Tony Shopinski
3434 Bishop Detroit MI 48224
313-919-0663
tonyshopinski.com
solo shows
2021 Woodland Themes, Gifts of Art @Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor
2017 Charles Schridde Gallery, Grosse Pointe Park
2004 University Liggett, Grosse Pointe
2001 Detroit Repertory Gallery, Detroit
group shows 1970s-present
Scarab Club (member shows, plein air, gold medal, e.g.)
DATA (Detroit Art Teachers) member shows, Kayrod Gallery, Carr Center, e.g.
local galleries since 1972 in Detroit, Lansing, Dearborn, Ann Arbor, Grosse Pointe
2024
Black Box Gallery, Dearborn
MEA/MAEA Art Acquisitions, MEA Gallery, East Lansing
2023
Holiday Shop, Black Box Gallery, Dearborn
Artists Who Teach: Inspiration, Kayrod Gallery Hannan Center, Detroit
Fortitude, Black Box Gallery, Dearborn
Plein Air, Scarab Club, Detroit
Kresge Foundation Art in the Office Exhibition 2022-2023
MEA/MAEA Art Acquisitions, MEA Gallery, East Lansing
2022
Holiday Market, Radiant Gallery, Detroit
Gold Medal Exhibition, Scarab Club, Detroit
Detroit Artist Teacher Association, The Congregation Café, Detroit
Artists Who Teach, Kayrod Gallery Hannan Center, Detroit
Plein Air, Scarab Club, Detroit
Kresge Foundation Art in the Office Exhibition 2022-2023
30th Anniversary Exhibition, Carr Center Gallery, Detroit
Looking for Light, Galerie Camille, Detroit
MEA/MAEA Art Acquisitions, MEA Gallery, East Lansing
selected collections
Wayne State University, Detroit
Children's Hospital, Detroit
Heritage House, Detroit
private collections
a more complete list: https://www.tonyshopinski.com/about-1/artist/
VISUAL ARTS TEACHER 1988-2017
1990-2017 ART TEACHER K-8, Davison Elementary School, Detroit Public Schools
drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, fibers, collage, mixed media, printmaking, photography, video, stop-motion animation, computer graphics, gardening, art history.
-Student teacher mentor with College of Creative Studies, Detroit. 2007-2012
-Assisted in grant writing, organizing and implementing fundraising activities
school outdoor garden. Served on district committees
1999-2012 PRODUCER, Good Morning Davison, daily student tv news broadcast
AWARDS & GRANTS
Outstanding Teacher Award - 2006 - MicroSociety® George Award
DPS Art Teacher of the Year - 2004
1st Place - MACUL state multimedia contest - 2003
Michigan Student Film Festival (MSFF) Awards - 2001-2017, 2020-2021, 2023
Best of Show – MI Student Film Festival
2023, 2020, 2017, 2016(2), 2015(2), 2014, 2012(2), 2011, 2010(2), 2009, 2008, 2004
Banner Award - DIA/DPS exhibition - 2000
Booker T. Washington Teacher of the Year Award – 2000
Various grants including Dubois-Bethune, Meemic, Donors Choose, Best Buy
EDUCATION Wayne State University
1986 MA: Fine Arts (painting, printmaking)
1980 BFA
1989 Teacher Certification: Art Education K-12, Fine Arts 6-12
Post-degree studies in archeology, animation, film studies, technology at Michigan Tech, Central Michigan, Wayne State, Michigan State, Brown University
CONFERENCE SPEAKER/WORKSHOP PRESENTER
MACUL TechConference -
2001-2002, 2004-2005, 2007-2012, 2014, 2016, 2018
MAEA MI Art Educators Conference - 2002-2011, 2014, 2016-2018
MicroSociety® National Conference - 1997-99, 2001-2003
MEMBER
Scarab Club
Detroit Art Teachers Association (DATA)
Digital Arts, Film & Technology (DAFT)
Michigan Art Educators Association (MAEA)
Keep Growing Detroit (KGD)
ANIMATOR, Think So Animation, Ferndale, 2014-2016
a more complete list:https://www.tonyshopinski.com/about-1/cv/art-teacher/