Susan mahan bio and resume Education: BS Ed. Miami University, MA Xavier University,Workshops/classes with Robert Burridge, Linda Kemp, Greg Storer, Sterling Edwards, CVP alumniEmployment: High School Art Instructor for 33 yrs, Adjunct Professor in Art Department at Xavier University Significant Shows:“The Heart of a Woman” solo show in Hayley Gallery in New Albany, OH “Fences” solo show at Awakenings, Cincinnati, OH“Blooming” September-a two person show at Xavier University‘Kaleidoscope” a 2-person show in Art Access Gallery in Bexley, OH, “ReCollections” juried show at Miami University “Viewpoint” a nationally juried art exhibition sponsored by the Cincinnati Art Club 3-Person Exhibit at YWCA Art Gallery Faculty and Alumni Juried Exhibit at Miami University Art “Blooms”-Solo show at Harmon Museum Significant Purchases of my workOver 60 pieces of my art have been commissioned by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center- including a 15’ mural installed February 2017. I recently created 64 pieces for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in collaboration with my students at Xavier University. There are several of my pieces in the permanent collection of Columbus Children’s Hospital. I was commissioned to create a mural for The United Coalition of Animals Headquarters in Cincinnati in 2015. I was also commissioned to create a portrait of Mr. Clean for P& G Headquarters as well as a second one for the CEO. My work is in the permanent collection of the Harmon Museum in Lebanon, Ohio.My work is in hundreds of private collections nation-wide. Awards"Architectural Artist of the Year" -"Art Comes Alive""Honorable Mention"- Rising Sun Pendleton juried exhibit"Lifetime Achievement Award"- "Art Comes Alive""Award of Excellence"- Xavier University "Art at the X" design selected for mural in Kentucky Park "Purchase Award"- "Art Comes Alive"Springfield Township banner competition winnerArtist of the Year and Artist in Residence for the New Albany Symphony