Aimee Ollinger CV
(480) 993-6195
aimee.ollinger@gmail.com
www.aimeeollinger.com
Education
2017 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drawing, Arizona State University (GPA: 3.90: Summa Cum Laude)
2015 Associate of Arts, Phoenix College (GPA: 4.00)
2011 GED Diploma, Horizon High School (GPA: 3.80)
Group & Invitational Exhibitions
2023 Chaos Theory 23, Legend City Studios, Phoenix AZ
2023 Venir Ensemble: A Retrospective, 9 The Gallery, The Lawrence Building, Phoenix AZ
2023 Dog Days of Summer, Modern Manor Studio, Phoenix AZ
2023 Plus Two, Five15Arts @ Chartreuse, Phoenix AZ
2023 Artist of the Month: Aimee Ollinger, Cartel Coffee Lab @ RISE Uptown, Phoenix AZ
2023 15th Edition Practical Arts Anniversary Group Show, Practical Art, Phoenix AZ
2022 Winter Art Exhibition, Hawk Salvage, Phoenix, AZ
2022 PHX ART NOW IV, Mesa Community College Art Gallery, Mesa AZ
2022 Chaos Theory 22, Legend City Studios, Phoenix AZ
2022 Microcosm: Solo Exhibition, Sisāo Gallery, Phoenix AZ
2021 Elementa Naturae: Solo Window Display, Modified/Arts, Phoenix, AZ
2021 Plus One, Five15Arts @ Chartreuse, Phoenix AZ
2021 Approaching the Natural: Artwork by Mary Meyer and Aimee Ollinger, Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler AZ
2020-2021 Exhibition at Gatsby’s Florist, Fountain Hills AZ
2020 Alignment, Cobra Flute Projects, Phoenix AZ
2019-2021 Exhibition at The Mayor’s Office, Phoenix City Hall, Curated by Modified Arts, Phoenix AZ
2019 A Fine Line, Modified Arts, Phoenix AZ
2019 Art Detour 31@ The Armory, Artist tour and reception, Phoenix AZ
2019 Art on the Canal with ASU School of Art, Herberger Park 1, Sunnyslope AZ
2019 RAW Natural Born Artists: IMPACT, The Pressroom, Phoenix AZ
2018 December Mixed Media Showcase, Mix it Up Gallery, Las Vegas NV
2018 Tuscany at McCormick Ranch Art Exhibition, Tuscany at McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale AZ
2017 ASU President’s Club: Holiday Dinner Exhibition, Scottsdale Hangar One, Scottsdale AZ
2017 Kalopsia: BFA Drawing Exhibition, Gallery 100, Tempe AZ
2015 Eric Fischl Lecture Series: Mark Bradford; Collaboration piece with John Randall Nelson and painting class from Phoenix College, Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix AZ
Juried Exhibitions
2023 Hawk Salvage 2nd Annual Art Show, Hawk Salvage, Phoenix AZ
2022 Creative Drive, Vision Gallery, Chandler AZ
2022 Abstract Interpretations, Olney Gallery at Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix AZ
2021 Tiny Works 2021: Enjoy all the Little Things, Sisāo Gallery, Phoenix AZ
2021 The Carmody Foundation: 5thAnnual Grant Recipient Exhibition; Art for Good Project, Sisāo
Gallery, Phoenix AZ
2020 The Capsule Collection: Abstract with 9 The Gallery, The Lawrence Building, Phoenix, AZ 2019 Fantastical Botanicals, Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler AZ
Professional Development
2023 Print collaboration with Brent Bond @ Santo Press, Series: Eunice & Eugene
2023 ASU School of Art Summer Camp; Art Under the Microscope; Instructor; Tempe AZ
2022 ASU School of Art Summer Camp; Art Under the Microscope; Instructor; Tempe AZ
2022 Draw-A-Thon at Tempe Center for the Arts: Teen Focus; Instructor, Tempe AZ
2022 Public Art: Traffic Control Box collaboration with Hamilton High School students, Curated by Vision Gallery, City of Chandler, Chandler AZ
2022 Art Critique with 9 The Gallery, Phoenix AZ
2021 Magic Microscope Lab at The Desert Botanical Gardens; EcoFlora Events; Co-Instructor,
Phoenix AZ
2021 Magic Microscope Mondays: 10 Week Event, Virtual via Instagram stories @aimoart
2021 March EcoQuestions Presentation, EcoFlora, Virtual via Zoom
2021 Art Critique with 9 The Gallery, Phoenix AZ
2019 ASU School of Art Alumni Panel Discussion, Panelist participant and Assistant coordinator, ASU Campus, Tempe AZ
2018 ASU School of Art Alumni Panel Discussion, Panelist participant and Assistant coordinator, ASU Campus, Tempe AZ
2018 Little Free Library Auction for Early Literacy: Southwest Human Development, Scottsdale Culinary Festival, Scottsdale AZ
2018 9th Annual Buddy Prom: Best Buddies, Face Painter, Sheraton Grand Hotel, Phoenix AZ
2016-2017 Exhibition installations and de-installations for Gallery 100, Tempe AZ; Harry Wood
Gallery, Tempe AZ; Step Gallery, Phoenix AZ
2016-2017 Gallery Attendant, Gallery 100, Tempe AZ
2016 Group Curated, Tag back: Out of the Alley and into the Light, ASU Campus, Art Building (Glass cases), Tempe AZ
Career Experience
2019-Present Sign Artist/Crew Member, Trader Joe’s, Scottsdale AZ
12/2019-2/2020 Fabrication Artist Intern, The Burgeon Group, Phoenix AZ
2018-2019 Sales Development Representative and Account Executive; Houzz, Tempe AZ
2012-2018 Sales Associate (2012-2013), Stylist (2013-2015), Sales Lead (2015-2018); Express Clothing, Scottsdale Quarter and Scottsdale Fashion Square, Scottsdale AZ
Awards
2021 The Carmody Foundation: 5thAnnual Grant Recipient Exhibition; Art for Good Project Award
2017 School of Art Special Talent Award, Scholarship
2017 ASU School of Art: Honors Studio Award
2015 Fischl Vanguard Award
Publications/Press
2022 Phoenix New Times, 12 Places to Go During April First Friday in Downtown Phoenix, https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/12-places-to-go-during-april-first-friday-in-downtownphoenix-13342256
2021 YouTube, EcoQuestions: Vision Gallery with Metro Phoenix EcoFlora https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-ovSyklM5A
2021 Phoenix Home + Garden, Approaching the Natural: Artworks by Mary Meyer and Aimee Ollinger, https://www.phgmag.com/event/approaching-the-natural-artwork-by-mary-meyerand-aimee-ollinger/
2020 YouTube, Why Abstract? with {9} The Gallery, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkSw4HYZ0hg
2020 Shoutout Arizona, Meet Aimee Ollinger | Visual Artist, https://shoutoutarizona.com/meetaimee-ollinger-visual-artist/
2019 Phoenix New Times, Art Detour Highlights-From Murals to Mutant Piñatas, Slide 33/40, https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/slideshow/art-and-artists-of-art-detour-2019-11246033/33
2019 Phoenix New Times, Here’s Your Guide to June Third Friday in Phoenix, https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/heres-your-third-friday-guide-11312076
2018 Voyage Magazine, Art & Life with Aimee Ollinger, http://voyagephoenix.com/interview/artlife-aimee-ollinger/
2018 Arizona Artist a Day, Day 373: Aimee Ollinger, https://arizonaartistaday.blogspot.com/2018/02/day-373-aimee-ollinger.html