Collin Rowland
Collin Rowland is best known for his contemporary, mixed media, multi-dimensional artwork made from original photography, hand drawings laser cut out of metal, and a variety of materials to form innovative wall sculptures.
“In my view, any medium of art can be a vehicle for communication. Where narrative, metaphors and ideas can be expressed. Through conceptual modern art I explore spirituality and prophetic notions in the hope to discover and inspire through both form and content.”
“For me the goal is to notice the miraculous, to see beauty all around and to inspire the viewer with subtle and obvious interpretations of thought provoking concepts. To make the invisible visible.”
While his breakthrough work was more multi-layered photography, recently his focus has been mixed-media sculpture. He creates original, limited series, and commissioned artwork.
Collin Rowland's CV
BORN
1967 Cincinnati, OH, USA
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RESIDENCE / STUDIO
Sarasota, FL, USA
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TRAINING / EDUCATION
“I WILL BE A STUDENT THE REST OF MY LIFE.”
Mar 2023 International Network of Creatives: Arts Conference, Naples, FL
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Marketing Workshop
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Mixed Media + Acrylic Painting Workshop
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Photography Workshop
2022-23 Jenna Webb: Artreprenuer Academy
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Virtual Classes: Art Marketing + Sales
2020 Nate Barton
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In-Studio Lessons: Advanced Sculpture
2015-19 Shepbrandt Studios: Alison Shepard + Evan Hildebrandt
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Multiple Private Lessons: Advanced Mixed Media
1986-94 University of Cincinnati
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DAAP - Fine Art, Acrylic Painting
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CCM - Voice | Music Composition | Dance
1986-88 Cincinnati Art Club
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Advanced Painting Classes
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Advanced Drawing Classes
1985-90 Queen City Artists
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Advanced Painting Classes
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Advanced Life Drawing Classes
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
2023-present Sales, Chasen Gallery (Osprey), Sarasota, FL
Nov 2023 Artist Residency, Art Ovation Hotel, Sarasota, FL
Sept 2023 Resin Workshop, Creativity Liberties, Sarasota, FL
2013-21 Owner / Director / Artist in Residence, Glow Gallery + Studios, Covington, KY
2009-12 Owner / Photographer / Graphic Design / Assisting Web Design / Branding, Living Studios Multimedia, Covington, KY
2005-06 Founder / Director of Non-Profit Arts Center, Living Studios Arts, Covington, KY
1999-00 Assistant to Mark Schmidt (Owner of National Production Art Studio), Studio Vertu, Cincinnati, OH
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EXHIBITION HISTORY
Jan 2022-present Chasen Gallery, Sarasota, FL
Feb-Apr 2023 Palmer | Modern Gallery + Studio Grand Opening, Sarasota, FL
Mar 2023 International Network of Creatives: Arts Conference, Naples, FL
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Feb 2023 HAE Arts Festival 17th Annual Coconut Point Art Festival, Coconut Point, FL
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Feb 2023 HAE Arts Festival 2nd Annual Longboat Key Festival of the Arts, Longboat Key, FL
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Jan 2023 HAE Arts Festival 34th Annual Delray Beach Festival of the Arts, Delray Beach, FL
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Dec 2022 Red Dot Show - ArtBlend Gallery, Miami, FL
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Nov 2022 The Art of Song, Concert & Art Exhibition Naples, FL​
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Oct 2020 New Port Art Gallery, Newport, KY
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Feb 2020 New Port Art Gallery, Newport KY
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Aug 2019 Polly Magazine Release Party Group Exhibition, KTCHN, Newport, KY
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Aug 2019 Red Tree Gallery, Cincinnati, OH - “To Make the Invisible Visible”, Collin Rowland solo art exhibition
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Jun 2019 Woodenhill Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Jun 2019 Summerfair Art Festival, Coney Island, Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 2019 Amore Fundraiser, Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 2019 Art + Soul Art Show, Cincinnati, OH
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Nov 2018 The 86, Cincinnati, OH
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Nov 2018 Polly Magazine Release Party Group Exhibition, Expansive (Hooper Building), Cincinnati, OH
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Oct 2018 Art Comes Alive International Art Competition, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
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Jun 2018 Glow Gallery, Covington, KY
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May 2018 Glow Gallery, Covington, KY
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Oct 2017 Banz Gallery, Cincinnati, OH - Group Art Exhibition
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Oct 2017 Cincy Chic, Art Exhibition & Fundraiser, Cincinnati, OH
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Oct 2017 Art Comes Alive International Art Contest - Rowland Augur, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
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May 2017 Wash Park Art Gallery, Cincinnati, OH - ENTROPY-FUSION Gallery Talk
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April 2017 Wash Park Art Gallery, Cincinnati, OH - ENTROPY-FUSION Art Exhibition
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Mar 2017 Art Design Consultants (ADC), Cincinnati, OH
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Jan 2017 Glow Gallery, Covington, KY
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Dec 2016 Glow Gallery, Covington, KY
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Jul 2016 Art Comes Alive International Art Contest, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
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Feb 2016 Mt Dora Arts Festival, Mt Dora, FL
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Dec 2015 Glow Gallery, Covington, KY
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Jun 2015 Art Comes Alive International Art, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
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Feb 2015 Bromwell’s Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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2014 ADC Art Comes Alive International Art Contest Award, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
