Susan mahan bio and resume

Education: BS Ed. Miami University, MA Xavier University,

Workshops/classes with Robert Burridge, Linda Kemp, Greg Storer, Sterling Edwards, CVP alumni

Employment: High School Art Instructor for 33 yrs, Adjunct Professor in Art Department at Xavier University

Significant Shows:

“The Heart of a Woman” solo show in Hayley Gallery in New Albany, OH

“Fences” solo show at Awakenings, Cincinnati, OH

“Blooming” September-a two person show at Xavier University

‘Kaleidoscope” a 2-person show in Art Access Gallery in Bexley, OH,

“ReCollections” juried show at Miami University

“Viewpoint” a nationally juried art exhibition sponsored by the Cincinnati Art Club

3-Person Exhibit at YWCA Art Gallery

Faculty and Alumni Juried Exhibit at Miami University Art

“Blooms”-Solo show at Harmon Museum

Significant Purchases of my work

Over 60 pieces of my art have been commissioned by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center- including a 15’ mural installed February 2017. I recently created 64 pieces for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in collaboration with my students at Xavier University. There are several of my pieces in the permanent collection of Columbus Children’s Hospital. I was commissioned to create a mural for The United Coalition of Animals Headquarters in Cincinnati in 2015. I was also commissioned to create a portrait of Mr. Clean for P& G Headquarters as well as a second one for the CEO. My work is in the permanent collection of the Harmon Museum in Lebanon, Ohio.My work is in hundreds of private collections nation-wide.

Awards

"Architectural Artist of the Year" -"Art Comes Alive"

"Honorable Mention"- Rising Sun Pendleton juried exhibit

"Lifetime Achievement Award"- "Art Comes Alive"

"Award of Excellence"- Xavier University "Art at the X"

design selected for mural in Kentucky Park

"Purchase Award"- "Art Comes Alive"

Springfield Township banner competition winner

Artist of the Year and Artist in Residence for the New Albany Symphony