Michael Scott Davis Fine Artist

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Sculpture, May 2020

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana

Honors: Passed with Distinction

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Sculpture, May 2016

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Solo Exhibitions:

• Davis, M. (2020) Synonymy, Snite Museum of Art, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN. 

Group Exhibitions:

• Davis, M. (2024) Echoes Between the Gates, ArtPrize - Guest of DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids, MI, https://www.artprize.org/entries

• Davis, M. (2022) The Lei Project - A Graduation Ritual Performance (282 Lei), Anthem K8 and Florence High School, Florence, Arizona

• Davis, M. (2020) Covid-19 Online Group Exhibition - MFA Thesis Exhibition, Snite Museum of Art, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN

• Davis, M. (2019) Shifting Perspectives, A/AH/D Gallery, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN

• Davis, M. (2018) International Invitational - Allegory of Conformity 1 and 2 - The Echoes of Loss, Curated by Bjorn Krondorfer (Director, Martin-Springer Institute) and Tara Kohn, Coconino Center for the Arts, Flagstaff, AZ

• Davis, M. (2018) Solarium 18, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN (Best in Show)

• Davis, M. (2017) New Faces, AAHD Gallery, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN

• Davis, M. (2016) Metals, Shemer Art Center and Museum, Phoenix, AZ

• Davis, M. (2016) Patterns, Linus Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

• Davis, M. (2016) BFA Exhibition - Nascent, Beasley Art Gallery, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

• Davis, M. (2016) U’Chill, Flagstaff Modern and Contemporary Gallery and Collective, Flagstaff, AZ

• Davis, M. (2015) Show Of Heads, Limner Gallery, Hudson, NY

• Davis, M. (2015) It’s Elemental, Coconino Center for the Arts, Flagstaff, AZ

• Davis, M. (2015) International Invitational - Impermanence; Works on Paper, Kyoto Saga Gallery, Kyoto Saga University Arts Museum, Kyoto, Japan

• Davis, M. (2015) Online - The Figure, Light, Space, and Time International Online Art Gallery, (Best In Show)

• Davis, M. (2015) Recurrence, Urban Trail Art Walk, Centennial Forest, Flagstaff, AZ

• Davis, M. (2015) Juried - Top Student Show, Beasley Art Gallery, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

• Davis, M. (2014) Juried - Student Show, Beasley Art Gallery, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

• Davis, M. (2023) Voice of A Generation (Painting), Amanda DeBusk, Anthem K8, Florence, Arizona 

• Davis, M. (2022) Pop Culture, In the Eyes of A Middle School Student (Painting) - Collaboration (Anthem K8, Middle Schoolers and Myself), Anthem K8 Library, Florence Arizona 

• Davis, M. (2015) Permanent Installation- Recurrence (Sculpture), Urban Trail Art Walk, Centennial Forest, Flagstaff, AZ

• Davis, M. (2014) Power Box Graffiti, Constitution Plaza, Visual and Communication Building, Northern Arizona University  

• Davis, Michael. "Synonymy." 2020. University of Notre Dame, Hesburgh Library.

• Krondorfer, B. and Tara Kohn, “Echoes of Loss,” 2018. Publication and Exhibition Catalog. Coconino Center for the Arts, Flagstaff, AZ.

• “Solarium 18”, 2018. Publication and Exhibition Catalog, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN.

• Nicole Charnstrom, "Moving Forward: Transitions," The Noise Art and News Magazine no. 178 (May 2015): 20.

• Diandra Markgraf, "Crossing Barriers," The Daily Sun Newspaper, Arts and Living, April 24, 2016. B1, B7.

• Nicole Charnstrom, "It’s the Arts Briefs: Chasing Visions Artist Documentary," The Noise Art and News Magazine no. 172 (November 2015): 44-45.

• Affiliate Marketer & Social Media Influencer, Blick Art Materials, ShareASale, Chicago, Nov 2024 – Current

• Clay Club Faculty Sponsor, Queen Creek High School, Aug 2024-Current

• Gallery Director and Curator, Glass Box Gallery, Queen Creek High School, Queen Creek, Arizona, Aug 2024 – Current

• JROTC Guest Presenter for Veterans Day, Veterans Day Parade, City of Queen Creek, Nov 2024

• Assistant Creative Director / Chief Set and Prop Designer, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Theater Production, Queen Creek High School Performing Arts Center, Queen Creek, Arizona, Oct 2024 

• College and Career Arts Presenter/Panelist (Subject: Professional Arts and Arts Education), Career Day Conference, Queen Creek High School, Sept 2024

• Creative Director and Engineer, N2 Explore, Phoenix, Arizona, June 2021 – July 2023

• Assistant to Visual Resource Managing Curator, Visual Resource Center, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, May 2019 – August 2019

• Visiting Guest Artist, Summer Undergraduate Residency Program, South Bend Museum of Art, May 2019

• Instructor, High School Art Day, University of Notre Dame, April 2019

• Visiting Guest Artist, Summer Undergraduate Residency Program, South Bend Museum of Art, May 2018

• Instructor, High School Art Day, University of Notre Dame, April 2018

• Regional Moderator, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Alliance for Young Artists, South Bend Museum of Art, January 2018

• Iron Pour Volunteer and Visiting Artist, Scottsdale Community College, September 2015

• Iron Pour Volunteer, Arizona State University, April 2014

• Queen Creek School District Grant, Equipment Kiln Purchase, (2024) ($10,000)

• MBA Merit Scholarship, Arizona State University (August 2023)

• International Baccalaureate Art and Design, Level 1, (October 2021)

• Full Tuition Scholarship and Stipend, University of Notre Dame (August 2017 – May 2020)

• 2018 - Best in Show, Solarium 18, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN

• 2015 - 1st place, 3-Dimensional Art Category, Figurative Art Competition, Light Space and Time International Art Gallery

• 2015 - 3rd Place, Overall All-Artist Categories, Figurative Art Competition, Light Space and Time International Art Gallery

• Dick Beasley Memorial Artist and Scholarship, Northern Arizona University, (April 2015)