BRADLEE A. SHANKS
Born 1958, Huron, S.D.
EDUCATION:
B.F.A. in art (printmaking), University of South Dakota, 1983 Magna Cum Laude
M.F.A. in art (printmaking), Arizona State University, 1986
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Purchase Award, 2001 North American Print Exhibition, Boston University, 2001
Award of Merit, Hyde Park Fine Arts, Tampa, FL
University Community Initiative Grant, University of South Florida, 2000
Faculty Development Grant, College of Fine Arts, University of South Florida, 2000
Instructional Development Grant, Univ. of South Florida Center for Teaching Enhancement, 1999
Research Grant, Division of Sponsored Research, University of South Florida, 1999
Artist-in-Residence, Littleton Studios, Spruce Pine, NC, 1995
Teaching Incentive Program Award, Florida Board of Regents, 1995
Research Grant, Division of Sponsored, University of South Florida, 1994-95
Juror’s Award, The 13th Annual Nat’l Print Competition, Artlink, Fort Wayne, IN, 1993
Juror’s Award, 65th National Print Exhibition, Society of American Graphic Artists, 1993
Purchase Award, Parkside National Small Print Exhibition, 1993
Research Grant, Division of Sponsored Research, University of South Florida, 1991-92
Research Grant, Division of Sponsored Research, University of South Florida, 1989-90
Teaching Grant, Screen Printing Technical Foundation 1990
2nd Place, Florida Printmakers Society Annual Exhibition, 1988
Merit Award, Dakota 100 International Exhibition, 1988
Award of Excellence, Florida Competitive Annual Exhibition, 1988
Honorable Mention, 17th Annual Gasparilla Art Festival, 1987
1st place, Florida Printmakers Society Annual Members Exhibition, 1987
Merit Award, Exhibition for Peace, Tempe, AZ 1986
3rd place, Midwest Regional Print Exhibition, 1983
Graduate Regents Scholarships, Arizona State University, 1983-1986
Graduate Academic Scholarships, Arizona State University, 1983-1986
Magna Cum Laude, University of South Dakota, 1983
SOLO AND GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2024
Enchanted Canopy, Momentum Gallery, Asheville, NC
2018
Faculty Exhibition, Wilson Gallery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Pushing the Pull, IS Projects, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2017
imprintTWO2018, National Biennial Print Invitational, Vam Gallery, Austin, TX
2015
Rondo Tondo Portfolio, Southern Graphics Council International, Knoxville, TN
2014
From the Classroom to the Studio, Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg
2012
20/20 Vision: The Art of Contemporary University Printmaking, The Fire House Gallery, Louisville, GA
2011
Shanks-ri-la, Solo Exhibition, Abercrombie Gallery, McNeese State University
Reconsidering Regionalism: Prints Inspired by the South, Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art,
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
States of the State: A Contemporary Survey of American Printmaking curated by the Dirty Printmakers of America,
University of Wisconsin
States of the State: A Contemporary Survey of American Printmaking, concurrent with the Venice Biennale, University of Ca’ Foscari, Venice, Italy
Generations: USF Artists Past and Present, Clayton Galleries, Tampa, FL
2009
Society of Artists, Fine Arts Gallery, State College of Florida, Bradenton, FL
L.L.Legacy: ASU Alumni Portfolio, Southern Graphics Council Conference, Columbia College, Chicago, IL
Black Flag on the Moon, Fine Arts Gallery, State College of Florida, Bradenton, FL
Mythmaker/Printmaker, Larson Gallery, Columbia College, Columbia, MO, Solo Exhibition
Matrix: Contemporary Printmaking, Museum of Fine Arts, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
2008
Digital Art in the Post-Digital Age, Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland, Florida
Portfolios and Suites, Kennedy Museum of Art, Athens, OH
Sarasota Ink: Tinta Fresca- Art Center Manatee, Bradenton, FL
2007
Red Clay Survey: Exhibition of Contemporary Southern Art, Huntsville Museum of Art, Huntsville, AL
2007 North American Print Biennial, The Boston Printmakers, Boston University
Wrexham Print International,Yale College, Wrexham, Wales
