Biography
SELECTED EDUCATION
| 1985 | University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA |
| 1980-84 | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Philadelphia, PA |
| 1978-79 | Corcoran School of Art | Washington, DC |
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
| 2014 | Rosenfeld Gallery Terrain | Philadelphia, PA |
| 2009 | Lawrence Gallery, Rosemont College A Retrospective, Paintings & Drawings 1982-2009 | Rosemont, PA |
| 2005 | Seraphin GalleryA Perfect Luminosity | Philadelphia, PA |
| 2005 | The American CollegeLandscapes | Bryn Mawr, PA |
| 2000 | F.A.N. GalleryEnglish Landscapes: Recent Paintings | Philadelphia, PA |
| 1999 | F.A.N. GalleryRecent Paintings | Philadelphia, PA |
| 1998 | F.A.N. GalleryNew Work | Philadelphia, PA |
| 1996 | F.A.N. GalleryFigures & Landscapes Paintings | Philadelphia, PA |
| 1994 | F.A.N. GalleryFigures & Landscapes Paintings | Philadelphia, PA |
| 1992 | Gross McCleaf GalleryNew Work | Philadelphia, PA |
| 1990 | Gross McCleaf GalleryRecent Work | Philadelphia, PA |
| 1988 | Penn State UniversityParks & Other Public Spaces | Middletown, PA |
| 1986 | Oak Bar (courtesy of Marian Locks Gallery)Recent Works | Philadelphia, PA |
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
| 2015 | Projects GallerySquare Foot Art Basel Miami Redux | Miami, FL |
| 2014 | Woodmere Art MuseumThe Woodmere Annual | Philadelphia, PA |
| 2013 | Rosenfeld GalleryAnnual Small Works Show | Philadelphia, PA |
| PAFA Alumni GalleryTwelve X Twelve | Philadelphia, PA | |
| South Street Gallery10 X 10 (Benefit for the North Fork Environmental Council) | Greenport, NY | |
| Asheville Art MuseumThe Philadelphia Story: Contemporary Figurative Art Drawn from the Academy / curated by Nancy Sokolove | Asheville, NC | |
| 2012 | PAFA Alumni GallerySmall Works | Philadelphia, PA |
| 2011 | PAFA Alumni GalleryEnvironmental Perspectives, A Landscape Show | Philadelphia, PA |
| New York City Fire MuseumTriangle Shirtwaist Fire Centennial Exhibition | New York, NY | |
| 2008 | Gallery HenochGallery Artists | New York, NY |
| 2007 | The Marshall LeKae Fine Art GalleryGallery Artists Exhibition | Scottsdale, AZ |
| Gallery HenochUSArtists Art Fair | Philadelphia, PA | |
| 2006 | Gallery HenochGallery Artists Exhibition | New York, NY |
| Gallery HenochUSArtists Art Fair | Philadelphia, PA | |
| 2005 | Gallery HenochGallery Artists Exhibition | New York, NY |
| Gallery HenochUSArtistsArt Fair | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Gallery HenochArt Chicago in the Park Art Fair | Chicago, IL | |
| Gallery HenochSan Francisco Int’l Art Fair | San Francisco, CA | |
| Seraphin GalleryGallery Artists Exhibition | Philadelphia, PA | |
| The American CollegeLandscapes (two person show) | Bryn Mawr, PA | |
| Arnot Art MuseumRegional Exhibition | Elmira, NY | |
| 2004 | Gallery HenochUSArtists Art Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| M. A. Doran GalleryContemporary Realism | Tulsa, OK | |
| Gallery HenochNew Painters / New Sculptors | New York, NY | |
| Gallery HenochGallery Artists Exhibition | New York, NY | |
| 2003 | Gallery HenochArt of the 20th Century | New York, NY |
| Gallery HenochGallery Artists Exhibition | New York, NY | |
| Wayne Art CenterJuried Members Exhibition | Wayne, PA | |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 15 Exposures- Traveling Exhibition Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (USAritsts – Philadelphia, Lyme Academy – Lyme, CT, Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts – Millville, NJ) | PA, CT, NJ | |
| Free Library of PhiladelphiaWorks on Paper – PAFA | Philadelphia, PA | |
| The More GalleryDrawn To You Contemporary Works On Paper | Philadelphia, PA | |
| 2002 | The More GallerySmall Treasures | Philadelphia, PA |
| George Billis GalleryLandEscapes | New York, NY | |
| Philadelphia Museum of ArtSummer Landscape Exhibition Restaurant (two person show) | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Whitney GallerySmall Works | Laguna Beach, CA | |
| 2001 | Schuylkill CenterLandscape, Light, Juxtapositions | Philadelphia, PA |
| 2000 | State Museum of PennsylvaniaArt of the State | Harrisburg, PA |
| 1999 | F.A.N. GalleryBoston Center for the Arts Art Fair | Boston, MA |
| F.A.N. GalleryUSArtists Art Fair | Philadelphia, PA | |
| 1998 | Mullingan-Shanoski GalleryPertaining to the Philadelphia V | San Francisco, CA |
