| Michael A Shapiro (b.1954) is a photographer, living in the Midwest. He has been engaged in documentary projects and fine art photography for the last eight years. His work has begun to sell regionally, and he has completed several commissions.
Career
Sipa Press, 2007
Freelance Photographer, 2000-2007
Adjunct Writing Instructor, 1987-1999
Musician, 1972-1999
Freelance Writer, 1982-1992
Recent and Scheduled Exhibitions
Nuance Gallery, Two Person
Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Group, Britta Konau
Open Shutter Gallery, Two Person
Black Hills State University, Ruddel Gallery, Solo
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Apex Gallery, Group
Dakota Wesleyan University, Middle Border Museum, Solo
GAR Hall, Group
Dakota Prairie Museum, Solo
Coffee Works, Solo
Coffee Shop Gallery, Solo
University of South Dakota, Solo
Dow Gallery, Solo
Indiana University East Gallery, Solo
SW Minnesota Comm. College, Solo
Publications
Digital Journalist
Photo District News
pdn online
Explorer Club Journal
American Quarter Horse Journal
South Dakota Magazine
Farmer-Rancher Exchange
SDRA Magazine
Sioux Falls Argus Leader
SDRA Website
Commissions
South Dakota Rodeo Association
University of South Dakota
Makivik Corporation
Gannett Publishing
Photographic Series
Cafe Life
Pine Ridge: Health Care On the Reservation - Essay
Portraits
Inuit: On Top of the World - Essay
Rodeo: Behind the Chutes - Essay
Parisians: Street and Café - Book
Banks of the Missouri
Workshops and Gallery Talks
University of South Dakota
Black Hills State University
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Dakota Wesleyan University
SW Minnesota Comm. College
Dow Gallery
Education
Bachelors, Music/English, Yankton College
Masters, Poetry and Translation, University of New Orleans
Post Graduate and Professional
Photography, John Banasiak, University of South Dakota
Photojournalism, Tony Overman, NPPA
Design and Composition, Martin Wanserski
Portfolio Review, George Slade
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