About

Susan Jenkins is an innovative art educator and professional artist with over 20 years of experience in artistic creation, education, and exhibitions. Throughout her career she has brought real world artistic exploration into her own artwork and her classrooms to create contemporary, hands-on, engaging and inclusive artwork and learning environments. An accomplished visual artist with a strong record of residencies at respected galleries and arts organizations across the United States, Susan is committed to creative exploration, community engagement, and professional growth through immersive, site-based artistic practice. Experience in working collaboratively with arts organizations to produce original works, curate exhibitions, and contribute to the cultural vitality of local and regional communities. 

Artist-In-Residence

  • Rochester Neighborhood of the Arts, Rochester, NY | 2018 – 2020
  • Outnumbered Gallery, Littleton, CO | 2015 – 2018
  • Orange County Creatives Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA | 2015 – 2016
  • ROCO Upstairs, Rochester, NY | 2011 – 2017
  • Shoe Factory Art Co-op, Rochester, NY | 2011 – 2015

Exhibitions

Widely exhibited visual artist with a diverse portfolio featured in solo and group shows across local, regional, and national venues. Recognized for conceptual depth and technical excellence, including awards for mixed media and painting. Demonstrates a consistent presence in exhibitions, academic galleries, and contemporary art spaces, with a focus on life, nature, movement, and metaphor.

  • Palette Perspectives (Best Painting), The Art of Education University, Online | 2025
  • Centennial Art Show, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY | 2025
  • Art Prize, Grand Rapids, MI | 2016
  • Baba Yaga Eats, Six Summit Gallery, NY, NY | 2016
  • Solo Show: Nature in Motion, Cummings Nature Center | 2015
  • Reality and Metaphor, Valentine H. Zahn Gallery, Westbrook, CT | 2015
  • Movement, Orange County Creatives, Laguna Beach, CA | 2015
  • Artist of Distinction, A/NT Gallery, Seattle, WA | 2014
  • 30ROOMS SOHO, Private Gallery, New York, NY | 2014
  • Art of the Bistro, Six Summit Gallery, Clinton, CT | 2014
  • December Shows, Rochester Contemporary Art Center | 2011 – 2014
  • First Fridays, ROCO Upstairs | 2012 – 2018
  • Solo Show, Lower Link Gallery, Rundel Library, Rochester, NY
  • Juried Show, Grass Roots Gallery | 2012
  • Shared Spaces, Colacino Gallery, Nazareth University | 2013
  • Alumni Exhibition, Nazareth University | 2011

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