ttttvbnnDEAN ALLEN
Dean Allen Studios
608.438.2220
dean@deanallenstudios.com
www.deanallenstudios.com
EDUCATION
2015 MFA University of Wisconsin, Madison WI
2014 MA University of Wisconsin, Madison WI
2006 BFA University of Wisconsin, Madison WI
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Sculpture, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 2012-2015
Art Teacher, Long-term Substitute, Middleton High School, Middleton, WI 2016-2017
Adjunct Professor, Concordia University-Madison Campus, Madison,
WI 2018- present
WORK EXPERIENCE
Dean Allen Studios, Self-employed artist, fabricator and contractor, 2002 to present
D Squared Studios, Gallery coordinator, conservator and custom framer, 2015 to present
Artist and fabricator, Custom Metals, Madison, WI. 2007-2010
United States Air Force/ Air National Guard 1980-2002
COMMISSIONS – SELECT PUBLIC
Meadow Ridge, Steel, bronze, stone and composite
Meadow Ridge Apartment Complex, Middleton, WI 2017
Meshed, Steel and automotive paint
Public Art League collection, Champaign-Urbana, IL 2017
Elephant Family, Steel, concrete and paint
Kalahari Resorts and Convention Center, Lake Delton, WI 2015
Efroymson Clipper, Aluminum and stainless steel
Above and Beyond Children’s Museum, Sheboygan, WI 2013
Peg’s Favorite, Steel, bronze and concrete
Lodi Women’s Club Public Library Park, Lodi, WI 2012
50th Anniversary Sculpture, Steel, bronze and walnut
St.Maria Goretti Catholic Parish, Madison, WI 2009
Free Spirit, Copper and stainless steel
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI 2007
Veteran’s Park Sign, Corten and stainless steel, limestone
Veteran’s Memorial Park, Lodi, WI 2006
Park Benches, Corten steel, Cedar and concrete
Multiple locations throughout Lodi, WI 2006 – 2018
Cranes, Corten steel and concrete
Spring Creek Riverwalk Park, Lodi, WI 2006
Red Gym Armory Bicycle Rack, Steel and concrete
University of Wisconsin campus, Madison, WI 2004
COMMISSIONS – SELECT PRIVATE
Honey Bees, Copper, Glass, steel and lead
Private residence, Prairie du Sac, WI 2018
Gargoyle, Cast bronze
Private residence, Middleton, WI 2018
Phoenix from the Ashes, Ash, steel and cast bronze
Private residence, Middleton, WI 2017
Dancer, Steel and graphite
Private residence, Chicago, IL 2016
Bronze Tree, Cast bronze
Private residence, Lodi, WI 2007
Garden Trellis, Steel and bronze
Private residence, Chicago, IL 2006
SELECT EXHIBITIONS
Recent Works, two-person exhibition
D Squared Studios Gallery, Lodi, WI 2016 & 2018
Group Exhibition
Olive Deluce Gallery, Northwest Missouri State, MO 2015
Outside In, Solo exhibition
Little Mifflin Gallery, Madison, WI 2015
Equilibrium, Solo exhibition
Gallery 7, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 2015
Strata, Solo exhibition
Gallery 7, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 2014
Third Year Review, Group exhibition
Art Lofts Gallery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 2014
Built, Group exhibition
Art Lofts Gallery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 2013
Sprung, Group exhibition
Bright Red Studios, Madison, WI 2012
O Fortuna, as a member of ArtsTRIBE
Overture Center for the Arts, Madison, WI 2007
VISITING ARTIST LECTURE
Lodi Community Art Guild 2018
University of Wisconsin – Madison 2017
Northwest Missouri State University 2015
HONORS / GRANTS
University of Wisconsin Professional Development Grant 2015
University of Wisconsin Professional Development Grant 2014
University of Wisconsin Professional Development Grant 2013
PUBLICATIONS
Public Art League News
“Installation Celebration 2018” 2018
Wisconsin Dells Events
‘Roaming Elephants’ find a new home outside Dells resort 2015
Wisconsin State Journal
Library’s Lasting Legacy 2011
Capital Newspaper – In Sync