| Mullingan-Shanoski GalleryThe Landscape | San Francisco, CA | |
| 1997 | F.A.N. GalleryUSArtists Art Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| Mullingan-Shanoski GalleryPertaining to the Philadelphia V | San Francisco, CA | |
| 1996 | National Academy of Design171st Exhibition | New York , NY |
| Rosemont CollegeWomen: Object & Subject | Rosemont, PA | |
| 1995 | First Street GalleryFirst Street Selects | New York, NY |
| 1994 | F.A.N. GalleryUSArtists Art Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsMorris Gallery Award Winners/Fellowship Exhibition | Philadelphia, PA | |
| The American CollegeA Diversity of Views: Artists Look at the Delaware Watershed | Bryn Mawr, PA | |
| 1993 | Bennett Galleries Realism | Knoxville, TN |
| Butler Institute of American ArtMidyear Exhibition | Youngstown, OH | |
| Alexandria Museum of Art September Competition | Alexandria, LA | |
| F.A.N. Gallery Figurative Group Show | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Philadelphia Art Alliance Estelle Gross Memorial | Philadelphia, PA | |
| 1992 | Bennett Galleries The Landscape | Knoxville, TN |
| Allentown Art MuseumJuried Exhibition | Allentown, PA | |
| 1991 | Rutgers University – Steadman GallerySouthern New Jersey Artist VIII | Camden, NJ |
| 1990 | Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Philadelphia Artists | Philadelphia, PA |
| Woodmere Art MuseumSport in Art | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Gross McCleaf GallerySix Artists: A Special Group | Philadelphia, PA | |
| 1989 | Gallery EastSmall Works | East Hampton, NY |
| Trenton City MuseumEllarslie Open VIII | Trenton, NJ | |
| 1988 | Rutgers University – Stedman Art GalleryCity of Camden Art Exhibition | Camden, NJ |
| 1986 | Southern Alleghenies Museum of ArtNature Morte: The Museum Considers the Still Life | Loretto, PA |
| Barbara Gillman GalleryFlorida: Landscapes- Cityscapes- Seascapes | Miami, FL | |
| Noyes MuseumFellowship Exhibition | Oceanville, NJ | |
| Community Arts Center Contemporary Artists of Philadelphia | Wallingford, PA | |
| 1985 | Marian Locks GalleryThe Persistence of Vision | Philadelphia, PA |
AWARDS / HONORS
| 2013 | Sandra Karlin AwardFellowship Exhibition of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsWilliam Valerio, juror, Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA |
| 2004 | National Penn Bank AwardWayne Art Center | Wayne, PA |
| 1998 | First PrizeAmerican College | Bryn Mawr, PA |
| 1996 | Catherine Gibbons Granger Award for PaintingFellowship Exhibition of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts – Woodmere Art Museum | Philadelphia, PA |
| Marquis”Who’s Who in American Art”20th Edition | Philadelphia, PA | |
| 1988 | First PrizeRutgers University, Stedman Art Gallery | Camden, NJ |
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
| 2014 | Film by John Thornton“Thornton, John R., “"Marriage of Land and Sky: The Art of Elizabeth Wilson" (November 2014) | (video profile/interview) |
| Painting Perceptions Hagler, Elana, “Intuition and Intention: An Interview with Elizabeth Wilson” (October 2014) | (interview) | |
| 2013 | Rosenfeld Gallery / Film by John Thornton Small Works Exhibition” (December 2013) | (video profile/interview) |
| Citizen Times / BlogMotsinger, Carol, “"Best of PA Comes To AVL Art Museum"” (January 22 –2013) | (review/reproduction) | |
| CBS Sunday MorningMary Lou Teel / Michelle Miller (March 20, 2011) Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire | (reproduction) | |
| 2012 | The Art Room / Artist Interviews and DiscussionsDay, Taryn, “An Interview with Elizabeth Wilson” (September 2012) | (interview) |
| 2011 | Fine Art Connoisseur MagazineMiller, Nancy Bea, “Art Books for a Desert Island” (March – April 2011) | (quote) |
| 2009 | The Philadelphia InquirerDonohoe, Victoria (October 23, 2009) | (review) |
| Film by John Thornton “The Boomerang’s Return: Liz Wilson at Rosemont College” (October 2009) | (interview/profile) | |
| Thornton Twins Podcasts“Thornton, John R., “Elizabeth Wilson Talks About Art" (November 26, 2009) | (audio interview) | |
| Film by John Thornton “Artists Night Out: From Facebook to Pho & Cafe” (March 2009) | (profile) | |
| 2007 | Philadelphia Home MagazineTiger, Caroline (Fall 2007) | (interview/profile/studio-house design) |
| houzz magazineAgoos Lovera Architects / Havertown Residence (Agoos/Wilson) (Fall 2007) | (profile/studio-house design) | |
