Short Biography
The paintings of award-winning artist Ruth Lieberherr have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and cultural centers in the United States and abroad, including the Musee Vera in St-Germain-en-Laye, France; Kneipphof in Dussnang, Switzerland; the Trenton City Museum in New Jersey; Northeastern University in Boston; the Swiss Consulate (SHARE) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Brush Art Gallery in Lowell, Massachusetts; Bentley College Art Gallery in Waltham, Massachusetts; and the Fletcher/Priest Gallery in Worcester, Massachusetts. In addition, her work is in private and corporate collections, including those of the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, New Jersey, and the Society of St. John the Evangelist and Cambridgeport Savings Bank in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The paintings of award-winning artist Ruth Lieberherr have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and cultural centers in the United States and abroad, including the Musee Vera in St-Germain-en-Laye, France; Kneipphof in Dussnang, Switzerland; the Trenton City Museum in New Jersey; Northeastern University in Boston; the Swiss Consulate (SHARE) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Brush Art Gallery in Lowell, Massachusetts; Bentley College Art Gallery in Waltham, Massachusetts; and the Fletcher/Priest Gallery in Worcester, Massachusetts. In addition, her work is in private and corporate collections, including those of the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, New Jersey, and the Society of St. John the Evangelist and Cambridgeport Savings Bank in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Born in Tunis, Tunisia. Swiss Citizen. Grew up in Switzerland. Came to U.S.A. in 1977. U.S.Citizen since 1993.
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Portal Crystal Gallery, Arlington, MA, 2018
Parish Hall Gallery, Trinity Episcopal Church, Concord, MA, 2017
Cutter Gallery, Jefferson Cutter House, Arlington, MA, 2017, 2013, 2010/ 2011, 2008, 2006, 2005
Winchester Public Library, Winchester, MA, 2012, 2004, 1998, 1991, 1986/7
The Corridor Gallery, Hancock Church, Lexington, MA, 2012, 2009, 2005/6, 2003
Aberjona River Gallery, Winchester, MA, 2008, 2005
Parish Hall Gallery, Trinity Episcopal Church, Concord, MA, 2007
College of Computer and Information Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 1998-present
Wainwright Bank, Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. Curated through the Cambridge Art Association, 2004
Swiss Consulate/SHARE, Cambridge, MA, 2003
Concord Art Association, Concord, MA, 2001
Kneipphof, Dussnang, Switzerland, 2001
Kapplerhof, Ebnat-Kappel, Switzerland, 2000
Suteria, Olten, Switzerland, 2000
Powers Music School, Belmont, MA, 1999
Newton Free Library, Newton, MA, 1994
Winchester Art Association Gallery, Winchester, MA, 1991, 1989, 1987
Bentley College Art Gallery, Waltham, MA, 1989
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 1984
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 1982
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 1981
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
“Lost & Found”, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA, 2018
“Fairytales, Folktales & Fables”, Belmont Gallery of Art, Belmont, MA, 2018
Fall Salon and/or similar group exhibits, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA, 1984-present
Winchester Artists Network Shows, Winchester Public Library, Winchester, MA, yearly exhibits, ongoing
“We, the People”, pop-up show, Arlington Center for the Arts, Arlington, MA 2017
Earth Month exhibit, Emerson Umbrella, Concord, MA, 2017, 2015
“Artsy Autumn”, Arcworks Gallery, Peabody, MA, 2015
Pop-up shows, through CAA, Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA, 2015
“Motion Envisioned”, Three Artists Show, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA 2014
“RED”, biennial regional juried show, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA, 2013/2014
