Anthe » About the Artist

Artist's Statement/ CV / Resume

My work defines me.

"Creating work is much like breathing, I simply do it because you must to stay alive. The creation of my art is a means for me to express my faith in God, glorifying him, and giving Him honor. I have always had a love of the Mexican & Greek Iconography. My travels to both countries have enabled me to incorporate their color sense into my imagery. I have felt the desire to convey multiple meanings in much of my work and to provoke thought. Nothing in life is exactly what it appears to be and art in my estimation should reflect the same as life, the unexpected.”

I would also like to say," Thanks for all of you who have offered your support and thanks to my Lord that has enabled me to continue to create. As many of you know the for years now I  have been trying to overcome fibromyalgia along with chronic pain due to several car accidents.
However I have triumphed over darkness. Thank God and I am back to creating new and exciting works.
It has been a great comfort for me that so many of you continue to support my efforts by attending my exhibitions and through adding my work to your collections. I just want to say thank you. This keeps my work very much alive and continues to motivate me."

E D U C A T I O N
2004 Susan von Medicus, Prosopon School of Iconography, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Elkins Park, Pa.
1999 Dan Weldon, Master Printer, Solarplate Workshop, SPP Galleries, Conshohocken, PA.
1996 George S. Papastamatiou, Master Iconographer St. Luke’s Greek Orthodox Church, Broomall, Pa.
1992-95 Certificate of Fine Arts ~ The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ( P A F A ) / Phila. PA
1993 Vladislav Andrejv, Master Iconographer / All Saints Church / Merion, Pa.
1972-73 Saginaw Valley University / Saginaw, Mi.
1971-72 Cleveland Institute of Fine Arts / Cleveland, Oh.
 
A W A R D S
2008
National Collage Society's 11th Annual "Wish you were here" Postcard Award
Annual National Collage Society's Juried Postcard Exhibition The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, VA.
ACX Exhibition at The Gallery at Beth Or Honorable Mention for " God Willing"
Juror: Carol Wisker, Beth Or Congregation, Maple Glen, PA.
2002 Mary Martin Memorial Award for Excellence in the Fine Arts MCGOPA’s Artists' Annual Juried Exhibition/SPP Galleries / W. Conshohocken, Pa
2000 Caroline M. Weintraub Award, McGOPA’s Open Juried Exhibition/ SPP Galleries /W. Conshohocken, Pa
1999 Hugh M. Hutton Memorial Award for Intaglio in A.C.P.S. Exhibit /SPP Gallery / W. Conshohocken, Pa
1999 Edith Emerson Award / Woodmere Art Museum’s 59th Annual Juried Exhibition Phila, Pa
1997 Outstanding in Graphics/ Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Annual, Phila. Pa
1996 H.M. Juried Show at The Plastic Club for Oil Still Life / Phila. Pa
1996 First Prize Juried Show at The Plastic Club for Oil Still Life / Phila. Pa
1995 Zinni Award/ Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Annual Outstanding Achievement in Printmaking
1995 The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Alumni Award / P.A.F.A. Student Exhibition
1995 The Plastic Club Award / The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Student Exhibition
1995 Henry C. Pratt Memorial Prize in Printmaking / The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ( PAFA) Student Exhibition
1995 Mr. & Mrs. Leon C. Bunkin Printmaking Prize /( PAFA) Student Exhibition
1994 Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Annual/ Outstanding Achievement in Watercolor Award
1994 PAFA Student Exhibition/ The Wickersham Memorial Purchase Prize for Lithography
1994 Nominated for Yale University Summer School / Ellen Bactel Fellowship /Yale University
1992 The Samuel David Memorial Prize for Cast Drawing /( PAFA) Student Exhibition

