JAMES L. BUXTON, JR.
EDUCATION
1985 – 1986 Paris Academy, Paris France
Ecole De Beaux-Arts, De Mode Et De Langues
Certificate in Fine Arts
1983 – 1985 University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Graduate School of Fine Arts
Master of Fine arts degree in Printmaking
1982 – 1985 University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Graduate School of Fine Arts
Master of Fine Arts Degree in Sculpture
1978 – 1982 Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
School of Architecture, Art and Planning
Bachelor of Fine Arts
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
1998 Who’s Who in Art Architecture in America
1997 International Who’s Who of Intellectuals
1996 – 1997 Who’s Who in the East, 26th Edition of Marquis, Who’s Who in America
1993 – 1994 Minority Staff Development and Recruitment Grant,
Central Connecticut State University
1993 – 1994 AAUP Faculty Research Grant,
Central Connecticut State University
1993 Minority Recruitment and Retention Committee,
Central Connecticut State University
1992 – 1993 Incentive Enrollment Grant,
Central Connecticut State University
1991 – 1992 Incentive Enrollment Grant,
Central Connecticut State University
1985 – 1986 Board of Oversees Scholarship,
University of Pennsylvania
1982 – 1984 Graduate Teaching Assistantship,
University of Pennsylvania
1982 – 1984 University of Pennsylvania
1980 – 1981 Council of the Creative and Performing Arts Grant,
New York State
1981 Kellogg Scholarship,
Cornell University
1980 Dean’s Scholarship,
Cornell University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2004 Night With The Artist’s, Madison Mile Exhibition,
Madison,Ct.
2003 Artist Talk, Madison Mile Exhibition, Madison,Ct.
2001 “International Sculpture Center Conference 2001,”
Pittsburgh, PA
2000 “C.C.S.U. Fine Arts Faculty Exhibition 2000,” Curator
C.C.S.U. Gallery
2000 “ARCHETYPE | ALCHEMY,” Curator
C.C.S.U. Gallery
2000 Knox Parks Foundation, “Art for the Parks 2000”
West Hartford, CT
2000 Stamford Center for the Arts Rich Forum, “Reverberations”
Stamford, CT
1999 “FROM THE SOUL EXHIBITION,” Curator
C.C.S.U. Gallery
1999 Prosser Public Library, Guest Artist Series
Bloomfield, CT
1999 “Figurative Sculpture Exhibition,” Curator
C.C.S.U. Gallery
1998 “Disorder and Bliss Exhibition,” Curator
C.C.S.U. Gallery
1998 Shona Sculpture Exhibition, Curator
C.C.S.U. Gallery
1998 Regional College Faculty Exhibition, Curator
New Haven, Ct.
1998 Excellence In Teaching, Nomination
C.C.S.U.
1998 Interdistrict Multicultural Summer Arts Program
Farmington/New Britain/Plainville
1997 – Present Connecticut Commission On The Arts, Art in Public Space
Hartford, CT
1997 New England Artists Trust Congress IV, Participant
Newport, NH
1997 Excellence In Teaching, Nomination
C.C.S.U.
1997 Gallery on the Green, Juror
Canton, CT
1997 The Five College Art Collaborative, Artspace Gallery, Co-Curator
New Haven, CT
1997 Farmington Art Guild, Advisory Board
Farmington, CT
1997 Cherrybrook Elementary School, Visiting Artist
Canton, CT
1996 The Joan Mitchell Foundation, Inc, Nominated
New York, NY
1996 “Vielfalt,” Art Space Gallery, Curator
New Haven, CT
1996 Artspace Foundation, Artist in Residence Nomination
San Antonio, TX
1996 Farmington Art Guild, Visiting Artist
Farmington, CT
1996 Newburgh Free Academy, CCSU Recruitment
Newburgh, NY
1996 Excellence In Teaching, Nomination
C.C.S.U.
1995 Valley Regional High School, Gallery Talk/Visiting Artist
Essex, CT
1994 Farmington, New Britain, Plainville High School System
Gallery Talk, Workshop, Seminar
Farmington, CT
1993 – 1994 Chesterwood Sculpture Conference, Participant
Stockbridge, MA
1993 International Sculpture Center Conference, Participant
Philadelphia, PA
1993 Art League of New Britain, Juror
New Britain
1992 – 1995 Commission on the Arts (State of Connecticut)
Juror for the Percentage for the Arts Program
Hartford, CT
EMPLOYMENT
1991 – Present Central Connecticut State University (full-time)
New Britain, CT
Positions: Professor of Sculpture
Teach 3-dimensional design concepts along with sculpture techniques and methods. Also, three craft design and theory courses.