“Art in Bloom”, Next Door Center for the Arts, Winchester, MA, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Fall Salon or similar group exhibits, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA, 1984-present
“Pret a Porter”, Brush Art Gallery, Lowell, MA, 2013/2014
Brush Art Gallery, Lowell, MA, 2012/2013, 2011/2012, 2010/2011, 2008, 2006
“Encounters with Cancer”, Brush Art Gallery, Lowell, MA 2012
Arlington Center for the Arts, Arlington, MA, 2012
“Regeneration”, Arlington Center for the Arts. Arlington, MA, 2011/2012 (Award of Excellence)
“Gift of Art”, Next Door Center for the Arts, Winchester, MA, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
“Summer Wind”, Next Door Theater, Winchester, MA, 2010
“Women of the Winchester Artists Network,” Next Door Theater, Winchester, MA, 2009
“Balance: Mothers Who Create,” The Little Gallery Under The Stairs (TLGUTS), Lynn, MA, 2009
Northeast Prize Show, sponsored by Cambridge Art Association, University Place & Kathryn Schultz Gallery, Cambridge, MA, 2008
“Into the Unknown,” Four Artists Show at University Place Gallery, Cambridge, MA, 2008
“Illuminations,” including 5th Year Anniversary Retrospective Exhibit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 2007/8, 2006/7, 2003
“Dog Parade,” selected artist for outdoor public art exhibit & auction of painted dog sculptures, Winchester, MA 2007
Concord Public Library, Concord, MA, 2006
Anton Gallery, Wakefield, MA, 2004/5
“Three Artists Show at University Place,” Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA, 2004, 2000, 1992, 1989
“Influence,” Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA, 2003
“Variations on the Masters,” Fletcher/Priest Gallery, Worcester, MA, 2002/3
Distinguished Artists Show, Concord Art Association, Concord, MA, 2001, 1999
“Das Selbst,” Kunst im Gemeindehaus, Ebnat-Kappel, SG, Switzerland, 2000
“Dreamstuff,” Five Artists Show at University Place, Cambridge, MA, 1997
Framehaven Gallery, Winchester, MA, 1996-1998
Emerging Artists Gallery, Cambridge, MA 1997
Framerite Gallery, Boston, MA, 1996/7
“Les Nouveaux Romantiques,” Musee Vera, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France. Invitational 1994
“Origins: Artists’ Personal and Cultural Heritage,” Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA, 1993
Prize Show, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA 1993, 1992
Winchester Art Association Gallery, Winchester, MA, 1989, 1986, 1984
Cary Memorial Library, Lexington, MA. Two-person show, 1986
Prize Show, Winchester Art Association, MA, 1986 (Honorable Mention)
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, Lexington, MA, Invitational and juried. 1986
“Figures and Faces,” Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA 1986
New England Regional Juried Show, Bentley College, Waltham, MA, 1985 (Honorable Mention)
Copley Society, Boston, MA, 1983
Trenton City Museum, Trenton, NJ, 1982
Nassau Galleries, Princeton, NJ, 1982
Mercer County Artists Exhibitions, NJ, 1983, 1982, 1981
McCarter Theater, Princeton, NJ, 1980
SELECTED PERFORMANCE ART
“Metamorphosis, The Winds of Change”, performance with Skyloom Dancers, Parish Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, Concord, MA, 10/22/2017 Dance Collaboration and Performance with Alessandra Mariano, Cutter Gallery, Arlington, MA, 4/28/2013
“And the Day Came …”, Butoh inspired dance and music, with Panayota Haloulakou, Jenks Center, Winchester, MA, May 2012
Collaboration with Alice Trexler, Tufts University Department of Drama and Dance, Julie Ince Thompson Theater, The Dance Complex, Cambridge, MA, (“Creating Through Movement” - Dance, Art, Poetry, Music, with Gary Duehr, poet, Ken Field, composer/saxophonist), March-June 2005
“Dusk in the City,” painting dance and collaboration with Jazz Quartet, Northeastern University, Boston, and Powers Music School, Belmont, MA (Skyloom Dancers; Musicians Tonatiuh Avila, Dennis Grudkowski, Andrea Lieberherr, Kazumune Seino), 1999
