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 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 2020 Socially Distant Art League Host / Weekly Exhibition Coordinator Deep Run High School Richmond, Virginia 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. 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 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 |