James Adelman lives and keeps a studio in Montclair, NJ, a suburb of New York City where he spent most of his youth. His work has been exhibited in several prestigious galleries including Gallery51, the Herter Art Gallery, the Eli Marsh Gallery, and the Augusta Savage Gallery.

James graduated Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He chose to study art at UMass Amherst in order to simultaneously pursue business in the Isenberg School of Management. During his time there he was the recipient of numerous awards and honors including the esteemed Chancellor’s Award and Scholarship and was one of four individuals chosen to represent the school in the elite Five College Advanced Drawing Seminar.

Upon graduation James returned to his home town of Montclair and found studio space and gallery representation. He has been actively participating in group shows in between his own major exhibitions. During the fall of 2008 James concluded his second nearly sold out solo exhibition at Gallery51 in Montclair, which has been acknowledged as the most successful show in the gallery’s five year history. Grossing more than any previous exhibit at the gallery and leading to several major commissions; only three included works went unsold. In addition to his artistic endeavors James has maintained several part-time jobs. Most recently he has been working as a commercial photographer’s assistant and at a local bar and restaurant called Just Jakes.

And also he really likes cheese.

jadelman83@hotmail.com

Resume

Summary:

• Cum Laude graduate with a BFA and over 20 credits in the Isenberg School of Management

• Acknowledged as Gallery 51’s most successful artist with two nearly sold out solo exhibitions

• Three years gallery experience • Three years costumer service industry

• Two years commercial photography experience, Photoshop and Dreamweaver proficient

Solo exhibitions:

• 2008 James Adelman: Unresolved / Gallery 51 / Montclair / NJ

• 2006 Paintings in Three Styles / Gallery 51 / Montclair / NJ

• 2005 James Adelman: Recent Work / Augusta Savage Gallery / Amherst / MA

Group exhibitions:

• 2008 A Little Night Art II / Montclair Arts Council / Montclair / NJ

• 2008 Spring Group Exhibition / Gallery 51 / Montclair / NJ

• 2007 S.O.S: Shelter Our Sisters / Bobbi Brown Studios / Montclair / NJ

• 2005 Art Barn Open Studio Show / Art Barn Studios / Amherst / MA

• 2004 Drawings from the Five Colleges / Eli Marsh Gallery / Amherst / MA

• 2004 Art Show Amherst / Amherst Common / Amherst / MA

Juried exhibitions:

• 2005 Jr/Sr Award Show / Herter Gallery / Amherst / MA

• 2004 Jr/Sr Award Show / Herter Gallery / Amherst / MA

• 2002 France Show / Herter Gallery / Amherst / MA

• 2002 Beginnings / Herter Gallery / Amherst / MA

Education:

• 2005 BFA (Painting) / University of Massachusetts Amherst

Graduated Cum Laude with a 3.67 GPA (4.0 scale)

• 2002 Summer Study Abroad program in Southern France and Northern Italy

• 2000/2001 The Montclair Art Museum ’s Yarde School of Art / Montclair / NJ

Awards and Honors :

• Chancellor’s Award and Scholarship • Awarded Dean’s List six (of eight) semesters

• Department of Art Internal and External Jury Awards for Excellence

• Selected to represent the Universities’ 2-D area during Homecoming 2004

• Selected to represent UMass in the elite Five Colleges Advanced Drawing Seminar (one of four)

• Golden Key International Honor Society • Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Fraternity

Employment:

• 2008-Present Titus Photographics

Assisted with a variety of tasks on commercial photo shoots of both products and live models

Arranged and operated lighting equipment utilizing a high degree of visual sensitivity

Provided creative feedback, input, and direction

• 2007-Present FosterArt LLC

Worked within a team to photograph individuals and events

Managed photography and lighting equipment

Assisted in editing and preparation of photographs for final presentation to the client

• 2006-Present Gallery 51

Installed artworks, assisted with their arrangement, maintained the gallery space

Safely prepared works for both archival storage and shipping

Assisted with various administrative and public relations tasks

• 2006-Present Just Jake’s Bar and Restaurant

Worked within a group to assure costumer satisfaction at every level in a social environment

• 2004-2005 The Salvation Army

Headed a donation acceptance program in a major location, played a vital role in public relations

• 2001-2003 Herter Art Gallery

Arranged and installed artwork including 2-D works, sculptures, installations, and video

Ensured the space remain in pristine condition by performing regular maintenance tasks

Arranged for food and beverage at opening and closing receptions

Monitored works during gallery hours, greeted and provided information to guests