EXHIBITIONS , JURIED SHOWS & GALLERY AFFILIATIONS
2010
Artists' Cultural Exchange, ACX Exhibition at The Lansdale Center for the Performing Arts, Lansdale, PA.
Collage and Mixed Media, Artworks by Anthe at the Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment, Philadelphia, PA.
Invitational Juried International Exhibition of Stuckists Under the Cover of Romantic Anonymity Exhibition, Ash- In- Art, Athens, Greece
2009
National Collage Society's " Wish You Were Here" Postcard Exhibition
Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio   
National Collage Society's " Wish You Were Here" Postcard Exhibition  
Western Colorado Center for the Arts-The Art Center  Grand Junction, Colorado
Solo Community Exhibition of "Greek Life then and now" The Free Library of Springfield Township, Flourtown, Pa.
146th Juried Small Oil Painting Exhibition, The Philadelphia Sketch Club, Phila. Pa.
      Jurors: Maureen Drdak, Bill Ewing, and David Shevlino
Wine Art and Food Festivals, Comcast Center Philadelphia, PA
Ongoing: Chestnut Hill Gallery, Chestnut Hill/ Philadelphia, PA., Arnica & Ivy Day Spa, Flourtown, Pa.

2008
National Collage Society's " Wish You Were Here" Postcard Exhibition , sponsored by the Virgina Collage Society Glenn Allen, Virginia
ACX Exhibition at The Gallery at Beth Or Juror: Carol Wisker, Beth Or Congregation, Maple Glen, PA.
Featured Artist at Ocean City Fine Arts League Ocean City, NJ.for the month of May  
Under the Cover of Romantic Anonymity Exhibition of Stuckists, Italian Cultural Institute's Gallery Athens,Greece
Ongoing: Chestnut Hill Gallery, Chestnut Hill/ Philadelphia, PA., Ongoing Riverbank Arts Gallery, Stockton, NJ., Arnica & Ivy Day Spa, Flourtown, Pa.
2007 Chestnut Hill Gallery, Chestnut Hill/ Philadelphia, Pa.
2006 The “Romantic Anonymous” Fellowship online juried exhibition through the Stuckists' Organization of Athens Greece  http://www.stuckism-athens.org/
2005 Bill board of pen & ink and watercolor in front of Black Horse Inn, Flourtown, Pa.
Art Endures, Juried Show The Walter & Leonore Anneberg Conference Ctr. For Medical Education, Haverford Pa
Jurors: Cathleen Cohen, PhD. Artist & Poet, Jeff Thomsen, J.D. Artist &Teacher of art & law, Becky Young Photographer & professor.
McGOPA’s Art Advisory Council Exhibition, SPP Galleries, Conshohocken, Pa.
Continually showing in Riverbank Arts Gallery, Stockton, NJ
2004 MCGOPA's Holiday Show , SPP Galleries, Conshohocken, Pa.
McGOPA’s Art Advisory Council Exhibition, SPP Galleries, Conshohocken, Pa.
Invited Guest Artist and solo exhibit for the Flourtown Business Association, Scoogi's Restaurant, Flourtown, Pa.
Continually showing in Riverbank Arts Gallery, Stockton, NJ
2003 Original Solidarity Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid, Spain (watercolors)
McGOPA's Artists' Annual Juried Exhibition, SPP Galleries, Gallery C , W. Conshohocken, Pa.
2002 Original Solidarity Anagma Gallery at Calle Pizarro number 4, 46004, Valencia, Spain (watercolors)
McGOPA's Artists' Annual Juried Exhibition, SPP Galleries, Gallery C , W. Conshohocken, Pa.
Juror: Dan Miller Artist & Head of the Graduate Dept. at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Phila. Pa.
McGOPA’s Art Advisory Council Exhibition, 911 @ Revison Gallery , Phila., Pa.
Invited guest artist /juror of The Philadelphia Calligraphers' Society Annual Juried Exhibit & Retrospective Show , SPP Galleries, Pa
Invited guest artist /juror of The Philadelphia Calligraphers' Society Annual Juried Exhibit & Retrospective Show, Berea College,Ky
2001 McGOPA’s Open Juried Exhibition, SPP Galleries, Conshohocken, Pa.
Juror: Susan Rosenberg , Philadelphia Museum of Art
McGOPA’s Open Juried Collage and Mixed Media Exhibition, SPP Galleries, Conshohocken, Pa.
Juror: Fred Osbourn , Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Vice President of Alumni Relations
2000 McGOPA’s Art Advisory Council Exhibition, SPP Galleries, Conshohocken, Pa.
McGOPA’s Small Works Exhibition, SPP Galleries, Conshohocken, Pa.
Healing Sack Exhibition, The Penn State , Harrisburg, Pa. Curated by Martina Allen-Johnson
McGOPA’s open juried Exhibition, SPP Galleries, Conshohocken, Pa.
Juror: Bruce Samuelson, Artist & Instructor at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Phila. Pa.
Architecture Exhibition, Artists’ House Gallery / Old City, Phila. , Pa.
Paris and Greece Exhibition, Milestone’s Gallery and Gift shoppe Fort Washington, Pa.
Greater Norristown Art League’s Open Juried Exhibition, Norristown, Pa.
1999 American Color Print Society Annual Juried , SPP Galleries, Conshohocken, Pa.
Juror: Ann Fabri , Paley Design Center, Phila. Textile School, Phila. Pa
Small works show Artists’ House Gallery / Old City, Phila. , Pa.
McGOPA’s Small works Exhibition, SPP Galleries, Conshohocken, Pa.
59th Juried Woodmere Art Museum’s Exhibition, Chestnut Hill, Pa.
Juror: Elisabeth Sussman, curator of the Whitney Museum of American Art in NY, NY
Woodmere Art Museum’s Member Exhibition, Chestnut Hill, Pa.
MCGOPA’S Juried Montgomery County Landscape Exhibition, Conshohocken Pa.
Juror: Lou Sloan, Artist & Board Member of C.A.N.
McGOPA’s Floral & Fantasies Exhibition, SPP Galleries, Conshohocken, Pa.
Rittenhouse Sq. Annual Juried Show, Phila., Pa.
PAFA Alumni juried Exhibition, School Gallery,
Juror: Wayne Morris, Dean of Moore College of Art, Phila., Pa.
McGOPA’s Summer Exhibition, SPP Galleries, Conshohocken, Pa.
1998 Small works show Artists’ House Gallery / Old City, Phila. , Pa.
Floral show Artists’ House Gallery / Old City, Phila. , Pa.
18th Mini Print International ADOGI Taller Galeria Fort Touring Exhibition
Barcelonia , Spain , Great Britain, & France
Juror: Mercedes Barbera Rusinol
Works on Paper 1998, Beaver College Glenside Pa.
Juror: Mark Rosenthal, curator of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, NYC, NY
58th Juried Woodmere Art Museum Exhibition, Chestnut Hill, Pa.
Juror: Gary Erbe National Art Club NYC, NY
American Color Print Society / Woodmere Art Museum Chestnut Hill, Pa
Rittenhouse Sq. Annual Juried Show, Phila., Pa.
 