“Let’s Dance a Painting,” interactive creative arts performance program with Elaine Sisler, Martha Jones School, Westwood, MA, 1998-1999
“Let’s Dance a Painting,” with Elaine Sisler, Prescott School, Norwood, MA, 1997
CORPORATE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS AND COMMISSIONS (Selected)
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ
Society of St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, MA
Cambridgeport Savings Bank, Cambridge, MA
Kathryn Schultz, Boston, MA
Jary Yoos, Honolulu, Hawaii
Walther and Karin Huersch, Zurich, Switzerland
Ruth & Koe Hefti, Fehraltorf, Switzerland
Barbara Jacobi, Buelach, Switzerland
Annie Bonnet-Dunbar, Cambridge, MA
Elaine Sisler, Acton, MA
AWARDS AND HONORS
Award of Excellence, “Regeneration” exhibit, Arlington Center for the Arts, 2011-2012 (Juror Sand T Kalloch)
Selected Artist. Collaboration with Alice Trexler, Tufts University Department of Drama and Dance, Julie Ince Thompson Theater, The Dance Complex, Cambridge, MA, (“Creating Through Movement” - Dance, Art, Poetry, Music, with Gary Duehr, poet, Ken Field, composer/saxophonist), Grant funded. 2005
Artist in Residence, Martha Jones School, Westwood, MA. The Education Cooperative grant, 1998-9
Visiting Artist, Prescott School, Norwood, MA. The Education Cooperative grant, 1997
Visiting Artist, Blanchard Memorial School, Boxborough, MA. Arts Lottery Grant. 1990
Honorable Mention, Winchester Art Association Prize Show, Winchester, MA, 1986
Honorable Mention, New England Regional Juried Show, Bentley College, Waltham, MA, 1985
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY (*reviews)
*Concord Journal, “Trinity Episcopal hosts Lieberherr show”, Concord, MA, 9/28/2017, p. B7
*Winchester Star, “Lieberherr presents ’Dreamscape’ in Concord, Winchester, MA, 8/31/2017, p. A1, B1 & B8
The Window, Trinity Episcopal Church, Concord, MA, 10/2017, p. 16 & 19
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 5/18/2017, p. A2
*Melinda Russell, “Cutter exhibition responds to cultural climate”, Arlington Advocate, Arlington, MA, 4/20/2017, B9
*Melinda Russell, “Lieberherr responds to cultural climate”, Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 4/6/2017, p. A1 & B3
*Arlington Advocate, “Artist to exhibit in Cutter House”, Arlington, MA, 3/23/2017, p. A7
*Concord Journal, “Umbrella - Earth Month kicks off with arts reception”,Concord, MA, 3/26/2015, p. C1
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 9/3/2015, p. B4
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 11/6/2014, p. B6
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 9/18/2014, p. B7
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 5/1/2014, p. A5
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 12/5/2013, p. B10
Arlington Advocate, Arlington, MA, 1/27/2011, p. 23
*June Wulff, “Happily ever after”, Boston Globe, G section, 1/6/2011, p. 2
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 12/9/2010, p. 24
Arlington Advocate, Arlington, MA, 12/2/2010, p.25
* Meredith Goldstein, “A refined palette”, Boston Globe, Sidekick section, 10/22/2008, front page
Arlington Advocate, Arlington, MA, 10/23/2008, p. 17
* Margaret Smith, “New heights, new dimensions in art exhibit”, Arlington Advocate, Lexington Minuteman, Arlington, Lexington, MA, 10/16/2008, p. 31; Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 10/16/2008, p. 27
* Nancy Ferguson, “Whimsical figures, faces, real and fantasy creatures”, Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 9/4/2008, p. 8
Art New England, Feb/March 2008, p. 49
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 2/21/2008, p. 4 & 23
* Cindy Cantrell, “Carving out a living”, Boston Globe, NorthWest, People section, 2/17/2008, p. 9
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 10/25/2007, p. 12
“Illuminations” Art Exhibit Catalogue, Mass. General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, MA, Oct. 2006 - Jan. 2007
Boston Globe, Sidekick, Boston, MA, 10/14/2006, p. 3
