Rex Robinson
Born: 12/27/52 Madisonville, native of Bremen and Owensboro, Ky.
Education: B.A. Education 1975 Kentucky Wesleyan College, certified K-12,
Numerous art scholarships including Epstein Memorial National Foundation
1995-2000 Graduate Program, Masters in Art Education, Western KY University
Invitational Solo Exhibits
- 1971-Present Professional Visual Artist Producing 1000+ paintings, drawings, murals, and
sculptures. - 1970-Present Over 60 solo exhibits and 80 invitational group exhibits in museums. schools, art
centers and private galleries. - 2001-Present Visual Art Educator, 2001-'03 Owensboro Middle Sch.,2003-'07 Owensboro High School, Owensboro Public Schools, Owensboro, KY
- 2007 "Creativity in Worship" Symposium, Painting Demonstration. Madisonville. KY
- 2007 "Kentucky Tour" Owensboro-Daviess County Tourist Commission. Owensboro, KY
- 1987-2007 20lh Annual Official Owensboro Mayors Christmas Card. Owensboro, KY
- 2006 "Main Street USA" public television DVD studio tour and artist interview
- 2000 "The American Heart" Solo Exhibit Upstairs Gallery. Berea, KY
- 2000 "Cliff Palace Exhibit" Northern KY University. Richmond, KYIKY State Fair ", paintings featured in national documentary video project "Fire at Cliff Palace Pond"
- 1998 "Ky+, Recent Paintings" Arme P. Baker Gallery, Fine Arts Center, Madisonville Community College. Madisonville, KY
- 1998 '"Portfolio Works" Krempp Gallery, Jasper Community College.
- 1997 "Neighbors" Dawson Springs Museum and Art Center. Dawson Springs, KY
- 1996 "Southern Portfolios" Duncan Art Center. Greenville, KY
Special Awards/Activities
- 2004-2006 1st and 2nd Visual Bluegrass Artist of the Year
- 200012 Week "Artist-In-Residence" Lost River Elem. Bowling Green, KY /KAC/NEA
- 2000-199920 Day "A.I.R." Berea Community Elem./ KAC/NEA
- 2000-1998 the 2010 Graduation Art Program, Daviess Co. Bd. Of Ed.
- 2000-1973 over 100 murals in museums, schools, churches, corporations and residences as solo
and/or group projects. - 2000-1990 12 "Artist in Residencies" and 14 "Teacher Incentive Projects" in KY
schools/KAC/NEA. Special and limited ability students were mainstreamed. - 2000-1971 Continuing Education Art Instructor, workshops and demonstrations, Owensboro
Community College, Owensboro and Daviess Co. Bd. of Ed. - 1998 "American Revolution" 8'x 40' mural, Owensboro Area Museum.
- 1997 KY Educational TV, "Art-on-Air" 1/2 hr drawing program.
- 1983,1980 "American Artist" Magazine, feature article.
Competition Awards
- 2006 41st Annual Regional Exhibit, Owensboro Art Guild, 3rd place, Brescia University
- 2000-1970 Over 100 National and/or Regional Awards including 1986 "Mid-America Biennial" Nat. Exhibit, 1st and 2nd places.
- 1999 341h Annual Regional Exhibit. Dr Padgett Purchase Award, OAG, Stout Gal. Brescia Univ.
- 1998 33rd Annual Reg. Ex. OAG "Best In Show" Williams Corp. Stout Gal. Brescia Univ.