Hello!
I was raised in the northwoods of Minnesota. I now call the sand and waves of northeast Florida home. I work with a smile and enjoy connecting with my clients. I work hard to deliver quality, meaningful work. I enjoy working with good people and good causes. I really do love design and believe it is a powerful tool that can create positive change.
I was raised in the northwoods of Minnesota. I now call the sand and waves of northeast Florida home. I work with a smile and enjoy connecting with my clients. I work hard to deliver quality, meaningful work. I enjoy working with good people and good causes. I really do love design and believe it is a powerful tool that can create positive change.
EDUCATION
2006 - 2010
Bemidji State University - Bemidji, Minnesota
B.F.A. in Visual Arts (printmaking emphasis)
B.S. in Design Technology (digital design: print emphasis)
Graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors.
2005 - 2006
North Dakota State University - Fargo, North Dakota
Studied Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Art.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2021 - Present
Brunet-García - Jacksonville, Florida
Art Director
2011 - Present
Cody Bartz Design
Freelance art direction, graphic design, and printmaking
2020 - 2021
20 Twenty Creative - Jacksonville, Florida
Art Director
2017 - 2018
Fairway - La Crosse, Wisconsin
Graphic Designer, Art Director
2014 - 2017
Metre - La Crosse, Wisconsin
Graphic Designer, Art Director
2014
Xerox - La Crosse, Wisconsin
Print Production and Assembly
2013 - 2014
Smith's Cycling & Fitness - La Crosse, Wisconsin
Bicycle mechanic
2012 - 2013
Occupational Development Center - Bemidji, Minnesota
Job coach for individuals with disabilities
2010
Gartner Studios - Stillwater, Minnesota
Internship study in graphic design
2009 - 2010
Screenprint Studio - Bemidji State University
Studio supervisor. Gave demonstrations, taught techniques, restocked supplies, kept tidy. Taught college screenprinting course for six weeks.
2009
Ceramic Studio - Bemidji State University
Teaching Associate for a ceramics studio course. Gave demonstrations, taught techniques, assisted in upkeep of studio and supplies.
2008 - 2009
Bemidji Community Art Center - Bemidji, Minnesota
Gallery attendant, helped install exhibitions
2006 - 2008
Communications and Marketing - Bemidji State University
Graphic designer of campus publications
2006 - 2008
Talley Gallery - Bemidji State University
Graphic designer of gallery publications
Bemidji State University - Bemidji, Minnesota
B.F.A. in Visual Arts (printmaking emphasis)
B.S. in Design Technology (digital design: print emphasis)
Graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors.
2005 - 2006
North Dakota State University - Fargo, North Dakota
Studied Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Art.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2021 - Present
Brunet-García - Jacksonville, Florida
Art Director
2011 - Present
Cody Bartz Design
Freelance art direction, graphic design, and printmaking
2020 - 2021
20 Twenty Creative - Jacksonville, Florida
Art Director
2017 - 2018
Fairway - La Crosse, Wisconsin
Graphic Designer, Art Director
2014 - 2017
Metre - La Crosse, Wisconsin
Graphic Designer, Art Director
2014
Xerox - La Crosse, Wisconsin
Print Production and Assembly
2013 - 2014
Smith's Cycling & Fitness - La Crosse, Wisconsin
Bicycle mechanic
2012 - 2013
Occupational Development Center - Bemidji, Minnesota
Job coach for individuals with disabilities
2010
Gartner Studios - Stillwater, Minnesota
Internship study in graphic design
2009 - 2010
Screenprint Studio - Bemidji State University
Studio supervisor. Gave demonstrations, taught techniques, restocked supplies, kept tidy. Taught college screenprinting course for six weeks.
2009
Ceramic Studio - Bemidji State University
Teaching Associate for a ceramics studio course. Gave demonstrations, taught techniques, assisted in upkeep of studio and supplies.
2008 - 2009
Bemidji Community Art Center - Bemidji, Minnesota
Gallery attendant, helped install exhibitions
2006 - 2008
Communications and Marketing - Bemidji State University
Graphic designer of campus publications
2006 - 2008
Talley Gallery - Bemidji State University
Graphic designer of gallery publications
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2018
Posters for Iowa’s Environment
RayGun, Cedar Rapids, IA and Des Moines, IA
(group exhibition)
2017
Process
Gallery M, La Crescent, Minnesota
(solo exhibition and project of a grant award)
2017
Political Propaganda, Pet Peeves, and People Pollution
Pump House Arts Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin
(solo exhibition)
2016
Connecting Species
Viva Gallery, Viroqua, Wisconsin
(solo exhibition)
2015
One Layer at a Time
Root Note, La Crosse, Wisconsin
(solo exhibition)
2014
Ink & Mud
Grounded, La Crosse, Wisconsin
(solo exhibition)
2013
Prints & Paints
Headwaters Unitarian, Bemidji, Minnesota
(two person exhibition)
2011
Connecting Species
Rourke Gallery, Moorhead, Minnesota
(solo exhibition)
People & Places
Wild Hare Bistro, Bemidji, Minnesota
(solo exhibition and project of a grant award)
2010
Connecting Species
Talley Gallery, Bemidji State University
(B.F.A. exhibition)
2009
It’s Only Clay
Bemidji Community Art Center, Bemidji, Minnesota
(group exhibition juried by Richard Bresnahan)
Poster Power
Bridgeman Gallery, Bemidji State University
(solo exhibition)
College Bowl
Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
(juried group exhibition)
Two Ready. One Made
Gallery X, Bemidji State University
(two person collaboration)
2008
Smash
Gallery X, Bemidji State University
(solo exhibition)
2007
I’m Telling You, There is Clay from Three Artists in This Room
Gallery X, Bemidji State University
(group exhibition)
AWARDS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS
2019
Gold Award
Parenting Media Assoc. Design Awards
2018
Obie Award Finalist
Out of Home Advertising
2017
Individual Artist Grant
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council
2017
Best of Show
Artspire Art Fair, La Crosse, Wisconsin
2013
Individual Artist Grant
Minnesota Region Two
2012
Best in Category
Grand Cities Art Fest
2011
Emerging Artist
Grand Cities Art Fest
2010
Individual Artist Grant -
Minnesota Region Two
Dalzotto Art Purchase
Gold Award
French Paper Sample Room
Alliss Scholarship
2006 - 2010
Dean’s List
Bemidji State University
2009
Westy James Scholarship
Margaret Harlow Ceramic Scholarship
Kraus Anderson Scholarship
Lillie M. Kleven Print Scholarship
Alliss Scholarship
2008
Lillie M. Kleven Print Scholarship
Alliss Scholarship
OTHER EXPERIENCE
2012 - 2013
League of American Bicyclists
League Cycling Instructor
2010 - 2013
Peacemaker Resources
Bemidji, Minnesota
STAR (Students Teaching Attitudes of Respect) Youth Advisor
2011 - 2012
Shifting Gears
Bemidji, Minnesota
Volunteer work teaching bicycle traffic skills
2011
4th Annual Bemidji First City of Art Studio Cruise
Bemidji, Minnesota
Juror
2006 - 2010
Art Association
Bemidji State University
Member
2006 - 2010
Ceramics Club
Bemidji State University
President (2008)
2009
Community College Fine Art Conference
Bemidji State University
Presented workshops on screenprinting
2006 - 2008
Design Guild
Bemidji State University
Member
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