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 10/12/ 2006, p. 36
Hancock Herald, Lexington, MA, Nov. 2005, p. 10
* Christopher Rocchio, “Keeping dreams close to home,” Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 2/3/2005, p. 1&26
Daily Times Chronicle, Winchester Edition, Woburn, MA, 1/26/2005, p. A4
Diana Brown, “Seeing Visions,” Boston Globe, NorthWest, People, Boston, MA, 1/20/2005, p. 7
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 3/18/2004, p. 34
Melissa Finn, Daily Times Chronicle, Winchester Edition, Woburn, MA, 1/28/2004, p. A6
Boston Globe, NorthWest, Calendar, Boston, MA, 9/25/2003
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 11/14/2002, p. 20
Boston Sunday Globe, NorthWest, Calendar, Boston, MA, 5/19/2002
* Jean-Jacques Specht, “Zurueck zu den Wurzeln,” Wiler Zeitung, Wil, SG, Switzerland, 7/18/2001, p. 31
* Jean-Jacques Specht, “Zurueck zu den Wurzeln,” Thurgauer Zeitung, Switzerland, 7/11/2001, p. 16
* Jean-Jacques Specht, “Aussagekraeftige Bilderausstellung im Kneipphof Dussnang,” Regional Zeitung, Switzerland, 7/10/2001
* mgt, “Suteria zeigt Bilder von Ruth Lieberherr,” Oltener Tagblatt, Olten, Switzerland, 5/13/2000
* es, “Lyrische Traumwelten,” Toggenburger Nachrichten, Ebnat-Kappel, SG, Switzerland, 2/22/2000, p. 2 * “Fliessende Farben spielen lassen,” Der Toggenburger, Wattwil, SG, Switzerland, 2/19/2000, p. 51
Wiler Nachrichten, Wil, SG, Switzerland, 2/17/2000, p. 4
New York News, Consulate General of Switzerland, New York City, Sept.-Nov. 1999
* Susan Danseyar, “Local artist paints from the heart to the canvas,” Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 10/21/1999, p. 1&5
Daily Times Chronicle, Winchester Edition, Woburn, MA, 10/4/1999, p. 2A
Westwood Press, Westwood, MA, 10/8/1998, p. C8
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 2/27/1997, p. 32
TEC TALK (The Education Cooperative), Wellesley, MA, Oct. 1997, p. 4
Winchester Town Crier, Winchester, MA, 11/16/1995, p. 14
“Les Nouveaux Romantiques,” Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, 1994, p. 16
* Beth Purcell, “Ruth Lieberherr: Dreamscapes,” Newton Free Library Newsletter, Newton, MA, Dec. 1994, p. 2
New York News, Consulate General of Switzerland, New York City, Dec.1994- Feb. 1995, p. 4
Winchester Town Crier, Winchester, MA, 12/1/1994, p. 22
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 2/25/ 1993, p. 5B
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 4/16/1992, p. 8B
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 10/3/1991, p. 3B
* Ellen Fanning, “Ruth Lieberherr’s art is food for imagination,” Winchester Star, 1/25/1990, front page
The Bottom Line, Bentley College, Waltham, MA, 2/28/1989
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 11/17/1988, p. 2A
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 6/4/1987
Boston Globe, Critic’s Tip, “Exhibits: The Human Seen Scene,” Boston, MA, 2/6/1986
* Meredith Fife Day, “What About Art?” Arlington Advocate, Winchester Star, Arlington & Winchester, MA, 2/12/1986, p. 13B
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 10/17/1985
Boston Visual Artists Union News, Boston, MA, Jan. 1984
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 12/29/1983, p. 4
Town Topics, Princeton, NJ, 1/27/1982, p. 22
Princeton Weekly Bulletin, Princeton, NJ, 10/5/1981
ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Ruth Lieberherr (illustrator), Mary Beth Melton (author), By Some Great Spell, Create Space, 2017
Ruth Lieberherr (illustrator), Michael Punzak (author), Hafez, The Mathematical Stonecutter, Create Space, 2014
Ruth Lieberherr (illustrator), Nancy Mellon (author), The Knottles, Great Barrington, MA: Steinerbooks, 2012
Ruth Lieberherr (illustrator), Deborah R. Cohen (author), Journey to Inner Space, A Children’s Yoga Book,
Create Space, 2011
Ruth Lieberherr (illustrator), Linda Kroll (author), Winter, Awake! Great Barrington, MA: Bell Pond Books, 2003.
Ruth Lieberherr, The Caterpillar and the Butterfly. Urnaesch, Switzerland: E. Schoop AG, 1985.
