Nathan Goddard received a BFA in painting with an emphasis on Land Arts from
the University of New Mexico in 2000. While in the Southwest his studio experience
and practice involved long treks throughout the four-corners area with his easel, paints
and camera creating images in the tradition of the early Taos Modernists. The land,
environment, and diverse cultures within the southwest were the core subjects within
his work. After moving back to Michigan six years ago, Nathan's professional work includes graphic design, product development and sculpture. His love of the outdoors and his passion
for creating has established him as an innovative and contemporary artist in the community.

"Whether it is creating a painting, or designing a clean and crisp logo, the concept
needs to carry through so that the viewer can recognize and identify with the expression. 
I work in many different mediums to illustrate a final product, brand or concept."

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Experience

Artist and Freelance Designer. nrg studio. Grand Rapids, MI. Present.
          Manage projects for clients and exhibit nationally and locally.

Art Teacher. Stepping Stones Montessori School.  Grand Rapids, MI. Present.
          Provide lessons on beginning drawing and sculpture to Children’s House and
          Elementary 1 students.

New Product Designer. Baudville, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI  2003-2007.
          Knowledge of current trends, manage product line and develpment of  proprietary
          designs. Responsible for creating many top selling themes and awards through the
          use of multiple mediums: drawing, painting and sculpture.
          Software knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite CS2, Hexagon, Carrara and Painter.

Education

2001 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art: Land Arts, Painting & Drawing.
         University of New Mexico. Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Exhibitions

2010  Sketchbook Project.  Art House Co-op. National Traveling Exhibit.
2010  Live Coverage. Art created live for auction at Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts.
2009  ArtPrize Competition. earth nrg project exhibited/sponsored by CBS Outdoor.
2009  :modernative: Solo Exhibition. FLUX: Division Avenue for the Arts.
2009  Live Coverage. Art created live for auction at Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts.
2008  Klamath Art Association. “Hopeful Signs,” National Juried Show. Klamoth Falls, OR.
2008  Live Coverage. Art created live for auction at Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts
2008  place•mark.  Juried group show at The University of Michigan. Ann Arbor, MI.
2007  West Coast Coffee. "Metamorphosis," Grand Rapids, MI
2007  Studio 71 South. “Five” & “The Mondala Project 2007 ” Grand Rapids, MI.
2006  West Coast Coffee. "Uncharted," Grand Rapids, MI.
2000  Land Arts Helix Gallery 670 Canyon Rd. Santa Fe,NM.
1998  "Figure Study" Nines Gallery. Holland, MI.
1998  Millennium Icon Juried Show. ASA Gallery UNM, NM.

Commissions

2010  Fifth Third River Bank Run Awards.  Grand Rapids, MI.
2009  Mural Design and Production for CNA. “Should be Culture.” Grand Rapids, MI.
2009  Kendall College of Art and Design’s Distinguished Alumni Awards.
2008  Series of 10 Landscapes and Figures. Melting Pot of Ann Arbor, MI.
2008  Kendall College of Art and Design’s Distinguished Alumni Awards.
2007  Design and Art Direct “The Guvvy,” for the Govenor’s Award for Arts and Culture. 
          Completed in collaboration with ArtServe Michigan, Cranbrook Art Academy and                   
          The Henry Ford. Exhibited at The Detroit Institute for Arts.
 
Awards

2009  Festival of the Arts Regional Show. Jurors Award First Place in Painting.
1999  Clyde and Elizabeth Hill Endowment Scholarship UNM.

Publications

2010  New Mexico Wilderness Alliance, Wild Guide.  “Dwelling Tree,” Tribute to John Wenger.
2009  Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts,  Spring Newsletter. “Michigan Landscape.”
2009  May - On the Town. the Buzz for Art Battle 2009.
2009  April - On the Town.  Ceramic Panoramas featured in art. downtown.
2008  Grand Rapids Magazine.  Article covering “The Guvvy,” and interview.
2003  Grand Rapids Home.  Cover featuring block prints.
1999  Conceptions Southwest. Published Painting. Albuquerque, NM 

Collections

Rosalynn Bliss     Grand Rapids, MI                                                                                                           Dane and Meredeth Ellison     Atlanta, GA                                                                                              Emily Wang     San Mateo, CA                                                                                                                Michelle Gordon     Grand Rapids, MI                                                                                                       Sazerac Lounge     Grand Rapids, MI                                                                                                         Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts     Grand Rapids, MI

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