MICHAEL RADYK
COLLECTIONS
Cleveland Museum of Art, 2016
University of Georgia, Special Collections, 2011
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Michael Radyk Textiles, 1999-present
Studio Artist and Designer
American Craft Council, Director of Education, 2016-2018
Editor in Chief, American Craft Inquiry, journal
American Craft Council
Minneapolis, MN
Michael Radyk Clothing, 1991-99
Philadelphia, PA
Designer and Manufacturer of limited edition women’s and men’s clothing and accessories, specializing in handwoven, handmade and embroidered fabrics, pattern making, individual and production sewing. Clients included fine craft galleries, specialty stores and department stores.
EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), 2006-2008
Providence, RI
Master’s of Fine Arts, Honors
Concentration in Textiles
Brown University, 2006- 2008
The Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning
Providence, RI
Concentration in Collegiate Teaching
Tyler School of Art, Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Magna cum laude
Concentration in Textiles, Fiber Arts, Art History
LECTURES & PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Lecture, Cleveland Museum of Art, Sponsored by the Textile Art Alliance, 2015
Lecture, Kent State University, 2015
Juror, Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, The Adrianna Farrelli Prize For Excellence in Fiber Art, 2014
Conference Chair, ENGAGE: Color, Ritual & Material Studies Conference, Kutztown University Annual Art Education & Crafts Conference, 2014
Exhibition Curator, ENGAGE: Color, Ritual & Material Group Exhibition, Kutztown University, Marlin & Regina Miller Gallery, 2014
BOOK & CATALOG INCLUSION
Artistry in Fiber, Vol. 2: Sculpture, 2017
ISBN: 0-7643-5342-0, Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
Artistry in Fiber, Vol.1: Wall, 2017
ISBN: 0-7643-5342-0, Schiffer Publishing Ltd
30th Anniversary Exhibition, Still Crazy After All These Year, Exhibition catalog, 2017 ISBN: 1-930230-48-6, Publisher-browngrotta arts
Influence and Evolution: Fiber Sculpture-then and now, Exhibition catalog, 2015
ISBN: 1-930230-45-3, Publisher-browngrotta arts
AWARDS
Presidents Prize, FOCUS; Fiber 2014-15, Erie Art Museum, Bacon Gallery
Textile Art Alliance of the Cleveland Museum of Art
Juried by Paola Morsiani, Director Neuberger Museum, State University of New York, Purchase
Ebb and Flow Yardage exhibition, Handweavers Guild of America Convergence, 2014, awarded 2nd place for Migration yardage
Merit Award, 34th Juried Exhibition 2009, Lyndon House Arts Center, Athens, GA
Juried by Karen Shaw, Chief Curator of the Islip Art Museum and Carriage House Workshop
Visionary Award of Excellence, Craft Forms 2008, 14th Annual International Juried Exhibition, Wayne Art Center, Philadelphia, PA
Juried by Michael W. Monroe, Executive Director & Chief Curator at the Bellevue Arts Museum and former curator at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution Washington, D.C.
Most Promising Designer, Philadelphia Dresses the World, 1999, 2000, City of Philadelphia,
Presented by the Mayor of Philadelphia for Ready- to-Wear collection.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Department of Art Education & Crafts
Kutztown, PA
Professor Textiles, 2011-2016
Chair of Crafts (Textiles, Fine Metals, Ceramics & Wood)
Area Head of Textiles
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Savannah, GA
Professor, Fibers, 2010-2011
University of Georgia, Lamar Dodd School of Art
Athens,GA
Visiting Professor of Art, Fabric Design, 2008-10
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence,RI
Instructor, 2006-08
WORKSHOPS, OTHER TEACHING
Peters Valley School of Craft, 2017, 2019
Kent State University, Kent Blossom Art Summer Program, 2015
Kutztown University Summer Institutes, 2012-2016, Kutztown, PA
FELLOWSHIPS & RESIDENCIES
Hambidge Center For the Arts, Artist Residency, 2010, Rabun Gap, GA Oregon College of Art and Craft Residency Program, 2010, Portland, OR
Funded by the Collins Foundation
Yaddo (accepted) 2010, Saratoga Springs, NY
GRANTS
University Research Grant, 2016, Kutztown University
College of Visual & Performing Arts Faculty Development Grant, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, Kutztown University
University Professional Development Grant, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, Kutztown University
Kutztown University Foundation Grant for Engage Conference, 2014
Kutztown University Foundation Grant for Engage Exhibition, 2014
Ruth and Harold Chenven Foundation Grant 2010
Textile Society of America Presenter Grant 2010
SCHOLARSHIPS
Barbara L. Kulhman Foundation, Greene, NY. 2008
Nomination only funding.
Graduate Fellowship, RISD, Providence, RI. 2006-08
Handweavers Guild of America, HGA Scholarship, Suwanee, GA. 2007
John A.Chironna Scholarship, Providence, RI. 2006-08
WEB
michaelradyk.com
www.behance.net/michaelradyk
Cleveland Museum of Art, 2016
University of Georgia, Special Collections, 2011
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Michael Radyk Textiles, 1999-present
Studio Artist and Designer
American Craft Council, Director of Education, 2016-2018
Editor in Chief, American Craft Inquiry, journal
American Craft Council
Minneapolis, MN
Michael Radyk Clothing, 1991-99
Philadelphia, PA
Designer and Manufacturer of limited edition women’s and men’s clothing and accessories, specializing in handwoven, handmade and embroidered fabrics, pattern making, individual and production sewing. Clients included fine craft galleries, specialty stores and department stores.
EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), 2006-2008
Providence, RI
Master’s of Fine Arts, Honors
Concentration in Textiles
Brown University, 2006- 2008
The Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning
Providence, RI
Concentration in Collegiate Teaching
Tyler School of Art, Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Magna cum laude
Concentration in Textiles, Fiber Arts, Art History
LECTURES & PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Lecture, Cleveland Museum of Art, Sponsored by the Textile Art Alliance, 2015
Lecture, Kent State University, 2015
Juror, Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, The Adrianna Farrelli Prize For Excellence in Fiber Art, 2014
Conference Chair, ENGAGE: Color, Ritual & Material Studies Conference, Kutztown University Annual Art Education & Crafts Conference, 2014
Exhibition Curator, ENGAGE: Color, Ritual & Material Group Exhibition, Kutztown University, Marlin & Regina Miller Gallery, 2014
BOOK & CATALOG INCLUSION
Artistry in Fiber, Vol. 2: Sculpture, 2017
ISBN: 0-7643-5342-0, Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
Artistry in Fiber, Vol.1: Wall, 2017
ISBN: 0-7643-5342-0, Schiffer Publishing Ltd
30th Anniversary Exhibition, Still Crazy After All These Year, Exhibition catalog, 2017 ISBN: 1-930230-48-6, Publisher-browngrotta arts
Influence and Evolution: Fiber Sculpture-then and now, Exhibition catalog, 2015
ISBN: 1-930230-45-3, Publisher-browngrotta arts
AWARDS
Presidents Prize, FOCUS; Fiber 2014-15, Erie Art Museum, Bacon Gallery
Textile Art Alliance of the Cleveland Museum of Art
Juried by Paola Morsiani, Director Neuberger Museum, State University of New York, Purchase
Ebb and Flow Yardage exhibition, Handweavers Guild of America Convergence, 2014, awarded 2nd place for Migration yardage
Merit Award, 34th Juried Exhibition 2009, Lyndon House Arts Center, Athens, GA
Juried by Karen Shaw, Chief Curator of the Islip Art Museum and Carriage House Workshop
Visionary Award of Excellence, Craft Forms 2008, 14th Annual International Juried Exhibition, Wayne Art Center, Philadelphia, PA
Juried by Michael W. Monroe, Executive Director & Chief Curator at the Bellevue Arts Museum and former curator at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution Washington, D.C.
Most Promising Designer, Philadelphia Dresses the World, 1999, 2000, City of Philadelphia,
Presented by the Mayor of Philadelphia for Ready- to-Wear collection.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Department of Art Education & Crafts
Kutztown, PA
Professor Textiles, 2011-2016
Chair of Crafts (Textiles, Fine Metals, Ceramics & Wood)
Area Head of Textiles
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Savannah, GA
Professor, Fibers, 2010-2011
University of Georgia, Lamar Dodd School of Art
Athens,GA
Visiting Professor of Art, Fabric Design, 2008-10
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence,RI
Instructor, 2006-08
WORKSHOPS, OTHER TEACHING
Peters Valley School of Craft, 2017, 2019
Kent State University, Kent Blossom Art Summer Program, 2015
Kutztown University Summer Institutes, 2012-2016, Kutztown, PA
FELLOWSHIPS & RESIDENCIES
Hambidge Center For the Arts, Artist Residency, 2010, Rabun Gap, GA Oregon College of Art and Craft Residency Program, 2010, Portland, OR
Funded by the Collins Foundation
Yaddo (accepted) 2010, Saratoga Springs, NY
GRANTS
University Research Grant, 2016, Kutztown University
College of Visual & Performing Arts Faculty Development Grant, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, Kutztown University
University Professional Development Grant, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, Kutztown University
Kutztown University Foundation Grant for Engage Conference, 2014
Kutztown University Foundation Grant for Engage Exhibition, 2014
Ruth and Harold Chenven Foundation Grant 2010
Textile Society of America Presenter Grant 2010
SCHOLARSHIPS
Barbara L. Kulhman Foundation, Greene, NY. 2008
Nomination only funding.
Graduate Fellowship, RISD, Providence, RI. 2006-08
Handweavers Guild of America, HGA Scholarship, Suwanee, GA. 2007
John A.Chironna Scholarship, Providence, RI. 2006-08
WEB
michaelradyk.com
www.behance.net/michaelradyk
