D a n M o r g a n

Dan Morgan, a native Clevelander and graduate from the University of Dayton, has been "shooting" professionally for 30 years. His company, Straight Shooter, specializes in photography for advertising, marketing and public relations. Dan opened Gallery 0022 in 1992. The alternative art gallery represents less established artists who have difficulty getting exposure in the more traditional gallery spaces.
If you would like more information about Dan's work call him any time - (646) 621-6434

Illustration above by Robert Hartshorn

Dan Morgan

Vital Statistics

Born - June 30,1958 in Cleveland, Ohio. 6' tall, 180 lbs, Blue Eyes, Brown Spikey Hair.

Education

  • College - University of Dayton, Dayton OH -
  • B.A. Photography GPA 3.5, Graduated April, 1980
  • High School - Lakewood High School - GPA 3.2
  • Grades 1-8 - St.Luke's in Lakewood,OH
  • Kindergarten - Lincoln Elementary School in Lakewood, Ohio

Significant Employment History

  • 1997 - 2005 - Sotheby's, New York - Consultant, Catalog and Internet Photography. Duties include traditional and digital photography, dealer associate training. Specializing in jewelry catalog photography.
  • 1986 -Present - Straight Shooter, Commercial Photography, Owner. Current Clients include Sotheby's Auction House, Kate Spade, Henry Bendel, Sundari Cosmetics, John Landrum Bryant Jewelry, Roman Thomas Fine Furnishings, Ideastream, Kenzo SOHO, Pauline Yeats Interiors, Jaded Jewelry, Oxxford Clothiers, Mish Jewelry, St. Vincent Services, Advanstar Publishing, Jean Paul Gaultier.
  • 1993 - Present - Gallery 0022, A largely not for profit gallery featuring lesser known emerging Artists. Owner
  • 1983-1986 - Morgan Studio Incorporated - Advertising, Art and Photography - James O'C Morgan founded in 1950, Family Business- Photographer, Studio manager then President and Sole Owner.
  • 1981-1984 - Studio R / Bob Bender - Martin Reuben, Jake Ragan, Bob Bender - Floating, on Camera Assistant, Color and Black & White Darkroom Technician.
  • 1976-1986 - Freelance projects including over 50 weddings, various portraits and other misc. freelance assignment photography.
  • 1980 - G-Wiz Productions-Dennis Glenn - Lighting Assistance, Grip and Commercial Film Production Assistance.
  • 1978-1980 - University Of Dayton, Custodian ,Yearbook Assistance.
  • 1977-1979 - Submarine House, Dayton, Sandwich Artist.
  • 1971-1976 - Cleveland Plain Dealer, Carrier, Sales Counselor.

Exhibitions

  • July, 2002,2003,2004, Sotheby's Employee/Consultant Group Exhibition.
  • October, 2001 - Jade Lounge, NYC, "International Toy Camera Images" Solo Exhibition.
  • April, 2001 - Rosenthal China's Madison Ave. Showroom, NYC, "Table for 40" Solo Contemporary Installation.
  • January, 2000 - E-3 gallery, NYC, "Plastic Fantastic" Juried group show.
  • May, 1999 - Carole Fuereman Studio/ Gallery, NY, NY  "Two New Views"  with
    Steve Vaccariello
  • August 1998- Catoe & Bambu Gallery, NYC, NY, Solo Exhibition "Homage"
  • Oct-Nov 1997 - Ward Nasse Gallery, 178 Prince Street, SOHO, group show
  • May-August 1997- Ward Nasse Gallery, 178 Prince Street, SOHO, group show
  • 1994-1997 - SPACES Members show and sale
  • 1993-1996 - SPACES annual benefit
  • January, 1997 - "Way Cool" Brillo Pad, coffee shop and nightclub. Group exhibition. Covered by Cleveland Media
  • December, 1996 Shoreby Club , Solo Exhibition, "Marine Transportation"
  • July, August, September, 1996 - Steamship William G. Mather Museum, "Commercial Marine Transportation, A Photographic Observation by Dan Morgan", Solo installation documenting a routine 60,000 ton coal pick up and delivery; a 1,500 mile round trip through the Great Lakes.
  • July, 1996 - Bohemia Cafe - "Trains", Solo exhibition. Tremont Art Walk
  • May, 1995 - Edison's Pub - "Bridges, Spanning the Corridor", Solo exhibition sponsored by The Ohio Canal Corridor. Tremont Art Walk
  • November, 1994 - Gallery 0022 - "Portraits of Palma", Digitized full color photography by Dan Morgan featuring the people of Palma, Mallorca, Spain. Original images were manipulated by several Cleveland area computer artists. Resulting exhibition was both entertaining and educational.
  • 1985-Present - The Cleveland Pride Collection - Images of the Cleveland Skyline and Various Cleveland Landmarks. Represented by Frame Center Gallery and Bonfoey Gallery. Images have been used in hundreds of different kinds of commercial applications from souvenir cups to VISA credit cards. "The Cleveland Pride Collection" Images are also part of several Cleveland area corporate art collections, (Partial list) :
  • Ernst and Young - Accounting Firm's Corporate Offices Oglebay Norton - Shipping Company's Corporate Offices David Speaker- Attorney's Office Jacobs Field - Baseball facility's lodges Dr. Rodney 'Huck' Finn DDS - Downtown Cleveland Dentist Office, McMannamon, Gilbert and Doeringer - Accounting Firm's Office

Awards / Honors

  • 2000 - Silver Gavel Award of Excellence - Sotheby's Book Department
  • 1991, 1993, 1995,1996 and 1997 - Photographs selected by committee of area established artists to be included in annual greeting card program. Cards have raised thousands of dollars for the Cleveland Sight Center.
  • 1996 - Feature Story, Downtown Tab (August), for photography that focuses on Cleveland's industrial past and present.
  • 1996 - Head of judging committee for "Red Star Cafe" coloring contest.
  • 1979 - "CATS" contest grand prize winner (tickets to see "Cats" at State Theater) sponsored by Channel Eight news.
  • 1973 - First award, The Cleveland Press Amateur Photography Contest.

Clients

Sotheby's Auction House, Henry Bendel, Kate Spade, Sundari Cosmetics, John Landrum Bryant Jewelry, Cipriani Jewelry, New York Times Magazine, Kenzo SOHO, Jaded Jewelry, Oxxford Clothiers, Mish Jewelry, Yeats Interiors, St. Vincent Services, Advanstar Publishing, Roman Thomas Home Furnishings, Jean Paul Gaultier.


Charity and Community involvement:
Youth Challenge, Cleveland Sight Center, Cleveland Red Cross,
SPACES Art Gallery, Cleveland Center For Contemporary Art, Ohio Canal Corridor,
City of Lakewood, Sam Engler Cancer Fund, Cleveland Warehouse District,
Partnership for a Safer Cleveland, Our Lady of the Wayside, Association
for Retarded Citizens (ARC), St Augustine Hospice for the Terminally
Ill, Malichi House, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Cleveland's
Bicentennial Commission, Cleveland Ad Association (Partial list)

For More information: Dan Morgan
2570 Superior Ave #200, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
(646)-621-6434
e-mail - rex@straightshooter.com