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| Photo by Christopher Coté |
| Born and raised in Northern New Mexico, Claire has recently returned to her home state to live with her new husband in Sunshine Valley. Claire graduated with honors from the University of New Mexico in 2004 with degrees in Fine Art and Cultural Anthropology. In 2008 she finished her Masters degree in Fine Art and Ecology at Dartington College of Arts in Devon, England. To visit her travel blog from her time in England click here.
In her work, Claire walks the tightrope of the artist, educator, anthropologist and activist. She explores environments, people and their relationships through experimentation in many mediums including drawing, painting, sound, book-making, collage and photography. Her commitment to social change and environmental sustainability as well as a fascination with the human experience inspire her work.
Collaboration plays an important part in much of Claire's work. In 2007 she began collaborating with Anna Keleher, from Devon, England. Their participatory project, "Approaching an Exchange" made its debut in the United States at the University of New Mexico Art Gallery in August 2009. And their traveling residency, DREAMING PLACE, took place in Northern Ireland/ Eîre in June and July 2011. Claire has also collaborated with the National Park Service, US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to create artworks and events. Her interactive, interpretive installation, “If You’d Like To…. Great Sand Dunes” (fifth in a series begun in Dartmoor National Park, England with Collaborator, Anna Keleher), was installed at the Great Sand Dunes National Park Visitor Center in Colorado during the summer and fall of 2010.
Claire began her business Claire Cote Concepts in the spring of 2006 to make her creations available to a broader audience. Claire is Outreach and Programs coordinator for Rivers & Birds, a local environmental education organization and she a board member for Localogy and the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance.
Claire is also daughter of the North Star Elves. To see North Star Toys online click here.
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EDUCATION
2008 M.A. Art and Ecology (Distinction), Dartington College of Art, Totnes, UK
2004 B.A. Cultural Anthropology and Fine Arts Studio (Summa Cum Laude), University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
2001 Certificate in Peace Studies, University of New Mexico, Taos New Mexico
1999 High School Diploma from Oak Meadow School, Putney Vermont
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2011
“How Far From Home Are We?” a visual and sound journey installation (collaboration with Anna Keleher and Rebecca Beinart), at the Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 1 – 29, 2011.
2010
“Great Sand Dunes: If You’d Like To….” installed at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Mosca, Colorado, Jul – Dec, 2010 (collaborative projects with Anna Keleher)
2008
"Dartmoor: If you'd Like to..." installed at Bellever Youth Hostel, Dartmoor National Park, Devon UK, Sept - Nov, 2008
"How far from home are we?" an illustrated radio journey and collaborative audio/visual installation, The Library, Dartington College of Arts, Devon, UK, Jul - Aug, 2008
2007
“Color by Osmosis: new work by Claire Long”, Exhibition and launch event for Catalpa Design Website, Caffee Tazza, Taos, New Mexico Jan - Feb, 2007.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2011
“63 Daily Nested Thoughts” in “18 Days”, juried exhibition, Contemporary Center for the Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Feb 11 – Mar 24, 2011. (www.howfarfromhomearewe.com)
2010
“Movement on Turtle Island” and “Sounds of Dispersal” in “SEED 2”, The Stables Gallery Taos, New Mexico, USA, October 6 – 31, 2010
"Great Sand Dunes:If You'd Like To...." interactive audio installation (collaborative project with Anna Keleher) at Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mosca, COlorado, July - December
“Approaching an Exchange: Dartmoor” photographic and material outcome installation and “Dartmoor: If You’d Like To….” (collaborative projects with Anna Keleher) in “Art, Ecology and Economy” at Duchy Square Centre for Creativity, Princetown, Devon UK and Centre for Contemporary Art in the Natural World (CCANW), Exeter, Devon, UK, Jan 16 – Mar 28, 2010
2009
“Approaching an Exchange: Albuquerque” video installation and site-based work in “Dispersal/Return: Land Arts of the American West 2000 – 2006”, University of New Mexico Art Museum, Aug 28 – Nov 25, 2009 with site-based Exchange events at Tijeras Prehistoric Pueblo, Sept 25, 26, 27 and Oct 3, 2009
2008
"Approaching an Exchange: Dartmoor" and "Bristol: If You'd Like To..." (collaborative projects with Anna Keleher) in "Divergence: n50.26 w03.41", a group exhibition of Dartington graduates, Arnolfini bookshop, The Cube Cinema, Bristol, UK, Oct 1 - 5, 2008.
"Approaching an Exchange: Dartmoor" a documentary DVD and Performance-based Walk and Exchange (a collaborative projects with Anna Keleher) and "Daily Nested Thoughts" in "MAShow", MA Platform at Dartington College of Arts Degree Show, Totnes, UK, Sept 25 - 27, 2008.
