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Jenniffer Omaitz
PAINTER & INSTALLATION ARTIST
Hear more from Jenniffer on how she's steadily grown her art career as a painter, installation artist, and bookmaker, establishing herself within her local arts community, developing patience and persistence, and the freedom to weave together her creative pursuits.
See more of Jen's work at omaitz.com and jcmarbling.com and on Instagram at @jennifferomaitz.
RESOURCES
Cleveland Institute of Art — Where Jenniffer earned her undergraduate degree (5 year program)
Kent State University — Where Jenniffer earned her MFA on a full ride teaching scholarship
The Assembly — Co-op gallery in Denver where Jen began showing shortly after undergrad
Pirate — Another Denver based co-op gallery
"Self Made" — Lecture series started by Jen and Katie Taft in Denver, interviewing artists about the business side of their careers
Biennial of the Americas — Invitation only show in Denver Jen was a part of in 2010
Akron Soul Train Fellowship — New program based in Akron, OH granting fellowships and resources to artists to revitalize and energize downtown Akron, including a residency in a "village" made of recycled shipping containers
Vermont Studio Center — Residency Jen did in Johnson, VT
ResArtis — Great resource and online database for finding artist residencies
Morgan Paper Conservatory — Amazing facility in Cleveland, OH with over 15,000 sq. ft. of paper making facilities which also offers artist residencies
JC Marbling — Jen's bookmaking and marbling business
"How to Make Books" by Esther K. Smith — Beautiful book about book binding and making
College Art Association (CAA) — Resource for arts and teaching artist opportunities, including free professional practices resources (such as putting together a resume) all on their website
Zygote Press — Live/work residency for printmakers and local press in Ohio, also offers international exchange with artists in Dresden, Germany
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