31st Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
What is Your Body Image?, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
2006
II.International Printmaking Competition, Museums of Painting and Sculpture, Istanbul, Turkey
Currents 2006, Print Arts Northwest, Pacific Northwest College of Arts, Portland, OR
Colorprint USA, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (October)
3.21 Portfolio, Wood Gallery, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ; Teaching Gallery, University of Texas, Austin, TX
2005
Solo Exhibition, Middleton Library Gallery, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Marais Press-14 years of editions, Galerie Lafayette, Lafayette, LA
Impressions: An Invitational Exhibition of Prints, McMaster Gallery, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
A Crystalline Place: Southeastern Artists at Littleton Studios, Burroughs-Chapman Art Museum, Myrtle Beach, FL
2004
Catfish Press Portfolio, McComas Art Gallery, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS
The Harry Wood Gallery, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
The Second Floor Gallery, Department of Art, University of Texas, Austin, TX
USM Museum of Art, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Max L. Gatov Gallery, Art Department, California State Univ, Long Beach
University of Tennessee Concourse Gallery, University Center, University of Tennessee
Lloyd Menard and His Alumni (University of South Dakota)
University Gallery, University of South Dakota
South Dakota Museum of Art, South Dakota State University
2003
Catfish Press Portfolio, Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, Laurel, MS
Visual Dialogs: Prints from Glass Plates, ArtSpace/Virginia Miller Galleries, Coral Gables, FL
2002
Works in Glass and Vitreographs from the Littleton Collection, The International Gallery, Orlando, FL
A Crystalline Place: Southeastern Artists at Littleton Studios, Art League of Bonita Springs, Bonita Springs, FL;
Burroughs-Chapin Museum of Art, Myrtle Beach, SC
Taboo Portfolio, The Fine Arts Academyi, Poznan, Poland
2001
Solo Exhibition, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Paper in Particular, Columbia College, Columbia, MO
Wrexham Print International, Yale College, Wrexham, North Wales
Parkside National Small Print Exhibition, University of Wisconsin/Parkside, Kenosha, WI
The Boston Printmakers 2001 North American Print Exhibition, Boston University
28th Bradley National Print and Drawing Exhibition, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
HomeoStatic, University of Miami, Southern Graphics Council Conference; University of Wisconsin/Lacrosse; University of Minnesota/Morris; Univesity of Louisiana, Boston University, University of South Florida, Iowa State University, Washington State University
2000
2nd Annual Juried Show, Hyde Park Fine Arts, Tampa, FL
Summer Spice II, Juried Exhibition, Studio Gallery on Azeele, Tampa, FL
HomeoStatic, University of Miami, Southern Graphics Council Conference; University of Wisconsin/Lacrosse; University of Minnesota/Morris; Univesity of Louisiana
1999
(Un)Seen, Studio Gallery on Azeele, Tampa, Florida
Portfolio Exhibition, Hyde Park Fine Arts, Tampa, FL
Falculty/Alumni Exibition, University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum
ASU Printmaking Alumni Exhibition, Arizona State University
USD Printmaking Alumni Exhibition, Arizona State University and the University of Cincinatti
Florida Printmakers Exhibition, Bay Street Gallery, Lakeland, FL
Really Lush, Lee County Alliance for the Arts, Ft. Myers, FL
Portfolio Exhibition, Hyde Park Fine Arts, Tampa, FL
Simple Gifts, Gallery on Florida, Tampa, FL
1998
Turn the Page: An Artist’s Book Collective, Teaching Gallery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Printmakers of Florida Exhibition, LaMoyne Art Center, Tallahassee, FL
1997
Tempe Suite, Theatre II Gallery, University of South Florida
American Print Survey, Highland Community College, Highland, KS
American Print Survey, University of Texas-Dallas, Richardson, TX
