Christopher B.
Wagner
Curriculum Vitae
I am a sculptor and educator with a particular passion for woodworking. Originally from Kentucky I have also made my home and studio on both coasts. Currently you can find me at William & Mary University in Williamsburg, VA. You can find my art at Linda Matney Gallery in Williamsburg, VA; Guardino Gallery in Portland, OR; Zenith Gallery in Washington D.C.; along with special exhibitions around the country.
Education
2010
M.F.A. in Sculpture- Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA, May
2007
B.A. of Art - Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY
Emphasis in Sculpture and Art History, May
Selected Exhibitions
2025
47th “Amethyst” Anniversary, Zenith Gallery, Washington D.C.
2024
Portrait Show, Matney Gallery, Williamsburg, VA
Dreamy Days, Zenith Gallery, Washington D.C.
Smithsonian Craft Show, National Building Museum, Washington D.C.
2023
Whittled Down, Solo Show, Andrews Gallery, William & Mary University, Williamsburg, VA
Big World, Andrews Gallery, William & Mary University, Williamsburg, VA
2022
Faculty Exhibition, Muscarelle Art Museum, Williamsburg, VA
Solo Show, Guardino Gallery, Portland, OR
2021
New Faculty Showcase, GUUAC, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
2020
Mutualism, Imogen Gallery, Astoria, OR
2019
Faculty Exhibition, Mission College, Santa Clara, CA
Uplift: Celebrating the Sierra Nevada, Arts Benicia, Benicia, CA
2018
Distortions, Guardino Gallery, Portland, OR
Mycology & Mythology, Imogen Gallery, Astoria, OR
2017
35th Annual Smithsonian Craft Show, Smithsonian, Washington D.C.
Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Denver, CO
Arts Fair, Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue, WA
2016
Art in the Pearl, Portland, OR
Kimball Arts Festival, Park City, UT
Art on the Rockies, Vail, CO
2015
The Tattooed, Guardino Gallery, Portland, OR
Between Here and There: a Veteran Portrait Project, Vashon Allied Arts Center, Vashon, WA
Annual Juried Exhibition, Gallery 110, Seattle, WA
Professional Experience
2022-Present
Instructional Technician, Full-Time
William & Mary University, Williamsburg, VA
Maintain studio spaces in the Art & Art History department. Provide instruction and workshops
In woodworking, bronze pour, and metalworking.
2022
Assistant Professor, 3-D Design, Part-Time
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
Instructor for the 3-D Design class, VART230. Introduction to design elements and principles. Foundational techniques in sculptural material including metal, plaster, paper, and wood.
2021- 2022
Instructional Technician, Part-Time
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
Monitor and maintain Art Department facilities primarily the woodshop but also the drawing, painting, ceramic, and printmaking studios. Give safety demos and lectures on equipment. Installation director for the Gonzaga University Urban Arts Center.
2020- 2021
Assistant Professor, Furniture Design, Part-Time
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
Instructor for Furniture Design including Introduction ART58A, Intermediate ART58B, and Advanced ART58C. Develop Syllabi, lecture, and demonstrate all relevant skills. Course subjects include design principles, furniture history, and furniture construction.
2019- 2021
Assistant Professor, Woodworking and Design, Part-Time
Mission College, Santa Clara, CA
Instructor for Furniture Design and Woodworking. Teach Introduction ART78A, Intermediate ART78B, and Advanced Woodworking classes ART78C and ART78D. Develop syllabi, lecture on design, demonstrate safe use of all relevant woodworking equipment, and evaluate student mastery of subject matter.
2019
Instructor, Community Ed Woodworking, Part-Time
Mission College, Santa Clara, CA
Taught a community education studio class with an emphasis on individual design.
Help students plan out woodworking projects and present a variety of demos.
2018- 2021
Instructional Technician, Full-Time
Mission College, Santa Clara, CA
Oversee all facilities and supplies for the art department. Order supplies for and maintaining equipment in 3-D printing, ceramic, painting, sculpture, and woodworking studios.
Provide safety instruction in classes. Hire, assign, and direct student workers.
2010- 2016
Studio Manager, Full-Time
Eichinger Sculpture Studio, Portland, OR
Maintained shop equipment and supplies, instructed employees on proper tool usage.
Oversaw the finishing and maintenance of cast bronze sculptures, along with coordinating
inventories and shipping artwork among galleries across the United States.
Honors and Awards
2025
Guest Speaker, Bon Air Artist Association, Chesterfield, Va
Juror, Rappahannock Art League, Kilmarnock, Va
2024
Green Fee Grant, William & Mary Office of Sustainability, Williamsburg, VA
Juror, Annual Juried Show, Arts on Main, Gloucester, VA
2023
Purchase, President’s Collection William & Mary University, Williamsburg, VA
2019
MCCS 2018-2019 Rookie of the Year, Mission College, Santa Clara, CA
Guest Speaker, Diablo Woodworkers Guild, Pleasant Hill, CA
2017
Juror’s Choice Award, Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Denver, CO
2015
Emerging Artist Award, Art in the Pearl, Portland, OR
2014
RACC Project Grant Recipient, Regional Arts and Culture Council, Portland, OR
Glean Selection Committee, Glean PDX, Portland, OR
Artist Talk, Clackamas Community College, Oregon City, OR
2013
Glean Artist Residency, Glean PDX, Portland, OR
2012
Artist Talk, George Fox University, Newberg, OR
Guest Artist Demonstration, Society of Washington Artists, Vancouver, W
3-D Judge, Battle Ground Art Alliance Spring Show, Battle Ground, WA
2011
Emerging Artist Award, Portland Open Studios, Portland, OR
2010
Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Edinboro University
3-D Award, Juried; John Vanco, Director of Erie Art Museum