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Aaron C Packard - Fine Art/Commercial/Editorial/ photographer based in South Dakota. Over the years my photography has taken numerous turns but my subject has remained people and the human condition. Studio based portraits photographed on Large format film, reportage style documentary projects, nude studies, and clean commercial lifestyle imagery. This combines in an amalgamation of new media and classic processes, of image making, and artistic presentation; a search for balance in contemporary technology based image creation and the traditional craft of photography.
Aaron C Packard Productions
7 Center St Vermillion, SD 57069
aaron@aaronpackard.com
Education
2017 MFA, Photography, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
2014 BFA, Photography, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Solo Exhibitions
2016 Networks of Noise, 7 Center Street Studio, Vermillion, SD
2014 Camera Obscura, LumoStudios & Gallery, Vermillion, SD
2014 Self Portrait, Gallery 110, Vermillion SD
2012 Fortieth, LumoStudios & Gallery, Vermillion, SD
Two Person Exhibitions
2017 Networks of Ambiguity, John A. Day Gallery, Vermillion, SD (with Kasey Prudhomme)
Group Exhibitions
2016-18 South Dakota Governor’s 7th Biennial Art Exhibition, Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City; South Dakota Art Museum, Brookings, John A. Day Gallery, Vermillion, and Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls, SD (Juried by Lynn Verschoor, Denise Du, Broy, Megan Dion, and Michelle St. Vrain)
2014-16 South Dakota Governor’s 6th Biennial Art Exhibition, Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City; South Dakota Art Museum, Brookings, John A. Day Gallery, Vermillion, and Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls, SD (Juried by Christopher Atkins)
2017 30th Annual Stilwell Exhibition, John A. Day Gallery, Vermillion, SD
2016 15th Annual Lessedra World Art Mini-Print Exhibit, Lessedra Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria (Juried by Kalli Kalde, Anita Klein, Luce, and Jan Welles)
2016 29th Annual Stilwell Exhibition, John A. Day Gallery, Vermillion, SD (Juried by Larry Schuh)
2016 MFA Graduate Student Exhibition, Bede Art Gallery, Yankton, SD
2015 28th Annual Stilwell Exhibition, John A. Day Gallery, Vermillion, SD (Juried by Liz Bashore Heeren)
2015 University Invitational, Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls, SD
2015 The ND/SD Photography Survey, Jamestown Art Center, Jamestown, ND; University of Mary, Bismarck, ND; Ellendale Opera House, Ellendale, ND; James Memorial Art Center, Williston, ND; Northwest Art Center, Minot, ND; Memorial Union Gallery, Fargo, ND; Dickinson State University Gallery, Dickinson, SD; Northern Lights Gallery, Mayville, ND; Mount Marty University, Yankton, SD; Cultural Heritage Museum, Pierre, SD; University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD; Over Museum, Vermillion, SD; Dahl Art Center, Rapid City, SD
2012 The 50 States Project, Online Exhibition, www.stuartpilkington.co.uk/50states (Juried by Stuart Plinkington)
Awards and Grants
2016 Graduate Academic & Creative Research Grant, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
2015 Honorable Mention Professional: Advertising Other_AD, International Photography Awards, Los Angeles, CA
2015 Elements of Advertising Silver, National American Advertising Awards Silver, Las Vegas, NV
2015 Campaign Gold, American Advertising Federation District 8, Minneapolis, MN
2013 Campaign Silver, American Advertising Federation District 8, Minneapolis, MN
2011 Campaign Gold, American Advertising Federation District 8, Minneapolis, MN
2009 Point-of-Purchase Silver, South Dakota Advertising Federation, Sioux Falls, SD
2008 Elements of Advertising Silver, South Dakota Advertising Federation, Sioux Falls, SD
Presentations
“The Palladium Print,” Art, Presentation, IdeaFest, Vermillion, SD, April 15, 2015
“S.T.E.M. Versus S.T.E.A.M.,” Art, panelist, IdeaFest, Vermillion, SD, April 15, 2015
Teaching Experience
2010-Present Adjunct Instructor, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, (Courses Included Digital Photography I & II, Alternative Processes, and Drawing)
2010-2012 Adjunct Instructor, University Center Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD, (Digital Photography I)
Professional Experience
2002-Present Commercial/Editorial/Fine Art Photographer, Aaron Packard Productions, Vermillion, SD
(The Legendary Buffalo Chip, Black Hills Ammunition, New York Times, Huffington Post, GuidePosts, Bloomberg News, Mount Marty College, University of St. Thomas, Family Circle, Out Door Life, Avera McKennan Health Systems, Sanford School of Medicine, eWEEK, Government Technology, Stamats, University of South Dakota, Bank of the West, First National Bank, and numerous private individuals)
2005-2007 Information Specialist/Photographer, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
2000-2002 Professional Freelance Photographer/Producer, Aaron Packard Photography, San Francisco, CA
(CDW, Mervyn’s California, HSI Design, Antenna Audio, Juin Ho Design, and Buzzabaloobeez Recording Compan)
1997-2000 First Assistant, Menuez Pictures, Mill Valley, CA
(IBM, Microsoft, Sysco Systems, Disney, General Motors, Kia, Saturn, Champion USA, and numerous editorial publications)
Selected Bibliography
Panerio, Mary. “A Photo Adventure of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® by Aaron Packard,” Sturgis Rider News, Buffalo Chip, SD. August 21, 2017.
Laughton, Jean. “Aaron C. Packard: The States Project: South Dakota,” Lenscratch, Los Angeles, CA. Febraury 24, 2016.
Goldman, Barbara, “Aaron Packard Wins Addy for Black Hills Ammunition Campaign,” PhotoServe, New York, NY. June 17, 2015.
Smith, Jeff, “Too Hot to Handle: 7 Smokin’ Pics of Poster Model Jesyca,” Sturgis Rider News, Buffalo Chip, SD. May 25, 2017.
Goldman, Barbara, “Aaron Packard Shoots for Buffalo Chip Gazette,” PhotoServe, New York, NY. July 31, 2011.
Professional Organizations
Chamber of Commerce, Vermillion, SD
Nikon Professional Services, Melville, NY
South Dakota Advertising Federation, Sioux Falls, SD