Born:
1947 Palo Alto, California. Raised in Reno, Nevada.
Returned to California 1967
Education:
1991-93 Visual Art Access, San Francisco
1986-87 Post Baccalaureate Studies, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, Oakland, CA
1986 B.A., Fine Art, with honors, Concentration in Painting, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, STANISLAUS at Turlock, CA
1977-80 Art and Philosophy Studies, MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE, Modesto, CA
1965-67 Education Major, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, Reno, NV
Solo Exhibitions:
2006 Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, New York, NY
2004 Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, New York, NY
2004 Exhibit of Paintings, American Pen Women, McHenry Museum, Modesto, CA
2003 Borders Books, Turlock, CA
2002 "Women Sustaining the American Spirit," The President's Commission on the Status of Women, Event Center, CAL STATE UNIVERSITY, STANISLAUS
2002 "The Treasure Box Series" CAL STATE UNIVERSITY, STANISLAUS, Turlock, CA
2000 "Soul Whispers," CAL STATE UNIVERSITY, new library, Stockton Multi Campus Regional Center, Stockton, CA (Permanent Collection)
1999 "Honoring Those Who Served," Waterford Community Center, CA
1998 "Nature Works," Kautz Ironstone Gallery, Murphys, CA
1993 "Garden Studies," US Post Office, Waterford, CA
1992 "Sally Ruddy Paintings," Kristi Phippen Gallery, Modesto, CA
1992 "The Altamont Series," MERCED COLLEGE Art Gallery, Merced, CA
1992 "Garden Studies," Deja Vu, Modesto, CA
1989 "The Altamont Series," Deja Vu, Modesto, CA
1988 "Art in Public Places," Stanislaus County, CA
1987 "Art in Public Places," Stanislaus County, CA
1987 "Summer at the Deja Vu," Modesto, CA
1986 "Art in Public Places," Stanislaus County, CA
Group Exhibitions:
2006 Sacramento Fine Arts Center, Carmichael, CA
2006 Louie Meager Gallery At OHLONE COLLEGE, Fremont, CA
2006 Weave Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2005 California State Fair Fine Art Exhibit, Sacramento, CA
2005 Mistlin Gallery, Modesto, CA
2005 Palm Springs Desert Museum, Palm Springs, CA
2004 Haggin Museum, Stockton, CA
2004 CIIS Minna Street Center, San Francisco, CA
2004 Mistlin Gallery, Modesto, CA
2004 California Indians, Radisson Hotel, Stockton, CA
2003 Nexus Gallery, Berkeley, CA
2003 Kendall-Jackson Winery, Fulton, CA
2001 Gallo Winery, Modesto, CA
2001 Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock, CA
2001 The Richardson Gallery, Reno, NV
2000 Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL
2000 "Through the Artists' Eye," Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock, CA
2000 "Magnum Opus XII" Sacramento Fine Arts Center, CA
2000 "Female Gaze," Louie Art Gallery, OHLONE COLLEGE, Fremont, CA
• "Spring Show," Carnegie Art Center, Turlock, CA
1999-00 AMERICAN EMBASSY, Almaty, Kazakhstan
1999 "Ten From The Valley," CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Turlock, CA
1999 "Bold Expressions," Sacramento Fine Arts Center, CA
1999 "Nor Cal Biennial," National League of American Pen Women, CCAL, Modesto, CA
1999 "Experience, Shape, Envelope," CTC Gallery, Oakland, CA
1999 Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL
1999 "Spring Show," Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock, CA
1999 "2 nd International Open," Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL
1999 "Time Line/Media Room," a multimedia exhibition, Women's Caucus for Art National Conference, Hyatt Regency, Los Angeles, CA
1998-99 "Tech Scratch," CTC Gallery, Oakland, CA
1998 "The Age of Women," SOMAR Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1998 "MLAA 46 th Annual," Opera Hall, Sonora, CA
1998 "Members' Show," Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL
1998 WomensArts "Postcards on the Edge," Artserve Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1998 Lodi Art Center Spring Annual, Robert Mondavi Winery, Woodbridge, CA
1997 "Magnum Opus X" (International Exhibition), Sacramento Fine Arts Center, CA
1997 "46 th SAL Exhibition," Haggin Museum, Stockton, CA
1997 Design Studio 901, Modesto, CA
