JOAN SONNIER

Born: 1965 Modesto, California

Sonnier studied Studio Art at the University of Wisconsin, Manitowoc, and recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. She has her Associate of Arts degree, and a Bachelor of Arts degree.  Sonnier does 2-d and 3-d works and is willing to take comission work. 

Recent Solo Exhibitions

April 26-30 2004                        407 Gallery, University of Wisconsin Green Bay

Jan. 8-Feb. 14 2003                  Groove Salon, Sheboygan, WI

Oct. 21-25 2002                        407 Gallery, University of Wisconsin Green Bay

July 7- Sept. 7 2002                   University of Wisconsin, Sheboygan, WI

April 15-May 12, 2002                University of Wisconsin, Manitowoc, WI

Recent Group Exhibitions

Nov. 20- Dec. 13 2003                31^st Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, WI

Aug. 6-27, 2003                         Rahr West Artists Exhibition, Rahr West  

                                                Museum, Manitowoc, WI

Oct. 27, 2002-Jan.12, 2003         Shoes: the Sole of Humanity, J. Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI

March, 1998                              Delicato Vineyards, Manteca CA

June 20-July 10 1997                  Kremmling Art Show, Kremmling, CO

Special Exhibits and Galleries

Sep. 12, 2004-Present               Persimmons, Gallery and Gift Shop, Manitowoc WI.

Aug. 16, 2003- Present              Café Alkamye, Two Rivers, WI. Café/ Gallery allowing local artists to exhibit and sell their work.

June 2-18, 2003                         Grandma’s Sewing Shop, Two Rivers, WI. Local business owner who displays work in shop window.

Awards and Honors

2002                                                        Esprit de Corps Award, University of Wisconsin, Manitowoc

2002                                                        UW-Green Bay Leadership and

Academic Excellence Scholarship

2002                                                        Phi Theta Kappa

2002                                                        Service League Scholarship

2002                                                        Visual Arts Scholarship

1997                                                        Best of Show, Kremmling Art Show

1995                                                        Best of Show, Exhibit Gallery, Grand County fair, CO

Publications

2002                                          Touché 2002, University of Wisconsin

                                                 Manitowoc annual publication, various

                                                 illustrations.

2003                                         Touché 2003, University of Wisconsin

                                                Manitowoc anual publication, cover.

 To buy work or find out more about comissions please write Joan Sonnier at artistry2b@yahoo.com