Education
Master of Fine Arts with a concentration in Photography, The Ohio State University, 2002.
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Cum Laude, University of Connecticut, 2000.
Solo Exhibitions
2022 Reassembled, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
2019 Embodied, Bruce Gallery at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
2014 A Culture of Evil, Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery, Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI
2011 Dismantling Evil, Good Citizens Gallery, St. Louis, MO
2011 “We called them Cockroaches…” Billboard, St. Louis, MO
2009 Acts of Hope and Futility, Duluth Art Institute, Duluth, MN
2008 Act of Hope and Futility, Act 4: Control, Roger Williams University, Providence, RI
2007 Next Door: Video Series, Ellen Curlee Gallery, St. Louis, MO
2006 Sticky, Aron Packer Gallery, Chicago, IL
2003 Cravings, The Broad Street Gallery, Lamar Dodd School of Art, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
2002 consumed, Hopkins Hall Gallery, Columbus, OH
2001 Repulsion/Desire, Hoyt L. Sherman Studios, Columbus, OH
Two and Three Person Exhibitions
2016 Robin Assner-Alvey/Dean Kessmann, Duet Gallery, Saint Louis, MO October
2012 Video Night at the Factory, 1128 Washington Ave, Saint Louis, MO
2005 The Conceptual View: Stan Strembicki, Robin Assner, Alison Slein. Philip Slein Gallery, St. Louis, MO
2003 Fresh Photographers. The Cecille R. Hunt Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2002 Robin Assner/Nate Larson: Recent Work. Pearl Conrad Gallery, OSU-Mansfield, Mansfield, OH
Selected Group Exhibitions
2024 Self Adjacent, Kennedy Museum of Art, Ohio University, Athens, OH Fall 2024
Self Adjacent, Massey Klein Gallery, New York City, May
New Realities, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Gallery, March 2024, Juror: Eric Lutz
The Bill Barrett Photo Faculty Exhibition, Kooyumjian Gallery, Webster Saint Louis, MO
2023 Self Adjacent, Visual Arts Center of Richmond, Richmond, VA, Nov.
The Bill Barrett Photo Faculty Exhibition, Kooyumjian Gallery, Webster University, Saint Louis, MO
2022 14th Annual Nude: Exploring the Uncovered Human Form, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
Perceive You, Shoebox Projects online exhibition, Juror: Kristine Schomaker, June
Our Reflection, The Huts Magazine Virtual Exhibition, Juror: Gita Joshi, June
The Human Body, New York Center for Photographic Art, Virtual Exhibition, Juror: Darren Ching
The Bill Barrett Photo Faculty Exhibition, Webster University, Saint Louis, MO
2021 Painting at Night, Artlink Contemporary Gallery, Fort Wayne, IN, Juror: Melanie Cooper Pennington
“You are not wonderful just because you are a Mother,” Artist/Mother Podcast Virtual Exhibition, Juror: Qiana Mestrich
Self-Reflections, Foundry Art Center, St. Charles, MO
2020 First Light: An Exploration in Kitchen Photography During the Pandemic, Wildwood Art Gallery, Wildwood, MO
Photography Faculty Exhibition,The May Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2019 Photography Faculty Exhibition, The May Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2018 10x10x10xTieton 2018, Mighty Tieton Warehouse, Tieton, Washington, Aug 11-Oct 7, 2018
2017 Satellite Art Show, Miami, Duet Gallery: Booth 110, Ocean Terrace Hotel, Miami Beach, FL Dec 7-10
DADAH: an exhibition, Arcade Contemporary Projects, St. Louis, MO Dec 2- Jan 23
Photography Faculty Exhibition, The May Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2016 Real-Photo, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept 30-Oct 28
18th Annual Collage, Digital & Mixed Media Juried Online International Art Exhibition, Upstream People Gallery,
Omaha, NE, May 1-31
Photography Faculty Exhibition, The May Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2015 Photography Faculty Exhibition, The May Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2014 Photography Faculty Exhibition, The May Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2013 Under the Subway, Curated by Antonio Ortuno, Local Project Art Space, Long Island City, NY June 1
Photography Faculty Exhibition, The May Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2012 Under the Subway, Curated by Antonio Ortuno, Local Project Art Space, Long Island City, NY May 26
On Another Note, Saint Louis Artists’ Guild, Clayton, MO
Photography Faculty Exhibition, The May Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2011 Electric is the Love, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO October 29, 2011-January 22, 2012
Fashion’s Night Out, Neiman Marcus, St. Louis, MO
Kodachrome, End of the Run: Photographs from the Final Batches. May Gallery, St. Louis.