1996 "Visions in Space," UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER, CO
1996 "45 th SAL Exhibition," Haggin Museum, Stockton, CA
1995 "String of Pearls," SMC Foundation Charity Gala, Modesto, CA
1995 "44 th SAL Exhibition," Haggin Museum, Stockton, CA
1995 "43 rd Annual Mother Lode Art Exhibition," Sonora, CA
1995 "Through the Artists' Eye," Carnegie Arts Center Gallery, Turlock, CA
1994 The Thieves Market Gallery, Modesto, CA
1994 "43 rd SAL Exhibition," Haggin Museum, Stockton, CA
1994 "Turlock Poultry and Dairy Festival," Turlock, CA
1994 "Lodi Art Center's 34 th Annual," Lodi, CA
1994 "CCAL 41 st Annual Spring Art Show," Gallo Winery, Modesto, CA
1993 "Artists Open Studio Tour", Stanislaus County, CA
1993 "CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Alumni Art Exhibition" (Juried), University Art Gallery
1993 "42 nd SAL Exhibition," Haggin Museum, Stockton, CA
1993 "Turlock City Arts Summer Garden Party at the Greenery," CA
1993 President's Office, CSUS Campus, CA
1993 "Joy, Light and Love-the Taos Paintings," Deja Vu, Modesto, CA
1992 Carnegie Center for the Arts, Turlock, CA
1992 "10 th Annual," Carnegie Center, Turlock, CA
1991 "A Celebration of Women Artists," MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE, CA
1991 Stanislaus County Fair, Professional Artists Division, Turlock, CA
1991 "CCAL 38 th Annual Spring Show," Gallo Winery, Modesto, CA
1991 "Ninth Annual Exhibit," Carnegie Center for the Arts & Crafts, Turlock, CA
1990 "District by District Art Show," Stanislaus County Adm. Bldg., Modesto, CA
1990 "38 th Annual Mother Lode Art Exhibition," Sonora, CA
1990 "37 th Annual Spring Show," Gallo Winery, CA
1989 "Regionalism (the Importance of)#2," Leonard's Art Space, Modesto, CA
1989 "Open Studio," Stanislaus County, CA
1989 "SAL Annual Exhibition," the Haggin Museum, CA
1989 "29 th Lodi Art Annual," Lodi Art Center, CA
1989 "8 th Annual Exhibit," Carnegie Center for Arts & Crafts, Turlock, CA
1989 "Membership Appreciation," Carnegie Center, Turlock, CA
1989 "Stanislaus County Fair," Professional Artists Division, Turlock, CA
1988 "7 th Annual," Carnegie Center, Turlock, CA
1988 "CCAL 35 th Annual Spring Show," Gallo Winery, CA
1988 "SAL 37 th Annual," Haggin Museum, Stockton, CA
1987 "Sixth Annual Exhibit," Carnegie Center for the Arts & Crafts, Turlock, CA
1987 "SAL Annual Exhibition," Haggin Museum, CA
1987 "27 th Lodi Art Annual," Lodi Art Center, CA
1986 "SAL 35 th Annual Exhibition," Haggin Museum, CA
1986 "CCAL 33 rd Annual Exhibition," Gallo Winery, CA
1986 "26 th Lodi Art Annual," Lodi Art Center, CA
1986 "CSUS Senior Exhibition," University Art Gallery, Turlock, CA
1985 "The Walnut Creek Open," Civic Arts Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA
1985 "CCAL 32 nd Annual Exhibition," Gallo Winery, CA
1985 "Age in Which We Live," a Summer Celebration of Modesto Area Artists,
MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE Gallery, CA
1985 "Creative Visions," MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE Gallery, CA
1985 "Contemporary Artists," Carnegie Center for the Arts &Crafts, Turlock, CA
1984 "Art Show," Waterford Art Gallery, CA
1982 "Mixed Media Exhibition," Carnegie Center for the Arts & Crafts, CA
1980 Senator Ken Maddy's Office, Modesto, CA
1979 "Student Show," MJC Gallery, California
Awards/Commissions:
2005 Award of Merit, California State Fair Fine Art Exhibit, Sacramento, CA
2005 Honorable Mention, Mistlin Gallery, Modesto, CA
2004 First cover envelopes with Ruddy's artwork presented to selected personnel by
US Army Captain Bruce Kish, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
2001 Cancellation stamp design, US Post Office
2000 2'x6' oil painting, Souza & Daughters, Inc., Dairy Ranch, Turlock, CA
1999 Guest of Congressman Gary Condit, presented a US Postal Service first cover envelope with Ruddy's artwork, "Honoring Those Who Served" to Ron Cossey, a Vietnam Veteran who was awarded the Silver Star, December 15, 1999, Double Tree Inn, Modesto, CA
1999 First cover envelope for US Postage Stamp , titled, " Honoring Those Who Served" , USA
