MIKE GUYER
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artist + educator
Exhibitions + Juror

2024
September All Media Exhibition
Juried by Matt Lively
Exhibition Curator

DRHSART Gallery

2024
MWGS Art Portfolio Competition
Juror
Maggie Walker Governor's School
​Richmond, Virginia


2022
Now.Here
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Photographer / Concept Collaborator
LaDiff Warehouse
Richmond, VA


2022
ALUMNI
Exhibition Curator / Coordinator
DRHSART Gallery
Richmond, Virginia

2022
Arts Fest (HCPS)
Host / Co-Exhibition Coordinator
Deep Run High School
Richmond, Virginia
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2020
Socially Distant Art League
Host / Weekly Exhibition Coordinator
Deep Run High School
Richmond, Virginia
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2020 - 2022
Covid Happened 

2019
All Media 
Juror
Artworks Gallery
Richmond, Virginia

2018
Monster Drawing Rally
Invitational Exhibition / Performance
1708 Gallery
Richmond, Virginia

2017  (June)
Cure Alzheimer's Fund Auction
Invitational Benefit Silent Auction 
Independence Golf Club
Richmond, Virginia

2017  (January)
Young + Artful
Invitational Benefit Exhibition 
Visual Art Center
Richmond, Virginia

2016 
Monster Drawing Rally
Invitational Exhibition / Performance
1708 Gallery
Richmond, Virginia

2015
All Media 
Juror
Artworks Gallery
Richmond, Virginia

2013
All Media 
Juror
Artworks Gallery
Richmond, Virginia

2012
All Media 
Juror
Artworks Gallery
Richmond, Virginia

2011
Teacher as Artist
Capital One Corporate Building
Invitational Group Exhibition 

1708 Gallery Sponsored
Richmond, Virginia

2010
Mike Guyer: New Work
Cedar Works Gallery
Solo Exhibition
Richmond, Virginia

2010
Monster Drawing Rally
Invitational Exhibition / Performance
1708 Gallery
Richmond, Virginia

2010
All Media 
Juror
Artworks Gallery
Richmond, Virginia

2009
Art Educator As Artist
CRVAEA Group Exhibition
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Richmond, Virginia

2009
Small Wonders
Group Invitational Exhibition
1708 Gallery
Richmond, Virginia

2009
All Media 
Juror
Artworks Gallery
Richmond, Virginia

2008
Silent Night
Group Invitational Exhibition
1708 Gallery
Richmond, Virginia

2008
A Foreign Affair
Two-Person Exhibition
Red Door Gallery
Richmond, Virginia

2008
All Media 
Juror
Artworks Gallery
Richmond, Virginia

2007
Divisions and Horizons
Two-Person Exhibition
The Gallery @ 5th and Water
Charlottesville, Virginia

2007
Artist as Educator
Group Invitational Exhibition
Central Office, HCPS
Henrico, Virginia

2007
Teacher as Artist
Capital One Corporate Building
Invitational Group Exhibition 
1708 Gallery Sponsored
Richmond, Virginia
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Fine Arts  (BFA)
Major: Art Education
Minor:  Art History
In major GPA of 4.0, Overall GPA of 3.86
Activities and Societies:  
Magna Cum Laude, Golden Key National Honors Society, University Dean's List (4 years)
Fall 1996 – Winter 1999

Experience
Department Chair for Fine Arts 
Deep Run High School
Henrico County Public Schools

June 2002 – Present
I was hired in 2002 to build the art department at Deep Run High School, a National Blue Ribbon public school that has consistently been recognized in the top high schools in America. Our program currently offers students five levels of studio art, and four levels of graphic design.


Owner
Mike Guyer Photography

June 2020 - Present
 Mike Guyer Photography was launched in the early summer of 2020, specializing in photography solutions for restaurants and event venues.  Photography services also include branding, family portraiture, and wedding photography. 


Photographer
Harry's At Hofheimer
August 2023 - Present
Role: In house photographer for an Art Deco inspired speakeasy cocktail lounge in the historic Hofheimer Building in the Scott's Addition neighborhood of Richmond, VA. www.eftours.com

Educational Travel / Group Leader
EF Tours
www.eftours.com
January 2022 - Present
Role: I work with EF tours and the students of Deep Run High School to bring rich educational travel experiences our student population. Educational travel has been a big part of my life for more than 20 years, and will continue to be for many years to come.  

Photographer
LX Group

March 2022 - March 2023
Role: In house photographer for a lifestyle company that anchors high-profile hotels, restaurants, solons, and events in the Virginia and DC market. 

Social Media Strategist / Graphic Designer / Photographer
The Hof 

June 2021– March 2022
Role: Social media, photography, and graphic design campaigns for this popular rooftop bar, music venue, and restaurant in the Scott's Addition neighborhood of Richmond Va.

Social Media Strategist + Photographer
Tarrant's West

July 2021– December 2021
Role: Branding of the restaurant and its staff with professional photography and creative copywriting.
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Photographer
Brambly Park / The Hof

May 2020 – May 2021
Role: in house brand photographer of the sister RVA companies Brambly Park and The Hof in Scott's Addition.  My work (photography, design and copywriting)  is used in a variety of ad campaigns as well as the official websites and social media for both companies. 

Institute of Contemporary Art
​High School Teacher Advisory Committee

ICA / VCU
2017

Teaching Honors and Awards

2018
Recipient
. 
Divisional Support for National Board Certification
(Regional Application Process)

​2018

Recipient. 
Blick Outstanding Regional Educator Award
(In conjunction with the Scholastic Art Awards)


2017
Recipient. 
SVA Teacher Workshop in NYC (expenses paid)

2017
Recipient. 
H21 winner (chosen to represent Deep Run High School)

2017
Recipient. 
Henrico County Art Educator of the Year

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2016
Featured. 
Channel 8 News: "Above and Beyond the Classroom" 
special about excellence in teaching


2013
Director / Facilitator. 
Deep Run High School Professional Development
See website of this lesson


2012
Finalist.  
R.E.B Excellence in Teaching Award  (Metro Richmond)

2012
Recipient. 
Henrico 21 Project Winner

2010
Recipient. 
Deep Run High School Gilman Teacher of the Year

2009
Nominated. 
Deep Run High School Gilman Teacher of the Year

2008
Finalist. 
Deep Run High School Gilman Teacher of the Year

2007
Recipient. 
Henrico County Art Educator of the Year

2004, 2005, 2006
Finalist. 
Henrico County Art Educator of the Year

2001, 2007
Recipient. 
Capital One Teacher Grant

2004
Finalist. 
Deep Run High School Teacher of the Year

Coaching Honors and Awards
Head Varsity Golf Coach
Deep Run High School
Henrico County Public Schools


2004 
District Coach of the Year
Regional Coach of the Year
AAA Virginia State Champions
Colonial District Champions
Central Region Champions


2003
District Coach of the Year
Regional Coach of the Year
AAA Virginia State Champions


2002 
District Champions
Regional Runners-Up
District Runners-Up



Assistant Men's Varsity Soccer Coach
Deep Run High School
Henrico County Public Schools


2008
AAA Virginia State Champions
Colonial District Champions
Central Region Runners-Up


2007
Colonial District Regular Season Champions
Colonial District Tournament Champions 


2006
Colonial District Regular Season Champions
Colonial District Tournament Champions
Central Region Semi-Finalist
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