Curriculum Vitae
Professional Experience
2021 - Present: Media Arts Faculty, Perpich Center for the Arts, Minneapolis. In-person Courses: Darkroom I & II; Experimental Photography; Digital Photography I & II; The Portrait; Studio Exploration and Portfolio Development; Photo Essay; Color and Light
2019 - 2022: Photography and Motion Faculty, Minneapolis College. Online, Hybrid, and In-person Courses: Portraiture; Business of Photography; Photographic Design; Location Flash Photography; Photo Assisting Basics; Camera Techniques; Introduction to Photography
2020 - 2021: Art Department Faculty, Saint Paul College, St. Paul. Online Synchronous & Asynchronous Courses: Photography 1
2013 - 2020: BFA, MFA Faculty, Academy of Art University, San Francisco. Online Courses: Motion for Photographers; Fine Art Portraiture; Editorial Photography; Photography as a Visual Language; Environmental Portraiture; Color and Light; Context & Communication; Directed Study Advisor
2001: Founding Member, Rosalux Gallery, Minneapolis: www.rosaluxgallery.com
1998 - Present: President + CEO, David Bowman Photography, Inc., Minneapolis
Select Publications: Rolling Stone, Saveur, Modern Farmer, The New York Times, National Geographic Magazine, Vanity Fair, Billboard, Outdoor Life, People, Harvard Business Review, Outside, LOOK, Fortune, TIME, The Wall Street Journal, Oxford American, Redbook, Glamour, Smithsonian Magazine, OUT, Bon Appétit, Texas Monthly, Elle Décor, ESPN, Ladies Home Journal, Guitar Aficionado, Mother Jones, Newsweek, Men’s Journal, Audubon, Field and Stream, Gourmet, Runner’s World, ReadyMade, Dwell, Marie Claire, Reader’s Digest, Family Circle, Forbes, Businessweek, Laptham’s Quarterly, AARP, Golf Digest
1996 - 1998: Freelance Photographer’s Assistant, Minneapolis
1995: Custom Black & White Darkroom Printer, Photos, Inc., Minneapolis
Volunteer & Leadership
2013 - 2020: Board Member of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) - Minneapolis.
Education
2013 MFA Photography: Academy of Art University, San Francisco
Honors: Cum Laude: Valedictorian of Graduate School; Presidential Scholarship.
Directed Study Mentors: Alec Soth; Keith Taylor
1991 BA Writing: Journalism; University of Wisconsin, Madison
1988 - 1989 Anglo Irish Literature, University College, Cork, Ireland
Honors and Awards
2020 Fine Arts Hall of Fame, Nazareth Academy, LaGrange Park, IL
2019 Official Selection: Riding with Mike, 17th Annual Filmed By Bike Film Festival, Hollywood Theater, Portland, OR
2015 EMMY Award: MNOriginal Television Episode - Featured Artist; Videography
2015 Profoto Back-To-School Contest, Educator Award: $5,000
2015 Photo District News Photo Annual - Electric Avenue
2015 American Photography Award Annual - Selected: Electric Avenue
2014 Best of ASMP Honoree - Jurors: Mary Virginia Swanson, Rob Haggart, Jeff Dunas
2014 Santa Fe Workshops: WATER, Jurors: Sarah Leen, Elizabeth Opalenik, Céline Cousteau, Daniel Miller
2014 Christie's Auction: Limitless: Iconic Photographs from National Geographic, Editor's Choice, Juror: Elizabeth Krist
2014 Minnesota State Arts Board, Artist Initiative Grant: LAKEHEAD Project
2014 American Photography Award Annual - Chosen: LAKEHEAD Project
2013 MFA Photography, Valedictorian of the Graduate School - Academy of Art University
2011 International Photography Awards - 1st Place: Electric Avenue
2011 Society of Publication Designers PUB 46 - Member’s Choice Award Finalist
2011 Academy of Art MFA Spring Show - 1st Place, Fine Art - Best of Show
2010 Graphis Advertising Annual - Public Service - Gold Award
2009 American Photography Award Annual - Selected
2009 Society of Publication Designers PUB 44 - Print Award Finalist
2008 Communication Arts Photo Annual - Award of Excellence
2008 Paris Photo Award - 1st Place, Fine Art
2008 American Photography Award Annual - Chosen
2008 Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association Award
2007 Lucie Awards Nominee - International Photographer of the Year
2007 International Photo Awards - Photographer of the Year - Architecture
2007 Modern Postcard’s Spotlight Awards - Grand Prize Winner
2007 Photo District News Photo Annual - Florida Keys Series
2007 Paris Photo Award - 2nd Place
2007 Graphis Photography Annual - Portrait - Gold Award
2007 Black & White Spider Awards Nominee
2006 American Photography Award Annual - Selected
2006 International Photography Awards - People + Advertising - Best of Show
2006 Graphis Photography Annual -Landscape - Gold Award
2006 Photo District News Photo Annual - Design Award
2006 AR100 - Top 100 Annual Reports; McKnight Foundation
2005 PDN’s World In Focus Contest - Environmental Portraiture
2005 Communication Arts Photo Annual - Award of Excellence
2005 Black & White Spider Awards - Architecture
2005 International Photography Awards - People + Nature
2004 PDN/Nikon Self-Promotion Awards - Direct Mail Campaign
2004 PDN’s Pix Digital Imaging Contest - Web Site + Assignment Award
2004 International Photography Awards - Architecture
2004 Communication Arts Photo Annual - Award of Excellence
Exhibitions
2022 University of Minnesota, Documenting a Reckoning, Andersen Library
