
Stephen Shachtman
Born in 1978, Fort Collins, Colorado
Education:
M.F.A 2006 Jewelry/Metals
School for American Craft
Rochester Institute of Technology.
Rochester, NY
B.F.A 2002 Jewelry/Metals Colorado State University,
Fort Collins, CO
Certificate 1999 Film Studies Directing/Editing
New York Film Academy
University of California Los Angeles,
Los Angeles, CA
Professional Experience
2002- Current --Shachtman Studios: Artist, Sculptor, Art Installation, Art Consulting, Jewelry, Lighting, Furniture design, Custom utilitarian creations, Fabricator, Contractor
Loveland, Colorado
2013- 2016-- Adjunct Faculty Jewelry/Metalsmithing, Metro State University Denver, Colorado
2013-2014--Adjunct Faculty Jewelry/Metalsmithing Arapahoe Community College Littleton, Colorado
2011-2013 Bench Jeweler- Todd Reed Boulder, Co
2005 –2006--Instructor foundations & fabrication in metal,
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
2004- 2005-- Teaching Assistant, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Exhibition Record:
2022: State of the Art
Arvada Center, Arvada Co
2021 : Contemporary Art Survey
Lincoln Center, Fort Collins Co
"Carbon Footprint"
Space Gallery, Denver Co
Governors Art Show
Loveland Museum, Loveland Co
2020: "Us and Them"
Space Gallery, Denver, Co
2019 "Colorado Abstract+ 10 a history and survey. Arvada Center, Arvada, Co
“Blurring the Lines"
Sporing Porifera Silver neck piece
Arvada Center, Arvada, Co
2018 “Color Fields”
Space Gallery, Denver, Co
2017 "Altered Lanscapes"
Space gallery Denver Co
Governors Art Show
Loveland Museum of Art, Loveland Co
2016 “Goveners art show” (G)
Loveland Museum of Art, Loveland, Co
2015 “ Beyond the Plane” (G)
Space Gallery Denver, Co
2014 “Natural Surroundings” (G
Space Gallery Denver, CO
2010-- Mix’” Center for Visual Arts Metro State College of Denver, Denver, Co
“Ice Breaker” Dry Ice Gallery Denver, CO
2009-- “Forms and Techniques” Space Gallery Denver, CO
Sugar in the City” McGrath and Braun Denver, CO
“
Colorado Abstract” .Center for Visual Arts Metro State College of Denver. Denver, CO
Recent Projects:
2018---Fossil Creek Project
Public Art Fort Collins, Co
2017 -- Arkansas A
Little Rock Arkansas
2016 --- Wilson Watchmen
Public Art City Of Loeland , CO
2012 -- Quincy Public art
Sculpture BRIDGE Contractor/Designer/Fabricator
Sheridan Blvd Public Art City of Denver, Co
2010-Univesrty of Wyoming
War Memorial Staduim
Project Management between steel fabricators and Granite fab, installation. Laramie Wy
2009 The Denver Zoo Commissioned to Patrick Marold Studios
Production contractor/Fabricator
Public Art Denver, Co
2008 --Enlightened” The Villaggio
Contractor/Designer/Fabricator
Fort Collins, Co
Fault Shadows” Gates Center
Commissioned to Patrick Marold Studios
Consultant fabricator, Production/Studio Assistant, Installation
Public Art Denver, Co
2007---Geological Fence Project”
Contractor/Designer/Fabricator
Dr. Howard Perko,
CTL|Thompson Fort Collins, Co
2006-- Kosovo Humanitarian Award, “Sponge” commission
Additional Awards
2016 The Westword “Best Abstract show” (G) Beyond the Plane
2015 The Westword “Best Group Show” Natural Surrounding
2012 The Westward Best new public art "Bridge"
weblink: http://blogs.westword.com/showandtell/2013/03/best_new_public_art_westword_b.php
2006 ---“Cabo Chipirón” Niche Student Award Finalist Mixed Media
2004 -2006-- RIT SAC Metals Graduate Scholarship Award
2005 --Tiffany & Co. Foundation Scholarship Award
Publications:
2012 Westward Best of 2012 Denver Best New Public Art Piece
2009 Colorado Abstract, “painting and sculpture” Pg. 264-267
2009 Rocky Mountain News January 1st 2009
2006 R.I.T The University Magazine Spring 2006 Image pg.21
2006 Signatures art & literature magazine Image pg.13
Collections:
Craig Ponzio Evergreen, Co
City of Little Rock Little Rock, Ar
Dr. Dean and Mary Kumpuris Litle Rock, Ar
Mr. Brett & Mrs Mandy Butterstei Ensenada, Ca
Mr Alen Kagen Dallas, Tx
Mrs Joan Wallick Columbus, Oh
Dr. Ken & Mrs Paisley Pattine Fort Collins,Co
Dr. Rich & Mrs Susan Harrison Fort Collins,Co
First Data Denver, Co
Dr. Jim & Mrs Susan Taylor Parker, Co
Mr. Eric Shandrowski & Miss. Stasia Patience Denver, Co
Mr. Robin & Mrs. Eileen Dornfest Fort Collins,Co
Mrs. Nilda Getty Fort Collins,Co
Dr. Bill & Mrs.Beverly Shachtman Fort Collins,Co
Mrs. Melisa Wright Dallas, Tx