Parrot Studios · Keith S. Bramer

1978 — 2001

Record

Exhibitions, lectures and published work.

Exhibitions

  • 2001

    The ‘Ukulele Hall of Fame Museum, “Expo 2001”Montclair, New Jersey

  • 2000

    Solo exhibition: “The ‘Ukulele as an Icon”, Volcano Art CenterHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Hawai‘i

  • 1999

    “National Crafts 1999”, Lancaster Museum of ArtLancaster, Pennsylvania · Catalog

  • 1998

    “Vessels for the Journey”, Angels Gate Cultural CenterSan Pedro, California

  • 1996

    “Through the Glass Brightly II”, Oceanside Museum of ArtOceanside, California · Catalog

  • 1994

    “Art in Fusion”, Los Gatos MuseumLos Gatos, California

  • 1993

    “New Directions”, Hawai‘i Craftsmen Annual Exhibition, Academy of Art Center GalleryHonolulu, Hawai‘i

  • 1993

    Solo exhibition: “Recent Fetishes”, San Jose Institute of Contemporary ArtSan Jose, California

  • 1993

    Form and Object: Contemporary Interpretations of Craft TraditionsArvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Arvada, Colorado; Dahl Fine Arts Center, Rapid City, South Dakota

  • 1993

    9th Annual Valentine Invitational ExhibitionSan Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose, California

  • 1992

    Aesthetics ’92, Juried National Art Exhibition, Friendship Hall GalleryMcPherson, Kansas · Catalog

  • 1992

    Form and Object: Contemporary Interpretations of Craft TraditionsUniversity of Wyoming Art Museum, Laramie; Texas A&M University, University Station, Texas · Catalog

  • 1992

    8th Annual Valentine Invitational ExhibitionSan Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose, California

  • 1992

    Benefit Art Auction and ExhibitionSan Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose, California

  • 1991

    Solo exhibition: New Glass Sculpture, Volcano Art CenterHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Hawai‘i

  • 1991

    Feature exhibit, Kailua Kona AirportWailoa Art Center, Hawai‘i

  • 1991

    Benefit Art Auction and ExhibitionSan Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose, California

  • 1988

    Hawai‘i Craftsmen Annual Exhibition, Amfac Plaza Exhibition RoomHonolulu, Hawai‘i

  • 1988

    Feature exhibition, The Potter’s GalleryHilo, Hawai‘i

  • 1988

    California Invitational, Elaine Potter GallerySan Francisco, California

  • 1988

    7th Annual Glass Survey Invitational, “Glass: Hot, Warm and Cold”, del Mano GalleryLos Angeles, California

  • 1988

    3D Regional Competition and Exhibition, San Jose Art LeagueSan Jose, CaliforniaHonorable Mention

  • 1988

    Olympiad of the Arts, Juried Competition and Exhibition, Triton Museum of ArtSanta Clara, California

  • 1988

    International Exhibition of Glass Craft ’88, Ishikawa Industrial Exhibition HallKanazawa, Japan · Catalog

  • 1988

    Fusion ’88, Juried National CompetitionNew York CityFirst Place · Slumped Glass

  • 1988

    4th Annual Valentine Invitational ExhibitionSan Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose, California

  • 1987

    Caffe Degli Artisti Fine Art Invitational, de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, California · Catalog

  • 1987

    Invitational Benefit Art ExhibitionSan Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose, California

  • 1986

    Hawai‘i Craftsmen Annual Exhibition, Amfac Plaza Exhibition HallHonolulu, Hawai‘i

  • 1986

    All Media Juried Show, Mendocino Art CenterMendocino, California

  • 1986

    California Invitational Exhibition, Elaine Potter GallerySan Francisco, California

  • 1986

    Glass Art Hawai‘i ’86, Davies Pacific Center, Honolulu International AirportHonolulu, Hawai‘iSecond Place

  • 1986

    All Media / All Approaches, Juried ShowMendocino, California

  • 1985

    Solo feature exhibit: “Reef Life”, Volcano Art CenterHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Hawai‘i

  • 1985

    Glass 85 National Invitational, Elaine Potter GallerySan Francisco, California

  • 1985

    Invitational Group Show, San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, California

  • 1985

    Solo exhibition: “Fish Out of Water”, Herbert Sanders Gallery, San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, California

  • 1983

    Group Exhibition, San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, California

  • 1983

    Studio Exhibition, Seekers GalleryCambria, California

  • 1981

    Studio Exhibition, Kroma GalleryVenice, California

  • 1981

    Mendocino Art Center 1981 Awards Show, Mixed Media Juried ShowMendocino, California

  • 1981

    California Professional Stained Glass Competition, Juried ShowSacramento, CaliforniaThird Place

  • 1981

    Studio showing at The Studio Glass Art GalleryCapitola, California

  • 1980

    26th Annual Open Art Competition, Northern California Arts Inc., California Exhibition Center, Mixed Media Juried ShowSacramento, CaliforniaBest of Show

  • 1979

    Open Stained Glass Show and Competition, Juried Show, Country Club PlazaSacramento, California

  • 1978

    Third Annual Stained Glass Exhibit and Competition, Juried ShowSacramento, CaliforniaSecond Place · Artist’s Award

Lectures & Presentations

  • 1994

    “The Great Hawaiian Lost Marbles Tour” — travelling hot glass marble demonstration, in partnership with Patrick MullenVolcano Art Center and Nohea Gallery, Hawai‘i and O‘ahu

  • 1990

    Slide presentationVolcano Art Center, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Hawai‘i

  • 1985

    Guest speaker, slide presentation and demonstration on kilnworking techniquesSan Jose State University, San Jose, California

  • 1985

    Guest speaker and slide presentationUniversity of Hawai‘i, Mānoa Campus, Honolulu, Hawai‘i

  • 1984

    Glass Information Exchange — participant in sheet glass rolling demonstration, representing San Jose State UniversityUniversity of California, Los Angeles

  • 1983

    Guest speaker, slide presentationInternational Glass Craft Expo, MGM Hotel, Reno, Nevada

Publications

  • 1996

    “Artist Profile”Glass Craftsman, No. 138, Oct/Nov 1996

  • 1991

    “Gallery”American Craft, Vol. 51, No. 5, 1991

  • 1988

    “Fusion ’88”Professional Stained Glass, Vol. 8, No. 3, April 1988

  • 1987

    “Resurrection Windows”Modern Liturgy, Vol. 13, No. 9, Dec/Jan 1987

  • 1983

    “Parrot Studios”Architects Guide to Glass, Metal and Glazing, Annual Edition, Vol. 12, 1983

  • 1983

    “Parrot Studios / The Snoopy Project”US Glass, Vol. 17, No. 4, 1983

  • 1981

    “Schulz Project”US Glass, Vol. 5, 1981