Thomas Hoitsma

Tom Hoitsma was raised in New Jersey 15 miles from New York City. He pursued a fine art degree at Skidmore College. While at Skidmore, Tom studied with world renown art historian and author Harry Gaugh PhD., who was integral in fostering Tom’s interest and understanding of the abstract expressionist painters. While still attending College, Tom had the opportunity to intern with the celebrated feminist artist Miriam Schapiro. His experience with Schapiro would change the course of his work and continues to influence his painting to this day. After graduating from Skidmore Tom worked for the prestigious Barbara Gladstone Gallery in New York City. Working in the SOHO New York art scene of the early 1980’s introduced Tom’s to a huge group of up and coming artists including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Cindy Sherman and Jenny Holtzer, all of whom showed at The Barbara Galdstone Gallery. However, his primary influences continue to be the Abstract Expressionists he was exposed to in College, under the guidance of Harry Gaugh PhD. In the mid 1980’s Tom moved to Dallas, Texas and began to also focus on documentary film making. In addition to his painting, Tom has produced a variety of award winning music television series includ...

Skidmore College

Selected Solo Exhibits
2023 DVH Artworks, Dallas, TX
2021 Christopher Martin Gallery, Dallas, TX
2020 Studio E, West Palm, FL
2020 Craighead Green, Dallas, TX
2019 Craighead Green Gallery, Dallas, TX
2018 Jo Hay Open Studio, Provincetown, MA
2018 THE ARTS Gallery, McKinney, TX
2018 Craighead Green Gallery, Dallas, TX
2017 Gallery 1949, Aspen. CO
2017 Michael Warren Gallery, Denver, CO
2016 Kristy Stubbs Gallery, Dallas, TX
2016 Kernan Gallery, Summit, NJ,
2014 Blue Print, Dallas, TX
2012 Blue Print, Dallas, TX
2010 Blue Print, Dallas, TX
2001 Stephanie Ward Collection, Dallas ,TX
1999 Stephanie Ward Collection, Dallas, TX

Selected Group Exhibits
2021 Art Miami, South Beach, FL
2021 Christopher Martin Gallery, Dallas, TX
2020 Art Miami, South Beach, FL
2020 Craighead Green Gallery, Dallas, TX
2020 Steidel Contemporary, Lakeworth, FL
2020 - West Palm Beach Modern & Contemporary, West Palm Beach, FL
2019 Art Miami, Miami, FL
2019 Art Aspen, Aspen, CO
2019 Craighead Green Gallery, Dallas, TX
2019 Art NY – New York City
2019 West Palm Beach Modern & Contemporary, West Palm Beach, FL
2019 Steidel Contemporary, Lakeworth, FL
2018 Brooklyn Art Expo, Brooklyn NY
2018 Craighead Green Gallery, Dallas, TX
2017 Craighead Green Gallery,...