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Artist: Peggy Rivers ( Iceland ) -
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Biography: Born Reykjavik, Iceland.
Lives and works in Rock Hill, SC.
EDUCATION
1991
Master of Fine Arts, Columbia University
1987
Master of Arts, Humboldt State University
1981
Bachelor of Arts, Humboldt State University
AWARDS
2002
“Best Charlotte Artist 2002”, Creative Loafing Critic’s Award
Artist in Residence, McColl Center for Visual Art, Charlotte, NC
2000
Jubilee, Rock Hill Center, Merit Award
Gaston County Museum Annual, Best of Show
1998
South Carolina Watercolor Society, Virginia Fouchet Award
1988
Redwood Art Association Best of Show, juror Fred Martin
1987
Humboldt State University President’s Purchase Award
Women of Humboldt Juried Exhibition Second Place
Redwood Art Association Second Place
Redwood Art Association Third Place
Humboldt State University Graduate Painting Award
1986
Humboldt County Group Exhibit Second Place
1985
Humboldt County Group Exhibit Honorable Mention & 1981
1984
Humboldt County Group Exhibit Best of Show
Humboldt State University Juried Student Show Honorable Mention & 1983
1981
Humboldt State University Jured Student Show First Place, juror Howard Junker
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Exhibition History: SOLO
2005
“Revisit”, McColl Center for Visual Art, Charlotte, NC
“Aris Gratia Artis”, Cone Gallery, UNCC, Charlotte, NC
2004
“7 Bodies”, Van Every Gallery, CPCC, Charlotte, NC
2002
“Falleg Malverk”, McColl Center for Visual Art, Spirit Square Gallery, Charlotte, NC
2000
Joie Lassiter Gallery, Charlotte, NC
1999
City Art, Columbia, SC
1998
Faculty Profile, Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
1997
Frontiere, New York City, NY
1992
Prentis Gallery, New York City, NY
1990
Truchas Gallery, Eureka, CA
Silver Lining Gallery, McKinleyville, CA
1987
College of the Redwoods Gallery, Eureka, CA
1986
J&M Graphics, Fortuna, CA
1985
Foyer Gallery, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Library Gallery, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
1981
Foyer Gallery, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Library Gallery, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
GROUP
2005
Hub City Biennial, Spartanburg County Museum of Art, Spartanburg, NC
2004
AAF Contemporary Art Fair, New York – Joie Lassiter Gallery
“Revelations”, Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, NC
2003
North Carolina Community College System Offices, Raleigh, NC
Gaston College Faculty Exhibition, Jeanne Rausch Gallery, Dallas, NC
Joie Lassiter Gallery, Charlotte, NC
Space Revisions, Sumter Gallery of Art, Sumter, NC
Art One Gallery, Gastonia, NC
2002
The Love Show, Joie Lassiter Gallery, Charlotte, NC
Whats New, Spirit Square, Charlotte, NC
McColl Center of Visual Art, Charlotte, NC
2001
Joie Lassiter Gallery, Charlotte, NC
2000
Turning Point: South 2000, Bank of America Plaza, Charlotte, NC
1999
Faculty Show, Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop University
1998
By Example, Rock Hill Arts Center
Grants Recipients Exhibition, Rock Hill Arts Center
Faculty Show, Rutledge Gallery
State Competition, South Carolina Watercolor Society, Rock Hill Arts Center
Spring Competition, Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, SC
1997
Faculty Show, Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop University
In-Flux, South Carolina Arts Commission, NationsBank Plaza, Columbia, SC
South Carolina State Fair, Columbia
Jubilee, Rock Hill Arts Center
Three-person show, Right Bank Gallery, New York City
Spring Competition, Museum of York County, Rock Hill
Studio Artists, Rock Hill Arts Center
1992
Columbia Artists, Low Library Gallery, Columbia University
New Work, Prentis Gallery
Fifteen Artists, Prentis Gallery
New Acquisitions, Humboldt Cultural Center, with Mark Tobey, Leo Kenney, Micha
Dolnicoff and Glenn Berry, among others
1991
Group Show, International House Gallery
Masters of Fine Arts Exhibition, Columbia University
Women’s Visions, Macy Gallery, Columbia University
1990
Artists in Residence, International House Gallery
25 x 25, Humboldt Cultural Center
Painting and Beyond, Reese Bullen Gallery, Humboldt State University
1989
Brut Paint, Ink People Gallery
Figurative Exhibition, Reese Bullen Gallery
Three-person show, International House Gallery
Seeing Red, Ink People Gallery
Show Off Show, Ink People Gallery
Adjunct Faculty Show, Ramone’s Gallery, Arcata
Faculty Show, College of the Redwoods Gallery
Humboldt Landscapes, State Capitol Gallery, Sacramento, CA
1988
Humboldt Painters, Humboldt Cultural Center
1987
Masters Exhibition, Reese Bullen Gallery
California Watercolor and Drawing Survey, Humboldt Cultural Center & 1981, 83, 84
1986
West Coast Works on Paper, Reese Bullen Gallery, juror Jay Defeo
1984
Three-person show, The Carter House Gallery, Eureka
Two-person show, Paradise Ridge Gallery, Arcata
Humboldt County Women in Art, College of the Redwoods Gallery
1983
Two-person show, Paradise Ridge Gallery
Three-person show, Paradise Ridge Gallery
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Collections: TIAA-CREF
Wachovia
First Union
Numerous private collections
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Bibliography: “Mint’s new prize painted by noted Asheville artist”, Richard Maschal, The Charlotte Observer, July 2004
Figurative Art in the Modern Age, South Carolina State Museum Triennial, 1998
Out of the Ashes, A PBS production in association with WTVI, documentary aired Nov. & Dec. 2003
Rock Hill artist to open 1-woman show, Zeina Makky, The Observer, November 20th 2002
A Screaming Across the Sky, Scott Lucas, Creative Loafing, December 4th 2002
March of Dimes Showhouse, Lisa Field, South Park Luxury Living, April 2003
Tryon Center introduces summer roster, Richard Maschal, The Charlotte Observer, May 20th 2001
Builder and Designer Team with Colorful Results, Today’s Custom Home, 2001
Universal Artist, Olivia Fortson, The Charlotte Observer, 2000
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