Group Exhibition, Arts on the Park, Lakeland, FL
1996
Block Printing in the Americas, Graphicstudio, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Consortium Prints, Missouri Western State College, St. Joseph, MO
Solo Exhibition, Antiquariun Restaurant, Winter Haven, FL
Epi-Center, Appalachian Gallery, Morgantown, WV
Print Types, Art Institute of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX
EIGHT STATES: A Southeastern Invitational of Prints and Artists Books, Lamar Dodd School of Art, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Faculty Exhibiton, Contemporary Art Museum, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
1995
Solo Exhibition, The Casements Cultural Center, Ormond Beach, FL
Pressed and Pulled, Georgia College, Milledgeville, GA
Computer Art, Manatee Art League, Bradenton, FL
Alumni Select, University Gallery, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Photogravures, Theatre II Gallery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Instructors Exhibition, Penland Gallery, Penland School of Arts and Crafts, Penland, NC
New Regional Printmaking, Moody Gallery, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Print Invitational, Beasley Art Museum, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Art About Art, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
Computer Generated Prints, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AK
Vitreographs, Gallery 72, Omaha, NE
Invitational Print Portfolio, Florida Center for Contemporary Art, Tampa, FL
1994
Art Faculty Exhibition, Contemporary Art Museum, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Three Person, Lee County Alliance for the Arts, Ft. Myers, FL
Worlds on Paper, Duncan Gallery of Art, Stetson University, Deland, FL
Contemporary Printmaking: A Florida Perspective, Dunedin Fine Arts Center, Dunedin, FL
Three Person Exhibition, ARTarget, Sarasota, FL
Tattooed Corpse Suite, Gallery B, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Computer Generated Prints, Stevens College, Columbia, MO
Print Types, Chadron State College, Chadron, Nebraska
1993
Solo Exhibition, The Art Exchange, Atlanta, GA
Solo Exhibition, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Solo Exhibition, Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, Al
Solo Exhibition, Teaching Gallery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
The 2nd Sapporo International Print Biennial, Event Hall, Marui Imai Inc., Sapporo, Japan
Ottawa National Print Exhibition, Ottawa Gallery, Sylvania, OH
Florida Artists Exhibition, Sarasota Center for the Arts, Sarasota, FL
Harper National Print and Drawing Exhibition, William Rainey Harper College , Palatine, IL
National Printmaking Exhibition ‘93, Trenton State University, Trenton, NJ
National Works on Paper, University of Texas/Tyler, Tyler, TX
Parkside National Small Print Exhibition, Univ. Of Wisc./Parkside, WS; Purchase Award
Cimarron National Works on Paper, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
But is it Art? Currents in Electronic Imaging, Pacific Lutheran Univ., Tacoma, WA; Univ. of Paget Sound
The 6th National Computer Art Invitational, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
Images 1990, Sandford Gallery, Clarion University, Clarion, PA
Clemson National Print and Drawing Exhibition, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Exposure-All Photographic-Related Works, Fridholm Fine Arts, Asheville, NC
The Mediated Image, Steifel Arts Center, Wheeling, WV
Computer Art Show, Hand Graphics Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
Society of American Graphic Artists 65th Nat’l Print Exhibition, Federal Plaza, New York, NY
The 13th Annual National Print Competition, Artlink, Fort Wayne, IN
Thirteenth Annual Jured Member Show, Florida Center for Contemporary Art, Tampa, FL
Printmaking East/West, The Honolulu Academy of Arts, Honolulu, HI; Hui Noeau, Maui, HI; E. Hawaii Cultural Center Gallery, Hilo, Hi; Windward Community College Iolani Gallery, Kaneohe, HI
The First Annual All-American Print Competition, West Texas State University, Canyon, TX