1997  Rittenhouse Sq. Annual Juried Show, Phila., Pa.
American Color Print Society / Cheltenham Art Center, Cheltenham, Pa
Oreland Art Ctr. Sponsored Solo Invitational /Springfield Residence /Wyndmoor, Pa.
Artists’ House Gallery / Old City, Phila. , Pa.
1996   99 nth Juried Annual Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Alumni / Fellowship /Woodmere Museum / Chestnut Hill, Pa.
American Color Print Society (invitational) / American College / Bryn Mawr, Pa.
Milestones Gallery / Ft. Washington, Pa.
Rittenhouse Annual Art Show / Phila., Pa.
Oreland Art Center / Highlands Show / Fort Washington, Pa.
The Academy of Notre Dame De Namur Invitational / Villanova, Pa.
Plastic Club / Phila., Pa. “ Bountiful Food Exhibition"
Plastic Club / Phila., Pa. “ Floral Exhibition “
Plastic Club / Phila., Pa. " New Members’ and Prizewinner’s Exhibition”
 1995 Sande Webster Gallery / Phila., Pa.
PAFA Student Exhibition / Museum of American Art at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts / Phila., Pa.
Pennsylvania State Capitol Building / Lost Dreams on Canvas/ Harrisburg, PA.
Coastal Center for the Arts / Solo Exhibition - New work of the New Year St. Simons Island, Georgia
 1994 Casualties of War / Lost Dreams on Canvas / United States' Capitol Rotunda, Washington DC "Lost Dreams on Canvas Wall” ( which is on tour as a teaching aid throughout schools to lift awareness about violence and murder of our youths, made up of enlargements of actual portraits by artists and articles which were published on the death of the child.)

