PETER A. WAGNER
PO Box 6626 Minnehaha Station, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Phone: (612) 729-7687
http://www.kartoons.com
wag@kartoons.com

Teaching and Lecturing Experience
Adult/College
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN (2002) Political Cartooning, Spring Semester, Online 3-credit course
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN (2001) One-Hour Presentation to Comic Art I & II Classes on History of Political Cartoon
Metropolitan State University, Minneapolis, MN (1990, 91, 92) Two-Hour Presentations to Communication Classes
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD (1990) Two One-Hour Presentations to Art Dept. and Studio Art I Class
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus (1984) 90-Minute Presentation to Joyce Lyons' Studio Arts Drawing Lecture
Open U, Minneapolis (1985, 86, 87, 88, 89) Noncredit Semester Class, three hours weekly
University of Minnesota-Extension (1978, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83) Noncredit Quarter Class, three hours weekly
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (1980, 81, 82)
Organizer/Advisor, Student Organization, "1985 Brain Trust" Street Theater Troupe
Minneapolis Technical College (1988) Noncredit Semester Class, three hours weekly
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (1980) One-day Workshop
College of St. Thomas (1979) Noncredit Semester Class, three hours weekly
University of Minnesota-St. Paul Campus (1993) Multimedia/Lecture Presentation "He Shoots, He Scores: Twenty Years of Political Cartooning", in conjunction with Exhibition of Cartoons at Paul Whitney Larson Gallery
University of Wisconsin-EC (1980, 81) 90-Minute Multimedia/Lecture Presentation
University of Wisconsin-Superior (1979) 90-Minute Multimedia/Lecture Presentation
University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1979) 90-Minute Multimedia/Lecture Presentation
University of Wisconsin-Madison (1979) 90-Minute Multimedia/Lecture Presentation
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1979) 90-Minute Multimedia Presentation
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (1979) 90-Minute Multimedia/Lecture Presentation
University of Wisconsin-Stout (1979) 90-Minute Multimedia/Lecture Presentation
St. Mary's College, Chicago, IL (1979) 90-Minute Multimedia/Lecture Presentation
University of Illinois-Champagne-Urbana (1979), 90-Minute Multimedia/Lecture Presentation
Kansas State University, Manhattan (1979), 90-Minute Multimedia/Lecture Presentation
University of Topeka, Kansas (1979) 90-Minute Multimedia/Lecture Presentation
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL (1979) 90-Minute Multimedia/Lecture Presentation
Northern Michigan State University-Marquette, MI (1979) 90-Minute Multimedia Presentation
Sangamon State University, Springfield, IL (1979) 90-Minute Multimedia/Lecture Presentation
Knox College, Galesburg, IL (1979) 90-Minute Multimedia/Lecture Presentation
Illinois Central College, Peoria, IL (1979) 90-Minute Multimedia/Lecture Presentation
University of Minnesota-Morris (1979) 90-Minute Multimedia/Lecture Presentation
Mankato State University, Mankato, MN (1979) 90-Minute Multimedia/Lecture Presentation
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (1981) Coffman Union, "How to Have Fun in 1984", Multimedia Satirical Comedy Lecture about the New Right
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (1981) Coffman Union, Organized and Produced Guest Lecture series with MPIRG featuring Noon Presentations on Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Transgender Issues, Militarism, Environment and Alternative Media
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (1982) Coffman Union, "Ronnie Horror Picture Show", Multimedia Satirical Comedy Lecture about the Reagan administration
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (1979, 1980, 1982) various informal Slideshow/Lecture Presentations sponsored by MPIRG, Coffman Union and others
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1980) Mass Communication Theory Seminar, Two-Hour Presentation
K-12 St. Croix Valley Schools, Afton, MN & Surrounding Towns (1996) Adventure Clubs Two-Day Residency with Dian J Wall-Wagner
Jackson Elementary, Jackson, MN (1996) One-Week MN State Arts Board Residency
Sartell Elementary, Sartell, MN (1995) One-Week MN State Arts Board Residency
Mendota Heights Elementary, Mendota Heights, MN (1993) One-Week MN State Arts Board Residency
Milroy School, Milroy, MN (1994) One-Week MN State Arts Board Residency
Scandia Elementary, Scandia, MN (1993) One-Week MN State Arts Board Residency
Garfield Elementary, Willmar, MN (1992) One-Day Regional Arts Council Residency
Eagan Summer School, Eagan, MN (1992) One-Week Guest Teaching Oak Point Intermediate, Eden Prairie, MN (1990, 1991, 1992) Six Week Summer Teaching
Medford Elementary, Medford, MN (1991) One-Week MN State Arts Board Residency
Hinckley Elementary, Hinckley, MN (1991) Three Day Regional Arts Council Residency
Hayes Elementary, Fridley, MN (1990 & 1991) Three Day Residencies
Dawson Elementary, Dawson, MN (1991) One-Week MN State Arts Board Residency
Woodbury Elementary, Woodbury, MN (1990) One-Week MN State Arts Board Residency
Rosemount Elementary, Rosemount, MN (1990) One-Week MN State Arts Board Residency
Oxbow Elementary, Chaska, MN (1990) One-Day School Sponsored Residency
Waseca Elementary, Waseca, MN (1990) One-Week MN State Arts Board Residency
Spring Valley Elementary, Spring Valley, MN (1989) One-Week MN State Arts Board Residency with Dian J Wall-Wagner
Lakeview Elementary, Robbinsdale, MN (1989) One-Week School Sponsored Residency with Dian J Wall-Wagner
Olsen Junior High School, Bloomington, MN (1989) Three-Day School Sponsored Residency
Le Seuer Elementary, Le Seuer, MN (1988) Regional Arts Council Residency St. Anne's Catholic School, Le Seuer, MN (1988) Assembly Presentation St. Mary's Catholic School, Owattona, MN (1988) One-Week MN State Arts Board Residency
Wilder Fundamental School, Minneapolis, MN (1988) One-Week Residency
Weaver Elementary, St. Paul, MN (1987) One-Week MN State Arts Board Residency
Herman-Norcrosse Elementary, Herman, MN (1987) One-Week MN State Arts Board Residency
Rogers Elementary, Rogers, MN (1986) One-Week MN State Arts Board Residency
Anwatin Junior High, Minneapolis, MN (1986) One-Week MN State Arts Board Residency
South High School, Minneapolis, MN (1985) One-Day School Sponsored Residency
Noble Elementary, Minneapolis, MN (1984) One-Hour Chalk Talk
Bay View High School, Milwaukee, WI (1978, 79, 80, 82) One-Day Residencies
Central High School, Minneapolis, MN (1982) One-Week Magnet Program Residency
St. Louis Park High School, St. Louis Park, MN (1980) Two-Week Residency