Art Department Alumni Invitational Exhibition, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
1992
Appropriations/Inspirations, Teaching Gallery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Radioactive Brains, Centre Gallery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Nanjing College of Arts/University of South Florida Print Exhibition Exchange, USF Teaching Gallery, Tampa, FL; Nanjing College of Arts Gallery, Nanjing, Peoples Republic of China
Images 1990, Merwin Gallery, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
USF Art Department Faculty Exhibition, Univ. Of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum, Tampa, FL
1991
Images 1990, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
Images 1990, Carleton College, Northfield, MN
Director’s Choice, Hesston College, Hesston, KS
Print Types, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN
A Strange Vision, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WS
5th Annual Florida Printmakers Society Exhibit, Thomas Center, Gainesville, FL
Printmaking, Pasco-Hernando Community College, Dade City, FL
12th Annual Paper in Particular, Columbia College, Columbia, Mo
21st National Works on Paper, Minot State University, Minot, ND
Cimarron National Works on Paper, Oklahoma State University, Still water, OK
USD Alumni Exhibition, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
The Intaglio Process, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Art About Art, Springfield Art Museum, Springfield, MO
1990
Solo Exhibition, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
A Strange Vision, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Print Types, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY
American Print Survey, Baylor University
Repetitive Notions, Upham Gallery, St., Petersburg Beach, FL
4th Annual Florida Printmakers Society Members Exhibition, Art Center, Long Boat Key, FL
Best of Both Bays, Upham Gallery, St. Petersburg beach, FL
1989
The Intaglio Process, East Central University, Ada, Ok
American Print Survey, The Furlong Gallery, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WS
Director’s Choice, Chowan College, Murfreesboro, NC
The Intaglio Process, Fort Hays State University, Fort Hays, KS
The Florida Printmakers Society Annual Exhibition, The Florida Center for Contemporary Art, Tampa, FL
Faculty Biennial, USF Art Museum, University of South Florida, FL
Solo Exhibition, University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
Scratching the Surface: National Print Invitational, Visual Arts Center of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
Two Person Exhibition, City Hall, Tampa, FL
Paper in Particular, Columbia College, Columbia, MO
National Print Invitational, Art Institute of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX
1988
The Florida Printmakers Society Annual Exhibition, The Manatee Art League, Bradenton, FL; 2nd Place
32nd National Print Exhibition, Hunterdon Art Center, Clinton, NJ
Art About Art, The Kansas Union Gallery, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Academic Excellence: Printmaking, The Deland Museum of Art, Deland, FL
Fifth Annual Maine Maritime Flatwork Exhibition, University of Maine, Presque Isle, ME
Dakotas 100/International Exhibition of Artwork on Paper, Minds Eye Gallery, Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND; University Art Galleries, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Stockton National IV: Prints and Drawings, Haggin Museum, Stockton, CA
Recent American Works on Paper ‘88, Second Street Gallery, Charlottesville, VA; Museum of Art, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
10th Annual Mississippi Jured Art Exhibition, C.W. Woods Gallery, University of Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
9th Annual Paper in Particular, Columbia Art League, Columbia, MO
International Prints II, Silvermine Guild Arts Center, New Canaan, CT; John Szoke Graphics, NY,N Y
1988 Tampa Triennial, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa, FL
Florida Competitive, Center for the Arts, Vero Beach, FL; Award of Excellence
