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Born in 1962

EDUCATION:          B.F.A. - C.W. POST COLLEGE of LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY- 1984 - FINE ARTS (Sculpture)

                                 M.A - C.W. POST COLLEGE of LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY - 1986 - THEATRICAL DESIGN

UNION:   I.A.T.S.E. - LOCAL #2 Chicago STAGEHANDS

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GALLERY SHOWINGS

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1. Human Figures And Faces - Las Laguna Art Gallery

2. Multiple Group Shows – Gainesville Fine Art Association - 2021

3. 4 Group Shows – David Jones Gallery – Kanas City Mo - 2021

4. 2021 - The Second Half (50 & Older) – Las Laguna Art Gallery – virtual show – July- 2021

5. Freestyle: A Virtual Show - Flagler County Art League - 2021

6. Diversia: Nature – Biafarin Opportunities – virtual show - 2021

7. Exhibizone 4th Group Art Exhibition - Spring 2021 – Biafarin Opportunities – virtual show - 2021

8. Artistonish - April 2021 - Biafarin Opportunities- virtual show- 202

9. Downeast National Juried Indoor Sculpture Exhibition – Emerge Gallery and Art Center- Greenville NC – March - 2021

10. November 2020 Group Art Show - Jones Gallery Kanas City – November - 2020

11. 2020 Art for the View-An Exhibition Celebrating Artists with Physical Disabilities (virtual) – Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation - October - 2020

12. Nude Night Tampa - -3 day art event -Tampa – March - 2020

13. Nude Night Orlando - -3 day art event -Orlando – February 2020

14. The Valdosta National 2020 – group invitational exhibit – January - 2020

15. Reclaimed - Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County – June thru August 2019

16. Nude Night Tampa – 3 day art event – Tampa – March 2019

17. Nude Night Orlando -3 day art event -Orlando – February 2019

18. Alexandria Museum Of Fine Art – group show – Concrete And Adrift: On The Poverty Line – Alexandra, La – March - June 2019

19. Site: Brooklyn Gallery – Group Show – Contemporary Sculpture – Brooklyn NY - 2019

20. Visionary Art Gallery – Group show – Landscapes – Gainesville -2018

21. Tench Arts Gallery - Michael Angelo Gagliardi – 35 Years As An Artist – Solo Show - Artist/curator – Gainesville - 2018

