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Home My WebLink AboutRESPONSE - BID - 7031 APP ARTIST IN ACTIONS (3)Chris Bates www.mightyfineart.org APP Project # 7031 Image ID List 1. Chris Bates, "Hodi's Half Note Mural", I Yx 11', Acrylic on wall, 2007. This is a huge 1 1' wall mural painted on the inside of a music venue in Fort Collins, CO. It depicts many types of instruments and images of the venue. 2. Chris Bates, "More Than Meets the I", Fort Collins APP Transformer Box, Acrylic on metal, 2007. This mural is a representation of the four directions and the scenes one might find if they were. to look towards them. 3. Chris Bates, "Transport nation", I Yx 40', Brave New Wheel Bike Shop Mural, acrylic on wall, 2008. A 40' wall mural depicting multiple types of transportation. 4. Chris Bates, "Noble Cause" 18"x 24", pen and ink, Commission for Charlie Noble, 2007. A commissioned portrait of Mr. Nobles' children and dog. Done in "Finetooning" technique. 5. Chris Bates, "Inknowledge", 18"x24", mixed media on paper, 2008. An abstract picture using multiple ink techniques to create movement and texture. 6. Chris Bates, "Elephantasy", 24"06", acrylic on canvas board, 2008. A "mosaic" painting of elephants. In private collection of Lynsey Perry. . 7. Chris Bates, "Canyonescape", 20"x 48", oil on masonite, 2000. In my opinion my best painting. 8. Chris Bates, "Freedummy" 18"x24", mixed media on paper, 2003. An abstract picture using Ink on top of watercolor. Chris Bates artist@nughtyfineart. org Art in Action Project 7031 Dear Selection Committee, Thank you for all of the great opportunities that you are providing this year for Colorado Artists. Out of all of the jobs that have been posted I feel that this one suits me best. There are multiple avenues that I have pursued in my past that have led me to being a great candidate for this job. I have worked as a live artist multiple times during the past 6 years. I have painted live with bands including John Magnee (Subdudes), Listen, Sweet Nectar and many Jazz Quartets. The venues that I have painted at include Misawaka, Hodi's Half Note, Aggie Theatre, Gothic Theatre, Avo's and the Old Town Band Shell. These experiences have made me very comfortable creating art in front of people. It is fun and exciting to interact with people and involve them in the creative process. Aside from my performance art creations, I have also done multiple pieces of public art. What i feel makes my public art special is my ability to create art with a well-rounded approach. With each piece I take into consideration the location in which it is placed, the people that will be using the area, the needs or interests of the philanthropist and how the art will fit into the greater environment. The way that I approach creating art in the public realm allows me to make meaningful creations that can be appreciated on many levels. Another aspect of my past that makes me a great fit for this project is my nature as and educator. I have been a guest speaker at numerous schools in Fort Collins and Loveland. These classes have made me a clear communicator and a more confident public speaker. This has also refined my ability to get others excited and involved in what I am doing. Being a local artist that has grown up in Fort Collins I possess a love for and knowledge of this community. For a piece of art, that will be both high profile and represent our city, to be a success it needs to come from the community. I have a strong sense of what Fort Collins is all about and feel stronger about sharing that vision to our community and its visitors. Growing up here has granted me many resources to draw from that will aide my success given the opportunity to create such an important piece of art for Fort Collins. Being a local artist that is a comfortable working in front of people, who is a natural educator and is not afraid to think large and collaborate with others makes me an excellent candidate for this job. Combining my knowledge and experiences with my love for this city will assure that the art I will create will be deserving of and important to Fort Collins. Thank you for taking the time to consider me for a great project such as this one. I have no doubt that given the chance I will make Fort Collins proud. Sincerely, i Chris Bates (970)690-2459 