Artist Biography

Joanne Funkhouser developed her classical technique at The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, focusing on figurative, still life and landscape painting. Since graduating, Funkhouser explores new subjects and mediums in the studio. Her unique perspective gives these works an ethereal experience. The psychological movement of Ms. Funkhouser’s brush strokes will captivate you. She demonstrates a strong visual narrative, inspiring others to heal, connect with their emotions, elevate spirituality, and celebrate womanhood, which is the core of Joanne Funkhouser’s approach to her work.

Joanne Funkhouser
267-421-6677 | funkhjj9726@gmail.com | Philadelphia, PA | http://www.Joannefunkhouser.com

Education
2019 Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Philadelphia, PA
“Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art”
2017 Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA
“Associates degree”
Exhibition History
2022 I.M. Walrus Studios, “Quarter of a Century,” Solo Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA
Eclipse Center for Creative Community, “Ebullition: A Women’s Exhibition,” Lansdale, PA
Philadelphia Sketch Club, “Art of the Flower,” Philadelphia, PA
Eclipse Center for Creative Community, “Renewal,” Lansdale, PA.
2021 The Fellowship of PAFA, “Annual Virtual Exhibition”.
Eclipse Center for Creative Community, “Luminescences,” Lansdale, PA.
Heron Crest Studios, “Annual Art Show and Sale,” Aston, PA.
2020 Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, “119th Annual Student Exhibition,” Philadelphia, PA.
The Fellowship of PAFA, “Resonance Virtual Exhibition.”
FMC Towers, “Dance of Shapes,” Philadelphia, PA.
2019 Anne Bryan Gallery, “Bridges,” Philadelphia, PA.
Oxford Art Alliance, “Exploring Color,” Solo Exhibition, Oxford, PA.
Oxford Art Alliance, “National Juried Exhibition,” Oxford, PA.
The Plastic Club, “Emerging Artists,” Philadelphia, PA.
2017 Montgomery County Community College, “Student Exhibition,” Blue Bell, PA.

Publications and Media
Joanne Funkhouser “Exploring Color”, Emerge Podcast, Oxford Art Alliance, February 2020

Honors and Awards
The Lance Roy Lauffer Memorial Prize Special Notice, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, 2020
The Historic Yellow Spring Prize, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, 2020
The Sylvia G Wexler Prize, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, 2020
Silvia S and Miron M Walley Memorial Scholarship, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, 2019
Gray Trust Scholarships, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine  Art, 2018
W.W Smith Scholarship, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine  Art, 2018
Philadelphia Connections Scholarship, Pennsylvania  Academy of 
Fine Art, 2018
Dean’s Award, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, 2018
President Undergraduate Award, Pennsylvania Academy of  Fine Art, 2018
Juror’s Choice Award, Montgomery County Community College, 2017

Residencies
2020 Crisis Artist Residency Project
Curations
2019 Assistant Curator, A Good Habit Formed, Anne Bryan Gallery, Philadelphia PA