What Is Real?, Florida Center for Contemporary Art/Artist’s Alliance, Tampa, FL
18th National Works on Paper, Minot State University, Minot, ND
1987
3rd International Biennial Print Exhibition: 1987 ROC, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
The Artist’s Proof, Arts Council Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC
East Coast Prints, Adrian College Art Gallery, Adrian, MI
Fact, Fantasy, Fiction: Southeast Narrative Art, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Great Impressions, Tampa Museum West, Tampa, FL
East Coast Prints, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA
Faculty Exhibition, University of South Florida, SVC Gallery, Tampa, FL
Solo Exhibition, Department of Art Gallery, Manatee Community College, Bradenton, FL
17th Annual Gasparilla Art Festival, Tampa, FL, Honorable Mention
A.S.U. “Masters”, Galeria Mesa, Mesa, AZ
The Florida Printmakers Society 1st Annual Exhibition, Orlando Public Library, Orlando, FL
1986
Solo Exhibition, Teaching Gallery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Method to the Madness: M.F.A. Exhibition, Harry Wood Art Gallery, ASU, Tempe, AZ
Six by Two, Collier Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
Contemporary Classics: Bradlee Shanks and Kevin Irvin, Sette Gallery, Tempe, AZ
Exhibition for Peace, Heritage Art Gallery, Merit Award, Tempe, AZ
1985
Arizona Print Invitational, Grand Canyon College, Phoenix, AZ
In-House Print Portfolio Exhibition, Harry Wood Art Gallery, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Day of the Dead Art Exhibition, Cameron State University, Lawton, OK
Bradley National Print and Drawing Exhibition, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Manhattan National Intaglio Print Exhibition, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
1984
ASU Graduate Invitational, Leslie Levy Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
1983
New Directions in Prints, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
BFA Print Exhibition, University Gallery, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Midwest Regional Print Exhibition, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD; 3rd Place
1982
Vermillion Arts Council Annual Exhibition, University Gallery, Vermillion, SD
PORTFOLIOS AND EXCHANGES
2015-Rondo Tondo, University of Akron
2010-States of the State: Contemporary Survey of American Printmaking: Serigraphy, Univ. of Wisconsin
2010-Reunion 2010, Arizona State University
2009-Black Flag on the Moon, State College of Florida
2009-ASU Alumni Portfolio, University of Wisconsin
2006- Nocturne Portfolio, McNeese State University
2006-The Digital Divide, The University of Alaska
2005-3.21 Portfolio, Arizona State University
2003- Catfish Press Portfolio, Mississippi State University
2002-Taboo, McNeese State University
2001-Print Dialogues, San Francisco Art Institute
2001-Frogman Press Portfolio, University of South Dakota
2000-HomeoStatic, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
2000-Frogman Press Portfolio, Beresford, SD
1999-Hyde Park Fine Arts Portfolio, Tampa, FL
1998-University of South Dakota Alumni Portfolio
1997- Skull Portfolio, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
1996-Tempe Suite, Cradle Oak Press, Peoria, IL
1995-Invitational Print Portfolio, Florida Center for Contemporary Art, Tampa, FL
1995 Epi-Center, West Virginia University
1995-Arizona State University Alumni Portfolio, Cradle Oak Press, Bradley University
1993- Black Hills Portfolio, University of South Dakota
1992-Tattooed Corpse, Bradley University
1990-Present-Southern Graphics Council Exchange Portfolio
1991- Notre Dame Portfolio, University of Notre Dame
1990-Images 1990, Bradley University
1990-National Video Print Exchange, Metropolitan State University
1987-Present-University of South Florida Print Portfolio (Annual)
1988-Black Hills Portfolio, University of South Dakota
1985-87-In-House Portfolio, Arizona State University
TEACHING POSITIONS
1986-Present-University of South Florida: Associate Professor, Printmaking
1984-86-Arizona State University: Teaching Assistant, Drawing, Two-Dimensional Design
PRINT COLLABORATIONS