1999 Mayor's Proclamation , "Honoring Those Who Served," Waterford, CA
1999 Award of Excellence, National League of American Pen Women, CA
1999 Honorable Mention, "Bold Expressions," Sacramento Fine Arts Center, CA
1999 Illustrations for TALKARTS, Volume 7, Number 2, CA
1999 Honorable Mention, Carnegie Art Center, Turlock, CA
1998 Honorable Mention, Mother Lode Art Association, Sonora, CA
1998 Honorable Mention, Lodi Art Center's Annual, Mondavi Winery, CA
1996 Honorable Mention, SAL, Haggin Museum, Stockton, CA
1995 3rd Place award, and an honorable mention, 43rd Annual Mother Lode Art Exhibition, Sonora, CA
1994 1 st Place award, Poultry and Dairy Festival, Turlock, CA
1994 Special Award, 43rd SAL Exhibition, Haggin Museum, Stockton, CA
1994 3 rd Place award, Lodi Art Center's 34th Annual, Lodi, CA
1994 Honorable Mention, and the Carden's Frame Shop award, Central California Art League's Spring Art Show, Gallo Winery, Modesto, CA
1993 The Award of Excellence (Best of Show), and a 3rd place award, 42nd SAL Exhibition, Haggin Museum, Stockton, CA
1993 Cover Illustration, CSUS CATALOG, 1993-94
1993 Cover Illustration, CSUS FALL SCHEDULE, 1993
1992 3 rd Prize, Stanislaus County Fair, CA
1991 1 st Place Oils, Professional Artists, Stanislaus County Fair, CA
1990 Honorable Mention, Mother Lode Art Exhibition, Sonora, CA
1989 1 st Place Oils, Professional Artists, Stanislaus County Fair, CA
1988 Logo Design for the University Art Gallery, CSUS campus, Turlock, CA
1988 Oil Painting, Riverview Ranch, Waterford, CA
1988 Mural Painting (temporary), Waterford School Library, CA
1988 Program Design for piano recital, Nevada
1988 2 nd Place Oils, Central California Art League's 35th Annual Spring Show, Gallo Winery, Modesto, CA
1987 2 Honorable Mention awards, Oil painting and a Serigraph, 6th Annual Exhibit, Carnegie Center for the Arts &Crafts, CA
1986 The Graphics Award, and the Aldrich School of Art Award, Stockton Art League's 35th Annual Exhibition, Haggin Museum, CA
1986 The Nasco West Award and an Honorable Mention, CCAL33rd Annual Spring Show, CA
1986 California Centennial Association Grant, selected as an apprentice artist under Professor Winston McGee, assisted in building a two-sided 8x20' ceramic free standing mural entitled "The California Wall," installed on CSUS campus, CA
1985 Stage set for the graduating class of Waterford School, CA
1985 2 nd Place Oils, CCAL 32nd Annual Exhibit, Gallo Winery, Modesto, CA
Teaching/Art Related Employment:
2004 Lecture of Paintings, American Pen Women, Modesto, CA
2004 Lecture of Paintings, California Indians, Stockton, CA
1999 Visiting artist, Summer Arts Festival, Printmaking Studios, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CSUS campus
1998 Slide Lecture, American Pen Women, Modesto, CA
1995 Slide Lecture, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, April 10, 1995, Department of Art, CSUS campus
1995 Guest Lecturer, "Salute to the Arts", Grace Davis High School, Modesto, CA
1994 Show Designer, Turlock City Arts Commission's 12th Annual Spring Juried Art Show, CA
1992 Slide Lecture, Northern California Women's Caucus for Art, Oakland
1992 Guest Lecturer, "Career Days," Oakdale High School, CA
1989-91 Private Instruction, Adults
1988 Guest Lecturer in Painting, Waterford Junior High School, CA
1988 Judged "The Art Show," sponsored by Sacramento Savings and Loan,
Oakdale, CA
1988-89 President and Founder of "Friends of Art," a support group for the University Art Gallery, CSUS, CA
1987-93 Volunteer Curator, Deja Vu Gallery restaurant, a program to get art in public places, Modesto, CA
1984 Taught Elementary School Art, Waterford School, CA (volunteer)
Bibliography:
Sally Ruddy - SOUTHWEST ART magazine, An Active Interest Media, Inc. Publication, "Poetic Expressionism, The Vessel Advertisement"-November, 2006 (p. 137)
Sally Ruddy - SOUTHWEST ART magazine, An Active Interest Media, Inc. Publication, "Poetic Expressionism, Morning Advertisement"-October, 2006 (p. 120)
Art In America - Interview Chelsea Art â . New York, Brant Art Publications, Inc. (May - June 2006) p. 2.
