Christopher S. Dailey
2921 Chippewa St.
St. Louis, MO. 63118
(760) 285-3723
Born: Augusta, GA. 1984
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS (* single shows)
2012 *RETROSPECTICUS, The C. S. Dailey Gallery, West Hollywood, CA. Under the direction of the artist.
*EYE HAVE WHAT YOU WANT, The C. S. Dailey Gallery, West Hollywood, CA. Under the direction of the artist.
*CINCO DE MAYO, The C. S. Dailey Gallery, West Hollywood, CA. Under the direction of the artist.
2008 *THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL, Continuum Gallery, Palm Springs, CA. Under the direction of the artist.
ARTISTS FOR OBAMA, Special Event, Santa Anna, CA. Curated by Mathew Southgate.
2007 THE MAKING OF THE OVERCOMER, Incredible Artist Gallery, Palm Springs, CA. Curated by Juan Gomez.
*THE MINIMAL DESERT, Carl Brey Gallery, Indian Wells, CA. Curated by Vicky Brown.
2006 *STARVE, The Montyshane Gallery, Memphis TN. Curated by Monty Shane and Chooch Pickard.
THE EMERGING ARTIST SERIES, The Montyshane Gallery, Memphis TN. Curated by Monty Shane and Chooch Pickard.
GRAND OPENING EXHIBITION, The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange, Memphis, TN. Curated by Norah tucker. Invitational.
FAR AWAY PLACES, The Vue Gallery, Memphis TN. Curated by Chooch Pickard.
2005 NEW YEAR’S EXHIBITION, The Limassol Studios, Limassol, Cyprus. Juried by the Cyprus College of Art.
2004 50x50x50, ArtTouch, Limassol, Cyprus. Curated by ArtTouch.
LOST LUGGAGE, The Circulo de Bellas Artes, Madrid, Spain. Juried by the Artragious Group.
COMISSIONS
TELSTAR CAFÉ, Large acrylic painting, in the collection of Brian McGuire. 2009
NUCLEAR FAMILY, Large five panel oil painting, made for 1964 Donald Wexler all steel house, in the collection of Brian McGuire. 2009
THE OCCATILLO SERIES, Mural Series, Stone Eagle Golf Club, Palm Desert, CA. Sponsored by Lowe Development. Inc. 2007.
THE SUNSET GARDEN, Mural Series, Douglas and Elizabeth Manchester Estate, Indian Wells, CA. 2007.
SPOT, Outdoor Sculpture with Neon, The Fire Museum of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Sponsored by The Fire Museum of Memphis in conjunction with the Center City Planning Commission. 2006.
THE FAIRY LOUNGE, Mural Series, Paul Clayton, Cahuilla Hills, CA. 2005
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange, Memphis, TN.
The Circulo de Bellas Artes, Madrid, Spain
CORPORATE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
The National Safety Association, Cordova, TN.
Collection of Nancy Sinatra
Collection of Scarlet Johansen
Collection of Richard Feltus
Collection of Douglas and Elizabeth Manchester
BIBLIOGRAPHY (* Reviews)
Katie Ruark, “Artist Striving to Raise Money for Charities” The Desert Sun, December 7, 2007.
*Rasha Ali, “Artists Show Proves Hit with Students”, The Desert Sun, November 9, 2007
Katie Ruark, “Artist Finds Joy in Local Gallery”, The Desert Sun, August, 2007
*Fredric Koeppel, “Artists Food Fast on Display at Gallery”, The Commercial Appeal, July 25, 2006.
