Directory

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

Connect

• ryersondesign.com
• WGBH Hometown Challenge Feature: Mitch Ryerson