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Mitch Ryerson

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Visiting Assistant Professor
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Education:
1982 - BAA, Boston University; 1974 - Boatbuilding Technology Program, Washington County Vocational Technical Institute
Professional 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 Playouse, 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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