"English Riviera Geopark: If You'd like to..." in English Riviera Geopark Exhibition, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust/Cockington Court, Torquay, Devon, UK, May - July, 2008.
“Ecologies of Food, Dartmoor Prehistoric Food Practice Experiments” DVD of experiments and project outcome, “If you would like to…” (collaborative projects with Anna Keleher) in "Cinderella Hills: MA Arts and Ecology at Haldon", Centre for Contemporary Art in the Natural World (CCANW), Exeter, UK, April 5 - 20, 2008
2006
“Patriot Act” in “Is it a bird, Is it a Plane?”, a juried exhibition of artistic reflections on the global socio-political climate of the past two years, Elastic Arts Center, Chicago, Oct 20 - Nov 19, 2006.
“Camouflage: Budget Disguise” for “Renters.” Two Mobile galleries (budget rental trucks) installed at 10 locations during the Site Santa Fe Biennial weekend celebration.
“Urban Mimicry” and “Urban Disguise” for LandMinds, juried retrospective and first public exhibition for students of the first five years of Land Arts of the American West. Santa Fe Center for Contemporary Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
“Patterned Ground” Wildland Art! juried exhibition and fundraiser for the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance. Albuquerque Arts Alliance Gallery, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
2005
“48 Potatoes,” “Urban Mimicry,” “Urban Disguise,” “Autumn Disruptive Coloration,” “Squash Ladle,” and “Sustaining the Artists: Anthropology of Food” in Land Arts of the American West 2005. John Sommers Gallery, University of New Mexico.
2004
“Jacob’s Ladder on the Rio Grande” for “Ranting and Raving: Artists Taking a Stand.” OFFCenter Community Art Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
2003
“Radio-River” and “Center for Creative Dismantling of Kirkland Nuclear Storage Bunker” Foyer, John Sommers Gallery, Art and Ecology class exhibition, University of New Mexico.
RESIDENCIES
2011
DREAMING PLACE, 40 days/night collaborative, traveling residency in collaboration with Anna Keleher at the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark, Northern Ireland/Republic of Ireland, Jun – Jul, 2011. www.dreamingplace.eu
PUBLICATIONS/RADIO
-"Recycled Art for Kids" in the Taos News, April 10, 2010
-Interview about “NeoRio 2009” and LEAP on KTAO, Breakfast with Nancy, October 8, 2009
-Photographs featured in, Land Arts of the American West, Ed. Bill Gilbert and Chris Taylor, University of Texas Press, April 2009
-"Daily Nested Thoughts" in "MAMag" Dartington College of Arts, Degree Show Catalog, Editor, Bill Leslie
-Interview with David Squires, “Devon Lives”, BBC Radio Devon, aired August 30 and September 2, 2008
-"How Far From Home Are We?" a collaborative radio journey, Clearing Broadcast, Annual Showcase, Student Audio Works, Sound Art Radio 85.7 fm, Totnes, UK and live streaming, August 14, 2008
-"How Far From Home Are We?" a collaborative radio journey
Free Sound Radio, Plymouth Art Center, Plymouth, UK, August 6, 2008
-"How Far From Home Are We?" a collaborative radio journey, Radia.fm, 13 stations throughout Europe and live streaming, 28th July - August 3, 2008;
-"How Far From Home Are We?" a collaborative radio journey, Sound Art Radio 85.7, Totnes, UK and live streaming,18 and July 25, 2008
-"Environments in Rain" an induction into Dartmoor Sound Environments, Devon Lives, BBC Radio Devon, May 22, 2008
-“A Patriot Act” Digital Photograph. Women Artist Datebook 2007. Syracuse Cultural Workers.
-“Mimicry” Digital Photograph and Land Arts journal entry. Landminds Exhibition Catalog. 2006.
-“Vessels-Cedar Mesa.” Digital Photograph. “Conceptions Southwest”, UNM’s Fine Art and Literary Magazine, Vol. XXIX. 2006.
-“Raft.” Digital Photograph. “Conceptions Southwest”, UNM’s Fine Art and Literary Magazine, Vol. XXIX. 2006. Editor’s Pick.
-“Sourcing Creativity-Place” Creativity Corner for “Art of the Song” aired July 2006 and published on-line by the creativity Portal: http://www.creativity-portal.com/articles/artofthesong/sourcing-creativity-place.html
-"The Nuclear Disarmament Imperative." Written in collaboration with Emily Strabbing and Elena Hushbeck. April 2005. “El Dorado Sun”.
-"Trinity: Igniting the Nuclear Age." July 2005. “El Dorado Sun”.
