Curriculum Vitae
Dee Ann Sibey-Photographer
3150-361st. Ave NE
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763)439-9120
dsibleystudios@gmail.com
dsibleystudios.com
FORMAL EDUCATION
M.A. Art Therapy University of Wisconsin- Superior 2005
B.A. Studios Arts, Education, Psychology
Augsburg University 2004
Robert Osborn-Intensive Private Instruction 2016, 2017, 2019, 2023
Springboard for the Arts, Artist Workshops 2015
Rocky Mountain School of Photography 2013
Minneapolis Photo Center- Lightroom 2013
Rick Allen Photoshop workshops 2012-2013
Rick Flor Photoshop Workshop 2012
Century Community College -Lighting 2012
SOCIAL MEDIA
www.facebook.com/ dsibleystudios
@dsibleystudios
PERSONAL
Professional Fine Art and freelance photographer. Experienced in Portrait and
Journalistic Photography. With over 15 years experience in working to promote and
support photographers in advancing their art.
SKILLS
-Intuitive photographer
-Experience in “one shot”visual storytelling
-In-depth understanding of various cameras and usage
-Critical creative thinker
-Extensive communication skills
-Great ascetic sense-Post processing and presentation skills
-Teaching
WORK EXPERIENCE
Target Bark Box Nationwide Campaign 2024
Minnesota Rodeo Association Photographer
Corporate/event photographer
Big Top Chautauqua Event photographer
Isanti-Chisago Star- Photojournalist
Cambridge Center For The Arts-Photography Club
Hallberg Center For The Arts-Photography Club
Vassaloppet USA Cross Country Ski Designated Photographer
Centennial High School Photography Club Advisor
Isanti Fireman's Rodeo Photographer-Isanti Chisago Star
2004 Anoka Ramsey Community College, P.T. Instructor
GROUP EXHIBITIONS (PARTIAL LIST)
2024 Image Art Show, ECRAC
2024 “In” Art Show Hallberg Center For The Arts
2023-Accepted into the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Competition
2023-Wyoming Creative Arts- “Narrative by Brush & Lens,” Duo Show
2022-Wyoming Creative Arts-"What the Eye Saw" Photography Show
2022-Wyoming Creative Arts-"Black and White" Show
2022-Praxis Gallery International call for entry-The Black & White Portrait
2022-Wyoming Creative Arts -“In” show acceptance and Artistic Excellence Award.
2022-Praxis Gallery International call for Images acceptance -The portrait contest-
Wistful.
2022-Accepted into the UpTown Art Fair
2021-Accepted in to the Minnesota Fine Arts Competition (Sold Image)
2021-Acceptance in to Up Town Art Fair
2021-Foot In The Door, Minneapolis Institute of Art
2020- What the Eye Saw, Hallberg Center For The Arts.
2020- Vasaloppet Art Show, Mora MN,
2020-Image Art Show, ECRAC, Hinkley MN
2019-Minneapolis Photo Center, Not Accepted Show,
2019-Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts
2018- Alimni Show, Augsburg University, MN
2017-Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts 3rd,. Place
2017-Image Art Show, Braham , MN
2016- Alumni Show, Augsburg University,, MN
2016- Image Art Show, Braham, MN2014-Image Art Show, Braham, MN
2013-Image Art Show, Olgalvie, MN
2012-Image Art Show, Pine City, MN (First Place)
2011-Image Art Show, Braham, MN
SOLO SHOWS
2013-There Once Was A Girl, Cambridge Center For The Arts
2016-The Abandoned Farms Of Isanti County, Cambridge Center For The Arts
2016-The Abandoned Farms Of Isanti County, Pine City History Museum
2016-The Abandoned Farms Of Isanti County, Isanti County Fair
2016-Anoka Ramsey Community College -Cambridge Campus
AWARDS
2024-Award of Merit, Image Art Show
2024-Artistic Excellent Award, Hallberg Center For the Arts-‘In” Art show
2024-Second Place-Minnesota News Paper Association, Better Newspaper
Photography Contest-Front page Image
2024-Second Place-Minnesota News Paper Association, Better Newspaper
Photography Contest-Full Page Spread.
