Curriculum Vitae
Sharron Ott
708-738-0558
sharron@ottart.org
web site: ottart.org
Facebook: Sharron Ott / Art
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Education
- Bachelors of Fine Art, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
(Major = Painting / Art and Technology, Minor = Art History)), Chicago, IL 1982-2007
- Ringling College of Art and Design, (Fine Art), Sarasota, FL 1980-1982
- Eleanor King Hookam, (Fine Art), Elmhurst, IL 1973-1977
Business Owner
Papillon Design, ( Fine Art, Teaching, Interior Design, Curation, Murals, CG) 1997-present
Professional Teaching Experience
- Krasl Art Center, (Teaching Art), Saint Joseph, Mi 2018-present
- Tuesday Art Groove with the Cass Area Artists (Teaching Art), Dowagiac Mi, 2017=present
- DePaul University, (Lecturing Color Psychology), Chicago, IL 2008-present
- Dominican University, (Lecturing Color Psychology), River Forest, IL 2008-present
- Roosevelt University, (Lecturing Color Psychology), Chicago, IL 2008-present
- Oak Park Art League, (Teaching Art), Oak Park, IL 2007, 2017
- Proviso Township High Schools, (Type 39 certification) Forest Park, IL 2007-2017
- Mad Science, (Teaching Science k-5), Chicago, IL 2007-2011
- Learning Annex, (Teaching Art), Chicago, IL 1986-1988
- YMCA, (Teaching Art), Chicago, IL 1984-1988
Exhibitions
- Krasl Art Center,St. Joseph Mi, 2019
- Amy Zane Gallery, Kalamazoo Michigan, 2017 to present
- Cassopolis Main Library, Cassopolis Mi, 2018
- Front Street Crossing, Dowagiac Mi, 2018
- Dogwood Festival Gallery, Dowagiac Mi, 2017*
- Sister Lakes Brewing Company, Dowagiac Mi, 2017*
- Oak Park Conservatory, Oak Park Il, 2017*
- Osterle Gallery, North Central College, Naperville Il, 2017*
- Buchanan Art Center, Buchanan Mi, 2017*
- Corner Cafe, Lombard Il 2016, 2017
- UniQ Gallery, Portage, MI 2013*
- OPAL Gallery, Oak Park, IL 2008, present
- Parthenon Restaurant/Banquet Room, Chicago, IL 2013-2017
- Dene' Gallery, Geneva, IL 2013*
- August Hill Winery Utica, IL 2012-2013*
- Trattoria 250, Oak Park, IL 2012-present
- Papillon Design Gallery, Oak Park, IL 2010, 2011
- Life Force Arts Center, Chicago, IL 2011
- Flavor City, Oak Park, IL 2010
- Prairie Title, Oak Park, IL 2010
- High Risk Gallery, Chicago, IL 2006- 2009
- That Artsy Place, Three Rivers, MI 2006-2009
- St. Mathews Church, Pilsen Chicago, IL 2005
- Chocolate Moon, Elmhurst, IL 2005
- Excalibur, Chicago, IL 1996
- Privata Café, Chicago, IL 1996-1997 *
- Urbis Orbis, Chicago, IL 1995 *
- Art Attack Gallery, Chicago, IL 1995
- Aetna Showroom, Chicago, IL 1995
- Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst, IL 1994 *
- No Palace Gallery, Chicago, IL 1993 *
- Details and Design, St. Charles, IL 1993
- Café Voltaire, Chicago, IL 1992 *
- Quail Run Country Club, Santa Fe, NM 1991
- Second Street Grill, Albuquerque, NM 1991 *
- Beyond Ordinary, Albuquerque, NM 1991 *
- Artifact Gallery, Albuquerque, NM 190
- Sloan Gallery, Sante Fe, NM1990
- Artemis Gallery, Sante Fe, NM 1990
- Oldham Fine Art, Albuquerque, NM 1987-1990
- South Port Gallery, Chicago, IL 1989
- Ashtar Light Center, St. Charles, IL 1989 *
- Le Mirage, Chicago, IL 1987
- Theatre Building, Chicago, IL 1986 *
- Korosh Gallery, Chicago, IL 1986
- DePaul University Gallery, Chicago, IL 1985 *
- Chicago Bank of Commerce, Chicago, IL 1984 *
( * = one person show)
Works In the Collection of
- The Government of Taiwan, (Commissioned by The Boeing Corporation)
- Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst, IL
- Dr. Crystal Peoples, Oak Park, IL
- Chris Offutt, DJ, Seattle Wa
- Cedar Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
- Paul Charlebois, Cirque Du Soleil Administration, Montreal Quebec, Canada
- Luc St. Hilaire, Cirque Du Soleil Head Machinist, Montreal Quebec, Canada
- Elkus Gasper, Jewelry Designer, Zuni, NM
- Colonel Diane Hobbs, Retired US Air Force, St. Louis, IL
- Victoria Milewski, Director Chicago Institutional Technical Foundation, Chicago, IL
- Tim and Linda Garrow, Kalamazoo Mi
Interior Design and Art for Commercial Establishments
- Parthenon Guest House, (Interior Design, Murals, and Paintings), Chicago, IL 2012-2017
- The Dogwood Fine Arts Festival, (Interior Design), Dowagiac Mi, 2017
- Opa’ Restaurant, (Art), Oak Brook Terrace, IL 2013
- Manny’s Ale House, ElmHurst IL 2014
- Neighborhood United Methodist Church, (Art), Maywood, IL 2010-2012
- Parthenon Restaurant, (Murals, Millboard), Chicago, IL 1995-present
- Costa's Restaurant, (Interior Design and Art), Oak Brook Terrace, IL 1997-2013
- Costa's Restaurant, (Interior Design and Art), Chicago, IL 1997-2009
- Papa Spiro's Restaurant, (Interior design and Art), Oak Park, IL 1998-2013
- Rannalis Up North, (Interior Design and Art), Chicago, IL 1994-2006
- Tangerine Restaurant, (Interior Design and Art), Naperville, IL 2006
- Marina Gardens Restaurant, (Interior Design and Art), Kenosha, WI 2006
- Captain Alexis Restaurant, (Interior Design and Art), Kenosha, WI 2006
- Green Apple Restaurant (Interior Design and Art), Chicago, IL 2006
- Martini Blu Night Club, (Interior Design and Art), Orland Hills, IL 2006
- Athar Restaurant, (Interior Design, Exterior Mural, and Art), Elmhurst, IL 2006
- Dreams Night Club, (Interior Design and Art), Lockport, IL 2005
- Blinds By Michelangelo, (Interior Design and Art), Elmhurst, IL 2005
- Blinds by Michelangelo, (Interior Design and Art), Hinsdale, IL 2005
- Lake Room Night Club, (Interior Design and Art), Oak Park, IL 2005
- Le Fem Café, (Interior Design and Art), Elmwood Park, IL 2005
- Paris Café 3, (Interior Design and Art), Chicago, IL 2005
- Paris Café 2, (Interior Design and Art), Chicago, IL 2004
- Oasis 160 Night Club, (Interior Design and Art), Chicago Heights, IL 2004-2006
- Club Envy, (Interior Design and Art), Chicago, IL 2004-2006
- Sheffield's Restaurant and Barr, (Interior Design and Art), Dyer, IN 2004-2006
- Abruzzo's, (Exterior Art), Melrose Park, IL 2004 2004
- Bethel Outreach Ministry, (Art), Bellwood, IL 2004
- Paris Café 1, (Interior Design and Art), Chicago, IL 2004
- Baker Hill Restaurant, (Interior Design and Art), Elgin, IL 2003 and 20012
- Mr. Peter's Banquets, (Interior Design and Art), Prospect Heights, IL 2003
- Ultima Beauty Salon, (Interior Design), Lombard, IL 2003
- Q's Pizza, (Interior Design and Art), Hillside, IL 2002
- Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, (Interior Design and Art for the Historic Restoration), Elmhurst, IL 2002-2004
- St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, (Mural and Rehab of Food Pantry), Chicago, IL 2002
- Byzantium Night Club, (Interior Design and Art), Chicago, IL 2002
- Pazzos Restaurant, (Interior Design and Art), O'Hare Airport, Chicago, IL 2001
- Pazzos Restaurant, (Interior Design and Art), Presidential Towers, Chicago, IL 2001
