American, b. 1962

Jeffrey T. Larson was born in 1962 in Two Harbors, Minnesota and grew up in the Twin Cities. Jeffrey has been trained in the manner of the Old Masters at the prestigious Atelier Lack, a studio/school whose traditions and training methods reach back through impressionism and the 19th centuries French academies. He followed his four-year formal training with museum study in the United States and abroad.

EDUCATION:
1988, Minneapolis, MN – Private Foundries. Studied bronze casting and finishing.
1987, Museum art study throughout Europe.
1983, University of Minnesota. Studied human anatomy.
1980 – 1984, Atelier Lack, Minneapolis, MN – Completed the comprehensive four year program in the craft and techniques of the Old Masters.

EXHIBITIONS:
2017, Contemporary Still Life, New York, NY
2016, Solo Exhibition – “Domestic Space” at the Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, MN
2012, Solo Exhibition at the Galleria, Edina, MN
2010, “Recent Paintings by Jeffrey T. Larson,” Tree’s Place Gallery , Orleans, MA
2009, Solo Exhibition at the Galleria, Edina, MN
2009, “Following the Artistic Conscience” Art Show, Tree’s Place Gallery, Orleans, MA
2008, 12th Annual Boston International Fine Art Show, Tree’s Place Gallery, Orleans, MA
2008, Solo Exhibition, Tree’s Place Gallery, Orleans, MA
2008, Still-life Exhibit – Eleanor Ettinger Gallery, New York, NY
2007, Small Works Show, Tree’s Place Gallery, Orleans, MA
2007, 11th Annual Boston International Fine Art Show, Tree’s Place Gallery, Orleans, MA
2007, Solo Exhibition at the Galleria, Edina, MN
2005, Solo Exhibition at the Galleria, Edina, MN
2005, US Artists American Fine Art Show, Arcadia Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2004, Small Works Show, Arcadia Gallery, New York, NY
2004, U.S. Artists American Fine Arts Show, Arcadia Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2003, Solo Show – Wayzata Exhibition, Wayzata, MN
2001, Solo Show – Meadow Creek Gallery, Edina, MN
2000, Solo Show – Meadow Creek Gallery, Edina, MN
1999, Solo Show – Meadow Creek Gallery, Edina, MN
1999, Solo Show – Meadow Creek Gallery, Edina, MN
1998, Solo Show – Meadow Creek Gallery, Edina, MN
1997, Solo Show – Meadow Creek Gallery, Edina, MN
1997, Solo Show – Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, FL
1996, Solo Show – Meadow Creek Gallery, Edina, MN
1995, Solo Show – Minnesota River Gallery, Saint Paul, MN
1995, Solo Show – Ordway Estates, Mapleton, IA
1994, Solo Show – Minnesota River Gallery, Saint Paul, MN
1993, Solo Show, Wayzata, MN
1993, Solo Show – Meadow Creek Gallery, Edina, MN
1992, Atelier LeSeur Benefit Show, Excelsior, MN
1991, Traveling Show , Tokyo, Japan
1991, Living Impressions Show – The Beard Gallery, Minneapolis, MN
1989, Solo Show – Fullerton Estate, Fullerton, CA
1988, Solo Show – Told Development, Minneapolis, MN
1988, Solo Show – Fullerton Estate, Fullerton, CA
1989 – 1990, Participated in twelve Group Shows,

AWARDS: ART RENEWAL CENTER – INTERNATIONAL ARC SALON
2013, 1st Place – “Bread Rack,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2012, 1st Place – “In the Light of Life,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2011/12, 2nd Place – “Turnips and Pitcher,” Art Renewal Center – International Arc Salon
2011/12, Finalist – “Self Protrait in Hat,” Art Renewal Center – International Arc Salon
2011/12, Finalist – “Heirloom Tomatoes,” Art Renewal Center – International Arc Salon
2011/12, Finalist – “Anticipation of Spring,” Art Renewal Center – International Arc Salon
2010/11, 2nd Place – “Open Box,” Art Renewal Center – International Arc Salon
2010/11, Honorable Mention – “Onions and Pickled Beets,” Art Renewal Center – International Arc Salon
2010/11, Finalist – “White Eggplant,” Art Renewal Center – International Arc Salon
2010, Finalist – “3 Rutabagas,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2010/11, Finalist – “Daisies and Clover,” Art Renewal Center – International Arc Salon
2009/10, Honorable Mention – “Sled,” Art Renewal Center – International Arc Salon
2009/10, Honorable Mention – “Reflections of an Artist,” Art Renewal Center – International Arc Salon
2009, 1st Place – “Blue Marsh,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2009, Honorable Mention (Top 6) – “Birds on Brackets,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2009, Finalist – “Morning Tea,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2009, Finalist – “Portrait of Heidi,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2009, Finalist – “Fish and Crackers,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2009, Finalist – “Sophie,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2009, Finalist – “Five Fish,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2009, Finalist – “Tricycle,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2009, Finalist – “Sophia Rose,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2008/09, 1st Place – “Reflections,” Art Renewal Center – International Arc Salon
2008/09, 3rd Place – “Electrolux,” Art Renewal Center – International Arc Salon
2008, 1st Place – “Electrolux,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2008, Finalist – “Reflections,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2008, Finalist – “Jar of Pasta,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2007, ART OF FLOWERS’ – Best Miniature – “Dandelion Bouquet,” Susan K. Black Foundation – International Art Competition and Museum Exhibitions
2003, Finalist – “White on White,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2001, Finalist – “Passage of Light,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2001, Finalist – “Portrait of the Artist’s Daughter,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2000, Finalist – “Today is Yesterday Tomorrow,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
2000, Finalist – “Cover of Daylight,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
1986, Finalist – “Watermelon Picnic,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition
1986, Finalist – “Strawberries and Cream,” Artist’s Magazine – Annual Art Competition

PRESS:
2009, November Minneapolis StarTribune review of Exhibition at Galleria
2008, American Art Collector – Featured Artist – Solo Shows
2008, Fine Art Connoisseur – Today’s Masters
2008, The Individualist – The Artists
2004, American Artist Magazine – Feb. Cover Artist
2001, Focus on Excellence – Classical Realism Journal, vol. VI Issue 2
2000, PBS – Venture North Show
2000, National Diabetes Association – Featured Artist
1998, US Art Magazine – “Artists to Watch"
1990, National Museum of Sport, Indiana – Bronze Rower (permanent collection)
1989, US Art Magazine – December Showcase

JUDGE FOR ARTIST MAGAZINE:
2010, Annual Artist Contest

ACOPAL (America China Oil Painting Artists League) – Exhibitions of Contemporary American Realism:
2011-12, The Butler Institute of American Art, “Electrolux”, Youngstown, OH
2012, Bejing China Art Museum, “Birds on Brackets”, Bejing, China