Ruth Lieberherr, Die Raupe und der Schmetterling. Urnaesch, Switzerland: E. Schoop AG, 1985.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES AND PAINTING CLASSES/DEMONSTRATIONS
Painting demonstration, Painters Guild, Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, Lexington, MA, 2009
Painting classes for adults, Jenks Center, Winchester, MA:
Acrylic classes, 2006, 2005, 2004
Watercolor class, 2004
Slide show and lecture, Renaissance Art Academy, Los Angeles, CA, 2005
Lecture, Kneipphof, Dussnang, Switzerland, 2001
Lectures and painting demonstrations, Martha Jones School, Westwood, MA, 1998-1999
Slide show, lecture, and painting workshops, Blanchard Memorial School, Boxborough, MA, 4/30/1990
Interview, Continental Cable TV, Winchester, MA, 1985
EDUCATION
DeCordova Museum School in Lincoln, MA, 1983-1984
Princeton Art Association in Princeton, NJ, 1979-1983
Kunstgewerbeschule (Art Academy) in Zurich, Switzerland, 1974-1977
University of Zurich, Switzerland, PhD in German Language and Literature, with subsidiary subjects in English Literature and Art History, 1977
Born in Tunis, Tunisia. Swiss Citizen. Grew up in Switzerland. Came to U.S.A. in 1977. U.S.Citizen since 1993.
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Portal Crystal Gallery, Arlington, MA, 2018
Parish Hall Gallery, Trinity Episcopal Church, Concord, MA, 2017
Cutter Gallery, Jefferson Cutter House, Arlington, MA, 2017, 2013, 2010/ 2011, 2008, 2006, 2005
Winchester Public Library, Winchester, MA, 2012, 2004, 1998, 1991, 1986/7
The Corridor Gallery, Hancock Church, Lexington, MA, 2012, 2009, 2005/6, 2003
Aberjona River Gallery, Winchester, MA, 2008, 2005
Parish Hall Gallery, Trinity Episcopal Church, Concord, MA, 2007
College of Computer and Information Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 1998-present
Wainwright Bank, Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. Curated through the Cambridge Art Association, 2004
Swiss Consulate/SHARE, Cambridge, MA, 2003
Concord Art Association, Concord, MA, 2001
Kneipphof, Dussnang, Switzerland, 2001
Kapplerhof, Ebnat-Kappel, Switzerland, 2000
Suteria, Olten, Switzerland, 2000
Powers Music School, Belmont, MA, 1999
Newton Free Library, Newton, MA, 1994
Winchester Art Association Gallery, Winchester, MA, 1991, 1989, 1987
Bentley College Art Gallery, Waltham, MA, 1989
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 1984
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 1982
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 1981
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
“Lost & Found”, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA, 2018
“Fairytales, Folktales & Fables”, Belmont Gallery of Art, Belmont, MA, 2018
Fall Salon and/or similar group exhibits, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA, 1984-present
Winchester Artists Network Shows, Winchester Public Library, Winchester, MA, yearly exhibits, ongoing
“We, the People”, pop-up show, Arlington Center for the Arts, Arlington, MA 2017
Earth Month exhibit, Emerson Umbrella, Concord, MA, 2017, 2015
“Artsy Autumn”, Arcworks Gallery, Peabody, MA, 2015
Pop-up shows, through CAA, Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA, 2015
“Motion Envisioned”, Three Artists Show, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA 2014
“RED”, biennial regional juried show, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA, 2013/2014
“Art in Bloom”, Next Door Center for the Arts, Winchester, MA, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Fall Salon or similar group exhibits, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA, 1984-present
“Pret a Porter”, Brush Art Gallery, Lowell, MA, 2013/2014
Brush Art Gallery, Lowell, MA, 2012/2013, 2011/2012, 2010/2011, 2008, 2006
“Encounters with Cancer”, Brush Art Gallery, Lowell, MA 2012
Arlington Center for the Arts, Arlington, MA, 2012
“Regeneration”, Arlington Center for the Arts. Arlington, MA, 2011/2012 (Award of Excellence)