Art Now, Inc.- NEW YORK GALLERY GUIDE , New York: (May, 2006) p. 38.
MBM Publications, Inc. - M/The New York Art World â . New York, MBM Publications, Inc. Vol.9, No 9: (May, 2006) p. 21.
Sally Ruddy - SOUTHWEST ART magazine, An Active Interest Media, Inc. Publication, "Poetic Expressionism, Lily Leaves Advertisement"-May, 2006 (p. 145)
Sally Ruddy - SOUTHWEST ART magazine, An Active Interest Media, Inc. Publication, "Poetic Expressionism, Sparrows Advertisement"-April, 2006 (p. 147)
Paul Kelly - WATERFORD NEWS , "Modern Problems," August 23, 2005, pp. 3
Paul Kelly - WATERFORD NEWS , "Downtown an Inspiration for Local Artist," August 2, 2005, pp. 1
Milligan, Lisa. - MODESTO BEE, "Hey There, Lonely Guy," May 20, 2005
Amsterdam Whitney Gallery. - Art Acquisitor , New York, NY: Vol. 3, Num. 1 (Winter/Spring, 2005) pp. 2, 15.
United States of America , Department of State- Art in Embassies Program, 40 th Anniversary Catalog , Washington D.C. : (2004) p. 55.
Art Now, Inc.- NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL GALLERY GUIDE (Collectors Edition), New York: (September, 2004) p. 29.
MBM Publications, Inc. - M/The New York Art World â . New York, MBM Publications, Inc. Vol.8: (September, 2004) p. 22.
Art Now, Inc.- NEW YORK GALLERY GUIDE , New York: (September, 2004) p. 29.
Hope Werness- The Continuum Encyclopedia of ANIMAL SYMBOLISM IN ART . New York: Continuum, (2004) pp. 36-37,148,331.
Jeremy Sedley - NEW ART INTERNATIONAL . New York: Book Art Press, Vol. VIII (2003-2004) pp.110-111.
CSU Stanislaus - THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES program, "In The Lobby: T he treasure Box SerieS
Leo Stutzin - MODESTO BEE -"'Monologues' potent in drama, humor," February 17, 2002
Patty O'Donnel - TALKARTS , "V-day, the Global Movement," Winter 2002
Louie Art Gallery@Ohlone College - THE FEMALE GAZE , Exhibition Catalogue, Fremont, CA, 2000
University Press - TEN FROM THE VALLEY , A limited edition artists' book produced by CSUS Art Department and the University Art Gallery, Turlock, CA
M. Elaine - WATERFORD NEWS , "The Art Work Behind The Waterford Stamp Cancellation," November 16, 1999
Joan Barnett - MODESTO BEE, " Special Envelope for Special Stamp - Waterford artist's watercolor helps honor those who served," November 11, 1999
Staff writer - MODESTO BEE, "Cachet Honors Service," November 11, 1999
Staff writer - MODESTO BEE , "Local Artists Take Honors"-November 14, 1999
M. Elaine - WATERFORD NEWS ," Stamp Unveiling," November 9, 1999
Staff writer - WATERFORD NEWS ," Waterford at Work," November 9, 1999
M. Elaine - WATERFORD NEWS ," Honoring Those Who Served," November 2, 1999
Staff writer - MODESTO BEE, "Waterford's Ruddy in Two Shows" September 26, 1999
Leo Stutzin - MODESTO BEE, "Artist's Work Going To Kazakhstan," September 21, 1999
Barbie Sullens - WATERFORD NEWS -"Paintings of Waterford Artist Chosen To Hang in American Embassy," September 21, 1999
Leila Rae - ARTBEAT , "Tech Scratch Show"- Spring 1999
Staff writer - MODESTO BEE , "Photographer wins Turlock art award"-March 21, 1999
Leo Stutzin - MODESTO BEE , "Waterford to Chicago"-March 21, 1999
Leila Rae - ARTBEAT , Northern Calif. Women's Caucus for Art-Winter 1998-1999
Sally Ruddy - WOMAN MADE NEWS , "Letter from a Woman Made Gallery Member"-Winter 1999
Leila Rae - ART BEAT , Northern Calif. Women's Caucus for Art-Oct/Nov 1997
Staff writer - WATERFORD NEWS , August 19, 1997
Sally Ruddy - CATALIST magazine, Red Rose Publication, "The Soul of a Woman"-Nov., 1996
Hope Werness - ANIMAL CRACKERS, All Creatures Humane Society1995
Staff writer - STOCKTON RECORD , " Stockton Art League opens exhibition"- June 16, 1994
Staff writer - MODESTO BEE , "Art League show winners on display"- May 10. 1994