1992-Robert Stackhouse
1992-Hugh O’Donnell, (Graphicstudio, Tampa)
1980-83 University of South Dakota Student Assistant for: Warrington Colescott, Rochelle Toner, Thomas Seawell, Remir Cardillo, Ellen Lanyon, William Weege, John Whitesell
LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS
2013-Visiting Artist, Clemson University
2011-Visiting Artist, McNeese State
2010-Presenter, SEMOGRAPHICS II, Southern Graphics Council Conference, Philadelphia, PA
2007-Visting Artist, University of South Dakota
2006-Presenter, SEMOGRAPHICS, Southern Graphics Council Conference, Madison, WS
2004-Instructor, Anderson Ranch, Snowmass Village, CO
2004-Visiting Artist, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Art Department, Lafayette, LA
2004-Visiting Artist, University of Miami, Miami, FL
2001-Instructor, Frogman Press Print and Paper Workshop, Univ. of South Dakota
2001-Instructor, Penland School for Arts and Crafts, Penland, NC
2000-Visiting Artist, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
2000-Presenter, “Alternative Photoshop Color Separations.” SGC Conference, University of Miami
1999-Presenter, “Virtual Printmaking,” IMPACT UK Conference, Bristol, UK
1999-Panelist, “The Impact of Digital Technology on Printmaking,” IMPACT UK Conference, Bristol, UK
1995-Residency, Littleton Studios, Spruce Pine, NC
1995-Instructor, Penland School for Arts and Crafts, Penland, NC
1995-Presenter, “Alternative Photogravure: A Printmaker’s Prerogative”, Colloquium on Photogravure, Graphicstudio, University of South Florida
1995- Demonstrator, “Gum Dichromate Printing,” Southern Graphics Council Conference, Knoxville, TN
1994-Lecturer, Community Arts Dialogue Reserved Events, Lifsey House, University of South Florida
1994-Lecturer, “The Nature of the Print”, The Florida Gulf Coast Art Center, Bellaire, FL
1994-Lecturer, “Images ‘90: Printmaking in American Universities,” Lee County Alliance of the Arts, Ft. Myers, FL
1994-Curator, “Contemporary Printmaking: A Florida Perspective,” Florida Gulf Coast Art Center, Bellaire, FL
1993-Panelist, “From Mezzotint to Laser Print,” southeastern College Artists Conference, Durham, NC
1993-Visiting Artist, University of Georgia Art Department
1993-Faculty, University of South Dakota Black Hills Workshop, Nemo, SD
1992-Panelist, “Educating the Next Generation of Printmakers,” Southern Graphics Council Conference, Knoxville, TN
1992-Lecturer, “Printmaking Processes,” Florida Gulf Coast Art Center, Bellaire, FL
1991-Organizer, Russian Artists Monotype Workshop, University of South Florida
1991-Lecturer, “Printmaking,” Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland, FL
1989-Lecturer, “Cast Fiberglass Embossment,” Bradley Symposium on Printmaking, Bradley University
1988-Faculty, University of South Dakota Black Hills Workshop
COMMUNITY AND UNIVERSITY SERVICE
2009- Juror: 31st Annual Paper in Particular Exhibition
2004-2005- Organizer, Visting Artists Workshops for Lise Drost and Joe Sanders
2000-Curator, “HomeoStatic,” Exchange Portfolio
1997-Co-Organizer, Southern Graphics Council Annual Conference, Tampa, FL
1997-Organizer-”Florida Student Printmaking Invitational,” University of South Florida
1997-Curator, “Southern Graphics Council Invitational,” University of South Florida
1995-Curator, “Photogravures: USF Printmaking,” University of South Florida
1994-Juror, “Black and White,” Artists Unlimited, Tampa, FL
1993-Organizr, “6th Annual Florida Printmakers Society Exhibition,” New World School of the Arts, Miami, FL
1987-Present, Organizer, University of South Florida Print Portfolio
1988-90-Vice President, Florida Printmakers Society
1991-93-President, Florida Printmakers Society
1991-93-Editor, “Impressions,” Newsletter of the Florida Printmakers Society
1992-Organizer, visiting Japanese Artist Handoku Ito-Workshop and Lecture
1992-Organizer, Student Exhibition, One Piece Show,” Teaching Gallery, University of South Florida
1992-Organizer, Student Exhibition, “Hot New Art From USF,” Silver Sun Gallery, Tampa, FL
1992-Organizer, Print Exhibition, “5th Annual Florida Printmakers Society Exhibition,” Gainesville, FL