2023-Best Fine Artist Isanti County Finalist (2nd Place) Isanti-Chisago Star
2023-Minnesota Rodeo Photographer of the Year
2023-Minnesota News Paper Association, Better Newspaper Photography Contest
Front page Image & Best Full Page Spread. 2023-Best Fine Artist Isanti County Finalist
(2nd Place) Isanti-Chisago Star
2022-Recipient of Minnesota State Arts Board-Creative support for Individuals Grant
2022-Minnesota News Paper Association, Better Newspaper Photographer
Contest Front Page Image "Throwing On The Breaks."
2022-Minnesota News Paper Association, Better Newspaper Press Photographer
contest. Full Page Photo Spread 1st. Place for Best Photo Story."Rodeo."
2022-1st Place Minnesota News Paper Association, Better Newspaper Press
Photographer contest
2022-Wyoming Creative Art, "In" show-Peoples Choice Award
2022- Wyoming Creative Art, “In” show-Artistic Excellence Award.
2020-Peoples Choice Award; What the Eye Saw, Hallberg Center For The Arts.
2020- Judges Choice Award; Vasaloppet Art Show, Mora MN,
2020-Special Recognition; Image Art Show, ECRAC, Hinkley MN
2019-Second Place; Minneapolis Photo Center, “Not Accepted Show.”
2018- Third Place; Alumni Show, Augsburg University, MN
Association 2016- Second Place; Alumni Show, Augsburg University,, MN
2016- Best of Show; Image Art Show, Braham, MN
2014-First Place; Image Art Show, Braham, MN
2012-First Place; Image Art Show, Pine City, MN2011-First Place; Image Art Show, Braham, MN
GRANTS
2022-State of Minnesota, Essential Artist Award
2017-Essential Artist Award, Region 7E
2015-MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Grant, Region 7E
2012-Individual Artist Grant, Region 7E
MEDIA
Interview with Scot McKenny, KBEK Radio May 27, 2015,
Discussion, Sole Show opening of The Abandoned Farms Of Isanti County.
Artist finds beauty in forgotten things
Vassaloppet Art show
County Star brings home five awards
County Star collects three MNA Awards
County Star earns record number of awards
Local Artist impress at Image art show
Voyage MinnesotaMagazine-Raising Star May 5, 2023
BLOG
https://www.dsibleystudios.com/blog/
LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS
2024- Artist , Art review, Hallberg Center For The Arts
2023- “IN’ Art show review and discussion, Hallberg Center For The Arts
2018-Three Rivers District Photography Club
2016-Minnesota Barn Restoration Club Rush City, MN
2016-Anoka Ramsey Community College-Cambridge Campus
COLLECTIONS
Permanent Collection-Region 7E, East Central Region Arts Counsel
Private Collections Nation Wide
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Minnesota Rodeo Association 2023 MRA Finals Photographer
Hallberg Center for the Arts 2023 Juror for"What The Eye Saw.”
Isanti County Fair Photography Judge 2024, 2023, 2021, 2018
East Central Regional Arts council- ChairEast Central Regional Arts council-Vice Chair Facilitator
Cambridge Center For The Arts, Photo Club Facilitator
Halberg Center For The Arts, Photo Club
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (PAST AND PRESENT)
Hallberg Center For The Arts Board Member
Hallberg Center For The Arts Member-2023-Present
Minnesota Rodeo Association Contracted Photographer 2023
Hallberg Center For the Arts Member
Banfill-Locke Center For the Arts
Minneapolis PhotoCenter
Cambridge Center For The Arts
Curated Northern Exposure Photography Club,
Past Minneapolis Photo Center Member
References
Kevin Micheal Snyder, Kevin Micheal Snyder Photography , kevinmichaelsnyder.com
Dee Kotaska, Photographer & Artist, drex@usfamily.com
Greg Mellang, Photographer, ifotodog.com
Personal Statement
As a professional photographer my body of work is a reflection of my personality. It
incorporates an eclectic lifetime journey that has always veered off the beaten path. In
my photography I capture the vulnerabilities and character of my subjects. I love
capturing raw emotions as it is reflected back using both both Black & White along with
Rich Color and Contrast. These elements are often discovered while purposely getting
lost. As a result of my travels I have stumbled upon some fascinating places and have
met many interesting characters along the way.