In the Studio 2011
Dean Allen Studios
608.438.2220
dean@deanallenstudios.com
www.deanallenstudios.com
EDUCATION
2015 MFA University of Wisconsin, Madison WI
2014 MA University of Wisconsin, Madison WI
2006 BFA University of Wisconsin, Madison WI
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Sculpture, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 2012-2015
Art Teacher, Long-term Substitute, Middleton High School, Middleton, WI 2016-2017
Adjunct Professor, Concordia University-Madison Campus, Madison,
WI 2018- present
WORK EXPERIENCE
Dean Allen Studios, Self-employed artist, fabricator and contractor, 2002 to present
D Squared Studios, Gallery coordinator, conservator and custom framer, 2015 to present
Artist and fabricator, Custom Metals, Madison, WI. 2007-2010
United States Air Force/ Air National Guard 1980-2002
COMMISSIONS – SELECT PUBLIC
Meadow Ridge, Steel, bronze, stone and composite
Meadow Ridge Apartment Complex, Middleton, WI 2017
Meshed, Steel and automotive paint
Public Art League collection, Champaign-Urbana, IL 2017
Elephant Family, Steel, concrete and paint
Kalahari Resorts and Convention Center, Lake Delton, WI 2015
Efroymson Clipper, Aluminum and stainless steel
Above and Beyond Children’s Museum, Sheboygan, WI 2013
Peg’s Favorite, Steel, bronze and concrete
Lodi Women’s Club Public Library Park, Lodi, WI 2012
50th Anniversary Sculpture, Steel, bronze and walnut
St.Maria Goretti Catholic Parish, Madison, WI 2009
Free Spirit, Copper and stainless steel
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI 2007
Veteran’s Park Sign, Corten and stainless steel, limestone
Veteran’s Memorial Park, Lodi, WI 2006
Park Benches, Corten steel, Cedar and concrete
Multiple locations throughout Lodi, WI 2006 – 2018
Cranes, Corten steel and concrete
Spring Creek Riverwalk Park, Lodi, WI 2006
Red Gym Armory Bicycle Rack, Steel and concrete
University of Wisconsin campus, Madison, WI 2004
COMMISSIONS – SELECT PRIVATE
Honey Bees, Copper, Glass, steel and lead
Private residence, Prairie du Sac, WI 2018
Gargoyle, Cast bronze
Private residence, Middleton, WI 2018
Phoenix from the Ashes, Ash, steel and cast bronze
Private residence, Middleton, WI 2017
Dancer, Steel and graphite
Private residence, Chicago, IL 2016
Bronze Tree, Cast bronze
Private residence, Lodi, WI 2007
Garden Trellis, Steel and bronze
Private residence, Chicago, IL 2006
SELECT EXHIBITIONS
Recent Works, two-person exhibition
D Squared Studios Gallery, Lodi, WI 2016 & 2018
Group Exhibition
Olive Deluce Gallery, Northwest Missouri State, MO 2015
Outside In, Solo exhibition
Little Mifflin Gallery, Madison, WI 2015
Equilibrium, Solo exhibition
Gallery 7, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 2015
Strata, Solo exhibition
Gallery 7, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 2014
Third Year Review, Group exhibition
Art Lofts Gallery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 2014
Built, Group exhibition
Art Lofts Gallery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 2013
Sprung, Group exhibition
Bright Red Studios, Madison, WI 2012
O Fortuna, as a member of ArtsTRIBE
Overture Center for the Arts, Madison, WI 2007
VISITING ARTIST LECTURE
Lodi Community Art Guild 2018
University of Wisconsin – Madison 2017
Northwest Missouri State University 2015
HONORS / GRANTS
University of Wisconsin Professional Development Grant 2015
University of Wisconsin Professional Development Grant 2014
University of Wisconsin Professional Development Grant 2013
PUBLICATIONS
Public Art League News
“Installation Celebration 2018” 2018
Wisconsin Dells Events
‘Roaming Elephants’ find a new home outside Dells resort 2015
Wisconsin State Journal
Library’s Lasting Legacy 2011
Capital Newspaper – In Sync
In the Studio 2011