Jean Allemeier Boot

Jean Allemeier Boot

Biography

JEAN ALLEMEIER BOOT • Biography

EDUCATION

2009
Art on the Meadow, Monoprint class, Ox-Bow School of the Arts, Saugatuck, Michigan

2008
BFA Drawing/Painting, minor in Art History , Summa cum laude, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan

2006-Present
Study printmaking at Aquinas College with Stephen Schousen, Grand Rapids, Michigan

1977
BS Medical Technology with honors, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan


SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2010
"All About Nature", an exhibition of five artists, Gallery Uptown, Grand Haven, Michigan
"7/7 West Michigan Printmakers", Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, Bettye Clark Cannon Gallery, Muskegon, Michigan

2009
"Invitational Show", Gallery Uptown, Grand Haven, MI

2008
"Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition", Dual Exhibition, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan


JURIED ART COMPETITIONS

2011
"Boston Printmakers 2011 North American Print Biennial", Juror: Jim Dine

2010
"Alma College 30th Annual Statewide Print Competition", Juror: Marjorie Devon

2008
"Celebration", First United Methodist Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan

2006
"Festival 2006", 37th Annual Regional Arts Competition, Grand Rapids, Michigan

2005
"Festival 2005", 36th Annual Regional Arts Competition, Grand Rapids, Michigan
"Celebration", First United Methodist Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan

2004
"Renaissance Arts Festival", Christ Lutheran Church, Wyoming, Michigan
"Grand Valley Artists’ Spring Show", Grand Rapids, Michigan


HONORS/AWARDS

2010
Juror’s Merit Award, Alma College 30th Annual Statewide Print Competition, Juror: Marjorie Devon, Director of Tamarind Institute


COLLECTIONS

2007
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007- Present
Grand Rapids Art Museum, Education Department Docent and Intern Program Coordinator, Grand Rapids, Michigan