Experience
2010
Lecturer on "Creating art and stepping out in faith."
St. Luke's Greek Orthodox Church, Broomall, Pa
Teaching Mixed Media and Collage classes at The Center on the Hill through CHCFE
Art Instruction in Acv Studio, Flourtown, PA
Sketch Artist tri-state area.
2009
Art Instruction in Acv Studio, Flourtown, Pa.
2008
Lecturer on " What is a Print and how is it Made" and overview on printmaking for, Conshohocken Art Center
Art Instruction in Acv Studio, Flourtown, Pa.
Sketch Artist tri-state area.
2007
Artist for Black Horse Restoration Project, Flourtown, Pa.
Artist in Residence teaching art at ACV Studio, Flourtown Pa.
Sketch Artist for the tri-state area
2006
Artist for Black Horse Restoration Project, Flourtown, Pa.
Artist in Residence teaching art at ACV Studio, Flourtown Pa.
Sketch Artist for the tri-state area
2005
Artist for Black Horse Restoration Project, Flourtown, Pa.
Artist in Residence teaching art at ACV Studio, Flourtown Pa.
Sketch Artist for the tri-state area
2004
Artist in Residence teaching art at Carson Valley School, Flourtown Pa.
Working with Senior High Students on mosaic, mixed media permanent installation for the institution.
Mentor for Springfield High School Senior art training a studio apprentice.
Board member of Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists, McGOPA,
Juror of Awards for the Sights portion of the Sights and Sound Festival of NJ, DE, and Greater Phila.
Greek Orthodox Churches, St. Sophia’s Trooper, Pa.
2003
Artist in Residence teaching Seniors art at Neshaminy Manor, Warrington, Pa.
Lecture and overview on printmaking for ACX along with conducting print critiques
Board member of Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists, McGOPA,
2002
Artist in Residence at Springford High School, Royersford, Pa.
Juror of Awards for The Philadelphia Calligraphers' Society Annual Exhibition
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists, McGOPA,
2001
Co-Chair of Publicity for Art is Everywhere for the tri-state area
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists, McGOPA,
Juror of Awards for The Annual Grater ford Correctional Facility Prisoners' Art Show
2000
Juror of Placement the PA Congressional HS Competition, Montgomery County District, E. Norriton. Pa.
Juror of Awards for the G F W C PA Southeast District Festival of Arts Norristown. Pa.
Juror of Awards for the Plastic Club, Phila. Pa.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists, McGOPA,
1998-2000
Founding President of Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists, McGOPA,
Juror of applicants, Curator of exhibitions, docent in the galleries, editor of McGOPA’s newsletter
1998
Juror for acceptance for Rittenhouse Annual Juried Exhibition
1997
Juror for acceptance & Prizes for Students work at The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts student exhibition at the P.A.F.A. School Gallery, Phila., Pa.
Juror for the Fellowship / Alumni Awards Presented by The Fellowship of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts to PAFA Students
1997 & 1998
Juror of Prizes for the Student Exhibition for Students work at The Museum of American Art at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts student exhibition at, Phila., Pa. For the Fellowship / Alumni Awards Presented by The Fellowship of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
1996-97-98
Curator of Sights portion of the Sights and Sound Festival of NJ, DE, and Greater Phila.
Greek Orthodox Churches, St. Sophia’s Trooper, Pa.
1996
Mural Assistant (in the Dome of the church) / St. Luke’s Greek Orthodox Church / Broomall, Pa.
Produced a line of hand printed and colored etchings, along with original relief work for resale at the Museum of American Art at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Gift Shop , Phila., Pa.
1995 to present Sketch Artist
1991- 1995
Print Department Archivist / The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts School Phila. Pa.
Chairperson of the P.A.F.A. Student Council for 3 years and co-chair for a year
1994 to present
Mural Work / throughout the city and suburbs, reference supplied upon request.