“Gift of Art”, Next Door Center for the Arts, Winchester, MA, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
“Summer Wind”, Next Door Theater, Winchester, MA, 2010
“Women of the Winchester Artists Network,” Next Door Theater, Winchester, MA, 2009
“Balance: Mothers Who Create,” The Little Gallery Under The Stairs (TLGUTS), Lynn, MA, 2009
Northeast Prize Show, sponsored by Cambridge Art Association, University Place & Kathryn Schultz Gallery, Cambridge, MA, 2008
“Into the Unknown,” Four Artists Show at University Place Gallery, Cambridge, MA, 2008
“Illuminations,” including 5th Year Anniversary Retrospective Exhibit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 2007/8, 2006/7, 2003
“Dog Parade,” selected artist for outdoor public art exhibit & auction of painted dog sculptures, Winchester, MA 2007
Concord Public Library, Concord, MA, 2006
Anton Gallery, Wakefield, MA, 2004/5
“Three Artists Show at University Place,” Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA, 2004, 2000, 1992, 1989
“Influence,” Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA, 2003
“Variations on the Masters,” Fletcher/Priest Gallery, Worcester, MA, 2002/3
Distinguished Artists Show, Concord Art Association, Concord, MA, 2001, 1999
“Das Selbst,” Kunst im Gemeindehaus, Ebnat-Kappel, SG, Switzerland, 2000
“Dreamstuff,” Five Artists Show at University Place, Cambridge, MA, 1997
Framehaven Gallery, Winchester, MA, 1996-1998
Emerging Artists Gallery, Cambridge, MA 1997
Framerite Gallery, Boston, MA, 1996/7
“Les Nouveaux Romantiques,” Musee Vera, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France. Invitational 1994
“Origins: Artists’ Personal and Cultural Heritage,” Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA, 1993
Prize Show, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA 1993, 1992
Winchester Art Association Gallery, Winchester, MA, 1989, 1986, 1984
Cary Memorial Library, Lexington, MA. Two-person show, 1986
Prize Show, Winchester Art Association, MA, 1986 (Honorable Mention)
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, Lexington, MA, Invitational and juried. 1986
“Figures and Faces,” Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA 1986
New England Regional Juried Show, Bentley College, Waltham, MA, 1985 (Honorable Mention)
Copley Society, Boston, MA, 1983
Trenton City Museum, Trenton, NJ, 1982
Nassau Galleries, Princeton, NJ, 1982
Mercer County Artists Exhibitions, NJ, 1983, 1982, 1981
McCarter Theater, Princeton, NJ, 1980
SELECTED PERFORMANCE ART
“Metamorphosis, The Winds of Change”, performance with Skyloom Dancers, Parish Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, Concord, MA, 10/22/2017 Dance Collaboration and Performance with Alessandra Mariano, Cutter Gallery, Arlington, MA, 4/28/2013
“And the Day Came …”, Butoh inspired dance and music, with Panayota Haloulakou, Jenks Center, Winchester, MA, May 2012
Collaboration with Alice Trexler, Tufts University Department of Drama and Dance, Julie Ince Thompson Theater, The Dance Complex, Cambridge, MA, (“Creating Through Movement” - Dance, Art, Poetry, Music, with Gary Duehr, poet, Ken Field, composer/saxophonist), March-June 2005
“Dusk in the City,” painting dance and collaboration with Jazz Quartet, Northeastern University, Boston, and Powers Music School, Belmont, MA (Skyloom Dancers; Musicians Tonatiuh Avila, Dennis Grudkowski, Andrea Lieberherr, Kazumune Seino), 1999
“Let’s Dance a Painting,” interactive creative arts performance program with Elaine Sisler, Martha Jones School, Westwood, MA, 1998-1999
“Let’s Dance a Painting,” with Elaine Sisler, Prescott School, Norwood, MA, 1997
CORPORATE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS AND COMMISSIONS (Selected)
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ
Society of St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, MA
Cambridgeport Savings Bank, Cambridge, MA
Kathryn Schultz, Boston, MA
Jary Yoos, Honolulu, Hawaii
Walther and Karin Huersch, Zurich, Switzerland
