Rebecca Lawson is a freelance photographer and artist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She received her BFA in Photography/Studio Arts from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 1999. Currently, she works as a camera salesperson at National Camera Exchange and has been a freelance photographer since 1991. Lawson has exhibited her photography extensively in the Twin Cities area and has organized numerous exhibits and events showcasing photography. She has also taught photography and mentored young photographers.

1. Rebecca Lawson
23 SE 4th ST #219
Minneapolis, MN 55414 USA
612-414-6296
rebecca@rebeccalawsonphotography.com
www.rebeccalawsonphotography.com
Resume' 2015
Education
1999: received B.F.A. in Photography/Studio Arts, University of Minnesota-
Twin Cities
1999-93: attended University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, studio arts
1993-91: attended North Hennepin Community College, media arts
Employment
Current: Camera Sales at National Camera Exchange, since 1992, Golden
Valley,MN
Freelance Photographer /Artist since 1991
2005-6 Photo Instructor at IFP, St Paul ,MN. www.ifpmsp.org
2003-02 Photo Mentor for Minnesota Center for Photography, Minneapolis,
MN. WWW.MCP.org, (formerly: www.partsphoto.org)
2001: Photo/Video Exchange Coordinator for Expedition 360,Australia
WWW.expedition360.com
1999-96: Photo Mentor for New Voices Program, Minneapolis, MN.
1994-92: After-School Program Instructor -Photography, Minneapolis Park
Board, MN.
Selected Exhibits, Publications & Accomplishments
Work/Professional related accomplishments-
2013-14 - organized and curated an exhibit for National Cameraʼs 100 year
anniversary shown in July and August at the Mpls Photo Center. A
book was printed and a digital archive created
April 2013- organized “Worldwide Pinhole Day” event for National Camera
April 2012- organized “ Worldwide Pinhole Day” event for National Camera
July 2011- led panel discussion on “immigration to North Minneapolis” for my
exhibit at Homewood Studios in North Minneapolis.
Oct. 2010 - worked National Camera exchange booth at SPE conference
trade show.
April 2009- attended Photolucida portfolio review in Portland, Ore.
May 2007- participated on panel Homewood studios "Food for Thought "
Sept. 2006- guest speaker at "Bukovinafest in Ellis, Kansas on my travels to
Romania and my photo project.
Nov. 2003- Juror for "Minneapolis Photographic Society" monthly Contest
June 2003- youth mentor at MN.Center for Photography, Minneapolis, MN.

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Selected Exhibits, Publications & Accomplishments cont.
June 2001- Juror for Dr. Edward Koch Foundation " Far North Queensland"
exhibit in Cairns, Australia.
One man shows
August 27
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to Oct. 4
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2012 - North Hennepin Community College
showing “ The Trip Back to the Bukovina with the Scheinost Family”
Nov.2011-Feb 2012 Hudson Hospital Gallery, at “The Phipps center for the Arts”
July 2011- “Immigration and Traditions from Romania to North Minneapolis”
Homewood Studios in north Minneapolis
May 2011- Art a Whirl NE art crawl- open studio
Dec. 1998- Katherine E. Nash Gallery, " Nostalgia”, B.F.A. thesis exhibit,
Group shows
December 2013- Somali Photo Exhibit , Bottineau Commons, Minneapolis,MN.
Nov 2010- NEMAA Fall Fine Arts Show Grain Belt Building NE Minneapolis
May 2010- Art-A-Whirl, NE Minneapolis art event open studios www.nemaa.org
April 2010- Minneapolis Institute of Arts "Foot in the Door" Exhibit
Nov 2009- NEMAA Fall Fine Arts Show Grain Belt Building NE Minneapolis
May 2009- Art-A-Whirl, NE Minneapolis art event www.nemaa.org
December 2008- participating in the Bridge Art Fair Miami with
Van Brabson Gallery, Narratives shown
December 2008- Rouge Buddha Gallery " Bridge Art Fair Participants" show
May-June 2008- Van Brabson Gallery "Expressions of Feminine Psyche"
May 2007- Homewood studios "Food for Thought " show- "Pyrogi",
"Strudel" and "Bread, Salt and Wine" first shown.
March 2007- MN center of photography "Photocentric" juried show "
"Grandpaʼs plaid shirt" first shown
May 2004- Rogue Buddha Gallery, Minneapolis, MN. " Mayday 2004, 10
different visions” Australia works shown.
Nov. 2003- MN. Center of Photography, Minneapolis, MN.
Photobravo" Benefit Auction/Show
June 2003- MN.Center for Photography, Minneapolis, MN.
" Mentor/ Kid" show
May 2003- Stonearch Coffee House, Minneapolis, MN. "Suite 219" exhibit,
Nov. 2002- MN. Center for Photography, Minneapolis, MN. "Photobravo"
members auction/benefit exhibit
Oct. 2002- First Ave. Nightclub, Minneapolis, MN. Benefit raising money for
Cancer, art auction/fashion show.
Jan. 2002- pARTS gallery, " Minneapolis, MN "The Flag: Peace, Pride &
Protest " exhibit, In response to 9/11 juried show.
March 2001- pARTS gallery, "50/50" exhibit , Minneapolis, MN.
Juried benefit for the gallery

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Selected Exhibits, Publications & Accomplishments cont.
Oct. 2000- Opening Night Gallery, "Stereo", a multi-media event, Minneapolis,
Photo's from "New Years Eve 1999: Northside Style"
July 2000 Lyn-Lake Art Festival, juried exhibit, Minneapolis, MN.
"Troy & Brianna " photos shown.
Sept. 1999- Gus Lucky's Gallery, "Urban Portrait/Urban Landscape" exhibit
Minneapolis, MN. "Northside Alleys" series shown.
April 1998- Phipps Center for the Arts, "Personal Journeys" exhibit, Hudson ,WI
Selected Publications-
October 2014 - "National Camera Exchange- 100 Years" book co-authored with
Jon Liss. Limited run.
July-Dec 2014- several news articles about National Camera 100 years
mentioning the exhibit curated by myself. Including ; Star-
Tribune, Pioneer Press, Lecia Blog, Digital Imaging Reporter,
North News ,NE News, Letoilie' online blog.
December 2013- NE News- Somali Photo Exhibit guest speaker/exhibitor.
December 2008: MNartists.org Article by Sean Smuda " Art and Loathing in
Miami"
Jan./Feb 2005: Published photos in Sudost-Deutscher newspaper for the
Bukowina Institute, in Augsburg, Germany
September 2001: wrote article for Cairns Art Society Newsletter "Far North
Queensland Exhibit an American perspective"