About
Mariah Piippo
Mariah Piippo is an artist based in Mason City, Iowa. Piippo creates mixed media works of acrylic, sand, mica powder, and more that are textural and colorful. Their pieces often offer a glimpse into the world around us and the happiness that can be found within it. Piippo's work is a blend of color, texture, and shape creating a joyous atmosphere in each piece while inviting the viewer to look into the artwork from a new perspective. They hope to bring a few moments of happiness and peace to any space that her work occupies.
Exhibitions & Awards
2023 - Art-a-Fest - Charles City Arts Council
2023 - North Iowa Studio Tour - Clear Lake Arts Center
2023 - The Plein Air Show - Clear Lake Arts Center
2023 - Altitude by Mariah Piippo - Freeborn County Arts Initiative
2023 - MacNider Outdoor Art Market - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum
2023 - Colors of Inclusion - Clear lake Arts Center
2023 - Iowa Pop Art Market 2023 - NewBo City Market
2023 - Animalia - Freeborn County Arts Initiative
2022 - It's a Wonderful Life - Freeborn County Arts Initiative
2022 - Journey with Texture - NIACC Auditorium
2022 - North Iowa Studio Tour - Art on the Plaza & Clear Lake Arts Center
2022 - Members Show - Clear Lake Arts Center
2022 - The Plein Air Show - Clear Lake Arts Center
2022 - Mini Treasures: a Miniature Art Show - Freeborn County Arts Initiative
2022 - Aerial Landscapes: Artist Spotlight - Clear Lake Arts Center
2022 - MacNider Outdoor Art Market - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum
2022 - Iowa Pop Art Market 2022 - NewBo City Market
2022 - Octagonal 2022: The All Media Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
2021 - Iowa Crafts: 45 - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum
2021 - Member Show - Clear Lake Arts Center
2021 - Business of Art Conference - Octagon Center for the Arts
2020 - Official Holiday Decorator - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum
2020 - Artoberfest 2020 - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum
2020 - Spotlight Student Art Show: Mariah Piippo - University of Northern Iowa
2019 - UNI Department of Art Scholarship - University of Northern Iowa
2019 - Annual Juried Art Show - University of Northern Iowa
2017 - History of Design Award - University of Northern Iowa
2015 - Wartburg Student Art Contest: Acrylic Portraits - Wartburg College
2015 - Wartburg Student Art Contest: Hand-built Ceramics - Wartburg College
2015 - CIML Conference Art Show - Central Iowa Metropolitan League
Presentations & Papers
2023 - NIACC: The Common Read - Community Mural Announcement
2023 - Freeborn County Arts Initiative - Altitude Artist Talk
2023 - NIACC Gallery - Journey with Texture Artist Demonstration
2021 - Clear Lake Arts Center - Creative Family Fun
2020 - Inspire Art Conference - "Impact of the Loch Ness Monster on Culture"
2020 - Inspire Art Conference - "Roman Sundials"
2019 - Inspire Art Conference - "Concerning the Portrayal of Hobbits"
2019 - Inspire Art Conference - "Impact of Decay"
2018 - Annual Iowa Museum Conference - "Concerning the Portrayal of Hobbits"
2018 - UNI Gallery of Art Flash Talk Presentation - "Concerning the Portrayal of Hobbits"
Employment in the Arts
2023 - North Iowa Area Community College - Performing Arts & Leadership Series Assistant Director
2023 - North Central Conference Art Show - Art Show Judge
2021 - 2023 - Clear Lake Arts Center - Creative Director
2021 - 2022 - Zoie Papouchis - Mural Assistant
2021 - Clear Lake Arts Center - Programs Director
2020 - 2021 - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum - Support Staff & Membership Administrator
2019 - 2020 - University of Northern Iowa Art Department - Teacher's Assistant: Art History
2017 - Greater Iowa YFC - Artistic Direction & Display Assistant
Education
2020 - University of Northern Iowa - BA - Art History, Art Studio, & Mathematics
2017 - North Iowa Area Community College - AA
2017 - North Iowa Area Community College - AS
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