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Mitch Ryerson Visiting Lecturer, Architecture
  • email mryerson@massart.edu
  • phone (617) 879-7749
  • education
    • 1982 - BAA, Boston University
    • 1974 - Boatbuilding Technology Program, Washington County Vocational Technical Institute

Industry Experience

Selected Installations

  • 2019 – Natural Log Climber, Harvard University, Allston, MA
  • 2018 – Spiral Timber Frame Playhouse, Park School, Brookline, MA
  • 2018 – Serpentine Bench, Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge, MA
  • 2017 – 2 Level Timber Frame Playhouse, Emerson Garden Park, Brookline, MA
  • 2017 – Natural Playhouse & Water Feature, Sacramento Field Playground, Cambridge, MA
  • 2015 – Carved Falcon Tree, Cambridge High School, Cambridge, MA
  • 2014 – Giant Natural Climber, Fisher Hill Park, Brookline, MA
  • 2014 – Braille Trail Benches, Sensory Garden, Charles River State Reservation, Watertown, MA
  • 2014 – Marimba Bench, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA
  • 2014 – Garden Bench, Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia, PA
  • 2013 – Climbing Structure, Entryway, Kiosk, Benches and Table, Alberico Park, Cambridge, MA

Selected Exhibitions

  • 2019 – “Exploring Furniture as Art,” University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
  • 2014 – “With the Grain: Works by Mitch Ryerson,” Maude Morgan Art Center, Cambridge, MA
  • 2014 – “Bartram’s Boxes,” Exhibition Tour 2014-17, Center for Wood Art, Philadelphia, Pa
  • 2013 – “Made in Massachusetts,” Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA
  • 2010 – “For North Bennett Street School,” Gallery NAGA, Boston, MA

Collections

  • Fuller Museum Brockton, MA
  • Mint Art Museum Charlotte, NC
  • Art Complex Museum Duxbury, MA
  • Collection of Prints and Drawings, Boston Public Library Boston, MA
  • Gavin Family Chapel, Babson College Wellesley, MA
  • Boudreau Public Library Cambridge, MA
  • Boston Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA

Awards, Recognitions, Honors

  • 2016 – Boston Design Museum- Playground Design Award
  • 2014 – Maude Morgan Art Center- Spirit Award
  • 2006 – Furniture Society – Education Grant
  • 2006 – French Library Boston – Rebecca Valette Prize
  • 2004 – Niche Awards – Winner, Painted Wood
  • 2001 – Mass Cultural Council Artist Awards – Finalist

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