Sandra J. Hoover

EDUCATION
1988-1991 Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, California State University, Sacramento, CA- Major: Fine Arts 2-D, 3-D
1978-1980 Montgomery College, Rockville, MD Design/Illustration
1977-1978 University of Maryland, College Park, MD Undergraduate Studies: Art

EXHIBITIONS
2009 Artist Showcase, Wells Fargo Pavilion, Sacramento, CA
2009 Artist Showcase, 58 Degrees, Sacramento, CA
2009 "Interface" joint show, Skinner/ Howard Art Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2008 Center for Contemporary Art Artist's Studio Tour and Auction, Sacramento, CA
2008 "Service Dogs" Exhibit Mural and Sculptures, California Museum for History, Women and the Arts, Sacramento, CA
2007 Center for Contemporary Art Artist's Studio Tour and Auction, Sacramento, CA
2007 New Works Group Show , Sacramento Metro Arts Commission , Smud Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2007 Public Art , "Celebration", Mural, Dixon Downs/ Magna Entertainment Corp., Dixon, CA
2006 Center for Contemporary Art Artist's Studio Tour and Auction, Sacramento, CA
2006 "Visual Characters" Group Show, Center for Contemporary Art Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2006 Public Art , Exhibit Murals, Seeley Stables, San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego, CA
2006 Public Art, "The Balance Between Cause and Effect" Bronze Sculptures Linden Park, Sacramento, CA
2005 "Latina Women" Exhibit Mural, California Museum for History, Women, and the Arts Sacramento, CA
2004 Public Art Exhibit Mural, Marshall Gold Discovery State Park, Coloma, CA
2004 "California's Remarkable Women" Exhibit, California Museum for History, Women, and the Arts Sacramento, CA
2004 Public Art , City of Sacramento Rotating Art Collection
2002 Public Art, "How Many Chickens Does It Take To Change A Light Bulb", North Permit Center, Sacramento, CA
2000 Public Art , "Good News", mural Old Town Vacaville, Vacaville, CA
1999 "Works on Paper" Group Show, James Kaneko Gallery, American River College, Sacramento CA
1996-1998 Crocker Art Museum's Art Ark Sacramento, CA
1996 Alumni Show ,Union Library, California State University Sacramento, Sacramento CA
1995 Phantom Galleries Second Saturday Event Show, Sacramento, CA
1994 Washington State Thoroughbred Horseman's Association juried show, Seattle, WA
1991 Standard bred Horseman's Association Annual Juried Art Show, Lexington, KY
1991 Senior Show Witt Gallery California State University Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Collections
Sacramento City Hall rotating art collection, Sacramento, CA
Hansen, Culhane, Kohls, Jones, and Sommer llp, Sacramento, CA
The M Corp (Alex Castro) Sacramento, CA
Dr. Gordon Hunt, Sacramento, CA
Peter Saucerman, Architect Sacramento, CA
Thom's Printing (Dan Thom) Sacramento, CA
Ronald Javor, Esq. Sacramento, CA
Reno News and Review, Reno, NV
Sacramento News and Review, Sacramento, CA
State Net Magazine, Sacramento, CA

Awards
2006 Assoc. of Alternative Weeklies Awards Cover illustration 2nd place
2005 SIOC (State Information Officers Council of California) Silver award
2004 Assoc. of Alternative Weeklies Awards Cover illustration Honorable Mention