About JAF: Grantees
About Tina Dunkley
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS: 2001-2016
2018 Time Like the Present, Zuckerman Museum, Kennesaw State University, GA
2017 New Jersey Print Shop Exhibition, Newark, NJ
2017 Women in Print, Hammonds House Museum, Atlanta, GA
2017 Ev-er-Re-Thing Exhibition, Hi-Lo Press, Atlanta, GA
2017 Atlanta Printmakers’ “Emerging Printmakers Residency Exhibition”, Atlanta, Ga
2016 Atlanta Printmakers Studio Members Exhibition, College Park, GA
2015 Defying Gravity, Atlanta Printmakers Studio’s Invitational Show, Atlanta, GA
2015 Artists as Friends, Hudgens Center for the Arts, Duluth, GA
2015 Johns Creek Arts Center, GA
2014 Alumni Artists Exhibit, Atlanta University Center, Atlanta, GA
2013 Re-Imaging, Hammonds House Art Galleries, Atlanta, GA
2006 Internal Dialogue Revisited, solo exhibition, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
2005 Internal Dialogue, solo exhibition, Hammonds House Museum, Atlanta, GA
2004 Silhouettes: The Art of the Form, Spruill Arts Center, Atlanta, GA
2004 Hair Stories, Chicago Cultural Art Center, Chicago Illinois
2003 Vision from Within, James E. Kemp Gallery, Dallas, TX
2003 Looks Good on Paper, Spruill Arts Center, Atlanta, GA
2003 Ancestral Instinct, solo exhibition, Diggs Gallery, Winston-Salem State University, NC
2002 Like Lions Raging, Spruill Arts Center, Dunwoody, GA
2001 Looks Good on Paper, Spruill Arts Center, Atlanta, GA
SELECTED COLLECTIONS:
High Museum of Art, Nexus Contemporary Arts Center (Women’s Walk), Marriott Marquis Hotel, Delta Airlines, Hartsfield Airport, Hundyai, AT&T, IBM, Atlanta Life Insurance Company, Hammonds House Art Galleries, Thacker Construction Company, Georgia State Art Collection, Fulton County Arts Council, Monica Kaufman (WSBTV news anchor)
EDUCATION:
Doctoral Studies, Clark Atlanta University, International Affairs
Master of Arts, Atlanta University, Georgia,
Bachelor of Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts, N.Y.C.
High School of Music & Art, N.Y.C.
REVIEWS/ARTICLES/PUBLICATIONS:
"The Body of a Myth: Embodying the Black Mammy Figure in Visual Culture", essay by Kimberly Wallace-Saunders; Black Womanhood: Images, Icons, and Ideologies of the African Body, Museum of Art Dartmouth College, Exhibition catalogue, 2008
Upending Stereotypes, The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, July 5, 2005
Tell All the Children Our Story, Tonya Bolden, 2004
Gumbo Ya Ya: Anthology of Contemporary African-American Women Artists, Midmarch Arts Press, 1995, Intro: Dr. Leslie King-Hammond
African-American Exhibition at CSTCC, Chattanooga News Free Press, Jan 31, 1993
Tina Dunkley Comin' for to Carry Me Home, Art Papers, March/April, 1992
Weaving a Vision in Batik, Atlanta Journal/Constitution, Monday, September 30, 1991
The Idea of Furniture: A Point of View, Art Papers, July/August, 1991
Tina Dunkley: An Intelligent Sign, P.K McCary The International Review of African American Art, Vol.9 No.2 October, 1990 p. 50-57.
Notable Shows, The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, 8-3-90
Black Artists Atlanta Past and Present, Clarence D. White, Art Papers, May/June 1989
King-Tisdell, Telfair Exhibits Worth Seeing, Savannah News Press, Sunday, October 29,1989 p.1F
Three Inaugural Exhibitions, Clarence D. White Art Papers, May/June 1988
The University as Focal Point for the Arts, Richard A. Long American Visions:Afro-American Art Women in Design International Compendium/Volume One, 1981 p. 70
"The Dunkley Clan Exhibit," The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, March 1, 1979
AWARDS:
Atlanta Printmakers Studio Emerging Printmaker Artist-in-Residency, 2017
Women's Caucus for Art, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2014
Travel Grant to Pernambuco, Brazil from the Georgia Partners of the Americas, 2001
Kellogg Fellow, Int'l. Development, Partners of the Americas, (Orchestrated decorative painting project for youth at risk project in Brazil) 1991-1993
Bronze Jubilee Award, Visual Arts, 1983
Women in Design International Award, 1981
Atlanta Life Insurance Company National Art Exhibition, First prize, Textiles 1980; Second prize, Textiles 1985 & 1986
EXPERIENCE:
Ron Clark Academy, Atlanta , GA
Artist-in-Residence (2007-2008)
Clark Atlanta University Art Museum, Atlanta GA. (1994-2015)
Director and Curator: Oversaw renovation of former library facility to re-house permanent art collection,
Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, Cultural Olympiad, 1994-6
Producer for Cultural Olympiad project: African American Culture: An American Experience
Georgia State University Art Gallery, School of Art & Design, Atlanta, GA.(7/87-6/94)
Director: Develop and administer gallery program that supplemented academic curriculum.
Atlanta Junior College, Atlanta, GA.
Instructor: "Survey of Visual Arts" (Spring Quarter '87 and Summer Quarter,`86)
Spelman College, Atlanta, GA.
Instructor: "Survey of Visual Arts". Designed curriculum to expose students to the aesthetic principles of interacting art. (1985-1986)
Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American Art, (5/84-10/84)
Faculty Fellow: Engaged in the study and research of management of art collections. Conducted extensive research for touring exhibition and catalogue. Five Black Artists in 19th Century America.
Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA., (1980–1987)
Curator of University Art Collections: Established management and loan policies; curated exhibits; oversee gallery; lecture; fund-raise; and develop educational materials.
City of Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs, Atlanta, GA., (1977-1978)
Artist-in-Residence: Conducted craft workshops for seniors in five Fulton County centers
Georgia Council for the Arts and Humanities, Tucker, GA., (1975-1978)
Artist-in-Residence: Instructed one-week workshops throughout the state on a monthly basis.
Neighborhood Arts Center, Atlanta, GA., (1975-1977)
Artist-in-Residence: Coordinated and instructed workshops for all ages in various media.
City of Atlanta, Parks and Recreation, Atlanta, GA (Summer 1974)
Recreation Specialist: Directed and coordinated communities in the design and construction of creative play environments.
Brooklyn Museum, New York (1972-1973)
Student Art Instructor in Museum Education: Painting and crafts.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, (1971-1972)
Student Intern: Changed exhibit displays for mobile exhibit, "Eye Opener" and counselor in the arts and crafts activities.
TRAVEL:
Brazil, Nigeria, Congo, Senegal, Costa Rica, Mexico, Caribbean, and Europe
LANGUAGE: Portuguese (Functional)