Caroline Houdek Solomon
caroline@carolinehoudek.com
Education
2008 – MFA Department of Art, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN
2001 – BFA College of Visual Arts. Valedictorian. St. Paul, MN
Teaching
2017–current – University of Minnesota College of Design, Saint Paul, MN, Lecturer/Adjunct Faculty
Class: Design Process: Photography
2017–current – University of Northwestern, Saint Paul, MN, Adjunct Faculty
Class: Photography
2017–current – North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn Park, MN, Adjunct Art Faculty
Class: Digital Photography
2008–2017 – The Art Institutes International Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, Associate Professor
Classes: Advanced Photographic Post Production, College Success, Color Management and Printing, Digital Image Management, Editorial, History of Photography, Internship, Introduction to Photography Applications, Photographic Design, Photographic Criticism, Photographic Essay, Photojournalism, Portfolio I, Portfolio II, Principles of Photography, Studio Photography, and View Camera Theory
Committees: Assessment, Events, Gallery (committee chair), and Technology
2017 – University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts, Minneapolis, MN, Lecturer/Adjunct Faculty
Class: Photography: Digital and Darkroom
2013–14 – University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts, Minneapolis, MN, Lecturer/Adjunct Faculty
Class: Digital Photography
2011 – Bethel University, Arden Hills, MN, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Class: Photography I
2010 – College of Visual Arts, Saint Paul, MN, Adjunct Faculty
Class: Introduction to Photography
2009–10 – University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts, Minneapolis, MN, Adjunct Faculty
Classes: Digital Photography, and Photography: Digital Imaging
2008 – Brown College, Mendota Heights, MN, Adjunct Faculty
Class: Printing Technologies I
2006–08 – University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts, Minneapolis, MN, Instructor of Record
Classes: Digital Photography, and Beginning Photography
2005–08 – University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts, Minneapolis, MN, Teaching Assistant
Class: Beginning Photography
Professional Experience
2008–current – Digital Service Bureau Lead Supervisor. University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN
2011–2017 – Gallery Coordinator. The Art Institutes International Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN
2002–11 – Photography Studio Technician. College of Visual Arts. St. Paul, MN
2004–05 – Slide Library Technician. College of Visual Arts. St. Paul, MN
2000–04 – Photographer. Photographers International. Stillwater, MN
2000–01 – Photo Lab Teacher Assistant. College of Visual Arts. St. Paul, MN
Group Exhibitions (selected)
2017
– Rise. Concordia University, Juror, Karen Wirth, Saint Paul, MN.
– 106th Fine Arts Exhibition. Minnesota State Fair. Juror, Areca Roe. Minneapolis, MN
– Beyond the Status Quo: Faculty Exhibition. The Art Institutes International Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN
– Let a Hundred Flowers Blossom: University of Minnesota Art Department Staff Exhibition. Quarter Gallery, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN
2016
– Louisiana Biennial: National Juried Exhibition. Louisiana Tech University, Juror Naima J. Keith. Ruston, LA
– 105th Fine Arts Exhibition. Minnesota State Fair. Juror, Michelle Westmark Wingard. Minneapolis, MN
2015 – Focused: Work by Faculty. The Art Institutes International Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN
2014
– Northern National Juried Art Competition. Nicolet College Gallery, Juror Linda Benedict-Jones. Rhinelander, WI
– Focused: Work by Faculty. The Art Institutes International Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN
2013
– Northern National Juried Art Competition. Nicolet College Gallery, Juror James R. Pace. Rhinelander, WI
– Americas 2013: All Media. Northwest Art Center, Hartnett Hall Gallery, Minot, ND
– Louisiana Purchase: 2nd National Biennial Juried Exhibition. Louisiana Tech University, Juror Dr. Paul Manoguerra. Ruston, LA
– RACA (Rural American Contemporary Art) Juried Exhibition. Ridgewater Community College, Juror Scott Stulen. Hutchinson and Wilmar, MN
2012
– MWSPE Members Exhibition. The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, Juror Catherine Evans. Covington, KY
– Simply. The Center for Fine Art Photography, Juror Louise Clements. Fort Collins, CO
– Poetic Objects: Still Life as Subject. Photo Place Gallery. Juror Sue Lezon. Middlebury, VT
2010
– American Landscapes. The Maryland Federation of Art, Juror Ann Shafer. Annapolis, MD
– Practice Profess. College of Visual Arts. Saint Paul, MN
– Faculty Focus Exhibition. The Art Institutes International Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN
– Alumni Exhibition. College of Visual Arts Gallery. St. Paul, MN
– The Foot in the Door Show. Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Minneapolis, MN
Solo Exhibitions
2017
– Cycles: Fifteen Years of Images. The Art Institutes International Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2008
– Between Places. Boynton Health Service, Gailon Roen Room. Minneapolis, MN
2005
– Social Landscapes. Minnesota Center for Photography Project Gallery. Minneapolis, MN
2004
– Members Spotlight Show. Minnesota Center for Photography. Minneapolis, MN
Awards and Fellowships (selected)
2014
– Made Here: Brilliance. City of Minneapolis Cultural District, Pence building windows, Minneapolis, MN
2013
– Excellence in Classroom Teaching. The Art Institutes International Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
– Honorable Mention. Fading Light. Open to Interpretation. St. Paul, MN
2010
– Award of Merit. American Landscapes, Annapolis, MD
2009
– Society for Photographic Education Adjunct Travel Scholarship. To attend the National Conference in Dallas, TX. Midwest SPE Region
2008
– Good Citizen Award. University of Minnesota Police Department, Minneapolis, MN
Technical Skills
Cameras:
– Film and Digital SLR
– Medium Format: Fuji, Hasselblad, Holga, Mamiya, Pentax, Twin Lens Reflex
– Large Format / 4×5: Graphic View, Horseman, Omega, Sinar, Toyo
– Pinhole
Darkroom:
– Basic to advanced darkroom techniques: resin coated and fiber based papers, RA4 color printing, black and white print toning, mural printing (black and white and color)
– Film developing: black & white, 35mm, 120, 4×5
– Maintain 35mm – 4×5 enlargers (black and white and color)
– Maintain Kreonite RA4 color processor
Digital:
– Digital Backs: Leaf and Capture One
– Epson Inkjet Printers: P5000, P7000, 9900 and older
– Eye-One Match and ColorMunki monitor calibrator and printer profile creators
– Film Scanners: Imacon and Nikon 9000
– Flatbed Scanners: Epson V800
– Programs: Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, and Lightroom, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Experience with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Premier
Online Teaching Modules:
– D2L Brightspace
– eCompanion
– Moodle
Other:
– Book Binding Skills: Case, Coptic, Japanese, and Pamphlet binding
– Framing: window mat cutting, assemble metal frames, wood frame construction
– Mounting: Face Mounting to plexiglass, Back Mounting, Dry-Mount Press
– Studio Lighting: various strobes, hot lights, and light modifiers