Jeannie Bailly Biography

Born in 1972 in Santa Rosa, California

Jeannie Bailly is an artist, fine arts educator, and creative specialist residing in the Pacific Northwest. She is a painter, ceramic artist, photographer, fabric artist, poet, dancer, and singer songwriter. Her interest in the arts began in childhood and that passion remains strong today. Jeannie’s subject matter stems from visions, dream imagery, and personal history. Inspired by nature and embracing Expressionism as her art style, she is interested in exploring her inner landscape and how this relates to current issues and modern day society. Using the creative arts to facilitate healing and transformation is at the core of her studio practice. She prefers to paint on large canvases, use bright colors, and create textured surfaces that include found objects and recycled materials. In her studio practice, Jeannie continues to seek a deeper understanding of her internal landscape through the arts and hopes to inspire others to create.

Jeannie holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and is passionate about facilitating creative experiences for others. She has 8 years of combined experience teaching and facilitating engaging art classes to teens and adults. Her approach is student centered, grounded in the elements of art and principles of design, and focused on creating a safe learning environment. Additionally, as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Jeannie has 6 years of experience facilitating and developing expressive arts groups for adults and youth with mental health and substance use disorders.

For further inquiry contact Jeannie at:

@jeanniebaillyart

Email: paintyourheartdesire@gmail.com

360-464-2978

Education

University of San Francisco

Master of Arts, Teaching 2019–2021

Teaching Credential, Art

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Dominican University of California

Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art 2007–2010

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Santa Rosa Junior College

Associate of Arts, Human Services

Addiction Studies and Advocacy 2014–2016

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

EXHIBITS

Her artwork is in various private collections in California and Washington State. Jeannie’s artwork has also been in several exhibits since 2010, and most recently her work “In Search of the Warrior” was part of a group exhibit called “Down the Rabbit Hole” at The Copper Wolf in Tumwater, Washington

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2018 “Selected Artworks”, Mendocino County Public Health Building, Ukiah, CA

2016 “Purple Barn”, AAA Appliance and U-haul Rentals, Santa Rosa, CA

2012 “Ascension Series”, Resurrection Parish Youth Center, Santa Rosa, CA

2009 “No Where To Run”, San Marco Gallery, Dominican University of CA

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2026 “The Horses Know the Way”, The Copper Wolf SOL Exhibit, Tumwater, WA

2026 “In Search of the Warrior”, The Copper Wolf Down the Rabbit Hole Exhibit, Tumwater, WA

2025 “Feel It”, The Copper Wolf Deep Sleep Exhibit, Tumwater, WA

2016 “Seeing Is Believing”, Santa Rosa Junior College Student Art Show, Santa Rosa, CA

2017 “Hopeful Flight”, Made Local Co-Op, Santa Rosa, CA

2012 “Twilight Barn”, Windsor Arts Council Gallery, Windsor, CA

2010 “Selected Artworks”,Vintage Zinfandel Community Art Show, Santa Rosa, CA

2010 “Twilight Barn”, Marin Civic Center Student Show, San Rafael, CA

2010 “Senior Thesis”, Senior Thesis Exhibit, San Marco Gallery, Dominican U of CA, San Rafael, CA

COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS

2017 “Out of the Darkness”, Exhibit of Client Artworks, Santa Rosa, CA

Behavioral Health Collaboration; Community Support Network, Telecare Corporation, and Buckelew Programs

ACADEMIC AWARDS

July 2021

Award: Summa Cum Laude

University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

May 2010

Award: Magna Cum Laude Honors

Dominican University of CA, San Rafael, CA

April 2010

Award: Art Department-Academic Scholar

Dominican University of CA, San Rafael, CA