TRAVEL
South west, Mid west, and East Coast of USA, Greece, France, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas

PERMANENT SELECTED COLLECTIONS
Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Philadelphia, Phila., Pa.
Head, Print, & Picture Collection, (several prints)
Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital, “Celebration of Life” memorial painting in honor of the life of Donna Cohen Darby, Pa.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Print Archives, (several prints) Phila., Pa.
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Goson’s collection, (prints, paintings, & sculptures) Akron, Ohio
Further References Available upon request

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Artists Cultural Exchange
American Color Print Society
Agodi, Barcelona, Spain
Artist's Equity
Helenic University Club of Philadelphia PA.
M.C.G.O.P.A.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ( P.A.F.A.)
P. A. F. A . Alumni
P. A. F. A Fellowship
Woodmere Art Museum
Philadelphia Museum of Art
National Caricaturists Network
Stuckists of Greece

Previous Board Affiliations
Founding President of Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists/McGOPA.
Board of Trustees of Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists./McGOPA
Board of Trustees of Art is Everywhere & Advisory Board to Art Matters
Steering Committee of Congress of Visual Artists
Board Member of PAFA Fellowship

Publications & Periodicals
Ocean City Sentinel " Its Greek to the OCFAL" May 2008
Enterprise Newspaper, "Flourtown Artist to show in Ocean City NJ." March 2008
Philadelphia Inquirer Newspaper, May 2006 "Hoping to restore an inn to an idealized condition." by Bonnie Cook.
Springfield Sun Newspaper, August 2005, " Artist Lends talents to restoration."
•Enterprise Newspaper, Sept. 2005 " Artist lends talents to restoration project of the Black Horse Inn."
Enterprise Newspaper, Sept. 2004" Local Artist completes special work."
•Enterprise Newspaper, Sept. 2004 " Anthe sketches at Springfield Fun Days"
•Enterprise Newspaper, Sept. 2003 " Anthe creates caricatures at Cisco Park"
•Art Matters, Sept. 2002 “ Art People" "Anthe's prints were purchased for the Free Library of Philadelphia."
•Chestnut Hill Local, Publication, "Anthe the Artist” Dec., 2001
•Art Matters, Oct. 2001 “ Art Is Everywhere” & "Art in Ambler Storefronts."
•Art Matters, March 2000 “ Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists hosts African American exhibit” .
Springfield Sun, July 1998, “ Discouraged but not defeated, Artist Anthe prints on.” Cynthia Marone
•The Philadelphia Inquirer, “Works on Paper”, April 17, 1998, Edward J. Sozanski, Inquirer Art Critic
•Delaware Valley Home Showcase Magazine, Spring Issue 1998, Artist’s Studio “Creative Odyssey, “ Paul Cathey
•Chestnut Hill Local, Publication, ”Anthe the Artist” April 2, 1998
•Enterprise, “Artist’s Reception in Fort Washington” , April, 1998
•Chestnut Hill Local, publication, “ Exhibition at Springfield” Feb. 6, 1997
•The Springfield Sun, publication, “ Springfield Exhibition” Feb. 1997
•Georgia’s The Islander, publication, “ Solo Exhibit by Anthe Capitan- Valais Opens at Island Art Center, Jan. 9, 1995
•Georgia’s Coastal Illustrated, publication, “ Best Bets” Jan. 1, 1999
•The Bucks county Courier Times Publication, “ Mural’s a portrait of generosity. “ Article by Milt Krugman Sunday, January 1, 1995
•The Springfield Sun, publication “ Children Killed by violence are subject for Flourtown Artist, Oct. 20, 1994
•The Daily News Publication, “ Taking message to DC Stop the violence against children Article by Edward Moran, Sept. 28, 1994
•Philadelphia Inquirer publication, Arts , Entertainment, Etcetera, [section]
Students and their work “ by Andrew Mangravite May 9, 1994
•The City Paper, publication, Art Review [section] Students work, May 1994
•The Philadelphia Daily News, Publication, Cover { photo of 4 of my portraits} “ Children & Violence” By Bob Laramie January !9, 1993
•The Philadelphia Daily News publication, “ Lost Dreams on Canvas” by Joe Clark Nov. 22,1993
•The Philadelphia Daily News Publication, Article “ Memories of slain children are artist’s subject.” Profile
•Philadelphia Inquirer publication, “Portraits of the city’s slain youths / Artists painted faces. Families mourned their losses.” Article by Laurie Hollman
Philadelphia Inquirer Publication , Article “ Giving a face to the casualties of war.” By Clark Deleon, Sunday, October 3, 1993
•The Philadelphia Inquirer Publication, Washington Post, & New York Times “ Lost Dreams On Canvas by Dina Siravo-McCaffery Times staff writer