22. Oak Hammond Gallery/Hippodrome Theatre Gallery - Folk Art Exhibition – Gainesville Fl - 2018

23. Gainesville Fine Art Association Gallery – multiple shows – Gainesville Fl - 2015 to present

24. Long Beach Foundation Of The Arts And Sciences - 2018 Works On Paper National Competition - Loveladies NJ - 2018

25. Nude Nite Miami - 3day art event – Miami - 2017

26. DNA From The Hand Of Man Gallery – gallery artist – Gainesville Fl - 2016 to 2017

27. Nude Night Tampa - 3day art event – Tampa Bay - 2016 and 2017

28. Oak Hammond/The Hippodrome Theatre Gallery – Da Da Exhibit - 2rd Place – Gainesville Fl - 2016

29. Location 1980 Gallery (Costa Mesa CA) - Animal Spirit Group Show – Best in Show Award – Cosa Masa - 2015

30. We Are Water – Gallery Swarm – artist/curator - Chicago - 2012

31. Gallery Artist – 4Art Gallery – multiple group shows - Chicago - 2010 - 2013 

32. Pointe of Departure – Joffery Ballet - Chicago - 2011

33. Emerging Artist Show -Urban Art Retreat – Chicago - 2011

34. Maison Rouge Gallery - Gallery Artist – Chicago – 2008 - 2009

35. Black Walnut Gallery – Multiple Shows – Chicago – 2007 - 2008

36. Smart Show – The Flat Iron Building – Chicago - 2008

37. Chicago Art Open – October 2005 - 2008

38. Erotic Erotica – Elle Leven Gallery August – Chicago - 2008

39. Artist for the Prevention of Violence Against Women In Uganda – Group Show Fund Raiser – Chicago - 2008

40.  Got Knifed Gallery - Multiple Group Shows– Chicago – 2007 - 2008

41. Group Show – Infusion Gallery – Los Angeles – 2008

42. Wits End Gallery – Aurora IL – Group show – Aurora Il - 2007

43. Illustrations For Stories Not Yet Told – One Man Show – Gallery at Holy Covenant Church – Chicago - 2007

44. Solo Show Sculpture – Art On Armitage Gallery – artist/curator – Chicago - 2006

45. Chicago Area Artist Alliance Group Show – CAAA Gallery – Spring – Chicago -2006

46. The Art House – Artist Cooperative – Oak Brook Il – 2005-2006

47. Pop Up Gallery – Erotic Art Show – St Louis – 2005

48. Artemisia Gallery Chicago – New Works - Solo show invite – Chicago – 1992

49. Synergy Theatre Gallery – Multiple Shows, Group and solo – Chicago – 1991-93

50. Artists Against Homelessness – Group show fund raiser - Chicago – 1989-92

51. Ward-Lawrence Gallery – Michael Angelo Gagliardi Sculpture Solo Show – NYC - 1989

52. 9th Precinct Gallery – Outside Manhattan Group Show – NYC – 1988

53. Stockwell Gallery – Rebirth (group show) – NYC - 198

54. Revolving Door Gallery – Pop up gallery – Group Show – NYC – 1987-88

55. Pop up gallery – Pop up Gallery – NYC – 1987

56. Manhattan Performance Group – Solo Show – NYC - 1986

 

THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE:

1.             Road Flyman – Mary Poppins –1/2009 – 12/2010

2.             Head Carpenter (Vacation fill) - Jersey Boys (Chicago) – 10/04/08 – 12/28/08

3.             Road Automation Man – The Color Purple –2/24/07 – 05/02/08  

4.             Local Carpenter - PIRATE QUEEN - Broadway in Chicago Palace Theatre    

5.             Advance Carpenter - The Lion King - Disney Theatrical –– 1/14/05 – 3/05/06

6.             Assistant Carpenter - The Lion King - Disney Theatrical 2/09/03 – 2/06/04

7.             Head Carpenter - Titanic - Dodger Theatricals - 10 venues/11 weeks-2000

8.             Head Carpenter - Peter Pan with Cathy Rigby - PETER PAN COMPANY LLC

                                Bus and truck tour - 30 venues including Broadway twice 1998-99

 9.            Head Carpenter - SHOWBOAT III - National Tour LIVENT (US) INC. -

                                7 venues - 1996-98

 10.          FREELANCE CARPENTER/WELDER - (Hawkeye Scenic Studios, Becker Scenic Studios

                                CBS-TV, WGN-TV, FOX 32) - 1992-2002

 11.          FREELANCE STAGEHAND - (Palace Theatre, Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Shubert

                                Theatre, Chicago Theatre, Rosemont Theatre.) - 1991-2007

 12.          CUSTOM PROP MAKER - Independent Contractor- 1992-2003

 13.          AUDITORIUM THEATRE - Carpenter (City Of Angels, Miss Saigon, Crazy for You,

                                Phantom Of The Opera) - 1992-95

14.           POPLAR CREEK MUSIC THEATRE - Spot Light Operator - 1991-94

15.           CHICAGO SCENIC STUDIOS - Paint Dept. Supervisor - 1989-90

16.           STAGE SCENERY (BRUCE & BRUCE), J. PATTERSON SCENIC STUDIOS -  Carpenter, Welder, Scenic Artist - 1985-88

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Special Artistic experiences

1. Conservation Chairman – NSS-CDS – 2015 to 2018 – Team Leader Underwater Cave Archiving Project

2. Conservation Chairman/ Bod – NACD – Multiple Conservation projects - 2013-2015

3. Expedition artist – Cozumel Cenote Exploration and Mapping Expedition 2011-2012

4. Artist and team leader – Whale Bone –Devil’s Springs Restoration project 2015

5. Artist and team leader - Cow Springs Restoration Project - 2009

6. USS MONITOR 2002 SURVEY EXPEDITION - expedition artist/research scuba diver - N.O.A.A. – 2002

 

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