Professional (Non-Teaching)
Chief Executive Officer, Cartoonist, Caricature Artist, Comic Artist and Graphic Designer, Minne Ha! Ha! Studios, Inc./Kartoons.com, Minneapolis, 1979-present
Staff Editorial Cartoonist, Minnesota Daily, 1997-present and 1974-76
Producer, Minne HA! HA! TV, Channel 33 Minneapolis Television Network, 1990-present
Instructor, Cartooning, Minnesota State Arts Board "Artists in Education" program, residencies at more than 20 K-12 schools throughout Minnesota, 1983-1996
Staff Editorial Cartoonist and Calendar Editor, City Pages, 110,000-circulation alternative weekly newspaper, 1982-1992, Minneapolis
Publisher, Minne HA! HA! alternative comic arts tabloid magazine, five volumes, 27 issues, 16-32 pages per issue, circulation 12,000-40,000, 1979-1993
Instructor, Political Cartooning, University of Minnesota Extension, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, College of St. Thomas, Open U and others, 1979-1984
Editor and Designer, Minneapolis Gay & Lesbian Pride Day Program, 64 pp., 1984
Editorial Cartoonist, Artpaper, Minneapolis, 1984-85
Political Organizer, 1985 Brain Trust Guerrilla Street Theater Troupe, 1981-82
Author and Publisher, Buy This Book, 1979-80 and Buy This Too, 1987
Standup Comic, Dudley Riggs' Theater, Ha! Ha! Club, Scott Hansen's Comedy Gallery and Tapps' Brewery, Minneapolis, and various venues throughout the U.S., 1976, 1979-81 and 1990
Freelance Cartoonist and Illustrator, 1979-1982 Editor, Iowa Editions, TV Guide Magazine, 1978-79
Staff Editorial Cartoonist, Press Connection daily newspaper, Madison, Wisconsin, 1978
Staff Editorial Cartoonist, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Post, 1976-77 and 1972-74
Editorial Page Editor and Columnist, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Post, 1976-77
AP Wire Editor, Minnesota Daily, 1975
Staff Editorial Cartoonist, Bay View High School Oracle student newspaper, 1970-1972

