Barbara Morris has written about art for the past two decades. She currently writes for Artillery magazine. Morris was a regular contributor to art ltd. for seven years, and she was a contributing editor for Artweek magazine for over 10 years, both until those publications folded; her writing has also been published in Squarecylinder, Art Practical, Artists’ Dialogue, and Stretcher.org, among others. Morris has also authored numerous catalog essays for artists and galleries.
With her own visual art practice, Morris works primarily in painting and printmaking. She has taught painting and drawing to both children and adults, and has given talks on her work in gallery and college settings, as well as organizing and participating in panel discussions on contemporary art.
Her work has been displayed widely in Northern California, including the de Young Museum, Berkeley Art Museum, Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, Crocker Art Museum, SFMOMA Artists Gallery, San Francisco Art Commission Gallery, Pro Arts, Richmond Art Center, Berkeley Art Center, Marin Civic Center, and WORKS/San Jose. She has participated in several artist residencies in recent years, notably in the Visiting Artists and Scholar’s program at the American Academy in Rome in 2020.
More About Me
Catalog Essays and Consultation
Barbara Morris has written numerous catalog essays and other materials for individual artists as well as for art galleries. She is available for consultation on your project, contact her to discuss your needs.
Fine Artwork
My own fine art practice consists of paintings, drawings, prints, and digital art available in a variety of sizes and formats. My monotype prints have been included in a variety of locations notably in the health care setting.
Hobbies and Interests
In addition to my writing and fine art pursuits, I enjoy nature and have included many animals, including cats, dogs, and reptiles in my family. I am also passionate about dance, and have maintained an ongoing yoga practice for over 20 years.
Want to collaborate?
I love to work with other artists to help them articulate what motivates their work. My skill set also includes a rapidly-growing familiarity with image manipulation and web design. I am also interested in artist collaborations of a hands-on nature. Let me know how we might connect!