Gretchen Wagner
Foundation studies professor
Education
- M.F.A., painting, Savannah College of Art and Design
- B.F.A., fibers, Savannah College of Art and Design
Credentials
Academic experience
- Professor of foundation studies, 2023–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta
- Print shop technician, 2023–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta
- Guest lecturer, 2023, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Professional experience
- Owner and designer, 2020–present, Gretchen Wagner Studio, Atlanta
- Designer, creative, 2012–20, Interface, Atlanta
- Colorist and product designer, 2011–12, Mohawk Industries, Dalton, GA
Awards, recognitions, and honors
- Graduate Student Best in Show, Alexander Ink, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, 2023
- Graduate Dean's Fellowship, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA, 2020–23
- HiP Award: Manufacturer Rising Star, Interior Design Magazine, Chicago, IL, selected by Editor in Chief, Cindy Allen, 2017
- SCAD Alumni Atelier, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, 2016
- Outstanding Achievement in Fibers, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, 2011
Publications and presentations
Press and publications
- The Hand Magazine, Issue 39, 2023.
- Beall, Kelly, "Bentley Mills is Bringing out the Modern Curator in All of Us," Design Milk, 2022.
- Lange, Maggie, "Trying Not to be the Grinch about the Holiday Aesthetic," Dwell, 2022.
- "2023 Design Trends with Forecaster, Gretchen Wagner," Bentley Mills, 2022.
- "Atlanta Artist, Gretchen Wagner's Textured Work Delves into Color Theory and Geometry," Speaking of Art Series WABE, 2022.
- "Shaping Color: A Q&A with Trend Forecaster, Gretchen Wagner," Bentley Mills, 2021.
- "How Design Inspires Creativity in the Workplace," Interface, 2020.
- "SCAD Fibers Alumna, Gretchen Wagner," Savannah College of Art and Design, 2019.
- "Finding Work Life Balance with Color," Interface, 2017.
Exhibitions
- Absolute Color, M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA, 2023
- M.F.A. Showcase, as part of deFINE ART, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, 2023
- Alexander Ink, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, 2023
- Spring Forward, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA, 2022
- Open Studio, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA, 2021
- Color Interaction I, Krewe ATL, Atlanta, GA, 2021
- SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, 2017
- Alumni Atelier Galerie, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah GA, 2016
- Matrix No. 1-6, AC Boxhole Gallery, Atlanta, GA, 2015
- New Fibers 12, Eastern Michigan University and Fiber Art Network of Michigan, Ypsilanti, MI, 2012
- AVA Members Juried Exhibition, Association for Visual Arts, Chattanooga, TN, 2012