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Julie Bernstein Engelmann
julie@julieengelmann.com
1050 Pleasant View Avenue
Indiana, PA 15701
Phone 724-357-9149
www.julieengelmann.com



Bio

Julie Bernstein Engelmann earned her M.F.A. in Art from UCLA and her B.A. from Barnard College in New York City, where she studied with first-generation abstract expressionist Milton Resnick. Julie's abstract paintings have won many First Place and Best of Show awards in western Pennsylvania, including Best of Show in the 14th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts, held at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley, Pennsylvania, 2009. Julie is a member of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, and is represented by Gallerie Chiz in Pittsburgh.

Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1958, Julie is a practicing artist who has been living in Indiana, Pennsylvania for the past 20 years. She works primarily in acrylic and latex on unprimed canvas. Julie is an ArtsPath rostered artist in the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Directory of Artists-In-Education, and teaches abstract painting through the Community University Studies program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and through area art organizations. She is active with the Indiana Art Association, where she served three terms as president. Julie's artwork has been purchased by corporate, private and public collections. Her painting "Restart" was purchased by the Greater Latrobe School District Special Collection in 2006, and is included in A Unique Vision of Art, a book of the collection published by the GLSD Art Conservation Trust in 2008. Two of Julie's paintings were juried into the book, Best of Artists & Artisans: Best of Worldwide Oil Artists, Volume I (Kennedy Publishing 2010).

A solo show of Julie's abstract paintings is scheduled to open at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Altoona, Pennsylvania, in January 2013.

Julie's artwork may be viewed at www.julieengelmann.com.




Artist Statement

As a spiritual abstract artist, I honor the lush beauty and tactility of paint. Through layering, I weave color, fluidity and mark-making to offer a visual feast while capturing the richness of the intuitive, present moment.

I seek to create depth and drama without representation. Most importantly, I look for the moment when the resonating spiritual space of the painting comes to life like a hologram, and I see something thrilling that I've never seen before.

Just as nature is infinitely random yet precisely ordered, I am most excited by art that promises endless possibilities yet utter "perfection" within the same piece.

How does one know spiritual art? As an artist, I know it through my intention and my dynamic experience of the process. As a viewer, you know it through the feeling in your heart. Where does the visual caress of a painting take you?

Historically, just as representation has evolved and reinvented itself across many centuries, I believe the dialog of abstraction promises powerful transformations we have yet to behold.

Julie Bernstein Engelmann
December 14, 2011




Curriculum Vitae

Julie Bernstein Engelmann
1050 Pleasant View Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701
julie@julieengelmann.com
www.julieengelmann.com
724-357-9149

  • EDUCATION

    • M.F.A., Art, Textile/Fiber, University of California, Los Angeles 1989
      • Merit Award Non-Resident Tuition Fellowship, UCLA 1986-1987
      • Studied with: James Bassler, Chris Burden, Laddie John Dill, Adrian Saxe, Alexis Smith, Patty Wickman
    • B.A. summa cum laude, Program in the Arts, Barnard College, Columbia University, New York, New York 1979
      • Studied with: Milton Resnick, Andre Racz; Art Criticism: Joseph Masheck, Irving Sandler