-Water Vignettes. (one-time radio special) Written and read by students of Basia Irland. Aired on KUNM 89.9 Feb. 4, 2004
-“Tibetan Boy on Bicycle” Finalist in 21st Annual College Photography contest sponsored by Photographer’s Forum Magazine. Published in 2001 College Photography Contest Volume.
CURATION EXPERIENCE
“350.org, an Exhibition documenting local Climate Action” Photography installation (featured photographers Geraint Smith, Jasmine Levalley and Zandi) at the Taos Public Library, Taos, New Mexico, Nov 1, 2009 – Jan 4, 2010
“NeoRio 2009: art, nature, culture and community in confluence”, an all-day environmental arts event at Wild Rivers Recreation Area, Questa, New Mexico, October 17th, 2009
PUBLIC TALKS
“Navigating Narritory: people, place and story” Dartington College of Arts, Devon, UK.
“New Works from Land Art of the American West” University Art Gallery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, November, 2005.
“Land Arts of the American West: a traveling community”, collaborative guest lecture with Jennifer Garlick, for Anthropology class with Steven Feld, University of New Mexico, December, 2005.
“The Convergence of Peace, Spirituality, Conflict and Religion through Imagery and Symbols” a lecture summary of survey results and drawing demonstration at the International Society of Professionals In Dispute Resolution (SPIDR) conference, Albuquerque, N.M., Spetember, 2001.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Fall 2010
Instructor for River's and Bird's "Watershed Project" for 5th graders and Arroyos del Norte Elementary School
Spring 2010
Teacher and Facilitator with artists, Siena Sanderson, for three one a half hour Family Workshops on Creating Recycled Art at the Harwood Museum of Art. Duties included creating theme, collecting materials, set-up, presentation of materials and concepts.
Summer 2004
Substitute teacher for Serendipity Day School (ages 3-6) and School for the Visually Impaired (Ages 2-9). Duties included implementing daily routine and special curriculum items and attending field trips as chaperone.
Sept 2004 to May 2005
Caregiver and activity leader for Children’s Choice after school program at Bandelier Elementary School, Albuquerque, NM. Duties included planning and implementing artistic, academic or active-outside activities; creating a safe, stimulating and fun environment for the 70-90, 5-13 year old kids served weekly; helping site director plan weekly field trips.
Spring 2004
Volunteer at “OFFCenter” a Community Art Studio dedicated to providing the Albuquerque community with access to art supplies and studio space. Duties included spearheading a rotating children’s exhibition in the Downtown Albuquerque Public Library, assisting with the children’s studio hours, going to Reginald Chavez Elementary school bi-weekly to lead art projects with the kids in their after school program, preparing for workshops and special events and art shows as well as assisting with reorganization of supplies, donations and maintenance.
Summer 2003
Teaching Assistant for “Southwest Water” an intenve, field-based art studio class with Basia Irland. Responsibilities included assisting with assembly of the class-reader, creating publicity materials (flyer and posters), running errands and experimenting with art projects to be used for the class.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007 – Present: Board Member of Localogy, an educational not-for profit exploring the local with the youth of northern New Mexico.
2006 –Present: Sole-proprietor, graphic designer and artist for Catalpa Design, offering original watercolor cards, hand-made books and other creations, www.catalpadesignstudio.com.
2006 – July 2007: Outreach Coordinator, Office manager and Graphic designer for Art of the Song, a
nationally syndicated radio show produced in Taos, New Mexico.
Fall 2005 - Student of the interdisciplinary program, Land Arts of the American West, University of New Mexico,14 students, 50 days as a nomadic group traveling to 15 sites through out the American West and Northern Mexico, covering over 9,000 miles of territory, culminating in theannual Land Arts exhibition at the University of New Mexico.
May 2004: Senior Honors Thesis for the Anthropology Department at University of New Mexico, Public Art in Albuquerque: Crossing
Disciplines, Overcoming Boundaries to Create Community (unpublished).
2004: Volunteer at OFFCenter a Community Art Studio dedicated to providing the Albuquerque community with access to art supplies and studio space.
Summer 2003: Teaching Assistant for Southwest Water an intensive, field-based art studio class with Basia Irland.
2000 - 2001: Contract as graphic artist for the U.S. National Park Service for 12 pen and ink renderings of natural environment, prehistoric
inhabitants, Conquistadores, and Civil War residents at Fort Craig National Historical Site, for interpretive wayside signs.
2000: Poster-session of visual art and research project, The Convergence of Peace, Spirituality, Conflict and Religion through Imagery and Symbols at the International Society of Professionals In Dispute Resolution (SPIDR) conference, Albuquerque, N.M. |
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