| 2004 | ARTnews MagazineEnriquez, Schneider Mary, (May 2004) | (review) |
| 2003 | Philadelphia WeeklyFallon, Roberta,(February 12, 2003) | (review) |
| Philadelphia WeeklyFallon, Roberta,(January 8, 2003) | (review) | |
| 2002 | New York ResidentBonisteel, Sara, (August 19, 2002) The New York SunCalandar, (August 7, 2002) The News of Delaware County Cofta, Mark, (July 17, 2002) | (review) (reproduction) (interview) |
| 2001 | Philadelphia Weekly Fallon, Roberta,(January 10, 2001) | (review) |
| 1999 | The Philadelphia Inquirer Sozanski, Edward, J., (Oct. 22, 1999) | (review) |
| Philadelphia Daily News Fabri, Anne, R., (October 1,1999) | (review) | |
| 1997 | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Museum Museum (1997) The Unbroken Line-Centennial Exhibition | (catalogue) |
| 1996 | Seven Arts Magazine Scott, Bill (Scott Noel profile) Philadelphia Forum Mangravite, Andrew (November 28, 1996) The Philadelphia Inquirer Donohoe, Victoria, (April28, 1996) Stephen F. Austin State University SFA Gallery, (1996) Texas National (1996) Nacogdoches, TX Marquis’s “Who’s Who in American Art” 20th Edition | (portrait/mention) (review) (review) (exhibition catalogue) (publication) |
| 1994 | The Philadelphia Inquirer Sozanski, Edward, J., (May 20, 1994) | (review) |
| 1992 | Philadelphia Welcommat Mangravite, Andrew, (Dec. 2, 1992) | (review) |
| 1991 | State of the Arts New Jersey New Jersey Network (Nov. 14, 16, 28 / Dec. 1,1991) | (video profile) |
| 1990 | The Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Philadelphia Artists | (catalogue) |
| The Philadelphia Inquirer Magazine Heller, Karen, (April 20, 1990) | (interview) | |
| 1989 | Parkersburg Art Center American Realism Parkersburg, WV, (1989) | (catalogue) |
| 1988 | Gross McCleaf Gallery Gallery Artists | (catalogue) |
| Courier Post Baxter, Robert (June 12, 1988) Camden, NJ | (review) |
SELECTED TEACHING
| 1996-2005 | Philadelphia UniversitySchool of Architecture and Design Adjunct Professor (Design/Drawing) | Philadelphia, PA |
| 1994-1997 | University of the ArtsFoundation Adjunct Assistant Professor/Instructor (Foundation Drawing/Figure Drawing) | Philadelphia, PA |
| 1988-1995 | Temple UniversityDepartment of Architecture Adjunct Associate Professor (Design/Drawing) | Philadelphia, PA |
| 1993 | Community College of PhiladelphiaFine Arts Department Adjunct Professor (2D Design) | Philadelphia, PA |
LECTURER / APPOINTMENTS
| 2018 -2012 | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (School) Acting Vice President - PAFA Alumni Association Council Advisory Committee - 2nd term | Philadelphia, PA |
| 1990 | The Philadelphia Museum of Art Guest Lecture / Gallery Talk: “Artists Look at Art” (April 1990) “Highway of Combes-La-Ville” 1873, by Giovanni Boldini | Philadelphia, PA |
SELECTED PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
| Arco (Atlantic Richfield Company) | Newtown Square, PA | |
| Bascom Palmer Institute | Miami, FL | |
| Blank, Rome, Comisky & McCauley | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Blue Cross of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Corporation | Plainsboro, NJ | |
| Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, PA | |
| CCA Chicago Plaza Club | Chicago, IL | |
| Coopers and Lybrand | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Corestates Financial | Philadelphia, PA | |
| E.I. DuPont de Nemours Co. | Wilmington, DE | |
| Graphics Packaging Corps. | Wayne, PA | |
| Robert Half Associates | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Jefferson Club | Louisville, KY | |
| Johnson & Johnson | New Brunswick, NJ | |
| Marsh Mclennan Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | |
| McGraw Hill Publishing Company | New York, NY | |
| Price Waterhouse | Philadelphia, PA | |
| State Department Art Bank Collection | Washington, D.C. | |
| Sterling Winthrop Inc | Collegeville, PA | |
| Subaru Corp. of America | Cherry Hill, NJ | |
| The State Museum of Pennsylvania | Harrisburg, PA | |
| Towers Perrin | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Walden Club | Chattanooga, TN | |
| West Allis Memorial Hospital | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Wilmington Trust | Wilmington, DE | |
| Woodmere Art Museum | Philadelphia, PA |
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
| List Available on Request |