2010 Multimedia Exhibition, Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI
Photography Faculty Exhibition, The May Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
Traces of Things: Death and Other End of Life Issues, MICDS, St. Louis, MO
2009 Art Outside, Schlafly Bottleworks, Mapplewood, MO
The Preview, Contemporary Museum of Art, St. Louis, MO
Photography Faculty Exhibition, The May Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
Traces of Things, The Gallery, St. Louis, MO
2008 Souvenirs from the Earth, works by Ro~Sa, German Cable Television Broadcasting,
Cologne, Germany
Homegrown, Contemporary Museum of Art, St. Louis, MO
Seventeen on 29, Metropolitan Gallery, St. Louis, MO
Photography Faculty Exhibition, The May Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2007 Toast, Colorado University Art Museum, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO
Photo Biennial, Gallery NuLu, Louisville, KY
Slinger, Boots Contemporary Art Space, St. Louis, MO
Flat Files Selection by Jim Hodges, Contemporary Museum of Art, St. Louis, MO
Photography Faculty Exhibition, The May Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2006 8th Annual Photographic Processes International Online Juried Art Exhibition. Upstream People
Gallery, Omaha, NE
Selections from the Contemporary’s Flat Files. Contemporary Museum of Art, St. Louis, MO
[PAM] installation , Scope New York Art Fair, New York City, NY
Photography Faculty Exhibition, The May Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2005 St.Louis Photographers in Education, Florissant Valley Art Gallery, St. Louis, MO
Photowork ’05, Barrett Art Center, Poughkeepsie, NY
A Dash of Estrogen – Survival Through Humor, Art Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO
Sahki, Third Floor Gallery on Washington, St. Louis, MO
Photography Faculty Exhibition, The May Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2004 Eat Me, 65 Hope Street, Brooklyn, NY
Photography Faculty Exhibition, The May Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2003 Faculty Exhibition, The Cecille R. Hunt Gallery, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
92nd Annual Spring Juried Exhibition, Acock Architects Building, Columbus, OH, Juror: Peter Madden
Visiting Artist Exhibition, Ohio State University, Hopkins Hall Gallery, Columbus, OH
2002 ImageOhio4, Roy G Biv Gallery, Columbus, Ohio, Juror: Stephen Webster
Tall Tales of Death, Dabora Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Faces V International Juried Art Exhibition! Period Gallery, Omaha, Nebraska, Juror: David McLeod
Soho Photo 2002 National Competition Exhibition, Soho Photo Gallery, New York, Juror: Jennifer Blessing
91st Annual Spring Juried Exhibitions, Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus, OH, Juror: Marc Mayer
Sixth Annual National Juried Exhibition, Nexus Gallery, New York, NY Juror: Craig Houser
Re-Figured! The South Shore Art Center, Cohasset, MA, Juror: Salvatore Scalora
Texas National 2002, SFA Gallery, Nacogdoches, TX, Juror: Sandy Skoglund
Building the Collection: New Gifts and Acquisitions, The William Benton Museum of Art, Storrs, CT
Illuminance: 2002, Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock, TX Juror: Judy Dater
Emerging Artists 2002, Limner Gallery, New York, NY
Paper or Plastic, MPX Gallery, Columbus, OH
2001 ImageOhio3, Roy G Biv Gallery, Columbus, OH, Juror: Ric Petry
Beefcake/Cheesecake: Sex, Flesh, Money and Dreams, Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, Santa Ana, CA
Juror: Tyler Stallings
PhotoPlay, Kreft Gallery, Ohio State University, Marion, OH
Some Space Between, Skylab, Columbus, OH
Awards, Honors and Residencies
2022 Third Place in The Human Body, New York Center for Photographic Art, Virtual Exhibition
2017 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award
William T. Kemper Award for Excellence in Teaching
2016 Special Recognition in the 18th Annual Collage, Digital & Mixed Media Juried Online International Art Exhibition
2016 Artist Support Grant, Regional Arts Commission
2013 Research Grant, Webster University
2009 Career Development Grant, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
2008 Research Grant, Webster University
2006 Millay Colony for the Arts, Austerlitz, NY, June
Studio Visit with Franklin Sirmans, Visiting Critics & Curators series, Contemporary Art Museum, STL
Research Grant, Webster University
2005 Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT May-June
Studio Visit with Shamim Momin, Visiting Critics and Curators series, Contemporary Art Museum, STL
Third Prize by Apsara Di Quinzio and the Dutchess County Art Association, in Photowork ’05
Award of Excellence from Art Saint Louis in the show, A Dash of Estrogen – Survival Through Humor
Artist Grant and Work Exchange Financial Aid Award, Vermont Studio Center
2002 Renee Steidle Award for work in 91st Annual Spring Juried Exhibition
Edith Fergus Gilmore Materials Grant
Eleventh Annual Edith Fergus Gilmore Scholarship Award
Limner Gallery Award for Emerging Artists 2002 exhibition
Collections
Portfolio. "Kodachrome, End of the Run: Photographs from the Final Batches." Webster University Library Collection. St. Louis.