Ruth & Koe Hefti, Fehraltorf, Switzerland
Barbara Jacobi, Buelach, Switzerland
Annie Bonnet-Dunbar, Cambridge, MA
Elaine Sisler, Acton, MA
AWARDS AND HONORS
Award of Excellence, “Regeneration” exhibit, Arlington Center for the Arts, 2011-2012 (Juror Sand T Kalloch)
Selected Artist. Collaboration with Alice Trexler, Tufts University Department of Drama and Dance, Julie Ince Thompson Theater, The Dance Complex, Cambridge, MA, (“Creating Through Movement” - Dance, Art, Poetry, Music, with Gary Duehr, poet, Ken Field, composer/saxophonist), Grant funded. 2005
Artist in Residence, Martha Jones School, Westwood, MA. The Education Cooperative grant, 1998-9
Visiting Artist, Prescott School, Norwood, MA. The Education Cooperative grant, 1997
Visiting Artist, Blanchard Memorial School, Boxborough, MA. Arts Lottery Grant. 1990
Honorable Mention, Winchester Art Association Prize Show, Winchester, MA, 1986
Honorable Mention, New England Regional Juried Show, Bentley College, Waltham, MA, 1985
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY (*reviews)
*Concord Journal, “Trinity Episcopal hosts Lieberherr show”, Concord, MA, 9/28/2017, p. B7
*Winchester Star, “Lieberherr presents ’Dreamscape’ in Concord, Winchester, MA, 8/31/2017, p. A1, B1 & B8
The Window, Trinity Episcopal Church, Concord, MA, 10/2017, p. 16 & 19
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 5/18/2017, p. A2
*Melinda Russell, “Cutter exhibition responds to cultural climate”, Arlington Advocate, Arlington, MA, 4/20/2017, B9
*Melinda Russell, “Lieberherr responds to cultural climate”, Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 4/6/2017, p. A1 & B3
*Arlington Advocate, “Artist to exhibit in Cutter House”, Arlington, MA, 3/23/2017, p. A7
*Concord Journal, “Umbrella - Earth Month kicks off with arts reception”,Concord, MA, 3/26/2015, p. C1
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 9/3/2015, p. B4
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 11/6/2014, p. B6
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 9/18/2014, p. B7
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 5/1/2014, p. A5
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 12/5/2013, p. B10
Arlington Advocate, Arlington, MA, 1/27/2011, p. 23
*June Wulff, “Happily ever after”, Boston Globe, G section, 1/6/2011, p. 2
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 12/9/2010, p. 24
Arlington Advocate, Arlington, MA, 12/2/2010, p.25
* Meredith Goldstein, “A refined palette”, Boston Globe, Sidekick section, 10/22/2008, front page
Arlington Advocate, Arlington, MA, 10/23/2008, p. 17
* Margaret Smith, “New heights, new dimensions in art exhibit”, Arlington Advocate, Lexington Minuteman, Arlington, Lexington, MA, 10/16/2008, p. 31; Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 10/16/2008, p. 27
* Nancy Ferguson, “Whimsical figures, faces, real and fantasy creatures”, Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 9/4/2008, p. 8
Art New England, Feb/March 2008, p. 49
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 2/21/2008, p. 4 & 23
* Cindy Cantrell, “Carving out a living”, Boston Globe, NorthWest, People section, 2/17/2008, p. 9
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 10/25/2007, p. 12
“Illuminations” Art Exhibit Catalogue, Mass. General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, MA, Oct. 2006 - Jan. 2007
Boston Globe, Sidekick, Boston, MA, 10/14/2006, p. 3
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 10/12/ 2006, p. 36
Hancock Herald, Lexington, MA, Nov. 2005, p. 10
* Christopher Rocchio, “Keeping dreams close to home,” Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 2/3/2005, p. 1&26
Daily Times Chronicle, Winchester Edition, Woburn, MA, 1/26/2005, p. A4
Diana Brown, “Seeing Visions,” Boston Globe, NorthWest, People, Boston, MA, 1/20/2005, p. 7
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 3/18/2004, p. 34
Melissa Finn, Daily Times Chronicle, Winchester Edition, Woburn, MA, 1/28/2004, p. A6