Staff writer - ARTSCENE , "Festival winners listed"-October 1994
Darla Welles - TURLOCK JOURNAL , "A Thing for Spring"- March 3, 1994
J.T. Long - WATERFORD NEWS , "Waterford Artists Open their Studios"-10/12/93
John Perez - ARTNEWS , Stanislaus Co. Arts Com. News, "Cafe & Curator"- November-December, 1992
Art Editor - MERCED SUN STAR , " Altamont Pass subject of exhibition"- April 17, 1992
Art Editor - MERCED COUNTY TIMES, " 'The Altamont Series' will be on display at MC Art Gallery"-4/16/92
Art Editor - MODESTO BEE , " 'I-5 . . .is part of Sally Ruddy's "Altamont Series: on display at Merced College Art Gallery"- May 1, 1992
Art Editor - THE OBSERVER , Merced College, "Altamont Pass Inspires Valley Artist"- April 28, 1992
Staff writer - WATERFORD NEWS , "Sally Ruddy Wins Blue Ribbon at Fair"- August 27, 1991
Staff writer - OAKDALE LEADER , "Fair Results"- August 7, 1991
Staff writer - MODESTO BEE , "5 County Artists Open Summer Series" - June10, 1990
Staff writer - THE GRADUATE , CSUS, "Be a Part of the Art"-Winter 1990
Staff writer - TURLOCK JOURNAL , "Fair Results"-August 10, 1989
Leo Stutzin - MODESTO BEE , "Watercolorist, Sculptor Share Top Awards"-May 8, 1988
Staff writer - MODESTO BEE , "Here are Winners in CCAL Exhibit"-May 25, 1986
Margo Ernst - STOCKTON RECORD , "Art League show winners named"-May 26, 1985
Leo Stutzin - MODESTO BEE , "Anger, Anguish in Art"-July 7, 1985
Carol Fowler - CONTRA COSTA TIMES "A Chance to be Seen in Walnut Creek"-June 23, 1985
Collections:
Public
Allied Concrete, Modesto, CA
California State University, Library, Stockton Multi-Campus Regional Center, Stockton, CA
California State University, University Art Gallery Fine Art Collection, Turlock. CA
Chaplain, Captain, Patrick A. Genseal, Moody AFB, GA
City of Walnut Creek, CA
Deja Vu (Joanna Turner), Modesto, CA
Harry W. Souza & Daughters, Inc., Dairy Ranch, (Margo Souza, CEO) Turlock, CA
Museum of New Mexico, Santa Fe, NM
Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon, MI
Oakland Museum, Department of History, Oakland, CA
Right Away Ready Mix (David Filapeck), Oakland, CA
Riverview Ranch, Waterford, CA
Statewide Concrete (Leslie Hoffman), Santa Rosa, CA
The Butcher's Arms Restaurant (Lino Pires) Priors Hardwick, Southam, Warks, England
Private
Mrs. Noma Arakelian, Turlock, CA
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Bava, Hughson, CA
Ms. Amparo R. DeLa Torre, Guadalajara, Mexico
Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Cheryl Eikelberger, Reno, NV
Mr. & Mrs. William B. Imholt III, Lakewood, WA
Dr. & Mrs. John Leicham, Modesto, CA
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Mears, Darby, MT
Mr. & Mrs. George Moseley, Yerington, NV
Ms. Kay Nichols, Waterford, CA
Ms. Nancy Quinn, Carson City, NV
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Rackley, Modesto, CA
Ms. Debbie Rivera, Oakdale, CA
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Rivera, Waterford, CA
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Rogers, Reno, NV
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Schear, New York, NY
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Silva, Waterford, CA
Mr. & Mrs. William Simpson III, Benicia, CA
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Sowersby, Hailey, ID
Mr. & Mrs. R.W. Spoon, Modesto, CA
Mr. & Mrs. James Theodores, La Fayette, CA
Mr. & Mrs. Galen Winegardner, Modesto, CA
Represented by:
Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, New York, NY
Mistlin Gallery, Modesto, CA
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Sales and Rental Gallery, Fort Mason, S.F., CA
Northern California Women's Caucus for the Arts