  • EXHIBITIONS / AWARDS, Selected

    • SOLO: "Being Spirit," Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Altoona, Pennsylvania scheduled Jan 2013
    • 16th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition, Southwestern PA Council for the Arts, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley, Pennsylvania Nov 2011-Feb 2012
      Juror: William Mammarella, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Lancaster, PA
    • "Women in Art," Juried (2 pieces), Harlan Gallery, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, Pennsylvania Nov 2011
      Award: Honorable Mention
    • Mr. Fred Rogers Fine Arts Regional Juried Exhibition, Latrobe Art Center, Latrobe, Pennsylvania Sep 2011
      Juror: Barbara L. Jones, Chief Curator, Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg, PA
      AWARD: Award of Merit (Judge of Awards: Josienne Piller, Director, University of Pittsburgh Art Gallery, PA)
    • Artists In Our Midst, Art in Common Juried Exhibit, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Altoona, Pennsylvania Aug 2011-Jan 2012
      Juror: Jeffrey P. Rouse, New Growth Gallery, New Alexandria, Pennsylvania
      AWARD: Honorable Mention
    • IAA 70th Anniversary Winners Invitational Exhibit, University Museum, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Jun 2011
    • 97th Annual Exhibition 2010, Allied Artists of America, National Arts Club Galleries, New York, New York Nov 2010
      Juror: George Bolge, Director, Boca Raton Museumn of Art, Florida
    • "Beyond City Limits: Associated Artists of Pittsburgh at IUP," Invitational, University Museum, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Sep-Dec 2010
      Curator: Vaughn Clay, Past President of AAP
      • Photo by Amy DiMichele
    • "Touch Me, Please," Group A, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sep-Nov 2010
      Juror: Eric Shiner, Curator, Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • SOLO: "Coloring Outside the Lines: Abstract Paintings by Julie Bernstein Engelmann," Indiana County Historical Museum, Indiana, Pennsylvania Sep-Nov 2010
    • "Six AAP Members," Invitational, La Fond Galleries, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania May 2010
    • 14th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition, Southwestern PA Council for the Arts, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley, Pennsylvania Nov 2009-Feb 2010
      Juror: Jeffrey Filbert, Adjunct Professor, Rutgers University, New Jersey
      Award: Best of Show
    • "Women in Art," Juried (2 pieces), Harlan Gallery, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, Pennsylvania Nov 2009
      Award: Best in Show
    • Pittsburgh Society of Artists Annual Juried Exhibition (2 pieces), Borelli-Edwards Gallery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Oct 2009
      Juror: Joy Borelli, curator and appraiser, Borelli-Edwards Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
    • Indiana Art Association 68th Annual Spring Show, Indiana County Historical Museum, Indiana, Pennsylvania Jun-Jul 2009
      Award: Best of Show, Professional (Judge: Kathryn Galey, Artist, Sarver, Pennsylvania)
    • "SALIGIA: A Seven Deadly Sins Exhibition," Juried, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania May-Aug 2009
      Juror: Steven Mendelson, Mendelson Gallery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • "Group," LaFond Galleries, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Dec 2008
    • SOLO: "Spiritual Encounters," Gallery Space, Monroeville Public Library, Monroeville, Pennsylvania Oct 2008
    • Shirley Gaynor 2nd Juried Art Exhibit, Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center Gallery, Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown, Pennsylvania Jun 2008
      Juror: Barbara Kern-Bush, Artist, Saltsburg, Pennsylvania
      Award: Shirley Gaynor Highest Achievement Award
    • Indiana County Open Arts Exhibit 2007, Indiana County Historical Museum, Indiana, Pennsylvania Nov 2007-Jan 2008
      Award: 1st Place, Oil/Acrylic/Mixed, Professional (Judge: Sue Pollins, artist, Greensburg, Pennsylvania)
    • SOLO: "Three Points of View," The Saint Vincent Gallery, Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania (with Mark Barill and Douglas Wynn) Nov-Dec 2007
    • Open Juried Annual Art Exhibition (2 pieces), Five County Arts Association, Inc., Palace Theater, Greensburg, Pennsylvania Jul-Aug 2007
      Juror: John Bavaro, Edinboro University
    • Indiana Art Association 66th Annual Spring Show, Indiana County Historical Museum, Indiana, Pennsylvania Jun-Jul 2007
      Award: Best of Show, Professional (Judge: Robert Sweeny, IUP)
    • "Influx..." Invitational Exhibit, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Oakdale, Pennsylvania Jun-Jul 2007
    • "Big Show," Pittsburgh Society of Artists (PSA), 3rd Street Gallery, Carnegie, Pennsylvania May-Jun 2007
      Juror: Steve Mendelson, Mendelson Gallery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