Exhibits
More than 50 solo exhibits at galleries in Minneapolis since 1976, including Coffee Gallery, University of Minnesota galleries, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, First Unitarian Society, Espresso Royale, Maravona Coffee House, United States Senator Paul Wellstone Office Reception Area, St. Anthony Main, Augsburg College, Theater in the Round
Representation by and Regular Exhibits at Speedboat Gallery, St. Paul, MN, 1988-1996
Group shows and permanent collections, including: Alternative Comic Art Show, Fantagraphics/Artifex Art Museum, Wyman Building, Minneapolis, MN, 1991
Grant Wood Exhibit, Whitney Museum of Art, New York, 1985
National Museum of Cartoon Art and San Francisco Museum of Art
Mural commissioned by Kinko's Copies, "Einstein's Blackboard (I Will Not Write E=MC2)", acrylics, 40 x 11 feet, 1985

Publication
Cartoons and Illustrations:
Newspapers & Magazines:
Time magazine, Washington Post, Chicago Sun Times, the Progressive, In These Times, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, New Age Journal, Milwaukee Journal, Minneapolis Star, Minneapolis Tribune, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Mpls/St Paul Magazine and more than 300 others
Books/Illustrator: Get Off My Brain (McCutcheon, 1997 and 1985), Caricature (Staake, 1992), Clearing the Air (Daniel Schorr, 1976), Caricature and Cartoon Art (Nelson, 1977) and others
Books/Author & Designer: BUY THIS BOOK, 212-page book of cartoons and satire, excerpted in Alternative Media magazine (New York), widely reviewed, (1980) and BUY THIS TOO, 192-page book of satire and cartoon art, (1987)
Articles/Author: Minnesota Daily, various opinion pieces, 1974-76 and 1999-2000 City Pages, Minneapolis, news stories, calendar blurbs and essays, 1982-91 Alternative Media magazine, New York, two feature articles on political cartooning and media mythmaking, 1981 and 1983 UW-Milwaukee Post student newspaper, biweekly column, 1976-77 Republican News, Belfast, Northern Ireland, series of historical essays, 1975

Special Projects & Achievements
Society of Professional Journalists National Award, Best Cartoon, Upper Mid Region, 1997
Producer, "Comic Artists Panel Discussions", "Lyndale Art House", "Gallery Crawl", "Bush Bash 1996", "YOU are a Sexist!" and other art documentary and avant garde television shows, Minneapolis Television Network, 1991-present
Minnesota State Arts Board "Artists in Education" juried grants, 1984-1996 Society of Professional Journalists Page One Award, Best Cartoon (Minnesota), 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
"Pete Wagner Day" in Minnesota, proclaimed by Governor Rudy Perpich, May 1990
Appointed to Minneapolis Arts Commission by City Council for 1984-1985
John Fischetti Award for cartooning, national, honorable mention, 1985
Designer/Organizer, "The Generic Demonstration", 5,000+ participants, mass political performance art event, University of Minnesota and University of Colorado, covered by National Public Radio "All Things Considered", WCCO-TV, KSTP-TV, KARE-TV and KMSP-TV, 1982
Writer, Producer and Performer, "The Un-American Boy!" multimedia lecture performance art presentation, toured 33 colleges in five states, 1979-1981
National "Mark of Excellence" award, first place, Society of Professional Journalists, 1976
Syndication to more than 300 newspapers, 1973-1976
Winner, Univ. of Minn. Student President primary on the "Tupperware Party" ticket, covered by CBS, ABC, NBC and United Press International, 1976

Education
Master of Fine Arts Student, Multidisciplinary program, animation and political cartoon emphasis, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, 2000-present (24 credits)
Master of Fine Arts Student, Multimedia Design program, University of Minnesota, 1997-present (36 credits)
Graduate Student, 10 credits in research methodology and television production/history of television, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 1977-78
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1977 (Dean's Honor List)

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