1991 – 1991 Bronx Development Center (full-time)
Position: Art Therapist
Teach therapeutic art activities to the developmentally disabled and mentally retarded. I also arranged recreational activities outside the classroom situation.
1990 – 1991 Orange County Community College (part-time)
Middletown, NY
Position: Art Instructor in Drawing
Teach introductory drawing emphasizing techniques, compositional arrangements, tool and material usage. We discuss contemporary art issues and how to look at art works from a historical standpoint.
1987 – 1991 Mid-Orange Correctional Facility (full-time)
Warwick, NY
Position: Handi-Craft Instructor
Teach woodwork technique and safety. I developed and implemented art & craft projects based on interest and complexity of the class. Because of the type of inmate population I have, I must keep and maintain an atmosphere conducive for learning and exploration.
1986 – 1987 Argos Sculpture Foundry
Brewster, NY
Position: Chaser
Duties as chaser entailed grinding and polishing away excess metal from the casting process to a finished product. My job entailed: welding, chasing and the fabrication of metal for difficult casting jobs. I also helped with installation of sculptures into the final foundation setting.
1985 – 1986 North Junior High School
Newburgh, NY
Position: Art Teacher
Taught: Painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and art appreciation to 9th graders. Planned and implemented art projects based on the complexity of each class.
STUDY ABROAD
1985 Independent Study in Europe: France/Holland/Belgium Research; The main purpose for this experience came out of the need to investigate and to learn more about other cultures. I’m particularly interested in experiencing the way artists live and survive in Europe. I also visited galleries and museums with other artists. I completed art work while studying at the Paris Academy.
1981 Independent Study in Africa: The Gambia/Senegal/Mali Study Abroad: The purpose for this study was to enlighten myself on Africa and to explore African motifs. My work at the time reflected the forms and symbols of Africa art and artifacts.
EXHIBITIONS
One Man Shows:
1998 “Sculpture by James Buxton,” Westchester Comm. College,
Valhalla, NY
1996 “Visiting Artist Exhibition,” Farmington Art Guild
Farmington, CT
1994 “Assemblages in Wood,” Winfisky Gallery, Salem MA
1994 “Connecticut Commission on the Arts,” Governor’s Building,
Hartford, CT
1991 “Watermark/Cargo Gallery” works by James Buxton,
Kingston, NY
1991 “Hebrew Hospital for Chronic Sick Satellite Gallery,” Painted wood sculptures by James Buxton, Bronx, NY
1990 “Prints 1991,” Print Study Gallery Space, University of Pennsylvania
1982 “Solo Show by James Buxton,” Sibley Hall Gallery, Ithaca, NY
1981 “Exploration of African Motifs,” Sibley Hall Gallery, Ithaca, NY
1980 “Sculpture Works by James Buxton,” Tjaden Hall Gallery,
Ithaca, NY
GROUP EXHIBITION:
2005 Art For The Soul Exhibition, Hospital For Special Care,
New Britain, Ct.
2005 Origins, An African-American Perspective: Connecticut’s Sons
and Daughters, Sponsored by The African-American Affairs Com-
mission, Hartford,Ct.
2005 February Celebration of The Artistic African Diaspora, Gateway
Community and Technical College, New Haven,Ct.
2004-05 The Madison Mile Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition 2004,
Madison, Ct.
2004 C.C.S.U. Faculty Exhibition 2004, Central Ct. State University, New Britain, Ct.
2003–04 The Sculpture Mile Exhibition 2003,
Madison, CT.
2003 ArtSpace Outdoor Sculpture Show,
Farmington Canal Trail – New Haven, CT.
2003 The Hunter House Museum, “Hidden Rhythms”
South Windsor, CT.
2002-03 The Sculpture Mile Exhibition 2002,
Madison,CT.
2002 The Joy of Art, “Pizzazz”
Hospital for Special Care, New Britain, CT.
