Tampa, Jeremy has been included in numerous group and solo exhibitions including the 23rd edition of New American Talent. He received his BFA from the University of Florida in Creative Photography and his MFA at the University of South Florida.
Jeremy Chandler - Tampa Photographer Laureate VI
www.jeremychandler.net
Jeremy Chandler - Tampa FL
Education
MFA, University of South Florida, School of Art and Art History, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Tampa, FL 2009
BFA, University of Florida, School of Art and Art History, College of Fine Arts, Gainesville, FL 2005
Areas of Specialization
Photography and Digital Imaging
One Person Exhibitions
2009
Photographer Laureate Exhibition, American Institute of Architects Gallery, Tampa FL (Upcoming)
2008
New works by Jeremy Chandler: Atlantic Center for the Arts, Harris House Gallery, New Smyrna Beach, FL
2004
Collective Representations: Satchel’s Gallery, Gainesville FL
Public Art Commissions
2008
The Big Picture Project: Tampa, FL
Selected Group Exhibitions
2009
Closure: University Of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum, Tampa FL. (March 27th-May1st)
2008
New American Talent The 23rd Edition: Austin TX, Juror: Nato Thompson, curator and producer, Creative Time, New York, NY (Travels for two years throughout Texas) (Catalogue)
Florida Coalition of Art Schools Traveling Juried Exhibition: 621 Gallery, Tallahassee FL., Warp House, Gainesville FL., Bustillo y Diaz Cigar Factory, Tampa FL
This Must Be the Place: Flight 19 Gallery, Tampa FL, (Catalogue)
Florida Coalition of Art Schools Group Exhibition: West Tampa Center for the Arts, Tampa FL.
University of South Florida Juried Student Exhibition: University Of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum, Tampa FL. (Award Winner)
2007
Informe; An exhibition of new work by fourteen emerging Tampa based artist and Curated by Derek Conrad Murray: Flight 19 Gallery, Tampa FL, (Catalogue)
2006
France Is Bacon: Oliver Gallery, Tampa FL
2005
Simultaneous Pecking for Reasons of Status and Prestige: Gallery 5, Gainesville FL
Grants, Fellowships and Awards
2009
Distinguished Graduate Achievement Award presented by The University of South Florida Graduate and Professional Student Council, Tampa FL
2008
Ferman Motor Car Company Photography Award, Tampa FL.
Photographer Laureate, City of Tampa, Tampa FL
2007
Brooks Fellowship, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass Colorado
University Of South Florida Research Grant
2006
University Of South Florida Travel Grant
Teaching Experience
Department of Fine Arts, University Of South Florida, Tampa FL
Instructor of Record-Beginning Photography, Fall 2007
Instructor of Record-Beginning Photography, Fall 2007
Instructor of Record-Beginning Photography, Spring 2008
Instructor of Record-Beginning Photography, Fall 2008
Instructor of Record-Special Topics: Color Photography Fall 2008
Instructor of Record-Special Topics: Fine Digital Printing, Landscape and Memory (the place that cannot be), Spring 2009
Professional Organizations
Society of Photographic Education since 2007
College Art Association since 2008
Visiting Artist Lectures and Gallery Talks
2008
Atlantic Center for the Arts, Harris House Gallery, New Smyrna Beach FL
Residencies and Workshops
2007
Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Artist Website Workshop, Snowmass Colorado
2004
Maritime Arts and Inspiration Center, Wood Carving Workshop, Henry Wallace, Andros Island, Bahamas
Public Collections
City of Tampa
Private Collections
Mark Dion (artist)
Derek Conrad Murray (critic), Santa Cruz CA
Kim Adams (artist) Tampa FL
Justus Weber, Gainesville FL
Seth Lane (Owner of Smart Growth Development), Gainesville FL
Wendy Babcox (artist), Tampa FL
John O’Neil (Owner of Conduit Studios), Grand Rapids MI
Raymond and Bonnie Millican, Live Oak FL
Television – Radio
2008
Photo Laureate Helps Put Face on Tampa, Tampa Bay 10 News, Preston Rudie 1.5 minute video
Selected Bibliography
2008
Jen Beckman Gallery, Hey Hot Shot Contenders Summer 2008 http://heyhotshot.com/blog/category/contenders/
Marseglia, Paul “Keeping an eye on nature”, The Dailey Journal, Daytona Beach FL, January 10, 2008, Page 8
Beilstein. Dan, “Relationships In Art”, Smyrna Breeze, New Smyrna Beach FL, January 8, 2008, Cover Page, Page 13
2007
Waters. Jeff, “Jeremy Chandler Named Tampa’s Photographer Laureate” Suwannee Democrat, Live Oak FL, December 28, 2007, Cover Page, Page 8A
Murray. Derek, “Informe” published by The University of South Florida, Tampa FL (catalogue)
Voeller. Megan, “The best of USF (Flight 19’s USF showcase is all wheat no chaff)”, Creative Loafing (online), Tampa FL, May 16, 2007
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