- Covenant Bookstore, (Interior Design and Art), Bellwood, IL 2001
- Phat Phonics Reading Center, (Interior Design and Art), Bellwood, IL 2001
- Char House Restaurant, (Interior Design and Art), Hampton, IL 2001
- Periyale Restaurant, (Interior Design and Art) Niles, IL 2001
- Aurelios Restaurant, (Interior Design and Art), Tinley Park, IlL 2000
- Sheba Café, (Interior Design and Art), Chicago, IL 2000
- Pepper Mill Restaurant, (Interior Design and Art), Elgin, IL 2000
- Xandu Restaurant, (Interior Design and Art), Hickory Hills, IL 1999
- Dionysius Restaurant, (Interior Design, Exterior Mural and Art), Worth, IL 1999
- John's Café, (Exterior Art and Mural), Winfield, IL 1998
- Redeemer Lutheran Church, (Art of the Reredose), Elmhurst, IL 1997
- St John's Baptist Church, (Mural), Chicago, IL 1997
Theatre Arts
- Dowagiac High School, (Scenic Art, and Costumes), 2018
- Cirque Du Soleil, (Scenic Art, Costume Mistress), Allegria North American Tour, Montreal, Quebec CA 1994-1998
- Steppenwolf Theatre, (Scenic Art), Chicago, IL 1998-1999
- Red Moon Theatre, (Set Design, Scenic Art), Chicago, IL 1999
- Ron Guard Studio, (Scenic Art), Chicago, IL 1998-2001
Merit Scholarship
- The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 2006
Published Book Illustration
- Walking: Natures Perfect Exercise, Pamela Khim, Illustrations by Sharron Ott
Bibliography
- "Papillon Design Spreads Its Wings at New Location", Trib Local, Oak Park River Forest. Jan.29, 2011, Monica Phillips
- "Elmhurst Poised to Become City of Art", Elmhurst Press, August 13-15, 2004, James Pluta
- "Homecoming for Local Artists", Elmhurst Press, July 23, 2003, James Pluta
Professional Services
- LaGrange Artist Guild Annual Show, La Grange, IL (Judge) 2010
- West Suburban Artist Guild Annual Show, River Forest, IL (Judge) 2009
Community Projects
- Boys and Girls Club, Benton Harbor Mi (Youth Mural Project)
- Hyde Park Community Center, Chicago IL (Youth Mural Project, organizer)
- Lexington School, Maywood, IL (3 Youth Mural Projects, organizer)
- Proviso East Art Show, Papillon Gallery, Oak Park IL (Youth Art exhibition, organizer)
- Papillon Gallery, Monthly Exhibitions featuring local artists, Oak Park, IL (organizer, 2011-2013)
- Dominican University, River Forest, IL (Youth and Adult Mural Project, organizer)
- PLCCA, Maywood IL (Youth and Adult Mural Project)
- Art and Science full day Summer Camps, Chicago Il, (2007-2011, organizer)
- Neighborhood United Methodist Church, Maywood. IL (Youth Outdoor Sculpture, organizer)
- St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Chicago IL, (Rehab of food pantry, Art Show, and Mural, organizer)
- Oak Park Arts District Summer Camps, (Youth), Oak Park, IL 2008-2011
- 2011 Neighborhood United Methodist Church, (Teaching, and organizing Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School), Maywood, IL 2007-2013
Technical Skills
- Holography
- Video
- Computer: Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, In Design, Power Point Word, Excel
Professional Organizations
- Krasl Art Center, Member and Teaching Staff
- Cass Area Artists, Member, Past Assistant Director, 2016 - present
- Dogwood Fine Art Festival, event organizer 2017
- Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, Mi member 2015-present
- Oak Park Art League, Oak Park, IL member 2007- 2017
- Oak Park Art League, Board member, 2009
- Oak Park Arts District, Oak Park, IL member 2011-2013