Maria Garton

I am a Manchester based artist. I graduated from the University of Salford in 2001 with a BA Honours degree in Visual Arts. In 2005 I received an MA in Contemporary Fine Art from Leeds Metropolitan University. Between 2002 and 2004 I was project co-ordinator and member of the 281 Transient Artists Group. During this period I co-ordinated and curated several exhibitions including the EX007 exhibition at Urban Splash, Castlefield and the Great Northern Warehouse Exhibition which featured over 30 artists. I also co-ordinated and exhibited in an exhibition for the Liverpool Biennial (2004) Independents at the Marriot Hotel. I have been an associate beneficiary of the Artists Professional Development programme at Salford University in 2004. I was selected as a finalist for the Celeste Art Prize in London (May 2006). In 2007 my work was selected for the exhibition Toxic Colour held at the Exit Gallery in Ohio United States od America. I am currently in a touring exhibition The Last Book Project which will be on view at the Aguilar Branch of the New York City Library from February until May 29th 2011. My work has been collected by individuals and public institutions.Within my work I am interested in developing further a contemporary abstr...

Contactswww.mariagarton.co.ukwww.cowlanestudios.org/www.axisartists.orgTel 0161 7379787Mobile 07724879387Education; 1997-1998, School of Visual Arts, Salford College,Art Foundation 1998-2001,University of Salford;BA(hons) Visual Arts )2003-2005 Leeds Metropolitan University, MA Contemporary Fine ArtPosts held; Committee member of Cow Lane Studios, M/c.Project Coordinator/ Curator/ Member of 281 Transient artists group.Artists Professional Development Associate Beneficiary, University of Salford, 2004Exhibitions: Celeste Art Prize Finalists Exhibition, Old Truman Brewery, London. May 2006On The Next Level, Space Between, Touring Exhibition, April 06- March 07First Kitchen Gallery, Norton Priory, Cheshire, April-May 2006 Another Product, Cornerhouse, Manchester, January-April 2006On The Shelf Exhibition, Manchester, Rogue,January 2006Residency and Exhibition, Timber Wharf, Manchester, July 2005The Font Exhibition Space, Manchester, Ann Marie Parker CD launch, July 2005Leeds Metropolitan University Gallery, Testbed, soundscape collaboration, June 2005Liverpool Biennial Independents, Marriott Hotel, Liverpool, October 2004 (curator and exhibitor)Untitled Collective Exhibition, Chapman Gallery, Manchester, October 2004 EX007 Exhibition...

CITIES All Dimensions Part 2 TOKARSKA Gallery London
2013
Snap to Grid Los Angeles Centre for Digital Art January 2013