J. M. Janda
Studio/Gallery in Boulder, CO, 80302
Phone: 303-550-6656

Education:

1989 St Louis Community College-Meramec; Art History/ Figurative Drawing, Credit by Exam

1987 Washington University, St Louis, MO; Art History/3-D Sculpture

1986 1709 Washington Ave, St Louis, MO; Private Painting/Drawing Studio lessons  taken

1985 St Louis Community College-Meramec; Drawing/Color Theory; St Louis Community College-Forest Park; Drawing/Design                                             

l984-1983 L'Academie des Beaux Arts de Bruxelles, Belgique; Drawing/Figurative Drawing/Sculpture/Anatomy/Film; studied with Jorg Madlener, German-born painter, student of Otto Dix and Outstanding Artist of the 1984 Paris FIAC Grand Palais Show; traveled throughout Europe and to Kenya, East Africa; read over 70 art-related books
                                               
1982 St Louis Community College-Meramec; Drawing/Design/Figurative Drawing; private lessons with Barbara Tebbetts, St Louis, MO                
                                               
1981 Eight-week "brown-bag" Photography course, St Louis, MO

1977-1975 Washington University, St Louis, MO; MA-Ed (Counseling Psychology)

1971-1969 University of Mo-St Louis; BA (English/Secondary Education)

1969-1966 Wisconsin State University-Whitewater

 

Exhibitions & Awards:

Jan 2010-11
Recognized as a VIP Member by Cambridge Who's Who Registry of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs

April 2008
"Pink and Blue Fish" and "Slumbering on the Sofa" are to be published by the International Society of Photographers in Endless Journeys, a hardbound photography anthology.

Nov, 2007
"Pink and Blue Fish" and "Slumbering on the Sofa" have both been selected As Distinguished Editor's Choice Award Recipients, honor awarded to only 12% of the submissions received by the International Society of Photographers in 2007

Sept, 2007
Nominated to join the 2008 class of International Society of Photographers Hall of Fame based on two photos:  "Slumbering on the Sofa" and "Pink and Blue Fish".

Dec, 2007
Two photos selected to appear in a special edition of The Best Photos and Photographers of 2007 by the International Library of Photographers.  Entries "Slumbering on the Sofa" and "Pink and Blue Fish" published by The International Library of Photographers.

Dec, 2006
Awarded The 2006 Editor's Choice Commemorative Medallion and Pin and Published Photographer Ribbon Award Pin

Aug, 2006
Endless Journeys, International Juried Exhibition of Photography. Entry
"Slumbering on the Sofa" advanced to semi-finals and published by
The International Library of Photographers

Aug, 2006
Endless Journeys,, International Juried Exhibition of Photography. Entry
"Pink and Blue Fish" advanced to semi-finals and published by
The International Library of Photographers

Aug, 2006
Endless Journeys, International Juried Exhibition of Photography. Entry
"Flamingo Fish" advanced to semi-finals and published by
The International Library of Photographers

Jan 19, 2006                        
Endless Journeys, International Juried Exhibition of two photographs, "Jungle Kitty" & "What Does ThisTaste Like?" advanced to semi-finals and published by The International Library of Photographers

Jun 13, 2005                         
Selected to appear in a special edition of The Best Photos of 2005 by The International Library of Photography.  Entry "Sad Shades of Sorrow at Fifteen" published by The International Library of Photographers

May 6, 2006-07                    
On-Line one-year exhibition in San Antonio, TX, "Justice for All:?  Artists Reflect on the Death Penalty" at the Gallery Lombardi (www.deathpenaltyartshow.org), #131

Apr 21-Jun 2, 2006              
Juried Painting exhibition at The Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, MO, two experimental paintings accepted:  "Split Tree" & "Cloudy Palms" executed using Krylon and Fabric
                                                           
Mar 16, 2005                        
Endless Journeys, International Juried Exhibition of Photography. Entry "First Love in Forest Park" advanced to semi-finals and published by The International Library of Photographers                         

Nov 30, 2004                        
Endless Journeys, International Juried Exhibition of Photography.  Entry "So Happy to See You" advanced to semi-finals and published by The International Library of Photographers
                                               
Apr 2-4, 2004                       
Juried in on photo entry "The Forest Through the Trees", competed for "The Outstanding Achievement in Amateur Photography Award for 2004", at The International Society of Photographers Annual Convention & Symposium, Washington, D.C.

Feb 14, 2003                        
The Best Photos of 2003, International Juried Exhibition of Photography.  Entry "The Forest Through the Trees" advanced to semi-finals and published by The International Library of Photography

Mar, 2002                             
A Trip Down Memory Lane, International Juried Exhibition of Photography.  Entry "Just How Do I Measure Up?" advanced to semi-finals and published by The International Library of Photography

Oct 23-Dec 8, 2000             
15th Annual Visions in Space, Juried Exhibition, Mountainside Art Guild & Fiske Planetarium, University of CO-Boulder, "Aerial Landscape" accepted

Jun 30-Jul 20, 2000             
The Lakewood Arts Council presents Art on the Edge, Juried Exhibition, Westminster City Hall, 1 of 100 chosen out of 236 entries

Jun 20, 2000                         
Memories of Yesteryear, International Juried Exhibition of Photography.  Entry "Handle with Care"advanced to semi-finals and published by The International Library of Photography