2001-02 The Madison Mile Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition 2001,
Madison, CT
2000 Central CT. St. University, “C.C.S.U. Faculty Exhibition 2000”
New Britain, CT
2000 Knox Parks Foundation, “Art for the Parks 2000”
West Hartford, CT
2000 Stamford Center for the Arts Rich Forum, “Reverberations”
Stamford, CT
2000-01 The Ivoryton Mile 2000, Hollycroft Foundation, Ivoryton, CT
1999 Visions in Space, Juried, Bradford College , Haverhill, Mass
1999 Art For The Parks ’99, Hollycroft Foundation, Ivoryton, CT
1999 Hollycroft Invitational ’99, Hollycroft Foundation, Ivoryton, CT
1998 Visiting Artists Exhibition, Farmington Art Guild, Farmington, CT
1997 New Works by Fourteen Artists, Small Works Gallery, Hartford, CT
1997 Hollycroft Invitational ’97, Hollycroft Foundation, Ivoryton, CT
1997 Visiting Artists Exhibition, Farmington Art Guild, Farmington, CT
1996 Hollycroft Invitational ’96, Hollycroft Foundation, Ivoryton, CT
1996 50th Anniversary Celebration, Essex Art Association, Essex, CT
1996 Visiting Artists Exhibition, Farmington Art Guild, Farmington, CT
1996 Art for ARTSPACE, Artspace Gallery, New Haven, CT
1996 Martin Luther King Exhibition Gertrude White Gallery,
Greenwich, CT
1995 Gifts for the 21st Century, Artspace Gallery, New Haven, CT
1995 Uconn Invitational Sculpture Show and Sale, Farmington, CT
1995 Special Olympics Invitational Sculpture Show, Long Wharf, New Haven, CT
1995 “Sights in the Sound,” Special Olympics 1995 World Games, Long Wharf Park,
New Haven, CT
1995 Hollycroft Invitational ’95, Hollycroft Foundation, Ivoryton, CT
1994 Roots and Reality, The Discovery Museum, Bridgeport, CT
1994 James Buxton (Sculpture)/Michael Cipriano (Painting),
The Art Guild, Farmington, CT
1994 Faculty Exhibition in Printmaking, CSU Gallery, New Britain, CT
1994 Invitation Show, Sound Shore Gallery, Stamford, CT
1994 Passages, Pump House Gallery, Hartford, CT
1993 Artspace, New Haven, CT
1993 Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council,
Passaic County Community College, Paterson, NJ
1993 1993 All-American Print Competition,
West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
1993 13th Annual art Exhibition,
Jacob J. Javits Federal Building New York, NY
1993 Exhibition of Contemporary Sculpture, Juror
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
1993 Second Annual M.F.A. Exhibition
University of Pennsylvania, PA
1992 “Outstanding Artists,” The Mayor’s Gallery, Stamford, CT
1992 “Exhibition of Sculpture: Curated by James Buxton
Chen Art Center, Central Connecticut State University,
New Britain, CT
1992 “First Annual M.F.A. Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA
1992 “…And This is Now,” CRT Craftery Gallery, Hartford, CT
1992 “…And This is Now,” Connecticut Commission on the Arts,
Hartford, CT
1992 “…And This is Now,” Chen Art Center,
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
1991 “The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1991,” Artist in the Marketplace,
Bronx, NY
1986 “Berkshire Art Association 1986 Exhibition of Works on Paper,”
Berkshire Art Association, Pittsfield, MA
1985 “Print Show 1985,” Arthur Ross Gallery,
University of Pennsylvania
1985 “M.F.A. 2nd & 3rd Year Student Exhibition,”
Myerson Hall Gallery
1983 “M.F.A. 1 and 2 Year Student Exhibition,” Myerson hall Gallery
1982 “B.F.A. Student Show,” Sibley Hall Gallery, Ithaca, NY
1982 “B.F.A. Gallery Show,” Tjaden Hall Gallery, Ithaca, NY
PUBLICATION AND MEMBERSHIP:
2004 Shore Publication, Interview, Madison, Connecticut.
2004 Connecticut Review, Connecticut State University System
Publication, Hartford,Ct.
2001 Hartford Courant, Interview, Hartford,Ct.
2001 New Britain Herald, Interview, New Britain, CT.
1997 University Council for Art Education, Member, New York, NY
1997 Farmington Art Guild, Advisory Board, Farmington, CT
1997 Artspace Gallery, Board Member, New Haven, CT
1996 African-Americans in Higher Education Association, Member,
Hartford, CT
1996 Hartford Courant, Holycroft International, Hartford, CT
1996 The Boston Globe, Holycroft International, Boston, MA
1996 WFSB-TV (CBS), Holycroft Foundation, Hartford, CT
1995 Hartford Advocate, UCONN Second Annual Invitational Sculpture Show
1995 International Sculpture Magazine, Publications, Washington, DC
1994 New York Times Newspaper Exhibition Review at the Discovery Museum,
Bridgeport, CT
1994 International Sculpture Magazine, Publication, Washington, DC
1992 “The New England Sculptors Association,” Newton, MA
1986 “Art Scenes,” 107 Avenue Aristide Briand Arcugil, Paris, France
GALLERY/MUSEUM AFFILIATION:
American Craft Museum, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012
Farmington Art Guild, Visual Arts Advisory Board, Farmington, CT
Artspace Gallery, Visual Arts Committee Member, New Haven, CT
Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456-3999
Watermark-Cargo Gallery, 21 W. Strand, Kingston, NY 12041