Biography
Eric Wieringa is a studio artist currently living in Hastings Michigan. In 2002 Eric completed his undergraduate at Indiana Wesleyan University earning degrees in both Painting and Illustration. In 2011 Mr. Wieringa furthered his education by completing his MFA in Illustration at the University of Hartford (Connecticut). Eric is an award-winning painter who has been printed in several publications including: American Illustration, Poets and Artists Magazine and Creative Quarterly online. Eric was also featured on Wood TV 8 for his ArtPrize entry in 2015.
EDUCATION
2011
MFA in Illustration, Hartford Art School, Hartford, CT
2003
Bachelor of Science in Illustration & Painting, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
SELECTED/JURIED EXHIBTIONS
2018
“Collectiveâ€, LaFontsee Galleries, Grand Rapids, MI
2017
Perception & Intention, LaFontsee Galleries, Grand Rapids, MI
Toast, LaFontsee Galleries, Douglas, MI
Flight, Lowell Arts, Lowell, MI
Summer Opening Exhibition, Houska Gallery, Central West End, MO
2016
Clearly Human 2 Exhibition, St. Louis Artist Guild, Saint Louis, MO
2015
Art Prize, Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids, MI
2014
Art Prize, The B.O.B, Grand Rapids, MI
Summer Regional Collection, St. Louis Artist Guild, St. Louis, MO
How We See Her, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, MO
Figurative Works, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, MO
2013
Clearly Human, St. Louis Artist Guild, St. Louis, MO
Alumni Art Show, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
It’s Not Heat, It’s the Humidity, St. Louis Artist Guild, St. Louis, MO
2012
Booth Exhibition, Spectrum Fantastic Art Live Event, Kansas City, MO
Solo Exhibition, Sterling College, Sterling, KS
Solo Exhibition, Picasso’s, St. Charles, MO
2011
Group Show, Joseloff Gallery, Hartford, CT
2010
Pow! Bam! Zap! Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, MO
2008
Labor of Love, Soulard Art Market, Saint Louis, MO
2005
Chapel of Love, Harrison Center for the Arts, Indianapolis, IN
2004
Open Space: Art About the Land, Minnetrista, Muncie, IN
2003
Solo Exhibition, Thorn-Apple Gallery, Hastings, MI
HONOR/AWARDS
2016
Mary Ewen Memorial Prize, St. Louis Artist Guild, St. Louis, MO
2013
Frank Crunden Annual Prize Award, St. Louis Artist Guild, St. Louis, MO
Best Book Cover Award, Viking Challenge, The Art Order Blog Online
2009
Merit Scholarship, University of Hartford, Hartford, CT
PUBLICATIONS
2017
The Hero’s Journey Guide, Online Interview
2016
American Illustration 35, Publication
2015
Creative Quarterly 41, Runner-up Fine Art Professional
Figural Movement, Poets and Artists Magazine
2014
4-H Today, October 2014
2013
Interview with Eric Wieringa, St. Louis Artist Guild Blog