1991-Organizer, Visiting Artist Robert Mueller Workshop
1991-Organizer, Print Exhibition Exchange Nanjing College of Arts, Peoples Republic of China
1990-91-Exhibition Committee, Florida Center for Contemporary Art, Tampa, FL
1991-Juror, Pentangle and Student Exhibition, Manatee Community College, Bradenton, FL
1991-Juror, Carrolwood Art Festival, Tampa, Fl
1990-Organizer, USF Print Portfolio Exhibition, Centre Gallery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
1989-Organizer, USF Printmaki9ng Exhibition, St. Joseph Hospital, Tampa, FL
1988-Organizer, USF Printmaking Exhibition, Theatre II Gallery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
1987-Organizer, USF Print Portfolio Exhibition, University of South Florida Library
PUBLICATIONS
“Balancing Act: Man and Technology in the Digital Age,” Contemporary Impressions, Fall 2000
“Think It/Ink It,” Newsletter, Southern Graphics Council, 1997
“Alternative Photogravure,” Colloquium on Photogravure Graphicstudio, University of South Florida, 1995
“Photogravure: An Artistic Meeting Ground,” ArtsUSF, College of Fine Arts, Univ.of South Florida, 1995
“New World View,” Impressions, Florida Printmakers Society
BIBLIOGRAPHY
“More Collaboration: Semographics 2,” Contemporary Impressions, The The Journal of the American Print Alliance, Summer 2011, quoted
“Color Separation Technique Using Adobe Photoshop,” Printshow.it, Italian on-line journal Fall 2001
“HomeoStatic Portfolio,” Worldprintmakers.com, Spanish On-line journal Fall 2000
“Pushing the Boundaries of Printmaking,” Mary Ann Marger, St. Petersburg Times, September 23, 1994
“Contemporary Prints: A Florida Perspective,” Joanne Milani, Tampa Tribune, September 13, 1994
“Paper world unfolds in group show,” Laura Stewart, The Daytona Beach Sunday News Journal, Sept. 25, 1994
“Contemporary Prints: A Florida Perspective,” David Shankweiler, Artery, Dunedin Fine Arts Center
“Shanks’ Graphic Work: Making the implausible possible,” Carline Bouilhet, Anchorage Times, Nov. 19, ‘89
“Faculty At Full Speed,” Mary Ann Marger, St. Petersburg Times, Oct. 6, 1989
“Recent American Works on Paper,” Paulette Roberts, Art Papers, July/August 1988
“Prints display a medium well done,” Laura Stewart, Orlando Sentinel, April 28, 1988
“Prints exhibit princely,” Marilyn J. Fox, Kutztown Eagle-Times, Oct. 9, 1987
“Bradlee Shanks,” Impressions, The Florida Printmakers Society, Winter 19897
“Vac print show does more than just scratch the surface,” Carline Bouilhet, Anchorage Times, March 12, ‘89
“Art exhibition offers ideas on What is Real,” Joanne Milani, Tampa Tribune, March 2, 1988
“Interview with Brad Shjanks,” Newsletter, The Florida Center for Contemporary Art, Fall 1989
Newsletter, The Deland Museum of Art, April, May, June 1988
“Print show boasts plenty of bite,” Jan Ingram, Anchorage Times, March 10, 1989
NEW TIMES, August 20-26, 1986
“Spirit of the Senses Journal,” Arizona State University, 1985
COLLECTIONS
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, Mesa, AZ
Kennedy Museum of Art, Ohio University, Athens, OH
Museum of Texas Tech, Lubbock Texas
Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland, FL
Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile Alabama
Achenbach Foundation
Columbia College, Columbia, MO
Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland, FL
Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Ewing Gallery, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, Laurel, MS
Wustum Museum, Racine, WS
Fogg Museum
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
West Virginia University
Butler Institute of American Art
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Oregon Art Institute
GTE Corporation
Arizona State University
Dickenson State University
University of South Dakota
University of Wisconsin/Parkside
University of South Florida
The Corcoran
University of Florida
East Tennessee State University
Ohio University
University of Alberta
Bradley University
University of Tennessee
Bringham Young University
Mississippi State University
University of Utah
University of Texas @ Tyler
Numerous Private Collections