artist@mightyfineart.org w"AN,. mightyfincart.org Education 1999-2002— Western State College, Gunnison, CO, BFA painting (suma cum laude) 1991-1994— Rocky Mountain High School, Fort Collins, CO Awards 09/2006— First Place, Boulder Fringe Festival Juried Fringe Art Show. 09/2005- "New School Award" "Old School, New School, No School" Juries Art Show 03/2005- "Top 10 Design" Dave Chappelle Block Party Poster Contest 10/2001— Crimson Academic Scholarship Winner, Western State College, Gunnison, CO 10/2001— August J. Groslan Alumni Scholarship Winner, WSC, Gunnison, CO 10/2000— Colorado Merit Presidential Scholarship Winner, WSC, Gunnison, CO 10/1999— Art Merit Scholarship Winner, Western State College, Gunnison, CO 06/1994— Outstanding Achievement in Art Award, Rocky Mountain High School 06/1994— Art Now Posters Contest, Gold Medal Recipient, Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, CO Biography 2004-2009- Guest Artist/ instructor at multiple PSD schools including Lab School and Polaris 2007— Published work in Matter Journal 410 "Village" 2006— Published work in Matter Journal #9 "Movement" Published work in Matter Journal #8 "Land" "Hip Hop and Two Assed Cows" article by Kurt Brighton 08/06 in The Bullhorn 2005— Published work in Matter Journal #7 "Patterns" 04/2001— Speaker at "Nature Gender and Ethnicity" Conference, WSC, Gunnison, CO "Women and the Surrealist Movement" 03/2001—Guest Lecturer, WSC Gunnison, CO. Modern Art History, "Surrealism" 2000/2001— WSC Quigley Gallery, Curator Assistant, WSC, Gunnison, CO 2000/2001— Published work in Pathfinder Magazine 1999/2000— Published work in Pathfinder Magazine 1999/2000— Slide Library Assistant, WSC Art History Dept. Gunnison, CO Professional Affiliations Member of Colorado Coalition of Artists since 2005 Member of Solid Art Collective since 2006 Solo Shows 2007— 06-07— The Vault, Fort Collins, CO 05-06— Ddja vu Coffee Shop, Fort Collins, CO 05-06— Blackberries Ice Cream and Coffee, Denver, CO 04-06- Funky Buddha Lounge, Denver, CO 03-04— Alley Cats Coffee Lounge, Fort Collins, CO 2006- 12-01/07- Artist Nook, Fort Collins, CO 10-11/07 - The Bean Cycle, Fort Collins, CO 08-09— Coopersmiths, Fort Collins, CO 2005— Mugz Coffee Shop, Fort Collins, CO 08-09- Coopersmiths, Fort Collins, CO 06-07 Ddja vu, Fort Collins, CO Group Shows 2008- 04-05- Everything but the Kitchen Sink, Poudre River Arts Center, Fort Collins, CO 02-03- Birds of a Feather, Oriental Theatrc, Denver, CO 2007- 08-09- Devine Intervention, Oriental Theatre, Denver, CO 07-08- HEAT The Next Tortured Genius II, International Juricd show, NY, NY 02403- COCOA "The Bigger the Better", The Vault, Fort Collins, 2006 - 12/05— Fine and Funky, Opera Galleria, Fort Collins. CO 10-1 1- Sustainable Livings extended show, Coopersmiths, Fort Collins. CO 09-10—, Coopersmiths employee show, Coopersmiths, Fort Collins. CO 09-10— Human Organics Art Show, Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, CO 08-09— Boulder Fringe Festival Group Show, Allison's Cafe, Boulder, CO 04-05— WOW! Juricd Art Show, Next Art Gallery, Denver, CO 2005- 09-10— CCCP "Ncw School, Old School, No School" Juricd Show, Jim Thorpe. PA 08/11— 5th Street Art Market, Loveland, CO 03-06— Online Show. Dave Chappellc's Block Party Poster Contest 2004— 12-01/05- `Okayartist" Juricd Show, Le Tryptique, Paris, France 10/27— Le Calle de Arte, Sidewalk Chalk Artist/ Exhibitor, Fort Collins, CO 09/05— Human Organics Art Show, Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, CO 05/18- "Where's Wally?" Fund Raiser, Fort Collins, CO Commissions 2008- Drawing for Kelly Koza, Fort Collins, CO Mural for Brave New Wheel, Fort Collins, CO 2007— Portrait for Charlie Noble, Steamboat Springs, CO Transformer Box, City of Fort Collins, A.P.P Portrait for Kathleen Fitzgerald, NY, NY. 2006— Mural at Hodi's Half Note, Fort Collins, CO Drawing for Brad Bates, Steamboat Springs, CO Portrait for Erin Hall, Fort Collins, CO 2005— Portrait for Renee Paty, Atlanta. GA Chris Bates APP Art in Action Project Project Number 7031 Professional References I.Denise Gusinde —Lab School 1`1 and 2" d Grade Teacher. (970)-229-5951 d_ ,sindc6i)I)sclsc.ho ols.on,. I have come in to Denise's class multiple times as a guest artist and a guest teacher. 2.Kelly Koza — Patron. (970) 988-0222. Commissioned a picture from me in late 2008.