Boston Globe, NorthWest, Calendar, Boston, MA, 9/25/2003
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 11/14/2002, p. 20
Boston Sunday Globe, NorthWest, Calendar, Boston, MA, 5/19/2002
* Jean-Jacques Specht, “Zurueck zu den Wurzeln,” Wiler Zeitung, Wil, SG, Switzerland, 7/18/2001, p. 31
* Jean-Jacques Specht, “Zurueck zu den Wurzeln,” Thurgauer Zeitung, Switzerland, 7/11/2001, p. 16
* Jean-Jacques Specht, “Aussagekraeftige Bilderausstellung im Kneipphof Dussnang,” Regional Zeitung, Switzerland, 7/10/2001
* mgt, “Suteria zeigt Bilder von Ruth Lieberherr,” Oltener Tagblatt, Olten, Switzerland, 5/13/2000
* es, “Lyrische Traumwelten,” Toggenburger Nachrichten, Ebnat-Kappel, SG, Switzerland, 2/22/2000, p. 2 * “Fliessende Farben spielen lassen,” Der Toggenburger, Wattwil, SG, Switzerland, 2/19/2000, p. 51
Wiler Nachrichten, Wil, SG, Switzerland, 2/17/2000, p. 4
New York News, Consulate General of Switzerland, New York City, Sept.-Nov. 1999
* Susan Danseyar, “Local artist paints from the heart to the canvas,” Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 10/21/1999, p. 1&5
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Winchester Town Crier, Winchester, MA, 11/16/1995, p. 14
“Les Nouveaux Romantiques,” Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, 1994, p. 16
* Beth Purcell, “Ruth Lieberherr: Dreamscapes,” Newton Free Library Newsletter, Newton, MA, Dec. 1994, p. 2
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Winchester Town Crier, Winchester, MA, 12/1/1994, p. 22
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 2/25/ 1993, p. 5B
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 4/16/1992, p. 8B
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 10/3/1991, p. 3B
* Ellen Fanning, “Ruth Lieberherr’s art is food for imagination,” Winchester Star, 1/25/1990, front page
The Bottom Line, Bentley College, Waltham, MA, 2/28/1989
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 11/17/1988, p. 2A
Winchester Star, Winchester, MA, 6/4/1987
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Princeton Weekly Bulletin, Princeton, NJ, 10/5/1981
ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Ruth Lieberherr (illustrator), Mary Beth Melton (author), By Some Great Spell, Create Space, 2017
Ruth Lieberherr (illustrator), Michael Punzak (author), Hafez, The Mathematical Stonecutter, Create Space, 2014
Ruth Lieberherr (illustrator), Nancy Mellon (author), The Knottles, Great Barrington, MA: Steinerbooks, 2012
Ruth Lieberherr (illustrator), Deborah R. Cohen (author), Journey to Inner Space, A Children’s Yoga Book,
Create Space, 2011
Ruth Lieberherr (illustrator), Linda Kroll (author), Winter, Awake! Great Barrington, MA: Bell Pond Books, 2003.
Ruth Lieberherr, The Caterpillar and the Butterfly. Urnaesch, Switzerland: E. Schoop AG, 1985.
Ruth Lieberherr, Die Raupe und der Schmetterling. Urnaesch, Switzerland: E. Schoop AG, 1985.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES AND PAINTING CLASSES/DEMONSTRATIONS
Painting demonstration, Painters Guild, Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, Lexington, MA, 2009
Painting classes for adults, Jenks Center, Winchester, MA:
Acrylic classes, 2006, 2005, 2004
Watercolor class, 2004
Slide show and lecture, Renaissance Art Academy, Los Angeles, CA, 2005
Lecture, Kneipphof, Dussnang, Switzerland, 2001
Lectures and painting demonstrations, Martha Jones School, Westwood, MA, 1998-1999
Slide show, lecture, and painting workshops, Blanchard Memorial School, Boxborough, MA, 4/30/1990
Interview, Continental Cable TV, Winchester, MA, 1985
EDUCATION
DeCordova Museum School in Lincoln, MA, 1983-1984
Princeton Art Association in Princeton, NJ, 1979-1983
Kunstgewerbeschule (Art Academy) in Zurich, Switzerland, 1974-1977
University of Zurich, Switzerland, PhD in German Language and Literature, with subsidiary subjects in English Literature and Art History, 1977
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