Feb 28, 2000                        
Journey's End, International Juried Exhibition of Photography.  Entry "Unconditional Love" advanced to semi-finals and published by The International Library of Photography

Jun, 1999                              
Donated artwork, "Bundling Wires" to the Rocky Mountain PBS Art Auction.  Work purchased by Henry Mann of Denver, CO

Sep 19 & Oct 11, 1998       
Gilpin County Arts Assn, Juried Exhibition, First Annual Fall Folliage Art Show & Sale, entry, graduated-photo, "La Grande Foret, Bruxelles, Belgique" accepted, Central City, CO

Jun, 1998                              
Donated artworks, "Black on  White",  "White on Black" to the Rocky Mountain PBS Art Auction. Works purchased by Doublas Black of Denver, CO
                                               
May, 1997                             
Donated artwork to The Women's Arts Center & Gallery for their first fundraiser

Jul, 1997                               
Donated artwork, watercolor, "Disappearing Staircase" to the Rocky Mountain PBS Art Auction. Work purchased by Douglas Black of Denver, CO

Nov, 1997                             
Park Hill Art Club Fall Show, Open Exhibition, three works exhibited.  One work purchased by Kevin T. Fitzgerald of Denver, CO

Dec, 1997                             
Kaiser Permanente On My Own Time Art Show & Holiday Card Cover Contest, Juried Exhibition, chosen as 1 of 45 from 325 entries
                                               
Oct 3-Nov 3, 1996                
Boulder Public Library, Invitational Exhibition: Fragments & Forgeries, 1 of 5 exhibitors, Boulder, CO

Jul, 1996                               
Commissioned by M. Berry to  paint two stylized "Dog Portraits" using acrylics

Aug 6-31, 1994                    
AAA Traveling Show, Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts, Glenwood Springs, CO

Jun 25-Jul 24, 1994             
AAA Traveling Show, Foothills Art Center, Golden, CO

Oct, 1993                              
Alternative Arts Alliance, Open Exhibition, Denver, CO; chosen as 1 of 40 works from 260 entries for a Colorado Traveling Show in 1994, "Split Tree"

Aug 6-sep 24, 1993             
AAA Traveling Show, Gallery of Contemporary Art, Colorado Springs, CO

May 24-Jun 29, 1993           
AAA Traveling Show, Lincoln Center Galleries, Fort Collins, CO

May 3-31, 1993                    
Caffe Arabica, One-Woman Show, watercolors, "Skyscapes:  Real & Imagined"

Oct, 1992                              
Alternative Arts Alliance, Open Exhibition, Denver, CO; chosen as 1 of 40 works from 350 entries for a Colorado Traveling Show in 1993, "Distant Places"

Sep, 1992                             
Women Artists Only, Juried Exhibition, Ec-Lec-Tic Art Gallery, Denver, CO

Aug, 1992                             
Outsiders Show, Juried Exhibition, Pirate Gallery, Denver, CO

Jul, 1992
Black/White and White/Black, Juried Exhibition, Ec-Lec-Tic Gallery, Denver, CO

Jun, 1992
People, Places Things, Juried Exhibition, Ec-Lec-Tic Gallery, Denver, CO, "Florence, Italy"

Mar, 1992
Clouds/Culture/Change, International Open Exhibition, Auburn University, Montgomery, AL

Jan, 1992
WOW, Juried Exhibition, CORE new art space Gallery, Denver, CO, "Grief and Sorrow"

 

Professional Affiliations:

April 2012
Member and Donor to Women's Artists' Athena Project Festival

Aug 2009-10
Appointed as a Lifetime Member to represent Denver, CO, in the Cambridge Who's Who Registry among Executives & Professionals, www.jilljanda.mycwwapp.org/, cambridge who's who 498 RexCorp Plaza, West Tower, Uniondale, N.Y. 11556

July 2009-2010
Member of the National Association of Professional Women, 1305 Franklin AV, Ste 300, Garden City, N.Y., 11530, www.napw.com

January 2008
The Board of Directors and the Advisory Committee of the International Society of Photographers hereby nominate Jill M. Janda as a Distinguished Member with all privileges and benefits accorded thereto.

Dec 2007-2008
Supporter of National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York AV, N.W., Washington, D. C., 20005-3970, www.nmwa.org

Nov, 2006-2007     
Member of National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York AV, N. W., Washinton, DC, 20005-3970, www.nmwa.org

Nov, 2005-2006                   
Colorado Artists Register <artistsregister@westaf.org>

Nov, 2005-2006                   
Women's Caucus on the Arts, Member, International

Jun 2004-2006
Distinguished Member of The International Society of Photographers in Good Standing

Mar, 2002
Asked to be Artist-in-Residence at The Mix 100 Radio station located in "The Denver Post" Building, Denver, CO.  Donated "9/11" mixed-media artwork

Sep, 2001
Inducted as Distinguished Member of International Society of Photographers

1997  
Member, Park Hill Art Club, Denver, CO

1994-1996
Member, The Alternative Artists Alliance, Denver, CO

1993-1997
Member, Colorado Artists Register, CO Public Library, Boulder, CO

1992-1993                            
Associate Member, CORE new art space Gallery, Denver, CO

1986  
Member, St Louis Artists' Coalition, St Louis MO

Private Collections:
Brussels, Belgium; Boston, MA; Cincinnati, OH; Madison, WI; St Louis, MO; Denver, CO; Reseda, CA; Palm Springs, CA; Milwaukee, WI; Westport, CT