Ken Kollodge, Fine Art Photographer
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Master of Art’s degree in Philosophy and Psychology, graduated 1972
University of Minnesota Morris, Bachelor of Art’s degree in Sociology and Philosophy, graduated 1965
EMPLOYMENT
2009-present Self employed as an art photographer in Duluth, MN
2005-2008 Self employed as an art gallery owner in Duluth, MN
1982-2004 Self employed as a free-lance commercial photographer and publisher in Fairbanks, AK
1964-1982 Various employment: Wage and Hour Investigator, Juvenile Probation Officer, Psychiatric Social Worker, Carpenter, Philosophy Instructor, Farm hand, Railroad Switchman, Self-defense Instructor
EXHIBITIONS
2011 Solo Exhibit, “Unbridled Vision,” University of Minnesota Morris
2011 Solo Exhibit, “Iced Light Show,” at The Art of Hair on London Road, Duluth, MN
2010 “Arrowhead Biennial” juried art exhibition at the Duluth Art Institute. Jurer: Paula Brandel
2010 “National Photography Show” presented by Louisville Art Association, CO
2010 “Landscape” exhibition, Mpls Photo Center. Juror: Todd Brandow
2004 64th Parallel, juried art show, Fairbanks Alaska. Juror: Ed Levine
2004 Rarefied Light, statewide juried photo exhibition, AK Photographic Center
2004 Alaska Positive, statewide juried photo exhibition, Alaska State Museum
2004 Solo Exhibit of color photographs, Well Street Art Company, Fairbanks
2003 Solo Exhibit of color photographs, Denali State Bank, Fairbanks
2003 Invitational, Special Exhibits Gallery, University of Alaska Museum
2003 Two Invitational shows at Well Street Art Co., Fairbanks
2002 64th Parallel, juried art show, Fairbanks Alaska. Juror: Bella Feldman
2001 Rarified Light, statewide juried photo exhibition, AK Photographic Center
2001 Alaska Positive, statewide juried photo exhibition, Alaska State Museum
2000 Solo Exhibit of color and B&W photographs, Civic Center Gallery, Fairbanks, Alaska
2000 Photography Invitational, Well Street Art Company, Fairbanks, Alaska
1997 Solo Exhibit of color photographs, Denali State Bank, Fairbanks, Alaska
1997 64th Parallel, juried art show, Fairbanks, Alaska. Juror: John Olbrantz
1997 Solo Exhibit of color photographs, SITE 250 Fine Art Gallery, Fairbanks
1991 10,000 Eyes (ASMP exhibition), Stonington Gallery, Anchorage, Alaska
1990 64th Parallel, juried art show, Fairbanks, Alaska
1989 Solo Exhibit of color photographs, Civic Center Gallery, Fairbanks, Alaska
1983 Statewide Juried Poster and Graphics Exhibition, Fairbanks, Alaska
1979 All Alaska Juried Art Show, Fairbanks, Alaska. Juror: Henry T. Hopkins,
Director of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
AWARDS
2002 Recognition Award Artist, Alaska Positive, statewide juried photo exhibition, Alaska State Museum, Juror: Anne Wilkes Tucker, Curator, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
2000 The Alaska Wilderness League and the Natural Resources Defense Council selects an image for their Alaska Lands Act 20th Anniversary photo exhibit and brochure cover. It traveled nationally and was displayed at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library.
1997 By invitation, the first and only photographer selected as featured artist for HIPOW (Fairbanks, AK parochial school fund-raiser)
1996 $1000 winner in the cover art competition for the Fairbanks phone book
1995 By invitation, the first photographer featured as the poster artist for KUAC (local PBS station in Alaska)
1993 Pentax selects two photo images for international trade show displays representing “The Best of Pentax”
1993 The U.S. Information Agency selects a Mount McKinley image for display in 97 U.S. Embassies
1986 Received a commission for 14 original photographs for one floor of the Standard Oil Company’s new Alaska headquarters in Anchorage
1982 Alaska Department of Fish and Game Wildlife contest winner
PUBLICATIONS
2010 Feature article with a photo, “Ken Kollodge brings Alaskan ice to Duluth, ” Duluth, MN
2008 Feature article with a photo, “Ken Kollodge: Artistic Policy,” in “Reader Weekly,” Duluth, MN
2004 Feature article and cover photo, University of Minnesota Morris Alumni “Profile” magazine
1993 and 2000 Featured with art photographs in “Fairbanks Daily News-Miner,” Fairbanks, AK
Self-published a 12-month calendar, 6 posters and 12 note cards that sold throughout Alaska as tourist items.
Published many cover photographs on books, magazines, calendars, and a variety of publications as a free-lance stock photographer.
Published a one-page yearly calendar for Denali State Bank, Fairbanks, AK for 21 years.
Published 12 month calendars for Plumbers and Steamfitters Union, Fairbanks, AK for 9 years.
MISCELLANEOUS
Fine Art Photographs were purchased by the Alaska State Museum and the University of Alaska Museum
Sold out a limited edition (15) fine art print of Fairbanks, Alaska
GALLERY REPRESENTATION
Lizzards Gallery, Duluth, MN
Well Street Art Gallery, Fairbanks, AK