MATTHEW N. KARGOL - CV
I am inspired to positively impact others through authentic interactions
which aim to foster collaborations, growth, acceptance and confidence
to go forth and make the world a better place.
EDUCATION
• MFA- Visual Art Clemson University 2005
• MA- Visual Art University of Northern Iowa 2005
• BA- Art (K-12 Art Teaching) University of Northern Iowa 1997
SKILLS
• Visionary Creative, Problem Solver
• Collaborative Community and Person Builder
• Big Picture and Reverse Planner to meet future goals
• Master Artist and Educator
COMMISSIONS
• 2024 Herky on Parade: 5 Herkys, University of Iowa/ Iowa City, Coralville CVB, Iowa City, IA
• 2021 Oskaloosa Mammoths, Lacy Sports Complex, Oskaloosa, IA
• 2020 Old Oskaloosa Herald Building Mural, Oskaloosa, IA
• 2020 Oskaloosa Art Center Mural, Oskaloosa, IA
• 2020 Oskaloosa Sculpture Workshop Mural, Oskaloosa, IA
• 2017 Oskaloosa Sculpture Tour, “Cloud Harness”, Oskaloosa, Iowa
• 2016 ImagineArt in the Alleys, “Drawing Room”, Marion, Iowa
• 2015 Artistic Bike Rack in conjunction with Blue Zones
• 2014 Herky on Parade, University of Iowa/ Iowa City, Coralville CVB, Iowa City, IA
• 2013 Interlace, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, SC
• 2012 Finalist, Dilworth Community Founding Sculpture Project, Charlotte, NC
• 2011 “GO!”, Finalist, University of Northern Iowa, Multimodal Transportation Facility Public Art Component, Cedar Falls, IA
• 2011 Folded Chairs and Table, New Morning Gallery, Asheville, NC
• 2011 End Tables, Greenville/ Charleston, SC Residence
• 2010 Chandelier, Greenville, SC residence
• 2010 Table, Greenville, SC residence
• 2010 Desk, Art and Light Gallery, Greenville, SC
• 2010 Bench, Art and Light Gallery, Greenville, SC
• 2009 "In Varietate Concordia", Public Art Sculpture, Sioux Falls, SD
• 2009 Finalist artist for Dean DeCarli Plaza Public Art Sculpture, Stockton, CA
• 2007 “Greta”, Aurora Performing Arts Center: Fox Theater, Public Art Sculpture, Aurora, CO
• 2007 “Bondage”, NSU Sculpture Project, Public Art Sculpture, Aberdeen, SD
• 2007 “Bench #1”, NSU Bench Competition, Public Art Sculpture, Aberdeen, SD
• 2007 NSU Technology Center Sculpture Courtyard designer, Aberdeen, SD
• 2007 "Fairytale Castles", Aberdeen Oz Festival Mural, Public Art Mural, Aberdeen, SD
• 2006 “Spotted Dog”, Des Moines East Village Rack n Roll: Public Art Sculpture, Des Moines, IA
• 2006 "Dorothy in OZ", Aberdeen Oz Festival Mural, Public Art Mural, Aberdeen, SD
• 2000 Finalist, Hearst Center for the Arts Public Art Sculpture, Cedar Falls, IA
• 1998 “Passage”, Bettendorf Learning Campus Public Art Sculpture, Bettendorf, IA
EXHIBITIONS
2025
• Mainframe Studios, FACE at Mainframe group show
• FACE Open Wall/ Open Stage exhibitions
2024
• 5 Herky Statues, Herky on Parade, Iowa City/ Coralville
2021-2024
• Mainframe Studios Artist in Residence
2020
• Two-person exhibition, His and Hers; Steel and Thread, Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IA
2019
• Oskaloosa Sculpture Tour , temporary public art exhibition, Oskaloosa, IA
• Art on the River , temporary public art exhibition, Dubuque, IA
• Solo Exhibition, Oskaloosa Art Center and Studios, Oskaloosa, IA
2018
• Arts R Alive, Temporary Sculpture Exhibit, Webster City, IA
• Southeast Iowa Invitational, ICON Gallery, Fairfield, IA
2017
• Visible/ Invisible exhibition curator and participant, Oskaloosa Art Center, Oskaloosa IA
• Oskaloosa Sculpture Tour, Temporary Sculpture Exhibit, Oskaloosa, IA
• Arts R Alive, Temporary Sculpture Exhibit, Webster City, IA
• Ethereal Tides, Group show, Anomaly Gallery, Ottumwa, IA
2015
• Oskaloosa Art Center and Studios, F .A.C.E. members show
2014
• Oskaloosa Art Center and Studios grand opening, Oskaloosa, IA
2013
• Ragbrai Pop-up Exhibition, Oskaloosa, Iowa
• F.A.C.E. Members exhibition, William Penn University, Oskaloosa, IA
2012
• Clemson Arts Center members Exhibition, Clemson SC: Best of Show
• Anderson Arts Center Juried Art Show, Anderson SC: Best of Show
• Greenwood Museum of Art Juried Art Show, Greenwood, SC: Award of Merit2011
• Greenville Open Studios, Greenville, SC
• Clemson Fine Arts Center , Sculpture Exhibition, Clemson, SC
• American Craft Council Exhibition, Baltimore, MD
• Artistry Studios Small Works Show, Greenville, SC
• Art and Light Gallery, Greenville, SC
2010
• Art and Light Gallery, Greenville, SC
• Greenville Open Studios, Greenville, SC
• Greenville First Friday’s, Greenville, SC
2009
• Greenville Open Studios, Greenville, SC
• Solo Exhibition, Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD
2007
• South Dakota College Art Association Conference Exhibition, Aberdeen, SD
• Dakota Discovery Museum, Mitchell, SD
• South Dakota Center for the Arts, Statewide Juried Exhibition; Brookings, SD
• Northern State University Faculty Exhibition, Aberdeen, SD•
• William Penn University, Oskaloosa, IA: Two-Person exhibition
2006
• Solo show, Presentation College, Aberdeen, SD
• Sioux City Regional Juried Art Exhibition, Sioux City Art Center , Sioux City, IA
• South Dakota Regents Gallery, Invitational, Brookings, SD
PUBLICATIONS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfG7zcGS8k
Rootstalk. “Jumping into the Void: Creating a Community Art Center in Oskaloosa,
Iowa.” Volume V, Issue 1, Fall 2018. Pg.1-10.
https://rootstalk.grinnell.edu/issues/volume-v-issue-1/jumping-into-the-void/