mary margaret sandbothe
marymsandbothe@gmail.com I marysandbothe.com
EXHIBITIONS SOLO/TWO PERSON
Heritage Unfolded: Gouache Interpretations of Missouri Quilts, Columbia Art League, Columbia MO. 2023.
Diva, Fort Gondo Compound for the Arts, St. Louis, MO. 2016.
New Drawings by mary margaret, Dogwood Gallery & Artist Studios, Columbia, MO. 2016.
False Sense of Care: MFA Thesis Exhibition, George Caleb Bingham Gallery, Columbia, MO. 2016.
bi•fur•cated: mary margaret sandbothe | Shannon McBride, Pleat Gallery, http://pleatgallery.com 2015.
Puce: New works by mary margaret & Nabil El Jaouhari, Vacant Farm Gallery, Kansas City, MO. 2014 .
Two Smelly Kids All Year Round: Pride Month Exhibition, Craft Studio Gallery, University of Missouri-Columbia. 2012 .
Two Smelly Kids That Like Each Other, Craft Studio Gallery, University of Missouri-Columbia. 2011.
JURIED
Nibble, Columbia Art League, Columbia MO. Juror: Valerie Wedel 2023.
Tiny Things, Columbia Art League, Columbia MO. Juror: Catherine Armbrust 2023.
Midwest Fiber Artist Educators Network (MFAEN) Miniature Textile Exhibition, Kent Sate University, Kent, OH. Juror: Janice Lessman-Moss 2015.
High Fiber 2012, San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, San Jose, CA. 2012.
GROUP
Interpretations in Fiber, Boyle Family Gallery, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO. 2017.
Exhibition: 3 Ways, Resident Arts, Columbia, MO. 2016.
Dowry: works in fiber by Professor C. Pazia Mannella Cucio, with selected works by her students in Fiber Arts, George Caleb Bingham Gallery, University-Columbia. 2016.
White Walls, George Caleb Bingham Gallery, University of Missouri-Columbia. 2015.
UNMONUMENTAL, City of Columbia, Columbia, MO. 2014 .
1000 Threads, Edwardsville Arts Center, Edwardsville, IL. 2014.
Art After Dark, Museum of Art and Archaeology, University of Missouri-Columbia. 2014.
Ideal:Ideals, George Caleb Bingham Gallery, University of Missouri-Columbia. 2013.
EDUCATION
MFA, Fibers, University of Missouri-Columbia. 2016.
BFA, Fibers with Minor in Art History, University of Missouri-Columbia. 2010.
Art Education Studies, University of Missouri- Columbia. 2007-09.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor in Fibers, Columbia College. 2026
Adjunct Assistant Professor in Beginning Fibers, University of Missouri-Columbia. 2017.
Instructor of Record in Beginning Fibers, University of Missouri-Columbia. 2015-16.
Teaching Assistant for Beginning Fibers, University of Missouri. 2014.
WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE
Contemporary Embroidery Instructor, Columbia Art League, Columbia, MO. 2020-present.
Visiting Artist in Hand Papermaking, C.A.R.E Program, Columbia, MO. 2018-19
Visiting Artist in Hand Papermaking, Locust Street Expressive Arts Elementary School, Columbia, MO. 2015-16
Instructor Assistant, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN. 2014
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Education & Outreach Director, Columbia Art League. 2021-2026.
Adult/Kids Classes & Workshops Administration
Summer Camp Administration
Monthly Outreach & Art Enrichment with various organizations
Mentorship Program Administration
Art Bus Administration & Programming
Kids Activities & Rising Artist Tent Administration for Art in the Park
Art Installation Coordinator for Art in the Park
Sustainability Coordinator for Art in the Park
Art Stockings: Dialogues on Art, Gender and Cultural Theory Internship. 2015-16.
Social Media Manager
Successful Grant Writing for Student Life Discretionary Fee
President, Fiber Arts Club, University of Missouri-Columbia. 2015-16.
Organizing and Facilitating Monthly Meetings
Successful Grant Writing for Visiting Artists: Aaron Mcintosh and Nathalie Miebach
Fiber Studio Assistant, University of Missouri-Columbia. 2015-16.
Artist Assistant, Columbia, MO. 2009-2015.
RESIDENCIES AND AWARDS
Osage Artist in Residence, Belle, MO. 2026
True/False Film Fest Artist In Residence, Columbia MO 2024.
Friends of Dard Hunter- Emerging Artist and New Member Liaison 2015.
Catalyst Award, MU LGBTQ Resource Center, Columbia, MO 2015.
Friends of Dard Hunter Student Conference Scholarship Recipient. 2014.
Outstanding Student Award, Surface Design Association. 2014.
Graduate Teaching Assistantship, University of Missouri-Columbia. 2013-2016.
Featured Artist of the Year, MU LGBTQ Resource Center, Columbia, MO 2012.
Verna Wulfekammer Art Fellowship, University of Missouri-Columbia. 2014.
PRESS
The COMO 411. “The Daily Blend with AC: Mary Sandbothe, Art in the Park 2026 - Columbia Art League.” Spring 2026.
KRCG 13. “Kids Discover Creativity and Life Skills at Columbia Art League’s Art Classes.” Spring 2025.
The COMO 411. “The Daily Blend with AC: Mary Sandbothe, Columbia Art League.” Winter 2025.
Columbia Missourian. Progress in Arts. “Mary Sandbothe: Curating Creativity in Columbia.” Fall 2024.
Columbia Missourian. Progress in Arts. “Community Leaders Honored at Progress Awards.” Fall 2024.
Columbia Missourian. “Ensemble of Embroidered Deer to Roam Downtown.” Winter 2024.
Columbia Daily Tribune. “Mary Sandbothe”. Winter 2016.
VOX Magazine. Fall Arts Review. “Beauty Meets Utility As Creative Columbians Bring Functionality To Art.” Fall 2018.
CALYX, A Journal of Art and Literature by Women. “Jesus Panties.” Vol. 27, No. 2. Summer 2012.