2021 Minneapolis College, School of Design and the Arts: Faculty Exhibition
2019 Minnesota State Fair, 95th Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibition
2017 Colorado Photographic Arts Center: Americana, Juror Darren Ching
2017 Rosalux Gallery: 15 Year Anniversary Show, Minneapolis, MN
2015 - 2020: National Geographic Fine Art Galleries: NEW YORK CITY, MIAMI, FORT LAUDERDALE, LAS VEGAS, SAN DIEGO, LAGUNA BEACH, LA JOLLA, HONOLULU, and MAUI
2015 Environmental Protection Agency Photography Space, Duluth, MN
2014 Christie's Auction: Limitless: Iconic Photographs from the National Geographic Collection, Editor's Choice. Juror: Elizabeth Krist
2014 ARTWORKS Projects for Human Rights (Chicago): Picturing Change
2014 - 2017: Room & Board, The David Bowman Collection, in US stores and online
2014 Minnesota State Arts Board Headquarters (St. Paul): PERSPECTIVES
2014 MPLS Photo Center: Black & White, Juror Paul Berlanga
2013 Minnesota State Fair, 89th Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibition
2013 Art Institutes International, (Minneapolis), Faculty Exhibition
2011 Weinstein Gallery (Minneapolis): Benefit Auction
2011 Academy of Art (SF): MFA Spring Show: First Place, Best of Show
2011 PhotoPlace Gallery (Vermont): HOME, Juror Julie Blackmon
2011 MPLS Photo Center: Urban Views, Juror David Travis
2010 Garrison Art Center (New York): PHOTOcentric, Juror Stephen Shore
2010 MPLS Photo Center: Black & White, Juror George Slade
2010 Circa Art Gallery (Minneapolis): Doorstep Health Services Benefit
2010 Minneapolis Institute of Arts: Foot in the Door 4
2009 Center For Contemporary Arts (Santa Fe): 8th Annual Photo Auction
2008 Fallon Advertising Agency (Minneapolis), The Minnie Photo Show
2008, 2002 Left Space (San Francisco): Something Personal
2008 Gallery Acte2 (Paris): 1st Place: PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris
2007 13 Sévigné Gallery (Paris): 2nd Place: PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris
2006 Farmani Gallery (L.A.): Best of Show: International Photography Awards
2005 801 Washington Gallery (Minneapolis): David Bowman: End of Land
2005 Frank Stone Gallery (Minneapolis): David Bowman: End of Land
Press
2019 Minneapolis Star Tribune. "Currents: David Bowman, Professional Photographer and 'Itinerant Artist'." Feb. Timmons, Bob
2015 Shutterbug. "How To Sell Your Fine Art Photography." Dec. Piscopo, Maria
2015 PDN.edu. "What Does It Cost... Minneapolis?" Fall. Baltazar, Amanda
2015 Popular Photography. “My Project.” Sept. Blistein, Jon
2015 Minnesota Original. Television Program. “David Bowman Feature.” May
2015 ASMP Bulletin, “Best of ASMP 2014 Interview” Sept. Waterman, Jill
2013 Photo District News, “5 Great Photo Markets...” Sept. Hughes, Holly
2013 Emerging Photographer, “Investing…” Spring. Swanson, Mary Virginia
2011 Photo District News, “Lighting a Rock’n’roll Portrait.” Oct. Hughes, Holly
2011 Popular Photography. “How You Can Do It,” May. Kolonia, Peter
2010 Minneapolis Star Tribune, “Sharp Shots: Art Review,” Mary Abbe, Oct. 8
2010 PDN Photo of the Day (pdnphotooftheday.com), April 1
2009 Today's Flak Photo (flakphoto.com), July 8
2009 Photo District News, "Picture Story: Recessionscapes," Jan. Beem, Ed
2006 The Sunday Times Magazine. "Top of the Shots," London. Nov. 26
2006 Photo District News, "50 Photographers/50 States,” February
2004 CMYK, "Photography Portfolio", Featured Photography Judge, Summer
2004 Communication Arts, "Fresh," Featured Artist, January
Presentations and Committees
2021 Keynote Speaker, 116th Annual Camera Craftsmen of America Conference, Minneapolis
2020 Speaker, The Freelance Hustle, Northern Exposure Photojournalism Conference, University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism, MPLS
2019 Artist Talk, Benson Polytechnic High School, Portland, OR
2019 Discussion Moderator, Assistants Meeting, ASMP Minneapolis
2018 Artist Talk, Hennepin County Central Library, Minneapolis
2018 Artist Talk, Silverwood Park Camera Club, St. Anthony, MN
2018 Discussion Moderator, Assistants Meeting, ASMP Minneapolis
2018 Artist Talk, Minnesota Nature Photography Club, Bloomington, MN
2017 Artist Talk, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2017 Discussion Moderator, Bill Phelps: Clarity of Purpose, ASMP Minneapolis
2016 Artist Talk, National Geographic Fine Art Gallery, Maui
2015 Artist Talk, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
2015 Artist Talk, ASMP Minneapolis, MCAD Auditorium
2015 Artist Talk, University of Wisconsin - Superior, Estuary Summit
2015 Artist Talk, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Founder's Day
2014 Juror, Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant
2014 Professional Advisory Committee, Art Institute International, Minneapolis
2014 Guest Panelist, New Models in Licensing, ASMP Minneapolis
2013 Artist Talk, ASMP New England, Griffin Museum, Boston
2010 Artist Talk, Minneapolis Community and Technical College
2009 Walker Art Center Guest Artist, St. Paul Saints baseball game
2009 Artist Talk, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2009 Photography Judge, Uptown Art Fair, Minneapolis
2008 Artist Talk, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis