Education
Master of Fine Arts 2011 Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University
Four-Year Certificate 2009 The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Studio Residency for Studies in Fine Art 2007 Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, Australia
Publications/Articles
Art Sync: Rhythmic Velocities - A conversation with Thomas Paul Raggio by Elizabeth Johnson, edited by Matthew Crain 2022
Thomas Paul Raggio | In the Studio (book) 2020
Thomas Paul Raggio : Start/Finish (book) 2019
PAFA and Roman: Expanding Education Through Art 2018
New American Paintings, Northeast, Issue #122 2016
Bonn Rundschau, “Lob Der Senkrechten”, Bonn, Germany 2013
Philadelphia Inquirer, Lively Time Line “Abstract Invitational” 2008
Exit Strategy catalogue, published on behalf of public and private donors in Queensland, Australia. 2007
Public and Private Collections
Capital One
Temple University
The Fellowship of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
CBOE - Chicago Board Options Exchange
M.L. - Private Financial Firm | Philadelphia
B-Lab | Philadelphia
Clothing design
Thomas Paul Raggio X Commonwealth Proper - Spring/Summer ‘22 Ltd Custom Lining
Exhibitions
Solo
In The Valley Gross McCleaf Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2022
Memory Drum James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2018
Thomas Paul Raggio – Breakdown James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2014
Thomas Paul Raggio / Citibank Simon Gallery, Morristown, NJ 2013
Thomas Paul Raggio // Dylan Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2013
Thomas Paul Raggio Simon Gallery, Morristown, NJ 2012
Group
June Edition Gross McCleaf Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2022
Heart & Soul Gross McCleaf Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2022
Subtle Impact The White Room Gallery, Bridgehampton, NY 2019
The Curtis The Curtis, Philadelphia, PA 2018
International Variety - Works on Paper James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2018
JOG 10 James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2016
Forces James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2016
5 to Watch: Exceptional Graduates From The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Avery Galleries, Bryn Mawr, PA 2015
Blind Date – Junge Positionen Galerie Gisela Clement, Bonn, Germany 2013
Ghost in the Machine, curated by Stephen Westfall Lennon, Weinberg, Inc., New York, NY 2011
NOWHERE White Box Gallery (SoHo), New York, NY 2011
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Round 1 Mason Gross School of the Arts Gallery, New Brunswick, NJ 2011
The Brodsky Center for Innovative Editions Gallery at the Heldrich Hotel Heldrich Hotel, New Brunswick, NJ 2011
CAA MFA Exhibition at Hunter Times Square Gallery, curated by Wendy White New York, NY 2011
WLCM BCK New Brunswick, NJ 2010
Abstract Invitational, Delaware County Community College, curated by Bill Scott Media, PA 2008
Exit Strategy Queensland College of Art, Brisbane, Australia 2007
67th Union League Gala Union League, Philadelphia, PA 2007
Local Emerging American Artists Philadelphia, PA 2006
Teaching
Advisory Committee Member - Rutgers Arts Online, MGSA - Rutgers University 2022 - On-going
Lecturer / Professor (Level 4) - Rutgers University
Lead Professor for Art Appreciation Art, Rutgers Arts Online - Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ I teach an online course for all majors called Art Appreciation. This course is an introduction to the art terms and ideas that will give you a way to appreciate what you see. Examining the formal elements of design in two-dimensional and three-dimensional art and discusses the basic making of the work, with descriptions of the tools and the processes. 2010 - On-going
Lecturer for Visual Thinking & Color Theory Studio Course, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ This course deals with the possibilities of personal creativity between two-dimensional and three-dimensional work. Students will learn different methods of approaching a composition and comprehending the process. There are readings that coincide with in-class and homework assignments to enhance the level of thought. Critiques are an essential part of the course that brings forth individual perspectives and group dialogue. 2010 - 2011
Lecturer for the Extension Division, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University [Two Courses], New Brunswick, NJ
Portfolio Development Course This course was designed to give essential information to individuals that want to pursue art as a career. During the twelve-week sessions, I focus on drawing and painting development for creative compositions that can be used in the portfolio. I present slide talks about historic and contemporary artists, presentation of work, and how to talk about art.
Drawing for Kids This was twelve sessions on the essential fundamentals for kids to understand different mediums in art and have hands on experience. While working they also received historic information about the different mediums. 2010 - 2011 (both courses)
Taught for the Educational Department in the Historic Museum at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA I worked on many different programs offered through the educational department in the historic museum. I gave tours through the historic museum and talked about the collection to all ages. There was an outreach program to the Philadelphia public and private schools to come and learn about certain paintings in the collection. I would bring the students to the painting, give them the historic background on the piece, and talk about the artist. The students would interact by using material provided to draw a diagram of the composition. I also taught a Saturday class designed for all ages that offered the opportunity to work on art related projects. 2008 - 2009
Rutgers Faculty Union
Executive Board Representative
Legislative Committee - Chair
Organizing Committee - Member
Media Committee - Member
Negotiating Team
Liaison for MGSA
Advocate for Adjunct Healthcare
Research Experience
Research Assistant to Professor Al Gury, Philadelphia, PA I was the research assistant from September 2009 to early January 2010 for Professor Al Gury. The educational book he was writing is called, Color for Painters: A Guide to Traditions and Practice. During this time, I was working very closely with rights and reproductions of various museums, galleries, and private estates for images. The involvement in this process gave me the necessary knowledge for writing a book for publication. 2009 - 2010
Painting Assistant for Diane Burko, Philadelphia, PA I worked with the artist in her studio and helped with many contemporary art related material. 2008
Assistant for the Sculpture and Painting Departments for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA I assisted in the painting department overseeing the Chair’s Office and working on department projects. One of my main projects was documenting all the casts in the historic cast hall. This project involved researching the origin of the cast, photo documenting, and providing information about the pieces. I also assisted the sculpture department in the foundry, wood-shop, plaster/clay, & marble studios. 2005 - 2006
Awards / Honors
Leon Golub Fond 2010
Cuff / Sammak award for Abstraction 2009
The Elena and Will Barnett award for Geometry in Abstraction 2009
Michael G. Capuzzi Jr. Endowment for outstanding achievement at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 2007
The Ruth and Wes Tanseer bond for excellence in the study of fine arts 2005
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