Biography
Terri Jo Frew is a practicing contemporary artist and Teaching Professor with the Visual & Performing Arts Department at Michigan Technological University, Houghton. Originally from Canada, she holds an MFA degree from Concordia University (Montréal), and exhibits her art internationally. Always working conceptually, her favorite methods of expression include (but aren’t limited to) embroidery and drawing.
Through her art, Terri is interested in contributing to the contemporary dialogue concerned with breaking down boundaries between art and craft. By utilizing materials and processes from Fiber Arts (textiles) and Illustration- media commonly considered to be from the realm of craft- in concert with conceptual content, she hopes to confront and challenge antiquated notions of art media hierarchy.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2005-2008
2000-2004
MFA Fibre Art, Concordia University, Montréal Canada
BFA Studio Art, Western University, London Canada
1999-2000
Art Fundamentals Certificate, Sheridan College, Oakville Canada
Teaching
2022-present
Teaching Faculty, Michigan Technological University, Houghton MI
2016-2021
Instructor, Michigan Technological University, Houghton MI
2020-2021
Adjunct Instructor, Finlandia University, Hancock MI
2016-present
Adjunct Instructor, Gogebic Community College, Houghton MI
2008-2015
Adjunct Instructor, Fleming College, Haliburton Canada
Exhibitions
Solo
2024
2022
Creepshow, Overbrook Gallery, Muskegon Community College, Michigan
Eight Newer Works and One Older One, Concourse Gallery, Michigan Technological University, Houghton Michigan
2020
The Ars Goetiamon, Van Pelt & Opie Library, Michigan Technological University, Houghton Michigan
2018
Terri Jo Frew, Kerridge Gallery, Hancock Michigan
2016
KC Bonker's Café, Hancock Michigan
Select Group
2024
6x6: Kerridge Gallery, Hancock MI
Friends of Finland: Finnish American Heritage Center Gallery,Hancock MI
Daydreams & Tonics: K.C.Bonker's Café, Hancock MI
Clay Space: Crooked Tree Arts Center, Traverse City MI
Take a Look, It's in a Book: Memento Mori Gallery, Lakewood CO
Art in Silico: Kerridge Gallery, Hancock MI
Lore: Small Works: ArtWise Gallery, Grand Forks ND
Imagining (Im)Possibilities: McArdle Theatre, Michigan Tech University, Houghton MI
Animals of the Kalevala: Kerridge Gallery, Hancock MI
2023
6X6: Kerridge Gallery, Hancock MI
U.P. Cycled Art Show: McArdle Theatre, Michigan Tech University, Houghton MI
Craft: A Force in Contemporary Art: Virtual show, Site: Brooklyn Gallery
GROTA Visions: Groundwork Gallery, Tucson AZ
The Folkschool at Midsummer: Finnish American Heritage Center Gallery,
Hancock MI
We're Doing it All Wrong: Edward A. Dixon gallery, Cincinnati OH
Impact 2023: Neilson Park Creative Centre, Toronto Ontario
North of the 45th: De Los Art Museum, Northern Michigan University,
Marquette MI
The Art of Protest: Stola Contemporary Art, Chicago IL
Snowsports: Visual & Performing Art Faculty & Staff: Rozsa Gallery, Houghton MI
Animals of the Kalevala: Kerridge Gallery, Hancock MI
The Fine Art & Craft of Fiber: Art Works Gallery, Ware MA
2022
6X6: Kerridge Gallery, Hancock MI
Greetings from Krampus: Memento Mori Gallery, Lakewood, CO
Nocturne: Artlink Gallery, Fort Wayne IN
The Grand Exhibition: Philadelphia Masonic Temple, Library, & Museum PA
Paradigm-Her Era: Lee & Lee Gallery, Los Angeles CA
North of the 45th: DeVos Museum, Marquette Michigan MI
Spooky Camp: Virtual show, Shoebox Projects, Los Angeles CA
WOLFDREAM: Salem Art Gallery, Salem MA
Animals of the Kalevala: Kerridge Gallery, Hancock MI
2021
6X6: Kerridge Gallery, Hancock MI
Memento Mori: Hemlock Art Space & Gallery, Easton PA
Winter Show of Small Works: Parkland Gallery, Kirkland WA
Fine Craft: Indiana University Kokomo Art Gallery, Kokomo IN
Phantasmagoria: Local Folklore & Legends: Jacoby Art Center, Alton IL
Finlandia University Faculty Art Show: Finnish American Heritage Center Art Gallery, Hancock MI
Animals of the Kalevala: Kerridge Gallery, Hancock MI
2020
Animals of the Kalevala: Kerridge Gallery, Hancock Michigan
3x3: Kerridge Gallery, Hancock Michigan.
2019
Salon!: Rozsa Gallery, MTU, Houghton Michigan.
Proof of Concept: MTU Visual Arts faculty show, Rozsa Gallery, Houghton Michigan.
2018
Shaft: Kerridge Gallery, Hancock Michigan.
6x6: Kerridge Gallery, Hancock Michigan.
Residencies
2024
2022
Coutts Centre for Western Heritage, University of Lethbridge, Nanton Alberta
Artists in Action, Annmarie Art Sculpture Gardens & Art Center, Solomons MD.