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EDUCATION
2000 Master of Fine Arts: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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Focus Area: Sculpture
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Secondary concentration: Drawing
1999 Master of Arts: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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Focus Area: Sculpture
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Secondary concentration: Drawing
1997 Bachelor of Arts: Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA
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Major: Studio Art
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Major: K-12 Art Education
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Minor: Journalism
EXPERIENCE
2001-Present Professor of Art Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA.
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Tenured in 2008. Responsibilities include: Instruction and experimentation with traditional materials such as, clay and associated clay techniques such as kiln construction, glazing, throwing, and hand-building. Sculpture techniques include modeling, mold making, and casting. Techniques in areas of metalworking include TIG welding, MIG welding, ARC welding, oxy-Acetylene welding, plasma cutting, and metal-forming. Techniques in areas of woodworking include fabrication, joinery, bending, turning, finishing, construction, and carving. Other techniques include polyester resin, epoxy resin, foam, and plastics. Discussions, critiquing, and conceptual inquiry into the area of process/conceptual art, with a focus in critical thinking and problem-solving. Other responsibilities include committee work, advising, and the instruction of directed study and independent study students.
1997-Present Independent Studio Artist
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Created mixed-media sculpture and drawing that focused on how human actions and behaviors influence and alter landscapes. Exhibited work in many group exhibitions, solo exhibitions, and public and private commission projects across the country and internationally. Served as a public art consultant, guest lecturer at multiple universities and other public venues, and a judge in over twenty-five art competitions.
HONORS & AWARDS
2020 Better BVU Award
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Award given to a faculty or staff member for their contributions to the betterment of the university.
2014 McCorkle Fellowship: Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
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McCorkle Fellowship program, which was established through the generosity of the late Drs. Paul and Vivian McCorkle, Class of 1959, who were both Life Trustees of BVU, to provide selected faculty members with an opportunity for international travel to enhance their scholarly knowledge and to add international dimensions to the curriculum. Five Buena Vista University faculty members visited Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, as part of the McCorkle Fellowship program. During the 12-day trip, the Fellows visited various destinations and landmarks across the island's 63 square, gaining international perspectives and broadening their field of knowledge in their academic specialties.
2012 New Century Faculty Development Award for Research or Creative Work
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The award recognizes full-time Storm Lake campus faculty for a single item of research or creative work published or exhibited during the previous calendar year (between January 2013 and December 2013 for the 13-14 academic year award). This award was for a solo exhibition “Torre’ Objective” at the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center in Mankato, Minnesota.
2007 1st Place Award, HCAF National Biennial 3D Exhibition
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Duncan McAshan Visual Arts Center, Ingram, TX
2000 International Sculpture Center, Award for Outstanding Student Achievement
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Top 25 international student sculptors
1999-2000 Wilhelm and Jane Bodine Fellowship. University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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Scholarship award to high-achieving graduate students
1998-1999 Wilhelm and Jane Bodine Fellowship. University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
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Scholarship award to high-achieving graduate students
1998-2000 Graduate Teaching Assistant. Sculpture, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
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Instructor of Sculpture II. Instructed metal techniques: welding, forging, mold-making, bronze and aluminum casting
1998-2000 Research Assistant. Sculpture, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. Department of
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Sculpture wood studio. Instructed process and techniques to faculty and students. Managed studio employees. Maintained equipment.
1997 Senior of the Year in Art. Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2013 Contact Boundary: Umpqua C.C., Whipple Fine Arts Building. Roseburg, OR
2012 Artoretum: Sculpture Exhibit and Benefit, Sioux City, IA
2008 Buena Vista University Alumni Exhibition: BVU Art Gallery. Storm Lake, IA
2007 HCAF National Biennial 3D Exhibition. Duncan McAshan Visual Arts. Center, Ingram, TX
2006 Joy of Ceramics. Witter Gallery, Storm Lake, IA
2004 BVU Art Faculty Show. Buena Vista University Art Gallery, Storm Lake, IA
2001 Mac Hornecker Alumni Exhibition. Witter Gallery. Storm Lake, IA
2000 Grounds for Sculpture. Hamilton, New Jersey. Sponsored by the International Sculpture Center
2000 University of Iowa Graduate Group Exhibition. A.R.C. Gallery. Chicago, Illinois
2000 MFA Exhibition. University of Iowa Museum of Art, Iowa City, IA
1999 Five Star Art. The Sinclair Galleries, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA
1999 Co-Exhibition with Sculptor Matt Lowe. The Trailer Space, Iowa City, IA
1998 Alchemy. Collaboration project including ten Sculptors. Bridge Gallery, Iowa City, IA
1998 University of Iowa Graduate Sculpture. Eve Drewlowe Gallery, Iowa City, IA
1997 Clocks and Lamps: David Boelter and Terry Gugler. Bridge Gallery, Iowa City, IA
1997 Iowa College Salon XIX. Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
1996 Iowa College Salon XVIII. Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State. University, Ames, IA
SELECTED COMMISSIONS
2019 Relief Panel. Wenzao Ursuline University, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
2019 Relief Panel: Showa Daiichi Gakuen, Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan
2019 Wall Panel. Hannam University, Daejeon, South Korea
2018 Wall panel. Commissioned by Ramon Edmunds. Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui
2013 Growing Stair. Arnolds Park, IA
2011 Steel Wall Reliefs. Elements. Storm Lake, IA
2009 Oral Plan. United Community Health Center. Storm Lake, IA
2008 Atrium Waterfall. Installation. Buena Vista University. Storm Lake, IA
JUROR
2021 Iowa Artists Show
2015 Rolling Hills Conference Art Show. Westside, IA
2014 Raccoon River Conference Art Show. Carroll, IA
2013 Webster City Sculpture Walk. Webster, IA
2013 Twin Lakes Conference Art Exhibition: Fort Dodge, IA
2013 Art Inspired Exhibition: Iowa State University. Ames, IA
2012 Webster City Sculpture Walk. Webster, IA
2012 Lakes Conference Art Exhibition. Sibley, IA
2011 Juried Art Exhibition Storm Lake High School. Storm Like, IA
2007 Iowa Central Community College Annual Art Exhibition. Fort Dodge, IA
2007 Maple Valley Conference Art Exhibition. Odebolt, IA
2004 Juried Art Exhibition Storm Lake High School. Storm Lake, IA
2004 Photo Exhibition. Storm Lake, IA
2003 Juried Art Exhibition Buena Vista County. Witter Gallery. Storm Lake IA
2015 Northwest Grounding: Arts on Grand, Spencer, IA
2015 Arbitrated Grounds: Memorial Union Art Gallery, Iowa State University. Ames, IA
2014 New Terrain Works: Clear Lake Arts Center, Clear Lake, IA
2012 New Works in Clay: Artisan Gallery, Woodbine, IA
2011 Torre’ Objective. Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center, Mankato, MN
2005 Juglone. Witter Gallery, Storm Lake, IA
2001 Solo Exhibition. Buena Vista University Art Gallery, Storm Lake, IA
2000 Backwards from Ten: Sculpture and Drawings by David Boelter. Studiolo Gallery, Iowa City, IA
1999 David Boelter: Selected Works. Studiolo Gallery, Iowa City, IA
1999 David Boelter: New Work. Eve Drewlowe Gallery, Iowa City, IA
1998 Illuminated Design. The Trailer Space, Iowa City, IA
1997 Discomposure: Gar. Bridge Gallery, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA