Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree received from University of Michigan in 1992 (Cum Laude)
Associate of Arts degree received from Grand Rapids Community College in 1989
SOLO/TWO/THREE PERSON EXHIBITIONS
Colleen O'Rourke 2018 - Nature in Collage - First United Gallery - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Colleen O’Rourke 2018 - Inspired By Nature; Kalamazoo Nature Center; Kalamazoo, Michigan
Colleen O’Rourke and E. Lynne O’Rourke 2017; Keeler Gallery; Grand Rapids, Michigan
O’Rourke Showcase 2014; East Grand Rapids Library, Grand Rapids, Michigan
O’Rourke Art Show No. 2 2014 - Frames Unlimited; Grand Rapids, Michigan
O’Rourke 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012; Edward Jones Cherry Street; Grand Rapids, MI
E. Lynne and Colleen O’Rourke 2009; Clark Home Gallery; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Colleen O’Rourke - Conversations 2008; Keeler Gallery; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Colleen O’Rourke - Narratives and Notions 2007; Capsule: Living Studio; Grand Rapids, Michigan
O’Rourke Art Show No. 1 2004; TerryBerry Gallery; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Colleen O’Rourke - Motherhood:The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 2004; Packer Gallery, Chicago, IL
O’Rourke - Rivertown Artists Guild Spotlight 2000; East Congregational Gallery; Grand Rapids, MI
Colleen O’Rourke - The Last Show of the Century 1999; Lyons Wier Packer Gallery; Chicago, Illinois
O’Rourke Generations: Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow 1999; Plymouth Center for the Arts; Ply., MI
O’Rourke Women: From the Perspective of a Mother & Daughter 1999; Keeler Gallery; G.R., MI
Colleen O'Rourke 1998: South Congregational Gallery; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Colleen O'Rourke 1996; First Methodist Gallery; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Colleen O’Rourke - Civic Theatre Spotlight 1996; Civic Theatre; Grand Rapids, Michigan
O’Rourke’s - A Mosaic of Texture and Design 1995; D2 D2 D2 Gallery; Grand Rapids, Michigan
O’Rourke Siblings - Press Club Arts Exhibit 1992; Press Club Gallery; Grand Rapids, Michigan
JURIED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2019 West Michigan Area Show, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Experience Art Rapids 2018; Elk Rapids, Michigan
Chasing the Running Stitch 2018; Charlevoix, Michigan
PostPrize 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013; Frames Unlimited; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Pieced Together 2017, Frames Unlimited; Grand Rapids, Michigan
ArtXchange Artist’s Exhibition 2017; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Muskegon Museum of Art 89th Annual Regional Art Exhibition 2017; Muskegon, Michigan
Festival of the Arts 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2004, 1993, 1992; GR, MI
Celebration of the Arts 2017, 2016, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1995, 1992; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Michigan Fine Arts Competition 2016; Birmingham, Michigan
2016 West Michigan Area Show; Kalamazoo, Michigan
Collector’s Show/SPRING 2016, 2015; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Collector’s Show/FALL 2016, 2015; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Second Glance 2016; Lowell, Michigan
Things That Go Bump In the Night 2015; Lowell, Michigan
Real People 2015; Woodstock Illinois
MI Arts 2016, 2015; Holland, Michigan
87th Regional Art Exhibition Muskegon Museum of Art 2015; Muskegon, Michigan
West Michigan Regional Art Competition 2019, 2015, 2013, Lowell, Michigan
ArtPrize 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Frames Unlimited Honors ArtPrize Artists 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Poetry 2010; Keeler Gallery; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Bead International 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998; Dairy Barn Arts Center; Athens, Ohio
82nd Regional Art Exhibition Muskegon Museum of Art 2010; Muskegon, Michigan
The Kali Factor 2010; Destination 1111; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Between Friends 2007; TerryBerry Gallery; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Remembering Elouise 2007; Pilgrim Manor; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Irish Artists 2007; Covenant Art Space; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Fiber Below 2006; Packer Schopf Gallery; Chicago, Illinois
Myth-representation 2003; Grand Rapids , Michigan
A Twist On Thread 2003; Suburban Fine Arts Center; Highland Park ,Illinois
The Audacious Bead 2002; The Bead Museum; Washington D.C.
