Circle of Life Studio

Circle of Life Studio Debra Ketchum Jircik, artist

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Born 1955, Milwaukee Wisconsin

Education

Ceramics and Fiber Arts, UW-Stevens Point WI 1992-94

Pottery and Fine Arts, Nicolet College, Rhinelander WI 1984-89

Undergraduate Studies, French and Linguistics, UW-Milwaukee WI 1972-76

Continuing studies annually at professional workshops throughout the country

Selected Exhibitions

2005 "Rock, Paper, Sticks", collaborative environmental art exhibit, River Front Arts Center, Stevens Point WI

2004 "A Matter of Spirit - Work from the Heart and Soul", group show, Nicolet College Gallery, Rhinelander WI

2004 "Common Ground", collaborative environmental art project, Francis Hardy Art Center, Ephraim WI

2002 "Alchemy, Amulets and Altars", juried group show, Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson WI

2000 "Glimmering Relics: Icons and Bricolage", two woman exhibition, Waterwheel Art Gallery, Fernandina Beach FL

1998 "Pulp Passion", group show, Pump House Regional Center for the Arts, La Crosse WI

1998 "Northern National", Nicolet College Gallery, Rhinelander WI, curator BETYE SAAR, DONOR'S AWARD

1996 "Texas National 96", Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches TX, curator FAITH RINGGOLD, catalogue

1995 "Self-Portrait: The Interior Image", Nicolet College Gallery, Rhinelander WI, JUDGE'S MENTION

1992 "International Artist's Book Collaborations: Women at Work", travelling exhibit, Alverno College, Milwaukee WI,catalogue

Selected Professional Experiences

Studio Artist/Proprietor, Circle of Life Studio, Eagle River WI

1991 - to the present - Workshop Instructor, papermaking, book arts, clay, transformative arts, various locations in Wisconsin.

1993 Artist in Residence, Very Special Arts Wisconsin and Northland Pines School District Eagle River WI

Professional Affilitations

Surface Design Association, Northwoods Summer Art Tour, Art Gypsies

Art for the Garden and the Soul