^{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:

2015	65th Annual Art of the Northeast Sculpture Prize - Carole Eisner Award for Sculpture / Silvermine Art Guild Center
2014	The 12h Annual Blanche Ames National Art Exhibition - Honorable Mention Ribbon
2006-7	A.A.U.P. Faculty Development Grant, Central Connecticut State University
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:

2016	International Conference, Pittsburgh, PA
2016	Pittsburgh Glass Center, Glass Blowing Workshop, Pittsburgh, PA
2016	Scholastic Art & Writing Award, 2016 Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards - Juror. University of Hartford, Hartford, CT
2015	International Sculpture Conference, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
2015	Silvermine Arts Center, 65th Annual Art of the Northeast, New Canaan, CT (Artist Talk)
2014	The New Britain Youth Museums and The Art Leage of New Britain
	"Summer Solstice Sculpture Walk," Kensington, CT (Juror)
2010	International Sculpture Conference, University of The Arts, London,UK
	London, England
2008	International Sculpture Conference, Frederix Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park,
	Grand Rapids,MI
2008	“(An)other Show,” Co-Committee & Co-Curator , C.C.S.U.
	New Britain, CT
2008	Center For Africana Studies Mentor Program, E.C. Goodwin Students
	C.C.S.U.
2007	Curator - New Britain Museum of Art,
	“CCSU Night At The Museum.” New Britain, CT
2007	International Sculpture Conference,
	Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington
2007	African - American Parent Forum - Art Exhibitor
	New Britain High School, New Britain,CT
2006	African Studies, Apartheid Exhibition Committee, Member
	C.C.S.U., New Britain, CT
2006	International Sculpture Conference,
	Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio.
2006	5th Annual College Awareness Summer Day Camp,
	Central CT State University, New Britain, CT
2006	“Visiting Artist Day,”
	Harwinton Public School System, Harwinton, CT
2005	CSU - AAUP Research Grant Committee,
	Member, Hartford, CT
2005	Night with the Artist's II,
	Madison Mile Exhibition, Madison, CT
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
1997 - 2000	University - Wide Committee on the Arts,
	C.S.U. System, C.C.S.U. Representative, Hartford, CT
1997 - 2000	Gallery Co - Director,
	Chen Fine Arts Gallery C.C.S.U., New Britain, CT
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 - 2000	Connecticut Commission on The Arts, Art in Public Space
	Hartford, CT
1997	New England Artists Trust Congress IV,
	Participant Newport, NH
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 - Presently	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 Assistant 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:

2017	“Order Out of Chaos," Arts Worcester, Aurora Gallery, Worcester, MA
2014	“A Celebration of The Creative Spirit," Pearl Street Gallery, Hartford, CT
2013	“In Pursuit of Free Spirit,” Art League of New Britain, New Britain, CT
2009	“ArtWorks by James Buxton,” CT Department of Transportation, Newington, CT
2008	“Rivers Deep,” Downtown Gallery, New Britain, CT
2006	“Life's Journey,” Capitol Community College, Hartford,CT
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 Exhibitions:

