MARILYN KOCH
Marilyn Y. Koch
Address: Arcata, CA 95521
E-mail: myk5@humboldt.edu
Tel: (315) 294-4560
Professional info
Marilyn Koch is currently working as the Jewelry and Metalsmithing Program Coordinator at Cal Poly Humboldt State University in Northern California. She received her MFA from Syracuse University and has been teaching jewelry and metalsmithing workshops in California and New York for over 10 years. Her work has been exhibited across the U.S, England, Portugal, and Germany.
Work experience
Media Head & Lecturer
Fall 2023 - Present
Cal Poly Humboldt State University, Arcata CA
Program Coordinator
2018 F - Present
Syracuse University, Syracuse NY
Jewelry Instructor at Everson Museum
2018 Summer - Present
Syracuse NY
MYK Jewelry Business Owner
2018 Summer - Present
Syracuse NY
Adjunct Instructor
2016 F - Present
Syracuse University, Syracuse NY
Talent Agency Teen Art Profolio Development Inc.
Summer 2016
Syracuse, NY
Instructor Assistant/Studio Tech
2015F - 2018S
Syracuse University, Syracuse NY
Jewelry Fabricator
2015
Old Gold Boutique, Sacramento CA
Jewelry Consigner
2015
Cuffs Boutique, Sacramento CA
Jewelry Consigner
2014 - 2015
Krazy Marys Boutique, Sacramento CA
Jewelry Consigner
2014 - 2015
Sugar Shack Boutique, Sacramento CA
Metals Instructor
2013 - 2015
Capital City Beads, Sacramento CA
Metals Instructor
2013 - 2015
Roseville Rockroller Lapidary Club, Roseville CA
Small Metals & Jewelry Teaching Assistant
2013 - 2014
Sacramento State University, Sacramento CA
Education
Syracuse University, New York
MFA Candidate in Jewelry & Metalsmithing
Sacramento State University, California
BA Studio Art (Small Metals & Jewelry)
BA Applied Mathematics
Exhibitions
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2024 I-5, San Diego, CA (Pending)
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2024 Yuma Symposium Exhibition, Yuma, AZ (Pending)
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2023 Truth or Dare, AdornAxis, New York City Jewelry Week, NYC, NY
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2023 The Flame Within, Metal Arts Guild, Berkeley, CA
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2023 We are SNAG, Anthology Ed. 2
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2023 Distinctive Drinkware, Touchstone Center for Crafts, PA
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2023 Bring on the Gems, Society of North American Goldsmiths (Online)
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2022 2022 Art + Film Faculty & Staff Exhibition, Arcata, CA
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2022 SNAG Show, Providence, RI
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2019 Soil, Seattle, WA
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2019 Jewelry + Anatomy, TinCaL Lab, Portugal
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2019 Exhibition in Motion, SNAG Runway Show, Chicago, IL
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2019 Faculty Exhibition, Coyne Gallery, Syracuse University
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2018 Here Today, Online exhibition, https://www.snagspace.org/here-today
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2018 Hiding in Plain Sight MFA Thesis Exhibition, Point of Contact Gallery, Syracuse, NY
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2018 Hiding in Plain Sight, ArtHelix, Brooklyn, NY
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2017 Milling, Shoppingtown Mall, Syracuse, NY
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2017 Comfort Zone, Random Access Gallery, Syracuse, NY
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2017 Waiting for the Floors to Dry, Haubrok Foundation, Berlin, Germany
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2017 Axis, Kreuzberg Pavillon, Berlin, Germany
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2017 Meet Your Critics, Kreuzberg Pavillon, Berlin, Germany
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2016 Dry Sweat, Syracuse University, NY
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2016 ®esurrect, The Gear Factory, Syracuse, NY
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2016 Cheeky, Apostrophe'S Gallery, Syracuse, NY
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2016 Fair Exchange Leeds College of Art, West Yorkshire, England
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2016 Future Fear, Michael Sickler Gallery, Syracuse, NY
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2015 OpenSTUDIOS, Coyne Gallery, Syracuse, NY
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2014 Juried - Moments of Impact, Else Gallery, Sacramento, CA
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2014 Penland School of Crafts Auction, Penland, NC
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2014 Roseville Rock Rollers "NATURE'S WONDERS" exhibition, Roseville, CA
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2014 Sacramento State University Senior Show, Else Gallery, Sacramento, CA
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2014 Juried - Student Purchase Awards, Union Gallery, Sacramento, CA
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2014 Juried - CSUS Student Awards Show, Else Gallery, Sacramento, CA
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2013 The Guild -13-, Witt Gallery, Sacramento, CA