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Nov 2014 Annie Bowling Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Sept 2014 Syn-the-sis Art Opening, Glow Gallery, Covington, KY
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Jun 2014 Summerfair Art Festival, Coney Island, Cincinnati, OH
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Jun 2014 Red Tree Gallery, Cincinnati, OH Rowland Augur - “Vision” Solo show
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Jan 2014 Recreations, Nashville, TN
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Dec 2013 Bromwell’s Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Nov 2013 Cincinnati International Fine Art Fair , Cintas Center, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
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Oct 2013 57th Annual St James Court Art Show, Louisville, KY
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Sept 2013 Red Tree Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Sept 2013 Glow Gallery, Covington, KY
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July 2013 TAZA, Cincinnati, OH
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Jun 2013 Rohs Street, Cincinnati, OH
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Jun 2013 Summerfair Art Festival, Coney Island, Cincinnati, OH
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Jun 2013 Art Comes Alive International Art Contest, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
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May 2013 Glow Gallery, Covington, KY
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Apr 2013 The Carnegie Arts Center & Museum, Covington, KY
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Mar 2013 Moon Glow Art Exhibition, Glow Gallery, Covington, KY
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Feb 2013 Art Resource Team (A.R.T.) Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Nov 2012 Grand Opening, Glow Gallery, Covington, KY
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Oct 2012 Essex Studios, Cincinnati, OH
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Sept 2012 Art Off Pike Festival, Covington, KY
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Aug 2012 Art Comes Alive International Art Contest, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 2012 Red Tree Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 2012 M Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Dec 2011 TAZA, Cincinnati, OH - “OMPHALOS”, the Art of Collin Rowland solo show
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Sep 2011 Stop Traffick Fashion Fundraiser, Bromwell’s Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Aug 2011 Art + Music Opening, York Street Cafe, Newport, KY
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Jun 2011 TAZA, Cincinnati, OH - “LIGHT”, the Art of Collin Rowland solo show
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Jun 2011 Art Exhibition, Lunar Dance Club, Cincinnati, OH
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May 2011 Art Comes Alive International Art Contest, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
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May 2011 Rohs Street, Cincinnati, OH
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Mar 2011 Bromwell’s Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Jan 2011 Seeds of Life Art Opening, Rohs Street, Cincinnati, OH
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Jan 2011 Red Tree Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Jan 2011 Bromwell’s Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Nov 2010 REPRESENT Group Art Exhibition, Bromwell’s Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Oct 2010 C4Yourself Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Sept 2010 REBIRTH Art Opening, Bromwell’s Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Mar 2010 TAZA, Cincinnati, OH
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Dec 2009 Bromwell’s Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Oct 2009 TAZA, Cincinnati, OH
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Jun 2009 M Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Aug 2008 Marx Gallery, Covington, KY
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PUBLICATIONS / PRESS
Nov 2022 Canvas Rebel Magazine, Tampa, FL
Apr 2022 Voyage Tampa, Tampa, FL
Dec 2018 Polly Magazine, Cincinnati,OH
May 2014 Vineyard Community Church Video Feature, Cincinnati, OH
May 2014 Cincy Chic Magazine, Cincinnati, OH
2013 Fall Issue of Venue Magazine
AWARDS / GRANTS / RESIDENCIES
Oct 2018 Art Comes Alive International Art Contest Award, Purchase Award - Collin Rowland, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
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Oct 2017 Art Comes Alive International Art Contest - Rowland Augur, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
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Jul 2016 Art Comes Alive International Art Contest Award - Rowland Augur, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
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Feb 2016 Mt Dora Arts Festival - Best of Show Award, Mt Dora, FL
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Jun 2015 Art Comes Alive International Art Contest Award, Redwood Media Group Category Winner Award - Rowland Augur, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
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Jun 2015 Art Comes Alive International Art Purchase Award- Rowland Augur, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
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2014 Art Comes Alive International Art Contest Award - Rowland Augur, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
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Jun 2013 Summerfair Award, Rowland Augur, Cincinnati, OH
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Jun 2013 Art Comes Alive International Art Contest, Purchase Award - Rowland Augur, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
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Sept 2012 Art Off Pike Festival - Best Booth Award, Covington, KY
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Aug 2012 Art Comes Alive International Art Contest, Sculptor of the Year Award - Rowland Augur, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
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May 2011 Art Comes Alive International Art Contest, Interior Designer’s Showcase Art Award - Rowland Augur Collaboration, Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
COLLECTIONS
Edge of the Ocean Sculpture Series
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Chosen Photography Art & Mixed Media Series
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To Make the Invisible Visible Photography Collection
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Tree of Life Art Series Rowland Augur Collaborations
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Genesis Rowland Augur Collaborations
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Kingdom of Rust Mixed Media Series