      • Award (one of six equal awards)
    • Pennsylvania Artists Professional Association (PAPA) Spring Show 2007, AmeriServ Financial Bank, Johnstown, Pennsylvania Apr-May 2007
      Award: Best of Show (Judge: William M. Hoffman, Jr., Rutgers University)
    • Latrobe Art League 51st Open Show, Latrobe Art Center, Latrobe, Pennsylvania Mar-Apr 2007
      Award: 1st Place, Professional (Judge: Barry R. Jeter, Artist, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
    • 11th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition, Southwestern PA Council for the Arts,
      Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Ligonier Valley, Pennsylvania Dec 2006-Feb 2007
      Juror: William Mammarella, formerly Rutgers University
      Purchase Award: Greater Latrobe School District Special Collection
    • Westmoreland Museum of American Art Biennial, Greensburg, Pennsylvania Sep-Oct 2006
      Juror: Virginia Mecklenburg, curator at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC
    • Indiana Art Association 65th Annual Spring Show, Indiana County Historical Museum, Indiana, Pennsylvania May-Jun 2006
      Award: 1st Place, Professional (Judge: Barbara Jo Hollander, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Altoona, Pennsylvania)
    • Pennsylvania Artists Professional Association (PAPA) Spring Show 2006, AmeriServ Financial Bank, Johnstown, Pennsylvania Apr-May 2006
      Award: Best of Show (Judge: Kathleen Kase Burk)
    • SOLO: "DRY & WET," First Unitarian Universalist Church of Indiana, Pennsylvania Mar-May 2006


  • PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

    Photo by Joy Fairbanks
    • Gallerie Chiz, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gallery Artist 2011-present
    • ArtsPath Rostered Artist in Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Directory of Artists-In-Education, 2008-present
    • Indiana Art Association, Indiana, Pennsylvania, President Jun 2005-May 2011 (three terms)
    • Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Member 2007-2011
    • La Fond Galleries, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gallery Artist 2006-2011
    • Pittsburgh Society of Artists, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Member 2006-2010


  • COLLECTIONS

    • Permanent Collection of the Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
    • Permanent Collection of the Monroeville Public Library, Monroeville, Pennsylvania
    • Greater Latrobe School District Special Collection, Latrobe, Pennsylvania
    • Numerous corporate and private collections throughout USA and Canada


  • ART PUBLICATIONS AND REVIEWS

    • Tunberg, Despina, International Dictionary of Artists. World Wide Art Books, 2011.
    • Zimmerman, Bill, "Painter taps spirituality in creating abstract art." Indiana Gazette, Monday Q&A Feb. 7, 2011. p.1
    • Best of Artists & Artisans: Best of Worldwide Oil Artists, Volume I. Kennedy Publishing, 2010.
    • Nakles, Barbara H., A Unique Vision of Art: A Catalog of the Special Art Collection. GLSD Art Conservation Trust, 2008.
    • Eidemiller, Maryann Gogniat, "SVC Gallery showing three artists' views." Latrobe Bulletin, Nov. 30, 2007. p.1
    • Indiana Arts Council, Arts Ignition, "Artist Inquisition - Julie Bernstein Engelmann." July 2007
    • DelFavero, Gina, "Inspiration through paint - Indiana artist's work on display in Pittsburgh gallery." Blairsville Dispatch, Features Nov. 17, 2006. p.B1
    • Lavis, Tom, "Getting Real - Artists association puts talent on display." Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Arts & entertainment May 7, 2006. p.E1
    • Engelmann, Chip, "Julie Bernstein Engelmann: Her Journey in Art." Small Town Life Magazine, Dec. 15, 2001. p.30





    (c) 2011 Julie Bernstein Engelmann
    Photo credits (c) 2009: 3rd photo by Amy DiMichele; 4th by Joy Fairbanks