CREDENTIALS / CV - Elizabeth Gunter

Elizabeth Gunter

Introduction
As a multifaceted artist and graphic designer, I blend my passion for visual communication and creative strategy to curate impactful experiences and design solutions. With over 20 years of experience, I have honed my ability to build brands, foster artistic community engagement, and mentor the next generation of artists and designers. I thrive in spaces where creativity meets purpose and am deeply committed to using art as a tool for social change.

Artist’s Statement
I believe that art and design have the power to transform perspectives, build community, and create lasting change. My work explores themes of identity, culture, and human connection, often through mixed media and fine art practices. As a curator, my goal is to bring together diverse voices, creating spaces where art can speak to the collective human experience. My practice is rooted in collaboration, and I continue to learn from and be inspired by the communities I work with.

Professional Organizations

Art Around the Corner
ART Provides Studio & Gallery
Arts to Zion
Utah Cultural Alliance
Utah Division of Arts & Museums
Women’s Business Center of Utah
Women’s Influence Network
Z-Arts

Skills

Design & Branding: Graphic Design, Brand Development, UX/UI Wireframing
Creative Direction: Artistic Leadership, Mentoring, Business Coaching
Communication: Digital Media, Marketing Strategy, Campaign Creation
Technical Skills: Adobe Creative Cloud, Social Media Marketing, Web Design, Print Production
Traditional Skills: Drawing, Illustration, Cintiq Tablet, Painting & Murals
Languages: Bilingual in English & Spanish

Grants and Awards

2022-2024: Creative Aging Grant – For Lifetime Arts Trained Participants, Utah Division of Arts & Museums
2023: Women’s Influence Network – 2023 Woman to Watch
2022: Certified Change Leader, Change Leader Institute, Utah Division of Arts & Museums

Exhibitions

2024: “Herstory” | Painting | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery
2023: “Gestural Abstraction” | Painting & Drawing | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery
2023: “Inspired by Water” | Painting & Art Installation | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery
2023: “Herstory” | Painting | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery
2022: “Wood to Paper” | Painting | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery
2022: “Art for Art’s Sake” | Art Installation | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery
2022: “The Natural World” | Painting | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery
2021: “Smile the Art is Watching” | Painting | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery
2021: “Art at the End” | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery
2020: “Cosmic Realms” | Painting | Solo Exhibition, ART Provides Studio & Gallery
2001: “Pieces of Paterson” | Photography | Group Show, WPU Power Art Gallery, Wayne, NJ

Commissions

2024: “I See You” | Painted Portrait, Acrylic on Wood, Private Collection, St. George, UT
2021: “Graduation” | Painted Portrait, Acrylic on Wood, Private Collection, Springdale, UT
2020: “Jynx” | Painted Portrait, Acrylic on Wood, Private Collection, St. George, UT
2019: “Spider Realm” | Ink on Hyde Drum, Private Collection, SLC, UT

Collections

2024: “Frozen” | Mixed Media, Private Collection, St. George, UT
2023: “Window” | Acrylic on Canvas, Private Collection, Austin, TX
2023: “She Gestures” | Pastel on Paper, Private Collection, St. George, UT
2022: “Mindless” | Ink on Paper, Private Collection, St. George, UT
2002: “Ready Freddy” | Mixed Media on Canvas, Private Collection, Philadelphia, PA
2001: “Dream” | Mixed Media on Canvas, Private Collection, Wayne, NJ

Education

1998: New York Studio School: Summer Drawing Marathon, NYC, NY
2003: The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC): Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting & Graphic Design, Chicago, IL
Leadership Award – The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2001-2003)
2019: Utah State University: Master Remote Work Professional Certificate

Experience

Fine Artist & Curator

ART Provides 501(c)(3)
2016 – Present

Curated 25+ exhibits in 5 years and personally handled gallery management, sales, event planning, marketing, and community engagement.
Led talks & workshops for 12-30 students.
Bootstrapped the nonprofit through Creative Well Design and formed the nonprofit and its board in October 2024.

Creative Director & Graphic Designer

Creative Well Design
2003 – Present

Developed an in-depth understanding of client needs by cultivating and maintaining long-lasting relationships to strategize creative plans for business growth.
Provided artistic leadership, mentoring, and business brand coaching.
Specialized in brand IP creation, presentation design, social media marketing, web design, and product photography.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom.

Graphic Designer

Rainbow Sign & Banner
2017 – 2018

In-house designer of logos, signage, and vehicle wraps. Focused on developing expertise in signage and vehicle wraps while handling customer service, estimates, fulfillment, and payment processing.

Manager of Creative

Medical Library Association (MLA)
2005 – 2019

Remote in-house designer and art director for print and digital products, publications, marketing, advertising, and annual meeting materials.
Developed the brand image of the association and increased its visibility and membership worldwide.