The College of the Arts, the Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
The William Benton Museum of Art, Storrs, CT
University of Connecticut, Department of Art, Photography Collection, Storrs, CT
Exhibition Reviews
Baran, Jessica. “Newly Reviewed.” Riverfront Times. Volume 35; Number 9. March 1-7, 2012
Arched Art Now. “Electric is the Love @ Laumeier Sculpture Park.” Nov. 6, 2011.
http://archedartnow.wordpress.com/2011/11/06/electric-is-the-love-laumeier-sculpture-park/
Best, Jason. “Review: Electric is the love,” at Laumeier Sculpture Park”, Saint Louis Magazine.
Nov 3, 2011.
Cooper, Ivy. “Engaging with Evil.” St. Louis Beacon. January 24, 2011.
Lindsley, Stephen. “Patrol Log - Sept. 6, 2007 - Ellen Curlee Gallery.” www.art-patrol.com.
Weinstein, Michael. “Tip of the Week: Robin Assner.” New City, Chicago. June 8, 2006.
Cooper, Ivy. “Ivy Cooper encapsulates the St. Louis art scene.” Riverfront Times. June 15, 2005.
Bonetti, David. “Lights, camera, action…” St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Sunday June 5, 2005.
Zucker Saltz, Lizzie. “Athens, Georgia.” Art Papers. November/December 2003.
McCown, Edna. “Cravings: A Photographic Installation by Robin Assner.” DigitalCity.com. May 2003.
Pilcher, Lindsey. “Marshmallows and UFO’s.” The Webster Journal. January 23, 2003.
Kerman, Byron. “Night & Day.” Riverfront Times. January 15-21, 2003
Yates, Christopher A. “Storytelling is Core of Photography Show.” Columbus Dispatch. December 15, 2002.
Kowalewski, Jennifer. “Photos Focus on Marshmallows, Miracles.” Mansfield News Journal. November 7, 2002
Yates, Christopher. “Exhibit shows Ohio Photographers at their artistic best”, The Columbus Dispatch, E8. October 12, 2001.
Starker, Melissa.“Them thar hills”, Columbus Alive. Vol. 18 No. 41, October 11, 2001.
Publications
The Human Body 2022, New York Center for Photographic Art, exhibition catalog
You are not wonderful just because you are a Mother, exhibition catalog 2020
10x10x10x Tieton 2018 Exhibition Catalog
Deviants, by Colleen Abel, “Sticky #1” was the cover image, Sundress Publications, 2016
Assner, Robin, “Untitled (#3).” In International Photography Annual 3, edited by Jason Franz, 43.
Cincinnati, Ohio: Manifest Press, Spring 2016.
Assner, Robin “Gladys, 1938” and “Sylvia, 1940.” In Kodachrome, End of the Run: Photographs from the Final Batches,
edited by Bill Barrett and Susan Hacker Stang, 36, 37. St. Louis: Webster University Press, 2011.
St. Louis Magazine March 2011 http://www.stlmag.com/St-Louis-Magazine/March-2011/Web-Gallery-
Kodachrome-mdashThe- Final-Batches/index.php?cp=7&play=false&si=6&view=slmslideshow
Direct Art. Volume 7 – Fall/Winter 2002-3
Texas National 2002 Exhibition Catalog
Image Ohio3, exhibition catalogue, October 5-21, 2001.
Presentations and Lectures
2019 Visiting Artist Lecture, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
2014 Artist Lecture, Friday Lecture Series, Dept. of Art, Design and Art History, Webster University
2008 Visiting Artist Lecture, University of Applied Arts, Vienna, Austria
Visiting Artist Lecture, Webster University, Vienna, Austria
Visiting Artist Lecture, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
2006 Webster Faculty Institute, Pere Marquette, Grafton, IL
2005 Society for Photographic Education, Midwest Conference, St. Louis, MO
2003 Visiting Artist Lecture, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Visiting Artist Lecture, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2002 Society for Photographic Education, Midwest Conference, Allendale, Michigan
Gallery Talk, consumed, Hopkins Hall Gallery
Professional Experience
2019-present Professor of Art, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2010-2019 Associate Professor of Art, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2010-2015 Director of First Year Seminars, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2004-2010 Assistant Professor of Art, Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2003-2004 Visiting Assistant Professor, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2002-2005 Portfolio Review Coordinator, The Society for Photographic Education
Lecturer, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH