
John Rise
Foundation studies professor
Education
- M.F.A., art studio, University of New Mexico
- M.A., art, University of New Mexico
- B.F.A., drawing, Arizona State University
Credentials
- Professor, 2005–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
- Director and president, 2002–present, learnART, Savannah, GA
- Adjunct lecturer, 2004–05, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
- Instructor, 2004–05, ACCESS Program Drawing and Painting, Albuquerque Public School System, Albuquerque, NM
- Career cluster volunteer, 2004–05, School to World Program, Albuquerque, NM
- Instructor, 2002–05, Division of Continuing Education, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Awards, recognitions, and honors
- Ambassador's Choice Award and Faculty Spotlight Award, Student Ambassador Program, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga., 2014
- Ambassador's Choice Award, Student Ambassador Program, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga., 2013
- Ambassador's Choice Award, Student Ambassador Program, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga., 2012
Publications and presentations
Presentations
- "Traditional Materials in a Digital World," presented at International Art Materials Trade Association, San Antonio, 2019.
- "What Are We Teaching and Why?" presented at Foundations in Art Theory Conference, Kansas City Art Institute, 2017.
- "Do Globalization and Rapid Cultural Change Provide Uniquely Relevant Material for Representational Artists?" presented at The Representational Art Conference (TRAC) 2015, Ventura, Calif., 2015.
- "The Contrasting Ideologies of Teaching Drawing in Foundation Studies," chair/moderator at Foundations In Art Theory and Education (FATE) 2015 Biennial Conference, 2015.
- Keynote speaker, Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, 2005.
- "Metaphor in Contemporary Painting," presented at Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, 2004.
- "The Importance, Influence, and History of Stretched Canvas," presented at International Art Materials Trade Association Convention, Denver, 2004.
- "Flemish Pastel Painting," presented at MacRostie Art Center, Grand Rapids, Mich., 2001.
Selected exhibitions
- BFF/Painting and Re-Presentation, Group Invitational, Anderson University, Anderson, S.C., 2015
- Faculty Exhibition, School of Foundation Studies, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga., 2014
- Re-Visit; Re-Vise; Re-work; Re-Present, solo exhibition, Cecelia Coker Bell Gallery, Coker College, Hartsville, S.C., 2013
- Group Invitational, Posthaus FATE 2013, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga., 2013
- Faculty Exhibition, School of Foundation Studies, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga., 2013
- Faculty Exhibition, School of Foundation Studies, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga., 2012
- MIA|Miami International Art Fair, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Fla., 2011
- Black Square Gallery, Miami, Fla., 2011
- ArtPalmBeach, Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, Fla., 2011
- Faculty Exhibition, School of Foundation Studies, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga., 2011
- Group Exhibition, John Rise, Chris Kienke, Patrick McKinnon, and Ruben Salinas, Desotorow Gallery, Savannah, Ga., November 2010
- Faculty Exhibition, School of Foundation Studies, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga., 2010
- Faculty Exhibition, School of Foundation Studies, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga., 2009
- Faculty Exhibition, School of Foundation Studies, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga., 2008
- Alumni Art Show, Albuquerque Academy, Albuquerque, 2008
- Group Invitational, Central EU Gallery (KeKi), Hungarian Multicultural Center, Central European Cultural Institute, Budapest, 2006
- Northern National Juried Art Competition, Northern Arts Council, Nicolet College, Rhinelander, Wisc., 2005
- Inaugural Exhibition, Jack Richeson School of Art and Gallery, Kimberly, Wisc., 2005
- Group Invitational, Vizivarosi Gallery, Hungarian Multicultural Center, Embassy of the United States of America-Budapest, Hungary, 2004
- American Artist DRAWING, American Artist, New York, 2004
- National Drawing Exhibition, Group Invitational, Wiford & Vogt Fine Art, Santa Fe, N.M., 2004
- Art Market: An Exhibit of Works for Sale, Magnifico Artspace, Albuquerque, 2003
- Albuquerque Contemporary 2003, 14th Annual Regional Juried Exhibition, Albuquerque Museum, Albuquerque, 2003
- Two Man Show: John Rise and Ali Baudoin, University of New Mexico Art Museum, Jonson Gallery, Albuquerque, 2003
Publications and articles
- "The Story of Best Artist Products by Founder, John Rise," Jack Richeson & Company, Kimberly, Wisc., Winter 2013.
- "How Innovative Individuals Have Made an Impact on the Art Supply Industry," Professional Artist, Spring 2013.
- Book Introduction/Review, "How the Materiality of Paint Is Intrinsic to the Work of Art: An Explanation of the Meaningful Placement of the Medium of Painting in Contemporary Art Theory," 2012.
- Interview, "My Friends, Today's Great Masters," Maggie Price, ed., Price-Canright Studios, Fall 2007.
- Visiting Artists, Hungarian Multicultural Center, Embassy of the United States America-Budapest, Winter 2007.
- "American Artist DRAWING," Fall 2004.
- "Still Life Paintings," The 2004 Collector's Guide to Santa Fe-Taos-Albuquerque, 2004.
- Cover, Blick Studio Winter Flyer, Dick Blick Art Materials, Highland Park, Ill., 2004.
- "Look @ ’03," The Sunday Journal, Dec. 28, 2003.
- Albuquerque Arts, Vol. 7, No. 8, September 2003.
- "Two-Artist Show a Natural Wonder," Albuquerque Journal, Aug. 3, 2003.
- "'Contemporary' Needs Coherence," Albuquerque Journal, Aug. 17, 2003.
- Exhibition Catalogue, Albuquerque Contemporary, 2003.
- "Natural Limits," Natural Limits Exhibition Catalogue, 2003.
- "Take My Kitchen…Please," Natural Limits Exhibition Catalogue, 2003.