Linda Mears-Hardie, “A Chauilla Kingdom”, 92260 Magazine, Spring 2006
AWARDS AND HONORS
Arts Achievement Scholarship. The Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN. 2005
Fellowship. The Limassol Studios, Limassol, Cyprus. 2004
Fellowship. The Guild of St. Luke, Niccosia, Cyprus. 2004
The Selma Pearl Award, Mixed Media, FALL ANNUAL, The Palm Springs Art Museum, 2003
Project Grant, The Desert Art Center, Palm Springs, CA. Juried, 2003
Fine Arts Scholarship Award, The La Quinta Arts Foundation, La Quinta, CA. Juried, 2003
LECTURES/PUBLIC SPEKING ENGAGEMENTS
Guest Speaker, Raymond Cree Middle School, Cathedral City, CA. 2007
Guest Speaker, Palm Springs High School, Palm Springs, CA. 2007
Interview, “The Joey English Show”, KPSI TV, Palm Springs, CA. 2007
Interview, “Eye on the Desert”, KPSI TV, Palm Springs, CA. 2007
Interview, “CBS2 News”, KCAL9 TV, Palm Springs, CA. 2007
RELATED EMPLOYMENT IN THE ARTS
HEATHER JAMES ART AND ANTIQUES, Gallery Assistant, 2009-2011
As part of an elite art team I assisted in preparing famous artworks for display and transport, maintained showrooms, prepared sales packages and assisted generally with the sale of high profile works of art.
THE ART COLONY AND BLUEPRINTER, Art Supply Specialist, 2007-2009
Drawing upon an extensive knowledge of paint chemistry, I consulted professional artists, assisting them in choosing the best materials/supplies according to their individual needs.
CONTINUUM GALLERY, Gallery Director, 2007-2008
As Gallery Director for this small independent fine art gallery I was responsible for creating and maintaining gallery-artist relations, coordinating show schedules, curating and hanging each show, as well as sales and general marketing.
DESIGN 500, Museum Designer, 2005-2006
As part of a small architectural think tank, I assisted with the redesign of the Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange and the Elvis Birthplace Museum. I also designed several public spaces, and single family homes.
EDUCATION
The Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN. 2006, Studio Art
The Cyprus College of Art, Limassol, Cyprus. 2004-2005 Studio Art, Classical Training
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO. 2003-2004 Historic Preservation
2921 Chippewa St.
St. Louis, MO. 63118
(760) 285-3723
Born: Augusta, GA. 1984
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS (* single shows)
2012 *RETROSPECTICUS, The C. S. Dailey Gallery, West Hollywood, CA. Under the direction of the artist.
*EYE HAVE WHAT YOU WANT, The C. S. Dailey Gallery, West Hollywood, CA. Under the direction of the artist.
*CINCO DE MAYO, The C. S. Dailey Gallery, West Hollywood, CA. Under the direction of the artist.
2008 *THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL, Continuum Gallery, Palm Springs, CA. Under the direction of the artist.
ARTISTS FOR OBAMA, Special Event, Santa Anna, CA. Curated by Mathew Southgate.
2007 THE MAKING OF THE OVERCOMER, Incredible Artist Gallery, Palm Springs, CA. Curated by Juan Gomez.
*THE MINIMAL DESERT, Carl Brey Gallery, Indian Wells, CA. Curated by Vicky Brown.
2006 *STARVE, The Montyshane Gallery, Memphis TN. Curated by Monty Shane and Chooch Pickard.
THE EMERGING ARTIST SERIES, The Montyshane Gallery, Memphis TN. Curated by Monty Shane and Chooch Pickard.
GRAND OPENING EXHIBITION, The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange, Memphis, TN. Curated by Norah tucker. Invitational.
FAR AWAY PLACES, The Vue Gallery, Memphis TN. Curated by Chooch Pickard.
2005 NEW YEAR’S EXHIBITION, The Limassol Studios, Limassol, Cyprus. Juried by the Cyprus College of Art.
2004 50x50x50, ArtTouch, Limassol, Cyprus. Curated by ArtTouch.
LOST LUGGAGE, The Circulo de Bellas Artes, Madrid, Spain. Juried by the Artragious Group.
