Bio
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John Sullivan is an artist, metalsmith, jeweler, and educator, whose work focuses on psychology, neuropsychology, and interpersonal relationships. Working as a contemporary artist and metalsmith, John explores the themes and issues surrounding dysfunctional relationships, psychological disorders, and the transformative process of healing. John is an Affiliate Instructor of Metalsmithing and Jewelry and a Studio Technician at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado.
John Sullivan attended graduate school at the State University of New York, New Paltz; the number one Metalsmithing program at a public university in the country. Prior to graduate school, John was the Sponsor Coordinator and a board member of the Colorado Metalsmithing Association and a board member of the Crypto Currency Knowledge Foundation. John was also the Lead Prep Carpenter at Blue Ridge Log Works and held gallery representation at Gallery 1505, Denver. |
John Sullivan earned his Bachelor of Fine Art at the Colorado State University, Fort Collins and was an apprentice to artist Ira Sherman and an assistant to artist Nilda Getty. John has been a guest speaker and given demonstrations at events hosted by the Colorado Metalsmithing Association. As an educator, John has taught as a substitute art teacher at the private institute Kent, Denver, and as a Teaching Assistant at SUNY New Paltz, teaching Basic Metal in both a traditional setting, online, and hybrid classroom. After receiving his Masters, John taught Metalsmithing and Jewelry for the Highschool Summer Sessions at Snowfarm, The New England Craft Program.
John Sullivan has exhibited at a number of venues internationally including Alliages (France), Munich (Germany), Madrid (Spain), Brooklyn Metal Works (NY), New York City Jewelry Week (NY), Art Works (CO), Gallery 1505 (CO), The Downtown Artery (CO), Clara Hatton Gallery (CO), The Merchant Room (CO), Glass Box Gallery (CO), the Colorado State University Art Department Gallery (CO), and online exhibitions through Ethical Metalsmiths and Splop Design. John’s work has also been published in SNAG’s Maker Profile of the Week, www.artsthread.com, NICHE magazine, and the CSU Collegian.
John is the recipient of a graduate study scholarship by SUNY New Paltz, the Graduate Student Research and Creative Projects Award for 2019 and 2020, the David ’05 and Sara ’10 Walton Metal Thesis Support Fund, and the Student Sculpture winner for the 2016 NICHE Awards.
John Sullivan has exhibited at a number of venues internationally including Alliages (France), Munich (Germany), Madrid (Spain), Brooklyn Metal Works (NY), New York City Jewelry Week (NY), Art Works (CO), Gallery 1505 (CO), The Downtown Artery (CO), Clara Hatton Gallery (CO), The Merchant Room (CO), Glass Box Gallery (CO), the Colorado State University Art Department Gallery (CO), and online exhibitions through Ethical Metalsmiths and Splop Design. John’s work has also been published in SNAG’s Maker Profile of the Week, www.artsthread.com, NICHE magazine, and the CSU Collegian.
John is the recipient of a graduate study scholarship by SUNY New Paltz, the Graduate Student Research and Creative Projects Award for 2019 and 2020, the David ’05 and Sara ’10 Walton Metal Thesis Support Fund, and the Student Sculpture winner for the 2016 NICHE Awards.