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2013 Born of Metal, Sacramento Temporary Contemporary Gallery, Sacramento, CA
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2012 Phantom Show, E-Street Gallery, Sacramento, CA
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2012 Sacramento RAWards Semi-Final Show, Miami Beach Nightclub, Citrus Heights, CA
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2012 The Gallery with Larry Stark, US Bank, Sacramento, CA
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2012 Ensemble, Miami Beach Nightclub, Citrus Heights, CA
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2012 The Gallery with Larry Stark, US Bank, Sacramento, CA
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2012 The Gallery with Larry Stark, US Bank, Davis, CA
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2012 U-Nite, Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, CA
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2012 Visions in Metal, Witt Gallery, Sacramento, CA
Awards
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2023 Best in Show, Touchstone Center for Crafts, PA
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2018 SNAG Portland Conference student scholarship recipient
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2017 Syracuse University Berlin Residency
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2016 $500 Syracuse University Creative Opportunity Grant
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2016 $400 Syracuse University Graduate Student Organization (GSO) Grant
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2015 'Closing The Gap' weekend womans retreat recipient
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2014 Penland Summer Sessions Work Study Scholarship
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2012 Accessories Designer of the Year, Sacramento RAWards Semi-Final Show, Miami Beach Nightclub, Citrus Heights, CA
Publications
Visual
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2018 2nd Annual JaMS Survey
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2014 American River Review Magazine, Vol. 27
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2013 Sixteen Sixteen magazine, May 2013
Essay
2012 Outside Academia, Art News: Newsletter of the Sac State Art Department, Fall
Miscellaneous
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2024 Yuma Presenter (Pending)
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23’-p SNAG Exhibitions Committee Member
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23’-p Metal Arts Guild - SF Member
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22-p J+SM Club Advisor at Cal Poly Humboldt State University
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2023 Steel Yard Artist in Residence
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18’–22’ Jewelry & Small Metals Club Advisor at Syracuse University
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2022 Syracuse University Visiting Artist Lecture Series (VALS) Lecturer
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2019. Syracuse University Visiting Artist Lecture Series (VALS) Lecturer
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2019 Faculty Advisor to Student Research Grant
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2018 Wrote Employee Handbook for Metalsmithing Studio
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2018 - Syracuse University JaM Club Faculty Advisor
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2018- Outreach Committee for SU VPA School of Art
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2018- Safety Committee for SU VPA School of Art
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2016 - 17 Executive Board Member of the VPAg Graduate Student Organization for the Visual & Performing Arts
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2015 Co-coordinated OpenSTUDIOS MFA student Art Evening at Syracuse University, NY
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2015 Selected participant in “Closing the Gap: Professional Practices for Women in the Visual Arts" Artist weekend retreat, NY
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2015 Representative/Presenter of Syracuse University for annual symposia at Haystack School of Crafts, ME
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2015 Member of Sacramento Gem & Mineral Society
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2014 Member of Roseville Rockrollers
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2014 - Member of SNAG since 2014
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2013 Curator for The Guild -13-, Witt Gallery, Sacramento, CA
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2012- 13 Volunteer Teaching Assistant for the Sacramento State University Small Metals & Jewelry Program
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2013 Interview with Ed Goldman, Temp Talks, 1616 Temporary Contemporary Gallery, Sacramento, CA
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2012 Guest Speaker at U-Nite, Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, CA
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2010 Sac State Math Club Treasurer
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2009-2010 Vice President of the Guerrilla Artfare Non-Profit Organization