COMISSIONS
TELSTAR CAFÉ, Large acrylic painting, in the collection of Brian McGuire. 2009
NUCLEAR FAMILY, Large five panel oil painting, made for 1964 Donald Wexler all steel house, in the collection of Brian McGuire. 2009
THE OCCATILLO SERIES, Mural Series, Stone Eagle Golf Club, Palm Desert, CA. Sponsored by Lowe Development. Inc. 2007.
THE SUNSET GARDEN, Mural Series, Douglas and Elizabeth Manchester Estate, Indian Wells, CA. 2007.
SPOT, Outdoor Sculpture with Neon, The Fire Museum of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Sponsored by The Fire Museum of Memphis in conjunction with the Center City Planning Commission. 2006.
THE FAIRY LOUNGE, Mural Series, Paul Clayton, Cahuilla Hills, CA. 2005
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange, Memphis, TN.
The Circulo de Bellas Artes, Madrid, Spain
CORPORATE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
The National Safety Association, Cordova, TN.
Collection of Nancy Sinatra
Collection of Scarlet Johansen
Collection of Richard Feltus
Collection of Douglas and Elizabeth Manchester
BIBLIOGRAPHY (* Reviews)
Katie Ruark, “Artist Striving to Raise Money for Charities” The Desert Sun, December 7, 2007.
*Rasha Ali, “Artists Show Proves Hit with Students”, The Desert Sun, November 9, 2007
Katie Ruark, “Artist Finds Joy in Local Gallery”, The Desert Sun, August, 2007
*Fredric Koeppel, “Artists Food Fast on Display at Gallery”, The Commercial Appeal, July 25, 2006.
Linda Mears-Hardie, “A Chauilla Kingdom”, 92260 Magazine, Spring 2006
AWARDS AND HONORS
Arts Achievement Scholarship. The Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN. 2005
Fellowship. The Limassol Studios, Limassol, Cyprus. 2004
Fellowship. The Guild of St. Luke, Niccosia, Cyprus. 2004
The Selma Pearl Award, Mixed Media, FALL ANNUAL, The Palm Springs Art Museum, 2003
Project Grant, The Desert Art Center, Palm Springs, CA. Juried, 2003
Fine Arts Scholarship Award, The La Quinta Arts Foundation, La Quinta, CA. Juried, 2003
LECTURES/PUBLIC SPEKING ENGAGEMENTS
Guest Speaker, Raymond Cree Middle School, Cathedral City, CA. 2007
Guest Speaker, Palm Springs High School, Palm Springs, CA. 2007
Interview, “The Joey English Show”, KPSI TV, Palm Springs, CA. 2007
Interview, “Eye on the Desert”, KPSI TV, Palm Springs, CA. 2007
Interview, “CBS2 News”, KCAL9 TV, Palm Springs, CA. 2007
RELATED EMPLOYMENT IN THE ARTS
HEATHER JAMES ART AND ANTIQUES, Gallery Assistant, 2009-2011
As part of an elite art team I assisted in preparing famous artworks for display and transport, maintained showrooms, prepared sales packages and assisted generally with the sale of high profile works of art.
THE ART COLONY AND BLUEPRINTER, Art Supply Specialist, 2007-2009
Drawing upon an extensive knowledge of paint chemistry, I consulted professional artists, assisting them in choosing the best materials/supplies according to their individual needs.
CONTINUUM GALLERY, Gallery Director, 2007-2008
As Gallery Director for this small independent fine art gallery I was responsible for creating and maintaining gallery-artist relations, coordinating show schedules, curating and hanging each show, as well as sales and general marketing.
DESIGN 500, Museum Designer, 2005-2006
As part of a small architectural think tank, I assisted with the redesign of the Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange and the Elvis Birthplace Museum. I also designed several public spaces, and single family homes.
EDUCATION
The Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN. 2006, Studio Art
The Cyprus College of Art, Limassol, Cyprus. 2004-2005 Studio Art, Classical Training
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO. 2003-2004 Historic Preservation