2016	"Artists Equity Members Juried Invitational Show,” New York Artist Equity Association, Inc., NYC
2016	"Colors Exhibition,” BWAC Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2015	"Members Exhibition,” Attleboro Arts Museum, Attleborao, MA
2015	Silvermine Arts Center, 65th Annual Art of the Northeast, New Canaan, CT
2015	"CT-6 Exhibition," West Hartford Art League, West Hartford, CT
2015	"Telling A Story"," 10th Annual Juried Exhibition, GoogleWorks Center for Fine Arts, Reading, PA
2015	"Recycle," National Juried Art Exhibition, Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition, Brooklyn, NY
2015	"Open Call North-Northeast,” Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Brattleboro, MA
2014 - 2015	"The 2014 Member's Show,” Attleboro Art Museum, Attleboro, MA
2014 - 2015	Galerie Myrtis Contemporary Fine Art, "Emergence 2014 International Artists to Watch,” Baltimore, MD
2014	"12th Annual 2014 Blanche Ames National Art Exhibition,” Sharon, MA
2014	"64th Art of The Northeast Exhibition,” Silvermine Art Center, New Canaan, CT
2013	"A Home of One's Own,” DownTown Distric Gallery, New Britain, CT
2012	"Faculty Exhibition,” Central CT State University Art Gallery, New Britain, CT
2011	"Faculty Exhibition,” New Britain Art League, New Britain, CT
2010	"Faculty Exhibition,” C.C.S.U. , New Britain, CT
2009	"CCSU Night At The Museum,” New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain, CT
2009	"Expressions of The Spirits Group Exhibition,” CT Department of Transportation,
	Newington, CT
2009	"Celebration of Black History Art Exhibition,” African Student Organization, CCSU
	New Britain, CT
2008	"(An)other Show, C.S.U. System Faculty of Color Exhibition, C.C.S.U. Gallery, New
	Britain, CT
2008	"C.C.S.U. Faculty Exhibition, ArtSpace Gallery, Hartford, CT
2008	"Expressions of The Spirits Group,” Capitol Community College, Hartford, CT
2008	(An)other Show, Central CT State University, New Britain, CT
2008	Expressions of the Spirit Group Exhibition, C.C.S.U. Welte Hall Lobby, New Britain, CT
2008	C.C.S.U. Art Faculty Exhibition, Glastonbury Small Gallery Exhibition, Glastonbury,CT
2008	"5th Annual Black History Art Show,” Gateway Community College, New Haven, CT
2007 - 2008	“Faculty Exhibition,” Glastonbury High School, Glastonbury, CT
2007	New Britain Museum of Art, “CCSU Night At The Museum,” NewBritain,CT
2007	Expressions of the Spirits, Department of Transportation,
	Exhibition Gallery, Newington, CT
2007	Artwell Gallery, “Show For a Show,” Torrington, CT
2007	The Madison Mile Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition 2007, Madison, CT
2006	Real Art Ways, Annual Fundraiser Party & Auction, Hartford,CT
2006	The Middletown Mile Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition 2006, Middletown,CT
2006	The Madison Mile Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition 2006, Madison, CT
2006	Canton Art Guild, “Expressions of The Spirits Exhibition, Canton, CT
2006	Department of Public Transportation, Exhibition Gallery,
	Newington, CT
2006	Community Health Center, Expressions of The Spirits Exhibition
	Hartford,CT
2005	C.C.S.U. Faculty/Student Exhibition, Chen Fine Arts Center,
	New Britain, CT
2005	Summer Invitational Fine Arts Exhibition, Huntington House
	Museum, Windsor,CT
2005	The Middletown Mile Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition 2005-2006,
	Middletown, CT
2005	The Madison Mile Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition 2005-2006,
	Madison, CT
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 - 2005	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 - 2004	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 - 2003	The Sculpture Mile Exhibition 2002,
	Madison,CT
2002	The Joy of Art, “Pizzazz”
	Hospital for Special Care, New Britain, CT
2001 - 2002	The Madison Mile Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition 2001,
	Madison, CT
2001	CSU Art Faculty Exhibition, Ruth Hass Library at W.C.S.U., Danbury, 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 - 2001	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	Sixth Invitational Exhibition, Ely Slade House, New Haven,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:

2016	New York Artists Equity Association, Inc. - Member
2015	Expose Art Magazine Juried Online Competition & Magazine Publication
2015	Galerie Myrtis Contemporary Fine Art, "Emergence 2014 International Artists to Watch," Catalog Publication, Baltimore, MD
2014	Attleboro Arts Museum, Member, Attleboro, MA
2014	International Sculpture Center, Member, Hamilton, NJ
2014	New Brtain Musume of American Art, Member
2014	Hartford Courant, "A Celebration of The Creative Spirit Review," Hartford, CT
2014	New Britain Herald, “A Celebration of The Creative Spirit,” Entertainment Article, New Britain, CT
2008	New Britain Herald, “Rivers Deep Exhibition Review,” New Britain, CT
2008	Hartford Courant, iTown article, Hartford,CT
2007 - 2008	Journal of Cultural Research In Art Education, “Cultural Identity, Creative Process,
	and Imagination: Creative Cultural Connections Through Art Making.”
2007 - Presently	National Conference of Artist, Member, New York, New York.
2006	New Haven Register, Feature, New Haven, CT
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:

New York Artists Equity Association, Inc. - Gallery, NYC

New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, New Britain, CT

Attleboro Arts Museum, 86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703

Greater New Britain Art Alliance, New Britain, CT 06051

Barrett Art Center, 55 Noxon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

American Craft Museum, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012

Farmington Art Guild, Ex-Visual Arts Advisory Board, Farmington, CT

Artspace Gallery, Ex-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