Artist Résumé
Born: Evanston, Illinois. His last name rhymes with "bias."
Exhibitions
2010
Glimpses in Time, Joyce Gordon Gallery, Oakland, CA. Juried by Linda Connor.
East Bay Open Studios, 2004-2010, Berkeley, CA
Rotunda Gallery Exhibition, Univ. of San Francisco School of Law.
Curated by Saiko Matsumaru.
2009
Studio Nocturne, 2005-2009, San Francisco
Glimpses in Time, Joyce Gordon Gallery, Oakland. Juried by René de Guzman.
2008
Ten Winners, Joyce Gordon Gallery, Oakland
Glimpses in Time, Joyce Gordon Gallery, Oakland. Juried by Stephen Wirtz.
Nocturnes...in Berkeley?, The LightRoom, Berkeley
Insights: Focus on Emerging Photographers, Joyce Gordon Gallery, Oakland
Juried Annual, Pro Arts Gallery, Oakland. Juried by Laura Hoptman.
2007
Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios, 2004-2007, Berkeley
Nest Gallery Opening Reception, 2007, Oakland
Glimpses in Time, Joyce Gordon Gallery, Oakland. Juried by Stephen Wirtz.
EBOS at OAK, Oakland International Airport, Oakland
Juried Annual, Pro Arts Gallery, Oakland. Juried by Berin Golonu.
Quarterly Exhibition, MobiTV, Emeryville, CA
2006
Transmissions Gallery Holiday Show, Berkeley
New Visions: Introductions, Pro Arts, Oakland.
Juried by Gary Sangster and Dennis O'Leary.
Preview Exhibitions for SF Open Studios, Canvas Gallery, San Francisco;
San Mateo City Hall, San Mateo; Embarcadero, San Francisco
After Dark: Night Photos by John Vias (solo show), Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
The Nocturnes, A Biennial, online
Berkeley Civic Center Art Exhibition, Berkeley.
Curated by Robbin Henderson and Archana Horsting.
Berkeley Art Center's Annual Members' Showcase, Berkeley
2005
EP Designworks's June Exhibition, online
This Is Not Your Father's Nocturne, online
A Night on the Hill, San Francisco
2004
Embarcadero Nocturne, San Francisco
Members Only, Richmond, CA
The Nocturnes, A Biennial, online
Grants and Awards
Creative Capacity Fund, Quick Grant, 2010
Juror Award, Glimpses in Time, Oakland, 2008. Awarded by Stephen Wirtz.
Juror Award, Glimpses in Time, Oakland, 2007. Awarded by Stephen Wirtz.
Finalist, Berkeley Civic Center Art Exhibition, Berkeley, 2006
Honorable Mention, Berkeley Art Center's Annual Members' Showcase, 2006
Finalist, 7x7 magazine's Bring on the Night photo contest, 2005
Lectures/Public-Speaking Engagements
Lecture, "Enchanting Night Photography," Pro Arts, Berkeley, 2007
Guest Lecture, Pro Arts, Oakland, 2007
Guest Lecture, Night Photography class, UC Berkeley Extension, 2006
Education
Certificate in Photography, awarded with distinction, UC Berkeley Extension, 2004
Bachelor of Arts, University of Florida, 1990