SOFA Chicago 2001; Aron Packer Gallery; Chicago, Illinois
Tell Me A Story - Chapter One 2001; (Cahoon Museum of American Art); Cotuit, MA
Fiber Arts 2000; Decatur, Illinois
Nature's Images II: Lowell Arts Council Exhibit 2000; Lowell, Michigan
Nature's Images: Meijer Botanic Gardens Exhibition 2000; Grand Rapids, Michigan
SOFA New York 2000; Lyons Weir Packer Gallery; New York, New York
Object Beadwork 2000; Highland Park, Illinois
Fiberart International 1999, 1997, 1995; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
New School of Fine Arts Juried Exhibition 1999; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Spectrum Gallery Exhibit 1999; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Fiber Focus 1999; St. Louis, Missouri
Strength of Community - Women Make A Difference 1999; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Rivertown Artists' Guild Active Members Show 1998, 1997; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Evanston and Vicinity 1998; Evanston, Illinois
Women's Works 1998; Woodstock, Illinois
Bead Dreams, Future Visions 1998; St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Charles Art and Music Festival 1997; St. Charles, Illinois
The Beaded Object 1996 (and tour); St. Petersburg, Florida 1998; Abingdon, Virginia 1997; Asheville; North Carolina 1996
Visual Arts Resources World Tour (1995-2000)
Three Rivers Arts Festival 1996; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Ubiquitous Bead II 1996; Bellevue, Washington
Seed Dreams, Beaded Visions 1996; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How Does Your Image Grow? 1996; Chicago, Illinois
The Rebellious Bead 1995; Bethesda, Maryland
Keeler Gallery Spring Show 1993; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Women in the Arts 1993; Grand Rapids, Michigan
University of Michigan Showcase 1992, 1991, 1990, Michigan
Berkshire Hilton Aqueous Media Show 1990; Ann Arbor, Michigan
Grand Rapids Community College Student Show 1989, 1988; Grand Rapids, Michigan
JURIED ART MARKETS
Indie Flea 2018; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Kalamazoo Nature Center Holiday Artists Market 2018, 2017; Kalamazoo, Michigan
Last Chance Artist Market 2017; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Beacon Hill Artists Market 2017; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Very Merry Market 2018, 2017; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Fallasburgh Art Festival 2016; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Winter Wonderland 2016; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Vinecroft Artists Market 2016; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Lowell Artists Market 2018, 2017, 2016; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Traverse City Higher Art 2016; Traverse City, Michigan
Rumsey St. Bazaar 2016; Grand Rapids, Michigan
UICA Holiday Artists Market 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Recycled Art Market 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015; Grand Rapids, Michigan
PUBLICATIONS
Suzanne Golden Presents: Interviews with 36 Artists Who Innovate With Beads; published 2013
The Best of Contemporary Beadwork: Bead International 2008; published 2008
The Best of Contemporary Beadwork: Bead International 2004; published 2004
500 Beaded Objects; published fall 2004
Fiberarts Design Book Seven; published 2004
The Best of Contemporary Beadwork: Bead International 2002; published 2002
Her Mark 2001; published 2001
The Best of Contemporary Beadwork: Bead International 2000; published 2000
Fiberart Design Book Six; published 1999
Bead Art; published 1998
HONORS
2018 Experience Art Rapids! Peoples' Choice Honorable Mention
2018 Experience Art Rapids! Jurors' Finalist
Festival of the Arts 2018 County of Kent Purchase Award
Grand Rapids Art Museum Festival of the Arts Select Award Winner Exhibit 2017
Michael B. Handlin/Party Down Music Award 2017
Christina Marie Bivins Memorial Award 2017
The S.H.E. Foundation Award for Excellence in Depiction of the Feminine; Festival of the Arts 2016
Honorable Mention, MI Arts 2016
Ray and Nancy Loeschner Art Competition Purchase Award 2014
Juror’s Recognition Award, West Michigan Regional Art Competition 2013
Honorable Mention, Women's Works 1998
Honorable Mention, Rivertown Artist Guild Active Members Show 1998
Best of Show, Rivertown Artists Guild Active Members Show 1997
Curator's Choice Award, Seed Dreams, Beaded Visions 1996
People's Choice Award, Celebration 1995
Best of Show 4th Place, Celebration 1995
Barbara and Dorothy Heers Memorial Award 1992
University of Michigan Merit Award in Fibers 1992
University of Michigan Merit Award in Metals 1992
University of Michigan Merit Award in Fibers 1991
University of Michigan Merit Award in Fibers 1990
Grand Rapids Community College Purchase Award 1989
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Kent County Building; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Frederik Meijer Botanic Gardens; Grand Rapids, Michigan
University of Chicago Medical Center; Chicago, Illinois
Grand Rapids Community College; Grand Rapids, Michigan
GUEST SPEAKER
Women’s City Club ArtPrize Speaker Series; September 2013
ArtPrize Volunteer Kick Off Party; August 2013
ArtPrize Preview at Edward Jones; August 2012
Clark Home Gallery; July 2009
Covenant Art Space; August 2007
Select work available at:
LaFontsee Gallery
833 Lake Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 451-9820
lafontsee.us
Michigan Artists Gallery
317 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 943-1236
michiganartistsgallery.com
Tinker Studio
13795 Seven Hills Road, Suite D
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 223-4019
facebook.com/tinkerstudiotc
The Summer Season
318 Shelden Ave
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 399-0054