Ed Essex
Born 1924, Galesburg, Illinois

Education
BFA and MFA, University of Iowa, 1950.
Teaching Certification, Northern Idaho College of Education

Selected Exhibitions
Gilmartin Gallery, Seattle, Washington, 2000
Sandpiper Gallery, Tacoma, Washington, 1995 and 1999
University of Iowa Arts Wing Dedication, 2006
Pacific Lutheran University Father/Daughter, Tacoma, Washington, 1990
Seattle Art Museum – Selected Northwest Printmakers International Exhibitions, 1951-1966
Henry Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle, 1954-1955
Frederick & Nelson Gallery, Seattle, 1952
Selected Iowa Print Club Exhibitions; Library of Congress, Brooklyn Museum, Philadelphia Print Club, Walker Art Center, 1947

Arts Organizations, Residencies, Juror
Artist Residency, LaConnor, Washington, Summer, 1966
Northwest Printmakers Society, Seattle, 1961-1966; President, 1965, 1966
Artist Residency, Graysmarsh, Hood Canal, Washington, 1964
Juror: International Print Show, Seattle Art Museum, 1965, 1966

Art Collections
Art and Helene Yorozu, Seattle, Washington
Mauricio Lasansky, Iowa City, Iowa
Myra Gamburg, Lake Forest Park, Washington
Kitamura Family, Tokyo, Japan
Juki Iida, Tokyo, Japan
Gary and Laurie Ness, Seattle, Washington
Charles and Barbara Pomeroy, Santa Fe, New Mexico
W.G Reed, Simpson Timber Corporation, Washington

Work History
Aerial Gunner, Flight Engineer: 8th Air Force, 389th Bombardment Group, United States Air Force, 1943-1945
Art Educator: Cle Elum Public Schools, Washington, 1950-1953. Seattle Public Schools, 1953-1981
Fire Guard: Rocky Run Guard Station, Snoqualmie Pass, Washington, Summer, 1950-1953
Commercial Fisherman: Lummi Island, Washington, Summer, 1955-1961
Independent Designer Craftsman: Landscape Design and Construction, 1965-2000
Picture Framing Services, 1960-1975
Aircraft Restoration Aide: Museum of Flight Restoration Center, Boeing Field, Auburn; Payne Field, Everett, Washington, 1985-Present